Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 3 wickets [AP Photos]
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News1807-02-2026, 15:38

Faheem Ashraf's Heroics Save Pakistan in T20 WC Opener Against Netherlands

  • Faheem Ashraf scored a match-winning 29 off 11 balls, including three sixes and a four, to secure a dramatic three-wicket win for Pakistan.
  • Pakistan, chasing 148, collapsed from 90 for 2 to 114 for 7, needing 34 runs from the last 2 overs.
  • Ashraf, dropped on 7, sealed the victory with a four in the final over, reaching 148 for 7 in 19.3 overs.
  • Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 47, while the Netherlands were bowled out for 147 despite a strong start.
  • The match was Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign opener, held at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.

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