Pakistan Wins T20 World Cup Opener Against Netherlands

In a thrilling start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan defeated the Netherlands, chasing down a target of 148 runs with three wickets and three balls to spare. Captain Agha Salman praised Faheem Ashraf's explosive 29 runs, while Dutch captain Scott Edwards noted that a few more runs could have turned the tide. Pakistan's next challenge is against the United States on February 12.