Pakistan begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on Saturday against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, as Salman Ali Agha looks to extend his team’s recent winning momentum into the global tournament.
The 2025 Asia Cup runners-up are playing their first match of the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is being held across Sri Lanka and India from 7 February to 8 March. The match is set to start at 10:30 AM.
At the toss, Pakistan chose to bowl first, opting to field.
How to Watch Pakistan vs Netherlands T20 World Cup
Fans in Pakistan can watch the match live on PTV and PTV Sports, while online streaming will be available via Tamasha, Myco, and Tapmad.
The tournament will run until 8 March. The Super 8 stage is scheduled to begin on 22 February, while the semi-finals will be played on 4 and 5 March.
Pakistan will be aiming for a strong start against the Netherlands as the World Cup gets underway and the race to the Super 8s begins.
