T20 World Cup 2026 Opener: Pakistan vs Netherlands Full Match Review | Faheem's Crazy Comeback

Pakistan vs Netherlands | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 1 Highlights & Full Review! What a nail-biting start to the T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo! Pakistan, under new captain Salman Ali Agha, won the toss and bowled first. Netherlands posted 147 all out in 19.5 overs – Salman Mirza (3 wickets), Abrar Ahmed & Mohammad Nawaz (2 each) starred with the ball. Pakistan's chase was dramatic: From 98/2 to a shocking 114/7 collapse – Babar Azam, Shadab Khan & others fell cheaply. It looked like a massive upset! But Faheem Ashraf produced a match-winning unbeaten 29 off just 11 balls (3 sixes in one over!), including a dropped catch escape and fireworks in the 19th over. Pakistan chased 148 in 19.3 overs for a thrilling 3-wicket victory with 3 balls remaining! Key Moments: 0:00 Intro & Toss 1:00 Netherlands Batting – Strong Start but Collapse to 147 3:00 Pakistan Chase – Early Promise to 114/7 Crisis 5:30 Faheem Ashraf's Heroic Finish – 24 Runs in 19th Over! 8:30 Bowling Analysis & Match Takeaways 9:30 Final Thoughts: Pakistan's Win, Lessons & Next Match vs USA Faheem Ashraf earns Player of the Match! Epic comeback for the Green Shirts – Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰 What did you think of Faheem's innings? Can Pakistan win the title? Comment below! Like, Share, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more T20 WC 2026 coverage – next up Pakistan vs USA! #PakistanVsNetherlands #T20WorldCup2026 #FaheemAshraf #PAKvNED #CricketHighlights #T20WC2026 #PakistanCricket #CricketReview #ThrillerMatch #Colombo