Written By: Devadyuti Das | Updated: Feb 4, 2026, 1:57 PM
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In these collection of pictures, we find out all about Pakistan's Predicted Playing 11 against Netherlands in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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1. Fakhar Zaman: The veteran opener is likely to be preferred ahead of Sahibzada Farhan, who had opened the batting for Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025.
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2. Saim Ayub: He is expected to partner Fakhar Zaman at the top for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the Netherland at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on February 7.
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3. Salman Ali Agha (Captain): The Pakistan skipper is expected to continue batting at the No. 3 position like he did in the T20I series vs Australia.
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4. Babar Azam: Former captain will move down to the No. 4 position and has been in fine form after scoring a record fifty in the third and final T20I match vs Australia last week.
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5. Khawaja Nafay: The youngster is expected to take the wicketkeeping gloves ahead of Usman Khan in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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6. Shadab Khan: The Pakistan all-rounder will be critical in T20 World Cup 2026 with his leg-spin and big-hitting ability with the bat.
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7. Mohammad Nawaz: He will be Pakistan's lead spinner in the T20 World Cup 2026 and the left-arm spinner is one of the top slow bowlers in the world currently.
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9. Shaheen Afridi: Former captain will be their bowling spearhead in the T20 World Cup 2026 and share the new ball as well.
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10. Naseem Shah: The experienced pacer will be playing in his 2nd T20 World Cup and share the new ball with Shaheen Afridi.
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11. Abrar Ahmed: He is the lone specialist spinner and the leggie will look to continue his fine form from T20I series vs Australia. Pakistan predicted 11 vs Netherlands: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
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