PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction

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Get the best PAK vs NED Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.^{scheduled tribe}ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.

PAK vs NED Match Preview:

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin with an exciting contest as Pakistan face Netherlands in the first match of the tournament on Saturday, 7th February 2026. Hence, fans will watch this important Group A encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo, with the match starting at 4:30 PM IST. The match will also kick off the Global T20 Festival which will run till March 8, 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Additionally, the Colombo surface may help with both swing and pace initially, so Pakistan’s fast bowlers will look to attack quickly, while Netherlands will aim to handle the powerplay carefully and build momentum through partnerships.

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Furthermore, Netherlands will go into this match with confidence after showing solid performances in white-ball cricket recently, while Pakistan will be aiming to start their campaign on a winning note after a positive preparation. As a result, both sides will consider this opening match as an important opportunity as an early win can boost confidence and cement their path to the Super 8 stage. Additionally, Pakistan will rely on their experienced batsmen to control the innings, while the Dutch will rely on their all-rounders to keep the match competitive in the middle overs.

However, Pakistan will also be given extra attention as political issues surrounding their scheduled match against India could affect the atmosphere of the entire tournament. Despite this, Pakistan will still start as favorites due to their strong team depth and match-winning pace attack. Nevertheless, the Netherlands can still pull off an upset if they bat smartly, execute disciplined bowling plans and take advantage of key moments in the field. Therefore, a high intensity and entertaining contest is expected when the T20 World Cup 2026 begins in Colombo.

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PAK vs NED head-to-head record:

teams	win the match
Pakistan	2
Netherlands	0

PAK vs NED Weather and Pitch Report:

temperature	25°C
weather forecast	cloudy
pitch behavior	balanced
Best suited for	spin
Average score of first innings	155

Records of chasing teams:

record	neutral
Victory %	50%

PAK vs NED Playing 11 (Expected):

Pakistan playing 11:

1) Saim Ayub

2) Sahibzada Farhan (Wicketkeeper)

3) Salman Ali Aga ©

4)Fakhar Zaman

5) Babar Azam

6) Shadab Khan

7) Mohammad Nawaz

8) Faheem Ashraf

9) Shaheen Shah Afridi

10) Naseem Shah

11) Abrar Ahmed

Netherlands playing 11: :

1) Max O’Dowd

2) Vikramjeet Singh

3) Scott Edwards (Captain and Wicketkeeper)

4) Colin Ackerman

5) bass de leade

6) Saqib Zulfikar

7) Logan Van Beek

8) Paul van Meekeren

9) Kyle Klein

10) Roelof van der Merwe

11) Aryan Dutt

PAK vs NED Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Choice:

Salman Ali Aga – Serving as a dependable middle-order presence for Pakistan, the right-handed batsman and off-spinner has registered 856 runs and 5 wickets in 45 T20Is, and has consistently contributed well with bat and ball.

Saim Ayub – Establishing himself as Pakistan’s premier opening batsman, the left-handed batsman and off-spin option has scored 1,228 runs and taken 24 wickets in 61 T20I matches, demonstrating versatility in both departments.

Raises up:

Bas De Leede – Playing for the Netherlands as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he has given strong all-round returns with 723 runs and 39 wickets in 45 T20I matches.

Shadab Khan – Providing Pakistan with valuable leg-spin and lower-order depth, the right-handed batsman has scored 891 runs and taken 118 wickets in 117 T20Is, consistently providing a match-changing impact.

Budget Selection:

Colin Ackerman – As a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler for the Netherlands, he provides reliable all-round balance through composed batting and effective spin control in crucial overs.

Roelof van der Merwe – Representing the Netherlands as a right-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, he provides valuable all-round experience through controlled spin bowling and dependable lower-order contributions.

PAK vs NED ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

captain	Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Aga
vice captain	bass de lede and shadab khan