Netherlands Women vs Pakistan Women Live Score, Match 26 of ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2026

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The skipper of Pakistan Women - Fatima Sana says she is really proud of her team and credits each and every player for the way they turned up for this game. She singles out Ayesha Zafar for praise, calling her a senior player who knows how to take responsibility and saying she did that really well today. She also has kind words for Gull Feroza, saying she batted brilliantly. On her own contribution with the ball, she says as an all-rounder, she tries to give her best and hopes it goes in the team's favour. About their struggles while batting, she is honest, saying there is plenty to work on and there will be a lot of discussions once they get back home. She is confident they will put in the work and come back as a stronger unit.

The captain of Netherlands Women - Babette de Leede says the bowlers were excellent and did a really good job of restricting Pakistan to 126. She admits it was frustrating with the bat. Mentions that playing against some of the best teams in the world is crucial for the side's development and provides invaluable experience. Babette describes their maiden Women's T20 World Cup campaign as an incredible experience, says they will take plenty away from it, and believes this is only the beginning for them. She points out that only a couple of players in the squad are professional cricketers and, considering that, says she is immensely proud of what the team has achieved.

Time for a chat with the captains...

Set up, but not cashed in - Earlier, after being asked to bat first, Pakistan got the better of the middle phase of the innings, but the finish left much to be desired. The 79-run stand between Gull Feroza and Ayesha Zafar laid a decent platform to kick on, but once the Dutch broke that partnership, they burst through with regular wickets and shut the door on any late flourish.

No way out - In pursuit of 127, the Netherlands began with promise as Heather Siegers got them off the blocks quickly before Pakistan hit back by removing both openers. From there, Pakistan's spinners took complete control of the middle overs and never allowed the chase to gather momentum. Babette de Leede fought a lone battle, but even she could not break free as Pakistan's spinners kept a firm stranglehold on the innings and put the game beyond the Dutch.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Gull Feroza takes home the award for her unbeaten knock of 63 runs from 52 balls. Feroza is all smiles, and she says it was an important knock not only for her but also for her team. When asked about the pitch, she says the pitch was a little tricky, and the plan was to stay in and rotate the strike. When wickets fell, she says they had to adjust their approach on the go, but they made the most of the bad balls they received. On the mindset coming into the game, she says the goal was simple - to win and finish the tournament on a good note, and she feels this victory means a great deal to the group. She signs off with a warm message to the fans, thanking them for coming out and backing Pakistan throughout the tournament.

Pakistan sign off with a win - Made to work hard with the bat, Pakistan left a few runs out there, but their bowling unit more than made up for it with a clinical performance. The disappointment is evident on the faces of Babette de Leede and her teammates as they walk out to shake hands. It was a commendable effort from the Dutch with the ball to restrict Pakistan to 126, but they just could not find a way out of Pakistan's spin choke. Still, there is plenty for them to be proud of from their maiden Women's T20 World Cup campaign, and they walk over to acknowledge the travelling Orange Army for their unwavering support.

OUT! BOWLED! You miss, I hit says the Pakistani captain. Sana gets the job done for her side with a triple-wicket maiden. She gets her third wicket as she has torn apart the Dutch lower order. Pakistan Women win by 37 runs and end their tournament with a comprehensive win. Good length on off and middle from Fatima. Caroline de Lange stays leg side of the ball, looking to flat bat it down the ground. She gives it a big swing but gets nowhere near it, and the stumps are splayed behind her.

Goes for the yorker but it comes out as a low full toss, on the pads. Caroline fails to get it away and wears it on the pads.

No hat-trick. Keeps it full and straight, on middle. Caroline de Lange presents the full face of the bat and blocks it out.

Caroline de Lange walks in next. A slip in place for the hat-trick ball.

OUT! KNOCKED HER OVER! Two in two for Fatima and she is guiding Pakistan to a victory now. She simply keeps the line of attack on the stumps and lands it quite fuller. Silver Siegers backs away to make room, swings wildly at it, only to miss. The ball beats the bat and crashes into the stumps behind. Netherlands Women are on the brink as they are 89/9, needing 38 runs from 15 balls.

Silver Siegers is in next.

OUT! BOWLED! Sana dismisses her opposite number through a sizzling delivery. Lasers in a yorker on off at 103.6 kph. De Leede stays deep in the crease and looks to dig it out but the bat simply does not come down in time. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the base of the off stump. Fatima lets out a big roar and punches the air in delight. That should be the game for Pakistan as the Dutch skipper departs after a painstakingly scratchy knock.

Back of a length, on top of leg. Babette de Leede goes across to play the scoop shot but misses to connect.

Hannah Landheer walks out to bat. Pace back on through the skipper Fatima Sana.

OUT! ZWILLING IS RUN OUT! Fortunes favouring Pakistan as a complete mix-up cost the Dutch another wicket. Low full toss from Zafar and this is driven hard and straight by de Leede, but Zwilling is right in the firing line at the non-striker's end and takes a blow on the left thigh. The ball ricochets to the left of the bowler. De Leede wants the run immediately. Zwilling is still wincing and barely moves but sacrifices her wicket to protect the skipper. Zafar is onto it in a flash, feeds Muneeba at the stumps, and that is all she needs to whip the bails off.

Cannot connect yet again! Nicely tossed up, full and around off, Babette de Leede goes down to play the sweep shot, but the ball dips, drops, turns away and bounce over her bat.

Beaten! Short and outside off with extra bounce. Babette de Leede goes for the late cut, but is beaten on the outside edge.

A lot fuller, on off, Iris drives it along the ground to long off for a single.

The new batter is Iris Zwilling.

OUT! CAUGHT! So after a couple of errors in the field, Jabeen takes a stunner. Short and wide outside off from Zafar. Overdijk rocks back and cuts it away, but cannot keep it along the ground and hits it uppishly in front of square. Saira from cover-point moves swiftly to her left and flings herself into a dive to complete a very good catch on the edge of the ring.

FOUR! Very clumsy. A schoolboy error in the deep! Flighted on off. Overdijk steps out and drills it with the spin towards wide long on. Fatima Sana on the boundary misfields badly, letting it slip between her legs and into the fence behind her.

Good running! Full on leg. De Leede advances and looks to swing it into the leg side but gets a leading edge that drops safely into the vacant mid off region. Two quick runs.

IN THE AIR AND DROPPED! Nashra Sundhu makes a mess of that chance. Drops it full on middle and leg, sliding in. Babette de Leede sits down to slog it over the fence, but gets it mistimed toward deep mid-wicket. Sundhu runs in off the ropes, but cannot put the brakes on in time and the ball pops in and out of her hands. Two runs taken.

Too full, looped up wide outside off. Frederique Overdijk moves across and drills it down to long off for a single.

It looks like Sadia Iqbal has pulled a muscle in her left leg. The physio is out to have a look.

Full on the pads, Babette de Leede steps out and whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Good length outside off, Overdijk guides it to the right of short third for a quick run.