Netherlands vs Pakistan Score, Match 1 of ICC T20 World Cup

FOUR! Bas de Leede to Faheem Ashraf. Slower ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs. Pakistan begin their campaign with a thrilling win. Pakistan launch their T20 World Cup journey with a nail-biting victory thanks to Faheem Ashraf's composed finishing knock. The chase began brightly, but a sudden collapse saw Pakistan lose momentum and wickets in quick succession. Just when the match seemed to tilt, Faheem held his nerve and guided his side home with the winning runs. A pivotal moment came when Max O'Dowd put down a crucial catch off Faheem Ashraf in the penultimate over. Credit goes to the Netherlands for keeping the contest alive right until the final over, showcasing resilience and fighting spirit, but ultimately they will wonder what could have been. Faheem Ashraf is the Player of the Match.

Bas de Leede to Faheem Ashraf. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Bas de Leede to Shaheen Afridi. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side moves in front pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run.

FOUR! Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

SIX! Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

SIX! Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by O'Dowd.

SIX! Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Paul van Meekeren to Shaheen Afridi. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Paul van Meekeren to Shaheen Afridi. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Paul van Meekeren to Shaheen Afridi. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by van der Merwe.

Paul van Meekeren to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Levitt.

Paul van Meekeren to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, wide down leg side backing away working, inside edge to point for 1 run, fielded by de Leede.

Paul van Meekeren to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by de Leede.

Logan van Beek to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by de Leede.

Logan van Beek to Shaheen Afridi. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Klein.

Logan van Beek to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by van der Merwe.

Logan van Beek to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

OUT! Caught. Logan van Beek to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, inside edge, caught by Edwards. Pakistan burns a review.

OUT! Caught. Kyle Klein to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled, caught by Edwards. A simple catch for Edwards.

Kyle Klein to Mohammad Nawaz. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Kyle Klein to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side backing away driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by O'Dowd.

Kyle Klein to Mohammad Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by O'Dowd.

Kyle Klein to Mohammad Nawaz. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Kyle Klein to Shadab Khan. Length ball, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by van der Merwe.

APPEAL! Aryan Dutt to Shadab Khan. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, inside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by van Meekeren, appeal made for L.B.W. The inside edge saves the batter.

Aryan Dutt to Mohammad Nawaz. Quicker length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van Meekeren.

Aryan Dutt to Mohammad Nawaz. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to silly point for no runs.