NL-W vs PAK-W, Womens T20 WC, 27 June 2026- Pakistan Women Defeat Netherlands Women by 37 Runs to Boost Women's T20 World Cup Campaign

Gull Feroza Anchors Pakistan's Innings

After losing opener Muneeba Ali early for 12, Gull Feroza played a composed and unbeaten knock of 63 off 52 balls, striking nine boundaries. She built a crucial 79-run partnership with Ayesha Zafar, who contributed a valuable 32 off 29 deliveries.

Despite a few late wickets, Pakistan managed to finish strongly at 126/6, with Tuba Hassan adding a quick unbeaten 7 from four balls.

For the Netherlands, Iris Zwilling was the standout bowler with 2 wickets for 19 runs, while Hannah Landheer, Caroline de Lange, Heather Siegers, and Silver Siegers claimed one wicket each.

Pakistan Bowlers Dominate the Chase

Chasing a modest target of 127, the Netherlands started positively through Heather Siegers, who scored 24 from 16 balls. However, Pakistan's bowling attack quickly took control and never allowed the Dutch batters to build meaningful partnerships.

Captain Fatima Sana produced an excellent spell, claiming 3 wickets for just 12 runs. Ayesha Zafar impressed with the ball as well, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs, while Nashra Sandhu and Diana Baig chipped in with one wicket each.

The Netherlands suffered a dramatic collapse, losing their final seven wickets for just 13 runs to finish on 89 all out, handing Pakistan a convincing victory.

Match Summary

Pakistan Women: 126/6 (20 overs)

Gull Feroza: 63* (52)
Ayesha Zafar: 32 (29)

Netherlands Women: 89 all out (18 overs)

Babette de Leede: 30 (41)
Heather Siegers: 24 (16)

Pakistan Women won by 37 runs.

Player of the Match

Gull Feroza (Pakistan Women) was the standout performer with an unbeaten 63 off 52 balls, providing the foundation for Pakistan's winning total.

Key Takeaways
Pakistan secured an important Group 1 victory with a clinical all-round display.
Gull Feroza's unbeaten half-century guided Pakistan to a competitive total.
Fatima Sana and Ayesha Zafar shared six wickets to dismantle the Netherlands batting line-up.
The Netherlands struggled against Pakistan's disciplined spin and pace attack after a promising start.
The win significantly strengthens Pakistan's chances of progressing further in the Women's T20 World Cup.

Pakistan will now look to carry this momentum into their remaining group-stage fixtures, while the Netherlands will need to regroup quickly to keep their campaign alive.