PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 1 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between PAK vs NED to be played in Colombo.

For the past month, the Pakistan Cricket Board has been making some very erratic decisions. But Salman Agha and his men are all set to commence the action of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

They will face the Netherlands in the tournament’s opener. The match will begin at 11:00 AM IST at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Pakistan had a historic success against Australia at home in T20Is and are looking in good form.

As Pakistan have announced to boycott the game against India on February 15, which means they have to win all their remaining games. That is where the Netherlands can put them under pressure. The Dutch have an experienced side, and they can upset Pakistan in Colombo.

PAK vs NED: Match Details

• Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Netherlands (NED), Match 1, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
• Match Date: February 07, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 11:00 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 5:30 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
• Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

PAK vs NED: Head-to-Head: PAK (2) – NED (0)

Pakistan and the Netherlands have faced each other twice, and both times, Pakistan have won the game.

PAK vs NED: Weather Report

The weather for Saturday in Colombo shows a 20 percent chance of rain. The temperature is expected to reach 30°C. The humidity will be around 68 percent.

PAK vs NED: Pitch Report

The wicket in Colombo is on the lower side. There is enough help for the seamers here, as the new ball will seam around with the good bounce. However, as the ball ages, it may not bounce as much, making shot-making a little more difficult. With the light rain predicted during the game, it is wise to bowl first here.

PAK vs NED: Predicted XIs:

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.

Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Zach Lion Cachet, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Noah Cross, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs NED Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Scott Edwards

Batter: Babar Azam

All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Bas de Leede, Shadab Khan, Logan van Beek, Mohammad Nawaz, R van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann

Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi

Captain First-Choice: Bas de Leede || Captain Second-Choice: Scott Edwards

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shadab Khan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs NED Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Scott Edwards

Batters: Salman Agha, Sahibzada Farhan

All-rounders: Saim Ayub, Bas de Leede, Shadab Khan, Logan van Beek, R van der Merwe

Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Aryan Dutt

Captain First-Choice: Saim Ayub || Captain Second-Choice: Salman Agha

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Logan van Beek || Vice-captain Second-Choice: R van der Merwe

PAK vs NED: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan are strong on paper, and their key players have come into form at the right time. Additionally, their spin unit gives them a major edge in Colombo. Hence, we back Pakistan to win the tournament’s opener on Saturday.

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