PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction Today: Match 1, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

PAK vs NED Dream11 Team Predictions for Today - Match Read: ICC T20I World Cup 2026 Match 1, H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between PAK vs NED

Rohit Singh
Rohit Singh

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PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction Today: Match 1

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PAK vs NED Match Preview:

Pakistan will take on the Netherlands in the first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Pakistan completed a 3-0 sweep over Australia in a T20I series held in Pakistan. The Green Shirts will enter the showpiece event full of confidence after recording clinical victories in the recent series. In contrast, the Netherlands played warm-up matches against Zimbabwe and Australia to prepare for the T20 World Cup. Skipper Scott Edwards will be hopeful that the team can get its act together against Pakistan.

PAK vs NED Match Details

Pakistan vs Netherlands – 01st Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo

Date & Time: 07th February 2026 at 11:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar


PAK vs NED Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn Score 168
Avg 2nd inn Score 175
Win% batting 1st 44
Win% batting 2nd 56

PAK vs NED Last Five Matches

PAK ( Pakistan )
W W W L W
NED ( Netherlands )
L L L W W

PAK vs NED Head-to-Head Stats

  Matches Played PAK Won NED Won Tie NR
Overall 2 2 0 0 0
Last 5 2 2 0 0 0

PAK vs NED Pitch Report

The Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo has provided a decent venue for batters. The average first-inning score at SSC is about 170 runs. The pitch will favor spinners, who may come into play during the Powerplay overs. 

PAK vs NED Weather Report

The weather is anticipated to be favorable for the T20 World Cup's opening match. It was anticipated to be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. 

PAK vs NED Match 1 Probable Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Netherlands (NED) Probable 11:

Scott Edwards (c), Max Odowd, Michael Levitt, Colin Ackermann, Zach Lion Cachet, Bas de Leede, Noah Croes, Logan Van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt

Topmost Picks for PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

  • Salman Ali Agha – Salman Ali Agha was the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 120 runs in 3 games at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 171.42.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi Since his impressive performance against India in the Asia Cup, left-arm speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi has found his rhythm with the ball, taking 10 wickets in six games.

Top Picks – Netherlands

  • Michael Levitt – Michael Levitt was the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 314 runs in 8 matches at an average of 39.25 and a strike rate of 139.55.
  • Kyle Klein – Kyle Klein, a pacer, has performed admirably, taking 14 wickets in nine games.

PAK vs NED Match 1 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Scott Edwards, Max Odowd, Salman Agha, Babar Azam, Bas de Leede(VC), Saim Ayub(C), Logan Van Beek, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Aryan Dutt, Shaheen Shah Afridi

PAK vs NED Match 1

PAK vs NED Match 1 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain  Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha

Vice-captain  Bas de Leede, Michael Levitt

Wicketkeeper – Scott Edwards

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

On current form, Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, will be clear favourites to win the game against the Netherlands. The Green Shirts have explosive players at the highest level and a powerful spin trio at their disposal, which can outperform any opponent on any given day. In order to keep Pakistan at bay in this World Cup opener, the Netherlands will need to play their best cricket. We expect Pakistan to begin the tournament for the World Cup with a comfortable victory. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.

PAK vs NED FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the PAK vs NED match today?

A: Pakistan is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: Pakistan is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the PAK vs NED Dream11 team?

A: Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Bas de Leede, Michael Levitt.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: The Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo has provided a decent venue for batters. The average first-inning score at SSC is about 170 runs. The pitch will favor spinners, who may come into play during the Powerplay overs.

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