‘Haalat Kharab Kar Di’: Pakistan Trolled For Struggling To Win T20 World Cup Opener Against Netherlands, Memes

Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a dramatic win over the Netherlands, but not without giving fans a major scare.

In a match that swung wildly until the very end, Pakistan narrowly avoided a shocking defeat to the Dutch, eventually chasing down 148 with just a few balls to spare after a late batting collapse.

Despite securing the victory, Pakistan's topsy-turvy performance sparked intense reactions from fans on social media, with many questioning the team's inconsistency on the global stage.

Netherlands Post Competitive Total Before Late Collapse

After being asked to bat first, the Netherlands started confidently and showed little hesitation against Pakistan's bowling attack.

The European side raced to 50/2 inside the powerplay, thanks to a lively knock from Michael Levitt, who scored 24 off 15 balls and set the tone early with aggressive strokeplay.

At the halfway stage, the Dutch were well placed at 79/3 and later pushed to 123/4 in 15 overs. Captain Scott Edwards anchored the innings with a steady 37, while Bas de Leede contributed a valuable 30. For a while, it appeared the Netherlands were on track for a total around 170.

However, Pakistan's spin attack changed the momentum dramatically. Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub led a strong comeback, triggering a sudden collapse. The Netherlands lost their final six wickets for just 20 runs, eventually being bowled out for 147 in 19.5 overs.

Salman Mirza played a key role in cleaning up the tail, finishing with impressive figures of 3/24.

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Pakistan Stumble Before Faheem Ashraf's Heroics

Pakistan's chase began brightly, with Saim Ayub striking three consecutive boundaries early on and scoring 24. Sahibzada Farhan then took charge, playing fluently for his 47 off 31 balls. At 98/2, Pakistan looked firmly in control and cruising toward a comfortable win.

But the match soon turned into a thriller. Pakistan suffered a shocking collapse, losing three wickets for just two runs. Farhan, Usman Khan and Babar Azam fell in quick succession, leaving the team at 105/5. The pressure intensified as Paul van Meekeren and Aryan Dutt tightened the screws, reducing Pakistan further to 114/7 with Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan also back in the pavilion.

With 29 runs needed from the final two overs, the match appeared to be slipping away. That was when Faheem Ashraf stepped up. In a stunning display of power-hitting, he smashed 24 runs in the penultimate over bowled by Logan van Beek.

Carrying the momentum into the final over, Faheem struck the winning boundary off the third ball, sealing a dramatic victory and earning Pakistan their first two points of the tournament.

While the win ensured a positive start on paper, Pakistan's roller-coaster performance once again highlighted their unpredictability -a trait that continues to both thrill and frustrate fans around the world.