Pakistan’s women’s side elected to bat first in the Group A opening match against the Netherlands at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, a decision that sent the live Cricbuzz stream into a busy Saturday morning as supporters across the United Kingdom tuned in to watch. In response, opening batter Ayesha Zafar unleashed a flurry of boundaries within the first overs, putting pressure on the Dutch bowlers, while Dutch pacer Iris Zwilling pierced through quickly by dismissing Fatima Sana, prompting an early contest that set the tone for a hard‑fought fought encounter.
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Ayesha Zafar frees her arms to find the boundary | Women's T20WC 2026 - ICC
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Iris Zwilling gets rid of Fatima Sana | Women's T20WC 2026 - ICC
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