Women's T20 WC: Gull Feroza's 63* not enough as Pakistan collapse to 126/6 vs Netherlands
Synopsis
Pakistan were cruising at 102/2 after 15 overs at Bristol — then lost four wickets for 24 runs in five overs to limp to 126/6. Gull Feroza's unbeaten 63 deserved a total of 145-plus; instead, the Netherlands are chasing a very gettable 127 for what could be their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup win.
Key Takeaways
Pakistan posted 126/6 in 20 overs against Netherlands at the County Ground, Bristol on 27 June .
Gull Feroza scored an unbeaten 63 off 52 balls , hitting nine fours , but received little support from the lower order.
Pakistan collapsed from 102/2 after 15 overs , losing four wickets for 24 runs in the final five overs.
Ayesha Zafar contributed 32 as part of a 79-run partnership with Gull before the slide began.
Iris Zwilling took 2/19 for the Netherlands, with Silver Siegers and Caroline de Lange also picking up wickets.
Netherlands need 127 to win — a target that could deliver their maiden Women's T20 World Cup victory.
Gull Feroza's unbeaten 63 off 52 balls could not prevent a familiar late-order collapse as Pakistan posted 126/6 in 20 overs against the Netherlands in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash at the County Ground, Bristol, on 27 June. Cruising at 102/2 after 15 overs, Pakistan surrendered four wickets for just 24 runs in the final five, handing the Dutch a chase of 127 — a total that looked well within reach.
Promising Start, Familiar Collapse
Pakistan's innings began cautiously before Muneeba Ali struck a couple of crisp boundaries off Iris Zwilling. The opening stand was cut short in the fourth over when Muneeba drove straight to cover off Hannah Landheer for 12. Ayesha Zafar walked in and, alongside Gull, assembled a vital 79-run partnership that gave Pakistan their most productive phase of the innings.
Ayesha contributed 32 with a mix of sweeps and lofted drives, while Gull anchored patiently before shifting gears with inventive strokes — scoops and sweeps included. The partnership looked set to propel Pakistan beyond 140, but Ayesha's dismissal, caught at extra cover off Silver Siegers, triggered a dramatic unravelling.
Death-Overs Collapse Derails Pakistan
Skipper Fatima Sana followed quickly, pulling Iris Zwilling straight to deep midwicket. Debutant Eyman Fatima lasted just six balls before holing out off Caroline de Lange. Iram Javed was stumped attempting a charge against Heather Siegers, and Saira Jabeen skied a catch to mid-off off Iris, who finished with impressive figures of 2/19 thanks to consistently tight lines.
Tuba Hassan edged one past the keeper for a boundary but could not lift the tempo. What had appeared to be a 140-plus total became a modest 126 — equalling Pakistan's highest score of the tournament, but well short of what their middle-overs platform deserved.
Gull Feroza's Lone Brilliance
Gull reached her fifty with a sweep behind square and finished with nine fours in a knock that deserved far better support. Her innings was the lone bright spot in an otherwise frustrating batting display, as wickets tumbled rapidly around her in the closing overs. This collapse pattern — strong middle-overs phase undone by a fragile lower order — has surfaced repeatedly for Pakistan in this tournament.
What Netherlands Must Do
The Dutch, chasing 127, have a realistic opportunity to secure their maiden win of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Iris Zwilling's 2/19 and Silver Siegers' 1/17 were the standout bowling performances for the Netherlands. Pakistan, who need a win to sign off on a positive note, must now defend a target that offers the Dutch genuine hope of a historic first tournament victory.
Brief scores: Pakistan 126/6 in 20 overs (Gull Feroza 63 not out, Ayesha Zafar 32; Iris Zwilling 2/19, Silver Siegers 1/17) vs Netherlands
Point of View
Then a lower-order implosion that costs 15 to 20 runs. At 102/2 in the 15th over, a total of 145-plus was well within reach; 126 is the price of a fragile tail. Gull Feroza's unbeaten 63 is the kind of anchor innings that wins matches — but only if the innings around it holds shape. For a side that needs results to finish on a high, the same structural weakness showing up repeatedly is a coaching problem, not just a batting one.
NationPress
27 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Pakistan's final score against Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Pakistan scored 126/6 in 20 overs against the Netherlands at the County Ground in Bristol on 27 June. They collapsed from 102/2 after 15 overs, losing four wickets for just 24 runs in the final five overs.
How did Gull Feroza perform in the match?
Gull Feroza scored an unbeaten 63 off 52 balls, hitting nine fours, and was Pakistan's standout batter. She reached her fifty with a sweep behind square but found little support as wickets fell rapidly around her.
Who were the top wicket-takers for Netherlands against Pakistan?
Iris Zwilling was the pick of the Netherlands bowlers with 2/19, aided by tight lines throughout her spell. Silver Siegers took 1/17 and Caroline de Lange also claimed a wicket.
What target are Netherlands chasing and what does it mean for them?
Netherlands are chasing 127 to win, which would be their maiden victory in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The modest target gives the Dutch a realistic opportunity to register a historic first tournament win.
Why did Pakistan fail to reach a higher total despite a strong mid-innings position?
Pakistan were well-placed at 102/2 after 15 overs but lost four wickets for 24 runs in the death overs. The dismissals of Ayesha Zafar, Fatima Sana, Eyman Fatima, and Iram Javed in quick succession derailed what could have been a 140-plus total.
