The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off with a Group A clash between Netherlands and Pakistan in Colombo on February 7, 2026. Pakistan are coming into the tournament on the back of a dominant 3-0 series win over one of the best cricket teams in the world, Australia, while the Netherlands arrive after mixed results against Bangladesh. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns with a victory.
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PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 1

Historically, Pakistan have won both T20Is against the Netherlands, giving them a psychological edge. Pakistani all-rounder, Saim Ayub, will be one to watch for, having impressed in the recent Australia series with 119 runs at a strike rate of 170 and three wickets, showcasing his all-round abilities. Salman Ali Agha recently smashed 260 runs in his last ten matches with a strike rate of 165. Both are top picks for the captaincy role in the PAK vs NED Dream11 team prediction.
Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Netherlands, 1st Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club |
| City | Colombo |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 AM IST, 7th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | Pakistan vs Netherlands Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
PAK vs NED Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | Pakistan | 56 Runs |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Pakistan | 5 Wickets |
| Logan van Beek | Netherlands | 40 Runs |
| Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | 1 Wicket |
PAK vs NED Toss Prediction
We expect Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha to bat first after winning the toss in the PAK vs NED Dream11 prediction today match. The surface may offer a turn for the spinner as the game progresses, making it hard to score runs at this venue in the second innings.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sinhalese Sports Club
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | N/A |
PAK vs NED Playing 11 (Probable)
| Pakistan Playing XI | Netherlands Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Max O'Dowd |
| Saim Ayub | Vikramjit Singh |
| Salman Agha (C) | Colin Ackermann |
| Babar Azam | Scott Edwards (C/wk) |
| Usman Khan (wk) | Bas de Leede |
| Shadab Khan | Michael Levitt |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Kyle Klein |
| Shaheen Afridi | Logan van Beek |
| Naseem Shah | Aryan Dutt |
| Usman Tariq | Paul van Meekeren |
| Abrar Ahmed | Roelof van der Merwe |
PAK vs NED Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorer | Saim Ayub and Max O'Dowd |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Abrar Ahmed and Logan van Beek |
PAK vs NED Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Saim Ayub and Salman Agha |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Bas de Leede and Shadab Khan |
Top Picks for PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction

| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | Batsman |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | Bowler |
Budget Picks for PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Levitt | Netherlands | Batsman |
| Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: S Edwards
Batters: S Ali, S Farhan, M Levitt
All-rounders: L van Beek, S Khan, M Nawaz, B de Leede, S Ayub
Bowlers: S Afridi, A Ahmed

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: S Edwards
Batters: S Ali, M Levitt, M O’Dowd, M Levitt
All-rounders: R van der Merwe, S Khan, B de Leede, S Ayub
Bowlers: A Dutt, A Ahmed

PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction Today (1st Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| K Nafay | 7.5 |
| N Croes | 6.5 |
PAK vs NED Weather & Pitch Report at Sinhalese Sports Club
| Temperature | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinner |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 runs |
PAK vs NED H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PAK) | 2 |
| Netherlands (NED) | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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