Pakistan Defeats Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026 Opener in Colombo
Summary
Pakistan opened the T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo with a win over the Netherlands by successfully chasing 148 runs. Key players included Salman Mirza with 3 wickets and Fahim Ashraf and Shaheen Afridi securing the victory.
Key Points
- Pakistan won the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the Netherlands in Colombo.
- Netherlands scored 147 runs before being bowled out in 19.5 overs.
- Salman Mirza took 3 wickets for Pakistan.
- Pakistan chased down the target in 19.3 overs losing 7 wickets, with Fahim Ashraf and Shaheen Afridi finishing the game.
