Pakistan Women outclassed Netherlands Women by 37 runs in the 26th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval. After electing to bat first, Pakistan Women posted 126/8, thanks to a blazing 63 off 52 balls from Gull Feroza and her crucial 79-run partnership for the second wicket with Ayesha Zafar. Iris Zwilling (2/19 in 4 overs), Silver Siegers (1/17 in 3 overs) and Hannah Landheer (1/19 in 3 overs) pulled things back for the Netherlands after Silver Siegers dismissed Ayesha Zafar in the 14th over. However, Gull Feroza remained unbeaten to guide Pakistan to a competitive total.

In reply, Heather Siegers and Phebe Molkenboer gave the Netherlands a promising start, adding 31 runs in 3.3 overs before Molkenboer was run out in the fourth over. Pakistan then took complete control as captain Fatima Sana (3/12 in 3 overs) and Ayesha Zafar (3/13 in 3 overs) ripped through the middle and lower order. Babette de Leede was the top scorer for the Netherlands Women. The Netherlands Women were bowled out for 89 with two overs to spare.

With the victory, Pakistan Women signed off their tournament on a positive note, while the Netherlands Women finished the campaign without a win.

Gull Feroza anchors Pakistan's innings

After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first but made a slow start. The team suffered an early setback when Muneeba Ali departed cheaply, putting pressure on the middle order.

However, Gull Feroza and Ayesha Zafar steadied the innings with an excellent 79-run partnership for the second wicket. While both batters rotated the strike well, Feroza gradually took charge of the scoring. She attacked after the halfway stage of the innings and found regular boundaries to lift Pakistan's run rate.

Feroza began her aggressive approach by hitting two boundaries in the 10th over against Hannah Landheer. She followed it up with another pair of fours off Heather Siegers in the next over. Between the 10th and 14th overs, Pakistan enjoyed their best period with the bat, scoring 36 runs in four overs.

Although Pakistan collapsed later and lost five wickets for just 24 runs, Feroza's valuable innings ensured they finished on 126. It matched Pakistan's highest total of the tournament and gave their bowlers a competitive target to defend.

Netherlands bowlers fight back strongly

The Netherlands recovered brilliantly after the Feroza-Zafar partnership threatened to take Pakistan beyond 140. Silver Siegers and Iris Zwilling led the comeback with disciplined bowling. Zwilling, in particular, impressed with her accuracy and control as the Dutch bowlers triggered Pakistan's collapse. Pakistan also suffered the early dismissal of captain Fatima Sana, who promoted herself to No. 4, the highest batting position she has occupied in T20 internationals.

Despite the late wickets, Pakistan had already built enough of a platform to remain confident while defending the total.

Heather Siegers gives Netherlands early hope

The Netherlands began the chase positively as Heather Siegers continued her attacking approach from the start. She raced to 24 off just 15 balls, helping her side score 31 runs in the opening 20 deliveries.

At that stage, the Netherlands looked well placed to chase the target. However, Pakistan struck at the perfect moment.

Captain Sana's review changes the game

The turning point came during Diana Baig's spell. After conceding two boundaries in her first two deliveries, Baig bounced back strongly. Heather Siegers attempted to guide the ball to the leg side but missed it, and the ball struck her pad. The on-field umpire immediately rejected Pakistan's appeal for LBW. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana decided to review the decision just before the review timer expired.

The decision proved crucial as Hawk-Eye showed three reds, confirming the dismissal. Siegers' wicket completely changed the momentum, and the Netherlands never regained control of the chase.

Pakistan's spinners dominate the middle overs

Once the dangerous Siegers departed, Pakistan's spinners tightened their grip on the match. The pressure increased further when Eyman Fatima produced a direct hit to run out another Dutch batter in the following over. Pakistan then relied almost entirely on spin, slowing the scoring rate and forcing the Netherlands into mistakes.

Nashra Sandhu delivered an outstanding spell through the middle overs. She bowled with excellent control, gave away very few scoring opportunities, and finished with figures of 1 wicket for just 8 runs in her three overs. Since Siegers' dismissal, the Netherlands managed only 23 runs across the next seven overs as the required run rate climbed rapidly.

Fatima Sana finishes the job

With the Netherlands struggling under mounting pressure, Pakistan's bowlers completed the job comfortably. Captain Fatima Sana returned for the final over and dismissed the last three batters by knocking over the stumps three times. The Netherlands lost their final seven wickets for only 13 runs and were bowled out for 89.

Pakistan secured a comfortable 37-run victory after an impressive all-round display, while the Netherlands were left disappointed after failing to capitalize on their promising start.

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