Pakistan vs Netherlands
LIVE Match 1 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Eden Gardens
Team News & Playing XI
Pakistan Team News: Pakistan is expected to field a pace-heavy attack. Shaheen Afridi returns to the squad after resting, and Babar Azam will lead the batting lineup. The middle order looks solid with Iftikhar Ahmed in good form.
Netherlands Team News: The Dutch side relies heavily on their all-rounders. Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek are key players to watch. Scott Edwards will captain the side, looking to repeat their previous World Cup heroics.
- Babar Azam (C)
- Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
- Saim Ayub
- Fakhar Zaman
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shadab Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Amir
- Max O'Dowd
- Vikramjit Singh
- Colin Ackermann
- Bas de Leede
- Scott Edwards (C & WK)
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Logan van Beek
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Aryan Dutt
- Paul van Meekeren
Match Preview
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener brings Pakistan face-to-face with the Netherlands. The Men in Green will look to start their campaign with a dominant win, but the Dutch have proven to be giant killers in previous ICC tournaments.
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch typically offers bounce and carry for pacers early on, with spinners coming into play as the game progresses. A score of 170+ is considered competitive here.
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When does the Pakistan vs Netherlands match start?
The match starts at 2:30 PM PKT (Pakistan Time) on February 17, 2026.
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