Pakistan (148/7) defeat Netherlands (147) by 3 wickets in a tense last-over thriller in the opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

[Human786]

Has it become a bit gloomy .... 78/3 in 9.5

 

[RidiculousMan]

Momentum is with Netherlands. Pakistan might be looking at 160+ chase

 

[Energy]

Tuning in now and not surprised to see Shaheen getting phainty at 11rpo. Sets the tone nicely for the opposition and now relying on spinners to control the runs.

 

[JattMaula]

Where are Abrar's glasses?

 

[TeymurBlake]

Oranje have gotten off to a really good start.

But the game can change with 1 or 2 wickets.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Waqar on Ackerman wicket: "sharply comes back inside"

how does this guy keep getting these WC gigs

Wasim Akram is also in the list of commentators.

Maybe not this match but when he comes on, you'll be begging for Waqar

 

[Usman Chadda]

This is a 200 run pitch. Ayub will brutalize dutch bowling.

Pakistan can stumble on a cement track too.

 

[Zeshan547]

We keep gifting one boundary ball every over. This can end up being costly.

 

[Human786]

It’s a 200+ deck

I doubt that .

 

[RidiculousMan]

Haris Rauf would've been very useful against associates. High pace is their weakness

 

[TeymurBlake]

Who’s commentating with Hayden right now?

 

[jamie smith fan]

I doubt that .

180+ easily

 

[Asad T]

Who’s commentating with Hayden right now?

wasim

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Mahela Sangakkara. Waqar is high.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Wasim Akram is also in the list of commentators.

Maybe not this match but when he comes on, you'll be begging for Waqar

Tashreef le aye hai Waseem bhai

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Who’s commentating with Hayden right now?

 

[TeymurBlake]

wasim

Just Waz

I thought I heard a different voice.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Who’s commentating with Hayden right now?

Wasim akram

 

[CricVet]

NED has probably played no more than 6 dot balls.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

I am getting USA feelings for some reason.

 

[Zeshan547]

I think time for bowling Saim has gone and Agha don't bowl himself anymore , mean only 12 overs of spin , from potentially 16 or 20, mean pacers will have to bowl other 8 atleast , which can big tactical mistake and can cost us. What's the point of having number one t20 all rounder when you won't even bowl him.

 

[JattMaula]

I doubt that .

It is. Good consistent pace and bounce, No deviation off the pitch.

 

[Human786]

88/3 in 11 ... 180 could be tricky for PAK

 

[hafizexpress]

"Much needed boundary for Netherland". Pak commentators are too infuriating to listen to

 

[adi_62941]

Why the atmosphere is so dull

 

[TeymurBlake]

With the amount of right handers in this side, Nawaz should be getting a few more wickets.

 

[RidiculousMan]

True bounce. I reckon Usman Khan will struggle here. Fakhar or Nafay would've liked this pitch

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Ladoo bowling, 8-9,8-10 runs per overs and once it is over 160 then we panic

 

[RidiculousMan]

With the amount of right handers in this side, Nawaz should be getting a few more wickets.

Pitch is flat and Edwards is great against spin with his sweeps.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Why the atmosphere is so dull

Its 11 in the morning bro

 

[TeymurBlake]

Are some the players sleeping or something?

WAKE UP MAN.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Pitch is flat and Edwards is great against spin with his sweeps.

Edwards has got like 12-13 types of sweeps/laps

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Why the atmosphere is so dull

Home team is not playing

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Usman should stop running for everything, that was Shadys catch

 

[Usman Chadda]

I doubt that .

Top teams are making 200+ every day on this deck.

 

[Human786]

94/3 in 12

 

[RidiculousMan]

Bring in Faheem for an over

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Still do not understand the utility of Faheem Ashraf. Captain cant use him as bowler and he is most often not required to bat. Never seen such stupidity

 

[TeymurBlake]

Man this innings is going fast.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Shaddy hasnt bowled badly

 

[JattMaula]

Bring in Faheem for an over

And make him bowl cutters predominantly.

