Pakistan start T20 World Cup with jittery win
Summary
Pakistan won their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup by defeating the Netherlands by three wickets. Faheem Ashraf played a key role, scoring 29 runs in just 11 balls to secure the victory. The match took place in Colombo and was tense as Pakistan struggled but eventually chased down a target of 148 runs.Key Facts
- Pakistan scored 148 runs for 7 wickets in 19.3 overs to beat the Netherlands.
- Faheem Ashraf scored a crucial 29 not out in 11 balls to lead Pakistan to victory.
- The Netherlands batted first and scored 147 runs in 19.5 overs.
- Salman Mirza was effective for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs.
- Scott Edwards was the top scorer for the Netherlands with 37 runs.
- The match was played in Colombo and was part of the Men's T20 World Cup Group A.
- Pakistan's innings faced difficulties, slipping from 98-2 to 114-7 before recovering.
- The Netherlands lost their last 6 wickets for 20 runs during their innings.
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