The 10th edition of the T20 World Cup (T20 World Cup 2026) is starting from today. A total of 20 teams are included in this tournament which lasts for 1 month. Today, 3 matches will be played on the first day, the first match is between Pakistan and Netherlands. This match will be held in Colombo, in which there is a possibility of rain. Due to rain, both the teams could not even practice on Thursday. Know what time this match will start.

If Pakistan vs Netherlands match is canceled due to rain then both the teams will get 1-1. This may be good for Netherlands but not at all for Pakistan, because Pakistan is talking about not playing against India and in such a situation the risk of their being out will increase. There will be a possibility of rain throughout the match, in such a situation Duckworth-Lewis rule can play a big role.

What time will Pakistan vs Netherlands match start?

The first match of T20 World Cup 2026 is between Pakistan and Netherlands. This match will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The match is to start at 11 am.

How will the weather be in Colombo today?

According to Accuaweather, there will be chances of rain throughout the day in Colombo today. There is a possibility of rain in Colombo even at 11 o’clock, so the match may start late. It will remain cloudy throughout the day. The maximum temperature will be 28 to 29 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of winds blowing at a speed of 13 kilometers per hour.

Even if the match starts on time, rain can cause disruption. The probability of rain is highest from 1 pm to 3 pm, which means it may rain in the second innings. The probability of rain in these two hours is said to be 60 to 70 percent.

Where to watch Pakistan vs Netherlands match live?

The live telecast of Pakistan vs Netherlands match will be on Star Sports Network from 11 am. There will be live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.