 

[Human786]

Top teams are making 200+ every day on this deck.

Are you certain . Akram just said 165 would be a good total .

 

[Usman Chadda]

Anything above 150 will worry our batters

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Bring in Faheem for an over

Yes bring the ladla player

 

[Hyder]

Usman should stop running for everything, that was Shadys catch

or atleast commit fully then. go for the dive

 

[RidiculousMan]

Charge is on!

 

[jamie smith fan]

Sixerr

 

[Bhaijaan]

A very underwheming batting performance form the Oranges. Anythign below 180 is not a great total against this much improved Pakistan team in batting department which bats incredibly deep.

Ideal score is 190-200 to have a chance against these Green mavericks.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

Crap bowling ***

 

[CricVet]

What is the reason these spinners are so afraid of slowing down the pace and provide some flight to the ball?

 

[Usman Chadda]

Are you certain . Akram just said 165 would be a good total .

Pakistan does not have the batting top teams have, I would say 150+ is challenging us here.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Yes bring the ladla player

Spin isn't working right now

 

[BouncerGuy]

Netharlands is not looking shaky at all... they mean business

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

I dunno man I get nostalgic for Wasim.

Always been a huge admirer, don't mind his commentary at all.

Youngsta beauty Waqar on the other hand...

 

[Usman Chadda]

Netherlands can accelerate and end up close to 200 here to be honest

 

[RidiculousMan]

Nawaz and Shadab are being belted

 

[Zeshan547]

Now one thing is certain , even if we win we won't be getting run rate boost now.

 

[Devadwal]

Why Pakistan fans are worrying this is small ground. Pakistan will Chase whatever the target ned set.

 

[Human786]

out

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Spin isn't working right now

Spin works or not. player needs to have a role in every game. Faheem is nt any sort of X factor that we use him in need and he turns the game.

 

[jamie smith fan]

De leede gone

 

[JattMaula]

Nawaz on

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Shouldve dived for that, very low energy out there, probably a long night smoking sheehsa last night.

 

[adi_62941]

Nawaz and Shadab are being belted

They should be. They are mental midgets

 

[Usman Chadda]

Not the right decision to bowl first in hindsight

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

With that out, Ganpatrai Tiwari territory just about avoided by Pakistan..

 

[adi_62941]

Shouldve dived for that, very low energy out there, probably a long night smoking sheehsa last night.

Shaheen also not interested to dive in

 

[hamzie]

30 (25)
Good innings - Wasim Akram

That's why Babar is in the squad
This mentality

 

[RidiculousMan]

Cachet has a career SR of 97. Lets see how he does today

 

[Zeshan547]

B

A very underwheming batting performance form the Oranges. Anythign below 180 is not a great total against this much improved Pakistan team in batting department which bats incredibly deep.

Ideal score is 190-200 to have a chance against these Green mavericks.

Bhaijan you have lost the art of being subtle , this is too revealing.

 

[Bhaijaan]

OUT

Netherlands could get bundled for 130-140 somethign from here.

Pakistan firmly on top as Monu bhai does the trick.

 

[CricVet]

They need a few more soon. It is already at least a 150-160 game until there is a mini collapse.

 

[Energy]

Can we reach the next round with 2 wins? How about the NRR?

That's the ultimate discussion. Khelna choro.

 

[Asad T]

lion-cachet
what a dope name

 

[Human786]

107/4 in 13 ....

 

[BouncerGuy]

Amazing that number 1 all rounder has not even bowled yet

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shaheen also not interested to dive in

He should not be diving in these matches. Don't want him injured

 

[Usman Chadda]

de Leede showing inexperience there, as the straight boundary is difficult to clear.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Drop Shadab.

Should have been taken.

 

[CricVet]

He should not be diving in these matches. Don't want him injured

Please let him dive and save runs that way at least.