Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Netherlands in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. Captain Salman Ali Agha made the correct call sending the Dutch side into bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Saturday.
With cloudy skies and intermittent rain forecasted throughout the day Pakistan’s bowlers were eager to exploit the conditions and strike early. The Dutch team struggled to build momentum under pressure and Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack restricted them to a modest total.
In response Pakistan’s batting lineup chased down the target with clinical precision securing a convincing victory in the tournament opener. Fans celebrated as the Men in Green started their T20 World Cup campaign on a high setting the tone for the matches ahead.
The win boosts Pakistan’s confidence highlighting their all-round strength and readiness to compete for the championship in this highly anticipated tournament.
