From 98/2 to 114/7: How Pak's T20 WC nearly ended on day one
From 98/2 to 114/7: How Pak's T20 WC nearly ended on day one
Pakistan narrowly avoided a T20 World Cup 2026 opening upset against the Netherlands, thanks to a match-winning 29 off 11 balls from Faheem Ashraf. Chasing 148, Pakistan collapsed in the middle order, but Ashraf's explosive 19th over turned the tide, securing a three-wicket victory with three balls to spare.
Pakistan narrowly avoided a T20 World Cup 2026 opening upset against the Netherlands, thanks to a match-winning 29 off 11 balls from Faheem Ashraf. Chasing 148, Pakistan collapsed in the middle order, but Ashraf's explosive 19th over turned the tide, securing a three-wicket victory with three balls to spare.
Pakistan narrowly avoided a T20 World Cup 2026 opening upset against the Netherlands, thanks to a match-winning 29 off 11 balls from Faheem Ashraf. Chasing 148, Pakistan collapsed in the middle order, but Ashraf's explosive 19th over turned the tide, securing a three-wicket victory with three balls to spare. 
