Tezzbuzz Desk- In the first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga took this decision, due to which the Netherlands team will come out to bat first.
In this match, Netherlands will have an opportunity to make a big score, so that they can showcase their batting ability. At the same time, Pakistan team will have to focus on taking wickets in the initial overs, so that the opposition team can be prevented from making a strong score.
Fans of both the teams are eagerly waiting for this match. The Netherlands team, which batted first in the match, will be under pressure to post a competitive score, while the Pakistan team will have to strengthen its hold in bowling and fielding.
Factors such as match venue, pitch conditions and weather can also determine the course of play. This first match of the ICC T20 World Cup has increased the curiosity of both the teams and the spectators.
Pakistan’s playing eleven
Saim Ayyub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Aga (captain), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.
Netherlands playing eleven
Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Colin Ackerman, Jack Lyon-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Clyne, Paul van Meekeren.
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