Updated on: Feb 07, 2026 8:16:54 AM IST
Pak vs Ned Live Cricket Score: The first match of the tournament will be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands.
Pak vs Ned Live Cricket Score, T20 World Cup: The T20 World Cup officially begins. The opening match of the tournament will see 2009 champions Pakistan take on the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The contest carries even more weight for Pakistan, given that they cannot afford to drop points. Pakistan are unlikely to play India on February 15 after the government issued an order; hence, they cannot afford any slip-up if they are to progress to the Super 8s stage. Pakistan have been in some solid form of late, winning the three-match T20I series against Australia on home soil 3-0.
Speaking of the Netherlands, everyone remembers how they stunned England twice in the 2009 and 2014 editions, and they will once again try to emerge as a giant slayer, spoiling Pakistan’s party. However, Pakistan will start as the clear-cut favourites. When playing in Sri Lanka, the threat of rain is always there, and there is a forecast for light drizzle on Saturday, so it will be seen whether rain plays the spoilsport.
The T20 World Cup opening match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app, and website. The toss will take place at 10:30 AM IST, and the first ball will be bowled at 11 AM.
Squads:
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (captain), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
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Speaking of the Netherlands, everyone remembers how they stunned England twice in the 2009 and 2014 editions, and they will once again try to emerge as a giant slayer, spoiling Pakistan’s party. However, Pakistan will start as the clear-cut favourites. When playing in Sri Lanka, the threat of rain is always there, and there is a forecast for light drizzle on Saturday, so it will be seen whether rain plays the spoilsport.
The T20 World Cup opening match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, JioHotstar app, and website. The toss will take place at 10:30 AM IST, and the first ball will be bowled at 11 AM.
Squads:
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (captain), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
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Feb 07, 2026 8:16:54 AM IST
PAK vs NED, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Head-to-head record between the two teams
PAK vs NED, T20 World Cup Live Updates: The head-to-head is tiny but clean — and that’s exactly why this is a dangerous kind of opener. They’ve played two T20Is, both at T20 World Cups, and Pakistan have won both. The first was a demolition at Lord’s in 2009 (Pakistan by 82 runs). The second came in Perth in 2022, when the Netherlands were strangled to 91/9, and Pakistan chased 95/4 in 13.5 overs.
There’s been no bilateral T20I meeting between the sides yet — every time they’ve met, it’s been on a World Cup stage. For Pakistan, the job is simple: start sharp, deny hope early, and avoid gifting an underdog a story.
Feb 07, 2026 8:06:53 AM IST
PAK vs NED, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Pakistan cannot afford a slip up
PAK vs NED, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Pakistan cannot afford a slip up in the opening game of the tournament, considering they won’t be playing the match against India on February 15. A loss against the Netherlands would act as a deterrent to Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the Super 8s. On the other hand, the Dutch will just look to enjoy themselves as they have enough experience of being party poopers, just ask England and South Africa.
Feb 07, 2026 8:00:30 AM IST
PAK vs NED, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Hello and welcome!
PAK vs NED, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the opening match of the World Cup between Pakistan and Netherlands. The first ball is scheduled for 11 AM with the toss set to take place at 10:30 AM. Stay tuned for more.
