Pakistan vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026, Group A, Match 1, Live Streaming

Pakistan and the Netherlands will face each other in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 1st match of the event is scheduled to start at 10:30 am PST and will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. Cricket fans can watch Pakistan vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 live on Smartcric and Touchcric.

Pakistan vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming

In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast the live coverage of Pakistan vs. the Netherlands, while livestreaming will be available on Tapmad TV, Tamasha, Myco, and ARY Plus. In the Netherlands, Willow TV will air the match, and it will be live-streamed on ICC.tv.

PAK vs NED Head to Head

Pakistan enters the World Cup on a high note, having recently completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Australia in early February 2026. Historically, Pakistan has dominated this matchup in T20 World Cups, winning both previous encounters in 2009 and 2022.

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Match Preview

The SSC Ground in Colombo traditionally features slower pitches that assist spinners, particularly as the match progresses. Humid conditions are expected, which may also favor early swing for bowlers like Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Both teams have recent experience in these conditions, as the tournament is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.

This opening match carries extra weight for Pakistan following reports of a potential boycott of their scheduled February 15 clash against co-hosts India. Should that boycott occur, Pakistan would forfeit two points, making a victory against the Netherlands essential to keep their Super 8 qualification hopes alive.

Teams and Squad

Below is the announced squad of both teams for the T20 World Cup: