Pakistan Women beat Netherlands Women by 37 runs in Match 26 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, defending 126/6 and bowling the Dutch side out for 89 in 18 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers were the standout performers as they controlled the chase from start to finish to secure an important tournament win.

In a competition that has already seen strong results from England Women, Australia Women, India Women, South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women, Pakistan Women added their name to the list of sides banking a timely group-stage victory. This result extends Pakistan Women’s campaign in the tournament rather than deciding anything outright, with several league matches and then the knockout rounds still to come.

Pakistan Women’s innings was built around a competitive 126/6 from their full 20 overs. It was not an oversized total in T20 terms, but it became a valuable one once their attack found the right lengths and kept the Netherlands Women under pressure through the chase. The asking rate steadily climbed, and Pakistan never let the Dutch batters settle into a sustained partnership.

Netherlands Women finished on 89 in 18.0 overs, falling 37 runs short. The key turning point was Pakistan’s control across the middle overs, where the chase lost momentum and the required rate moved beyond reach. In a low-scoring T20, every quiet over mattered, and Pakistan stitched enough of them together to take control.

Key performers

Pakistan Women posted 126/6 in 20.0 overs and then dismissed Netherlands Women for 89 in 18.0 overs to complete a 37-run win.

NerdSports Stat: Pakistan Women’s total of 126/6 came at 6.30 runs per over, while Netherlands Women managed 4.94 per over in the chase — a scoring-rate gap of 1.36 runs per over, which over a full 20-over innings equates to more than 27 runs.

From the wider tournament picture, this was the 26th match of a 33-match ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the schedule still featuring Ireland Women vs West Indies Women and England Women vs New Zealand Women later on June 27, followed by Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women and Australia Women vs India Women on June 28 before the knockout phase begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Netherlands Women and Pakistan Women?

Pakistan Women won the match by 37 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Pakistan Women’s bowlers were the decisive contributors in defending 126/6 and sealing a 37-run win.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 26 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The result extends Pakistan Women’s campaign in the group stage, with more league matches still to come before the knockout rounds.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Pakistan Women’s team total of 126/6 was the highest innings score in the match.

When is the next match in the series?

The next matches in the series are Ireland Women vs West Indies Women and England Women vs New Zealand Women on Saturday, June 27, 2026.