Get the best PAK vs NED match 1 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 1st encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with Pakistan vs Netherlands.
PAK vs NED Preview Match 1 Dream11 Prediction
The T20 World Cup 2026 finally begins today at Colombo’s SSC Ground! Pakistan clash with Netherlands in the opening match on Saturday, February 7. What a way to start this massive tournament honestly!
Pakistan arrived flying high after sweeping Australia 3-0 recently. Salman Ali Agha’s boys carry serious momentum into the T20 World Cup 2026. However, their refusal to play India hurts their NRR and points badly. One loss today could knock them out shockingly early.
Netherlands struggled miserably in recent T20s – zero wins including warm-ups. Scott Edwards desperately needs a victory against the 2009 champions tonight. This PAK vs NED opener sets the tournament tone perfectly.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
SSC Ground hosts its first T20I after sixteen long years! The pitch has changed dramatically since 2010 obviously. Recent renovations added floodlights making night cricket possible now. Both teams must assess conditions carefully before finalizing strategies today.
Nobody knows how this surface will behave in the T20 World Cup 2026. Weather looks good with minimal rain chances expected. Teams face unknown pitch challenges tonight.
Pakistan vs Netherlands Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 2
Pakistan: 2
Netherlands: 0
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Pakistan (PAK) Playing XI
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Netherlands (NED) Playing XI
Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Scott Edwards (c), Bas de Leede, Roelof van der Merwe, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen
PAK vs NED Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan, Scott Edwards (vc)
Batsmen: Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Colin Ackermann
All-rounders: Bas de Leede, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub (c)
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Aryan Dutt
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Saim Ayub is the top Dream11 prediction for today.
- Scott Edwards is risky, but the captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Kyle Klein is not suggested in the team report’s Playing XI.
- Paul van Meekeren won’t feature in this opener.
This PAK vs NED match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests PAK have 63% chances to win and 37% for NED.
