ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan vs Netherlands | Match 1 | Group A | Colombo | February 7 | Pre-Match Discussion

[BouncerGuy]

Realistically

Babar is a liability.

Are we thinking about beating netharlands is a tough task??

 

[Rana]

Are we thinking about beating netharlands is a tough task??

It’s cricket

Can’t rule out anything. Although I don’t see them doing much against Pakistan spinners Abrar, Saim, Nawaz and potentially Agha.

 

[BouncerGuy]

It’s cricket

Can’t rule out anything. Although I don’t see them doing much against Pakistan spinners Abrar, Saim, Nawaz and potentially Agha.

Exactly... I hope we do good... No rains please

 

[Usman Chadda]

Are we thinking about beating netharlands is a tough task??

They have decent spinners who can trouble us, possibly the strongest of the three minnow teams in our group.

 

[Devadwal]

They have decent spinners who can trouble us, possibly the strongest of the three minnow teams in our group.

There are four Minnow in group A - Netherlands, USA, Namibia and Pakistan.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Aryan Dutt has number on Babar

 

[Usman Chadda]

There are four Minnow in group A - Netherlands, USA, Namibia and Pakistan.

Ask Ashwin about that

 

[Devadwal]

Ask Ashwin about that

I'm giving my opinion. For me, Pakistan has become another Minnows team which we beat badly 9 out of 10 times .7-0 since 2023 Asia cup

 

[BouncerGuy]

TALK ABOUT THE MATCH..

NO PERSONAL REMARKS

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Farhan
Saim
Agha
?
Usman
Nafay
Nawaz
Shadab
Faheem
Abrar
Shaheen

Both Babar and Fakhar look like poor options at #4

 

[BouncerGuy]

Farhan
Saim
Agha
?
Usman
Nafay
Nawaz
Shadab
Faheem
Abrar
Shaheen

Both Babar and Fakhar look like poor options at #4

Babar over fakhar any day in current form.. IN t20s, fakhar is overrated..

 

[Devadwal]

Farhan
Saim
Agha
?
Usman
Nafay
Nawaz
Shadab
Faheem
Abrar
Shaheen

Both Babar and Fakhar look like poor options at #4

Batting depth till 9 yes but lower middle ( starting from Dubai khan) is fragile, one day they can score 200 but another day they can bundled out for 130 runs. Not a single reliable player.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Batting depth till 9 yes but lower middle ( starting from Dubai khan) is fragile, one day they can score 200 but another day they can bundled out for 130 runs. Not a single reliable player.

It's much better than previous T20 World Cup squad and also spin attack is very good.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Our spinners are looking good and we have good couple of batsman who are in good form. Come on Pakistan.

 

[Devadwal]

It's much better than previous T20 World Cup squad and also spin attack is very good.

We will know very soon.

 

[hur rizvi]

What’s the weather forecast?

 

[Human786]

AUS - Netherland game delayed due to rain ... a forfeited game , couple of washouts , return home early for PAK I guess .

 

[hassan918]

What’s the weather forecast?

 

[hamzie]

Saturday weather looks ok

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

What will Naqvi and ICC do if rain washes out our games?

From what I’m seeing of this dude, probably take a hair dryer machine to the grounds Rambo style screaming “Main tera tota tota kar danga” with Maula Jat music in the background.

At which point the rain gods will vamoose and the ground will dry itself.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Also I don’t know why but I think I’ll be watching this game, a game that a few weeks ago I’d have barely known about in a million years….

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Weather is fine, you just need 5 overs for a completed match, we will get a match

 

[shah9425]

Hopefully rain stay away

And Babar also stay on bench

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pakistan are relieved to be playing a team that doesn’t make them crap in the pants.

I hope it’s a sunny day.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

It shows rain starting after 1.30 local time, the game should be over by then right?

 

[Bilal7]

Imagine if the game against Netherlands gets washed out, the PCB/Pak government decide at the last minute to play against India and then we absolutely go Mughal/Delhi Sultanate on their overrated team.



Ya Allah, let this happen because it would be so funny.

 

[Bilal7]

This team should play the first game:

1) Saim
2) Babar
3) Salman
4) Fakhar
5) Usman (wk)
6) Nafay
7) Shadab
8) Nawaz
9) Faheem
10) Shaheen
11) Abrar

 

[hur rizvi]

What’s the weather forecast

USA scored 201 against New Zealand and 200 against India A in the warm-up matches.

In the last World T20, USA defeated Minnow Pakistan. #JustSaying

True. USA are favourites for that one

 

[Dr_Bassim]

If Pakistan lose to Netherlands or it gets rained off, I think Pakistan might reverse the India boycott.

If however, Pakistan wins, they will continue to puff their chest.

I just don't know how they would potentially not play a Pakistan India final if it happens, and if this position is temporary just to annoy India for group game..

 

[CricVet]

According to the latest forecast, there MIGHT not be any rain after this evening shower in SL for next 12+ hours. There is a strong likelihood of a full game

 

[SportsWarrior]

easy win loading for Pak.. good luck

 

[BouncerGuy]

Hoping for a full game. The forecast looks encouraging for the morning game.

 

[RahulBose]

Imagine if the game against Netherlands gets washed out, the PCB/Pak government decide at the last minute to play against India and then we absolutely go Mughal/Delhi Sultanate on their overrated team.



Ya Allah, let this happen because it would be so funny.

lol, the team that lost to USA.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It's disrespectful, brother.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Agha 100 is loading in this WT20

 

[adi_62941]

The only thing which can save Pakistan in this tournament is there spin department.
Saim, Abrar, nawaz and usman are the main players with ball in hand

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

According to the latest forecast, there MIGHT not be any rain after this evening shower in SL for next 12+ hours. There is a strong likelihood of a full game

Yes looking forward to a dominant win by Pakistan to make a statement

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Really hope we have a full game. I think Pakistan have a very good chance especially the way Saim and Salman are batting, Shadab and Nawaz are looking very good. Babar looking iffy and Usman playing decent.

Spinners are looking brilliiant, Saim, Abrar, Shadab, Nawaz and Usman. Shaheen looked amazing last game.

I am excited!