Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 3 wickets
Player of the match: Faheem Ashraf
Result · T20 Internationals
Netherlands Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 249Chase success · 43%POTM · Faheem Ashraf
Match preview & overview
Pakistan edge Netherlands by 3 wickets in tense Colombo T20I
Pakistan beat Netherlands by 3 wickets in a T20 International at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on 7 February 2026. Netherlands posted 147 all out after a solid middle phase was undone by a collapse of 6 wickets for 24 runs in the death overs. Pakistan's reply was never serene: they scored 61 in the powerplay but managed only 50 runs for 3 wickets in the middle overs before scraping to 148 for 7. Faheem Ashraf was named Player of the Match. Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, and the decision paid off, though not by the margin their dominance in earlier phases suggested it might.
The result extends Pakistan's head-to-head record over Netherlands to a perfect 8 wins from 8 meetings. Netherlands have yet to beat Pakistan in any of their encounters, and this match followed a familiar pattern: competitive for long stretches, but going Pakistan's way. The 3-wicket margin tells you how fine the margins were, though.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo — 46-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
46
T20 matches hosted
249
Avg 1st-innings score
259
Avg 2nd-innings score
43%
Chase success rate
26
Avg powerplay runs
52%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan complete nervy chase to win by 3 wickets
Pakistan needed 148 to win and got there, but not without a fight. Their death-overs phase yielded 37 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, meaning the final stages were far from straightforward. They finished on 148 for 7, scraping home with the minimum possible margin.
Angle 02
Netherlands' death overs collapse cost them dearly
Angle 03
Pakistan's powerplay gave them early control of the chase
Angle 04
Faheem Ashraf wins Player of the Match
Angle 05
Pakistan retain perfect head-to-head record over Netherlands
Key players
Players who decided it
Pakistan Cricket
Faheem Ashraf
Pakistan Cricket
Mohammad Hafeez
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines given Pakistan's structural dominance in this head-to-head, which compresses outright market value.
- Netherlands' death-overs batting has been a weakness in recent fixtures; total runs markets may reflect that vulnerability more accurately than match-winner lines.
- Pakistan's middle-overs struggles (50 runs for 3 wickets between overs 7-15) suggest their batting is not without gaps, which could make individual player performance markets worth examining in future fixtures.
- The SSC Ground's chase success rate of 40% across 46 matches historically favours first-innings sides, though Pakistan's strong powerplay made light of that general pattern on this occasion.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Netherlands Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Who won the Netherlands vs Pakistan T20I in Colombo on 7 February 2026?
Pakistan won by 3 wickets. They chased down Netherlands' total of 147 all out, finishing on 148 for 7. It was a close finish, with Pakistan losing wickets regularly throughout the chase.
Who was Player of the Match in the Netherlands vs Pakistan T20I?
Faheem Ashraf was named Player of the Match. His contribution was central to Pakistan securing the win in what proved to be a tight contest.
Where can I watch Netherlands vs Pakistan T20I matches in the UK?
T20 international cricket outside the major ICC tournaments is typically available via Sky Sports Cricket or through the Sky Go and NOW TV streaming services. Check the ECB and Sky Sports websites for the most current broadcast schedules for specific fixtures.
What is the head-to-head record between Netherlands and Pakistan?
Pakistan lead the head-to-head 8-0. Netherlands have not beaten Pakistan in any of their 8 meetings, with Pakistan winning by margins ranging from 6 runs to 81 runs across those fixtures.
What was the toss result and did it matter in this match?
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field. The SSC Ground in Colombo has a chase success rate of 40% across 46 T20 matches, so electing to bowl first aligns with the historical lean. Pakistan's choice proved correct, though the chase was closer than the toss decision might have suggested.
How did Netherlands bat in the T20I against Pakistan?
Netherlands scored 50 for 2 in the powerplay and added 73 runs for 2 more wickets in the middle overs, which put them on course for a competitive total. However, they lost 6 wickets for just 24 runs in the death overs, which limited them to 147 all out and cost them the match.
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