Finally, the wait is over! The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin with an exciting clash between Pakistan and the Netherlands on Saturday, February 7, at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
Pakistan head into the tournament with strong momentum after an impressive series win against Australia. Led by Salman Ali Agha, the 'Men in Green' will be keen to start their World Cup journey on a positive note.
Star batter Babar Azam will be under the spotlight as he looks to find early form and anchor the batting lineup.
However, Pakistan cannot afford to take this game lightly. A defeat in the opening match could seriously damage their chances of progressing further in the tournament.
Adding to the pressure, they have refused to play their Group A fixture against arch-rivals India. This decision is expected to hurt their net run-rate and could impact their position on the points table later in the group stage.
On the other hand, The Netherlands will enter the tournament as underdogs, hoping to cause an early upset. The Dutch side qualified for the World Cup by finishing at the top of the European Regional Qualifier.
In this article, let's take a look at the live-streaming details for the 1st match between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
PAK vs NED Free Live Streaming in India, Telecast Details- Match 1
When will the PAK vs NED Match 1 take place?
The 1st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and the Netherlands will take place on Saturday, February 7.
What is the venue of the PAK vs NED Match 1?
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, Sri Lanka, will host the 1st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and the Netherlands.
What is PAK vs NED Match 1 Live Toss Time?
The all-important toss for the 1st T20 World Cup match fixture between Pakistan and the Netherlands will take place 30 minutes prior to the game, that is at 10:30 AM IST, 10:30 AM local time and 5:00 AM GMT.
What is the live match time of the PAK vs NED Match 1?
The much-awaited T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and the Netherlands will start at 11:00 AM IST, 11:00 AM local time and 5:30 AM GMT.
Which TV Channels will telecast the PAK vs NED Match 1 live in India?
The Star Sports Network is the official broadcasting partner of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. So the the 1st match between Pakistan and the Netherlands will be televised on the same.
Where to watch the PAK vs NED Match 1 live streaming in India?
In India, JioHotstar will stream the 1st match of the T20 World Cup fixture between Pakistan and the Netherlands live on its OTT platform.
PAK vs NED Live Streaming, Telecast in the USA, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Rest of the World
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