Pakistan escapes with 3-wicket win against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
Published on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at 10:36 pm
Faheem Ashraf’s late assault rescued Pakistan in a nail-biting three-wicket victory over the Netherlands, sealing the result with three balls to spare in the opening contest of cricket’s T20 World Cup. Chasing a modest target, Pakistan wobbled through the middle order before Ashraf’s decisive blows steadied the chase, allowing the side to avoid an early upset and begin the tournament on a winning note.
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