Gull Feroza Anchors Pakistan’s Innings
Pakistan Women ended their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 37-run victory over tournament debutants Netherlands in Bristol.
Asked to bat first, Pakistan took a measured approach and recovered from the early loss of Muneeba Ali, who was dismissed for 12. The innings was rebuilt through Gull Feroza and Ayesha Zafar, who added an important 50-run partnership for the second wicket.
Feroza played the anchor role superbly, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries. Ayesha provided useful support with 32 from 29 balls, including two fours and a six, before falling to Heather Siegers.
Feroza continued steadily and finished unbeaten on 63 from 52 balls, hitting nine boundaries. Her knock helped Pakistan reach 126/6 despite regular wickets in the middle overs.
Netherlands Bowlers Keep Things Tight
The Netherlands bowlers produced a disciplined performance to prevent Pakistan from pushing beyond 140.
Iris Zwilling was the standout bowler with 2/19 from four overs, while Heather Siegers, Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers picked up one wicket each. Their control ensured Pakistan had to work hard for every run.
Netherlands Start Brightly but Collapse
Chasing 127, Netherlands began with intent through Heather Siegers, who struck 24 from 16 balls with five boundaries.
However, her dismissal by Diana Baig changed the momentum. Phebe Molkenboer was then run out by Eyman Fatima, leaving the Netherlands under pressure.
Babette de Leede tried to rebuild with a patient 30 from 41 balls, while Sterre Kalis contributed 12. But the chase never fully gathered pace as Pakistan’s bowlers kept striking at key moments.
Sana and Zafar Seal Pakistan’s Win
Fatima Sana and Ayesha Zafar led Pakistan’s bowling effort with three wickets each.
Sana returned excellent figures of 3/12 from three overs, while Zafar finished with 3/13. Nashra Sandhu and Tuba Hassan also chipped in with wickets, and Sadia Iqbal kept things tight with an economical spell.
The Netherlands were eventually bowled out for 89 in 18 overs, falling 37 runs short.
Pakistan Sign Off on Positive Note
While both teams were already out of semi-final contention, Pakistan produced a disciplined all-round display to end their campaign with a win.
For the Netherlands, defeat was disappointing, but their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup appearance still offered several positives and valuable experience for the future.
