{"id":40918,"date":"2026-02-07T11:09:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T15:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/cricket-world-cup-starts-strong-pakistan-beats-netherlands-148-147-in-thriller\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T11:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T15:09:25","slug":"69104-cricket-world-cup-starts-strong-pakistan-beats-netherlands-148-147-in-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/69104-cricket-world-cup-starts-strong-pakistan-beats-netherlands-148-147-in-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Cricket world cup starts strong: Pakistan beats Netherlands 148-147 in thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pakistan<\/b> pulled off a stunning last-over escape against the Netherlands<\/b> in a thrilling T20 World Cup<\/b> opener on February 7, 2026. Faheem Ashraf’s<\/b> explosive 29 off 11 balls<\/b> salvaged what nearly became a historic upset. Pakistan finished 148 for 7<\/b> to edge Netherlands’ 147<\/b> by just 3 wickets<\/b> with 3 balls remaining<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Match Date<\/b>: February 7, 2026, Group A opener in Colombo<\/li>\n
  • Venue<\/b>: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo<\/li>\n
  • Final Score<\/b>: Pakistan 148\/7 beat Netherlands 147 by 3 wickets<\/li>\n
  • Player of the Match<\/b>: Faheem Ashraf, Pakistan (29 not out off 11 balls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Dramatic Last-Over Finish Saves Pakistan’s World Cup<\/h2>\n

    Pakistan seemed destined for catastrophe after collapsing from 98 for 2<\/b> to 114 for 7<\/b> in the chase. Babar Azam<\/b> and the middle order crumbled under pressure, losing five wickets<\/b> between the 12th and 19th overs. Netherlands looked poised to topple a major cricket power on the tournament’s opening night, needing only a few contained balls.<\/p>\n

    Enter Faheem Ashraf<\/b>. The all-rounder stepped up when the pressure intensified most. In the penultimate over bowled by Logan van Beek<\/b>, Ashraf was dropped by Max O’Dowd<\/b> at long-on and made the most of his reprieve. He plundered 24 runs<\/b> off 6 balls with three towering sixes, swinging the momentum completely. Pakistan’s survival became inevitable.<\/p>\n

    Netherlands’ Brilliant Performance Falls Just Short<\/h2>\n

    The Netherlands<\/b> provided a world-class batting display that had Pakistan nervous for most of the chase. Opening with aggressive intent, they posted 147<\/b> in 19.5 overs<\/b>, built on solid partnerships. Scott Edwards<\/b> contributed 37<\/b> runs, while Bas de Leede<\/b> added 30<\/b>, showing resilience and range.<\/p>\n

    However, a disastrous final four overs proved costly. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Salman Mirza<\/b> with 3 for 24<\/b>, tightened the screws late, restricting the Netherlands to just 20 runs<\/b> across six wickets in the death overs. Pacer Paul van Meekeren<\/b> took 2 for 20<\/b>, proving he remains a force in T20 cricket.<\/p>\n

    Match Statistics and Key Performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/td>\nPakistan<\/td>\nNetherlands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Score<\/td>\n148 for 7<\/td>\n147 all out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Overs Faced<\/td>\n19.3<\/td>\n19.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Top Scorer<\/td>\nSahibzada Farhan (47)<\/td>\nScott Edwards (37)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Best Bowler<\/td>\nSalman Mirza (3-24)<\/td>\nPaul van Meekeren (2-20)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Sahibzada Farhan<\/b> had launched Pakistan’s chase with 47 runs off 31 balls<\/b>, giving the team early momentum. Saim Ayub<\/b> also chipped in with a quick 24<\/b>, but the middle order’s inability to sustain momentum nearly proved fatal.<\/p>\n

    \n“Needing 29 runs from the final two overs following a middle-order collapse, Faheem Ashraf delivered when it mattered for Pakistan.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Cricket Report<\/p>\n

    Pakistan’s Qualification Hopes Strengthened<\/h2>\n

    The victory puts Pakistan<\/b> atop their group with 2 points<\/b>, a crucial start in the tournament. Missing early defeats is vital in the T20 World Cup<\/b> format, where momentum builds rapidly. While the performance raised concerns about the middle order’s fragility, the ability to escape from 114 for 7<\/b> demonstrates the fighting spirit this squad possesses.<\/p>\n

    Pakistan’s tournament begun in Colombo<\/b> with drama and entertainment, setting the stage for an unpredictable World Cup. Group opponents including New Zealand<\/b>, South Africa<\/b>, Afghanistan<\/b>, and Canada<\/b> will have watched closely, now aware that Pakistan’s talent can overcome even the steepest odds.<\/p>\n

    What Does This Thriller Mean for Both Teams Going Forward?<\/h2>\n

    For the Netherlands<\/b>, this loss stings deeply. They proved competitive against a top-ranked team and came agonizingly close to a famous upset. Their aggressive approach and disciplined bowling showed they belong at this level. The margin is narrow, and confidence won’t be shattered, but collecting points quickly becomes essential.<\/p>\n

    Pakistan must address their middle-order inconsistency urgently. Babar Azam’s struggle<\/b> (15 off 18) and the cascading collapses exposed vulnerabilities. However, having stars like Faheem Ashraf<\/b> capable of finishing games provides hope. Will this escape prove a turning point, or a warning sign of deeper issues? The next Group A matches will tell.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • ESPN Cricket<\/b>: Full scorecard and match reports from Pakistan vs Netherlands opener<\/li>\n
    • Al Jazeera Sports<\/b>: Faheem Ashraf leads Pakistan to nervy victory in T20 World Cup<\/li>\n
    • Sky Sports Cricket<\/b>: Pakistan avoid shock defeat with dramatic boundary-burst finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":40917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Faheem Ashraf\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Logan van Beek\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Max O'Dowd\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Scott Edwards\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3553864\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bas de Leede\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Salman Mirza\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Paul van Meekeren\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sahibzada Farhan\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Saim Ayub\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Babar Azam\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Sinhalese Sports 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