Rain threat looms large on the first T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Pakistan cannot afford a washout, but the forecast for February 7 looks bleak. Will rain gods be kind to Pakistan?

Pakistan and Ireland enter the 2026 T20 World Cup without any “practice”, though the Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistani team will be high on confidence after their 3-0 sweep of Australia at home.

Here’s how to watch the 2nd T20 match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan handed Australia its biggest-ever defeat in a Twenty20 just five days ahead of the T20 World Cup to sweep the series 3-0 on Sunday. Pakistan’s commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australia’s previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at Southampton in 2005.

There is 90 per cent possibility of rain in Group A match of T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and Netherland on Saturday morning.

Here’s how to watch the 1st T20 match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.