Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a dramatic three-wicket victory over the Netherlands on February 7, 2026. Chasing a target of 148, Pakistan were struggling at 114 for 7 before Faheem Ashraf turned the match around with a blistering 11-ball 29, including two fours and three sixes. His explosive batting sealed the win with three balls to spare, giving Pakistan a thrilling start to their tournament.
Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers had restricted the Netherlands to 147 in 19.5 overs. Despite a quick 24 from Michael Levitt and a steady 37 from captain Scott Edwards, the Dutch side lost wickets regularly. Salman Mirza was Pakistan’s standout bowler, taking three wickets. In reply, Pakistan began strongly through Sahibzada Farhan’s 47, but a middle-order collapse put them under pressure before Faheem’s late heroics secured victory.
The result gave captain Salman Ali Agha’s team a confidence-boosting start to their World Cup journey after a tense finish that tested their composure under pressure.
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