Netherlands vs Pakistan Preview & Prediction | 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Group Stage

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Pakistan open up the T20 World Cup against Netherlands in Sri Lanka

Date & time:

Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Weather: A chance of thundery showers with light winds and high temperatures of 31c.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV

Tickets: Click here for the latest ticket information for Pakistan vs Netherlands

Netherlands vs Pakistan prediction

Pakistan have momentum behind them heading into the group stage after sweeping Australia in a three-game series prior to the start of the tournament, the most recent of those winnings being by a massive margin of 111 runs. The bowlers are really starting to hit their strides whilst the batting line-up finally looks to have a significant level of depth about it.

Netherlands aren’t a team to be taken lightly, they have history of major upsets when it comes to this tournament, just ask England back in 2009. They’ve a squad with plenty of county experience but are likely more limited when it comes to sub-continental conditions. This is where Pakistan should assert their authority and backing them has to be favoured.

Netherlands vs Pakistan tip: Pakistan to win