Netherlands face Pakistan in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A at Bristol County Ground, Bristol, on Saturday 27 June 2026, starting at 10:30 BST (UTC+1). Bristol County Ground holds 17,500; this morning match on the final day of group fixtures is a last opportunity for both sides to influence the Group A qualification table.

Pakistan Women are a regular qualifier for ICC Women’s T20 World Cups, having appeared at multiple editions. Netherlands Women are participating as an associate qualifier, making this a test of how far Dutch women’s cricket has progressed relative to an established South Asian programme.

Netherlands Women’s qualification for this World Cup is a landmark moment for cricket in the Netherlands. The programme has been built through the dedication of players who balance international cricket with other commitments, supported by the KNCB’s growing investment in women’s pathways. Their presence on this stage at a World Cup inspires young girls across the Netherlands to take the game seriously as a realistic international pursuit.

Pakistan Women have made significant strides in recent ICC cycles. Players like Nida Dar and Bismah Maroof have inspired a generation of young Pakistani women to pursue cricket professionally, and the programme’s gradual improvement is reflected in consistently competitive results against higher-ranked opponents. A strong finish to the group stage would confirm Pakistan’s progress.

Bristol County Ground, capacity 17,500, is the home of Gloucestershire Cricket. Set in the centre of Bristol, it is one of the most accessible international venues in England and provides a warm, community-focused atmosphere on matchday. Morning starts here in late June can offer swing-bowling conditions under early cloud cover.

Timezone conversions for the 10:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 15:00. United Kingdom (BST): 10:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 19:30. US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 05:30. Pakistan (PKT, UTC+5): 14:30.

Check Bristol time, Netherlands time, and Pakistan time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs in England from 12 June to 5 July. This is one of the final group-stage matches before the semi-finals at The Oval, with the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5 July.