Pakistan The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was a convincing victory over the Netherlands by 37 seconds at the County Ground on Saturday, showing a superb performance to bowl out the hosts who started the tournament for just 89 in the 18th over.Captain Fatima Sana led the way with a remarkable performance, finishing with figures of 3-12, including a stunning three-wicket maiden that put the game over for the Netherlands. Ayesha Zafar provided excellent support by taking 3-13 as Pakistan ended their campaign on a winning note to finish fifth in Group A.Chasing Pakistan’s target, the Netherlands started strongly through Heather Siegers, who played well from the start. The opener hit five boundaries while taking on Sadia Iqbal, Fatima Sana and Diana Baig, making 24 runs off just 16 overs. However, Pakistan responded as Diana cheated Heather with a slow delivery that trapped her lbw. The decision was confirmed after the DRS confirmed the call on the field.The Netherlands suffered another setback soon after when Phebe Molkenboer was dismissed for 8 following a direct hit from Eyman Fatima at short leg. Sterre Kalis then joined captain Babette de Leede in an attempt to stabilize the innings, but the Pakistani attack strengthened its momentum. Nashra Sandhu and Tuba Hassan stopped the scoring chances, and Sterre departed for 12 after clipping Nashra on his stumps as he tried to shoot.Babette continued to fight with Robina Rijke as the two depended mainly on singles and doubles to continue to be kicked out. Babette scored several boundaries, including twice against part-time spinner Ayesha Zafar. However, Pakistan’s bowlers managed well, and Ayesha soon turned the game in her team’s favour. He trapped Robine lbw before getting Sanya Khurana stumped for no score and then dismissed Frederique Overdijk, who cut a catch straight to cover for six.Any hope of a late revival was dashed after the shocking eviction involving Iris Zwilling. Babette’s straight drive bounced off her teammate at the non-striker’s end, leaving Iris in the middle of the infield. Ayesha made a quick move to collect the ball and throw it to the wicketkeeper, completing the unusual chase.With the low order in sight, Fatima Sana completed the task in style. The Pakistani skipper dismissed Babette de Leede, who scored 30, before hitting Silver Siegers and Caroline de Lange to complete his spell with a comfortable win. Heather Siegers scored 24 for the Netherlands, but it was not enough to stop Pakistan from ending their World Cup campaign on a positive note.