Pakistan ended a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign on a high note, defeating the winless Netherlands by 37 runs. The result provided a measure of consolation for a team that failed to advance past the group stage.
Netherlands crumbled under pressure, losing seven wickets for just 13 runs during their chase, collapsing from a promising position. Pakistan's bowlers delivered a clinical performance to seal the win and deny the Dutch their first victory of the tournament.
The victory did not alter Pakistan's tournament exit, as they had already been eliminated from knockout contention. Netherlands finished the group stage without a win, confirming their last-place standing in the group.
Both teams now turn their attention to future assignments, with Pakistan set to review their squad and strategy ahead of upcoming series. Netherlands will look to regroup and build from the few positives in an otherwise winless campaign.
"It's good to end with a win, but we know we should have done better overall," a Pakistan team representative said after the match, according to BBC Sport.