Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2026 match against the Netherlands with a strong performance at Sinhalese Sports Club Colombo but one catch during the match became the main focus of spectator interest. Pakistan's skipper Salman Agha opted bowling first after they won the toss. The Dutch team batted aggressively and scored 32 runs while losing one wicket during the initial four overs. Opener Michael Levitt looked in good touch and played some clean shots, hitting three fours and a six during his short stay. Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi Pull Off a Brilliant Catch Watch the video here: Exceptional presence of mind, sharp fielding and athleticism from Babar Azam followed by a sensational catch from Shaheen Afridi. That elite cricketing IQ and execution. Pure class from both. #PAKvNED #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/3HOsqRy66w — π°πππ π»ππππ πΈπ¦ (@iqra94242) February 7, 2026 Also Read | Big Blow for India! Star Player Likely to Miss T20 World Cup Opener vs USA The 5th over became the match turning point when Mohammad Nawaz bowled to Levitt. The Dutch batter bent his one knee to execute a huge shot down the ground. The ball made good contact which created the impression that it would go beyond the boundary line. Babar Azam ran to his right from his long-off position to catch the ball with his two hands. His body movement began to take him toward the edge of the playing area. Babar displayed exceptional awareness when he used his last moment to throw the ball back into the game after he almost lost control. Shaheen Afridi who was nearby managed to catch the ball before he reached the boundary line. The relay effort brought Levitt’s innings to an end at 24 off 15 balls and gave Pakistan a crucial breakthrough. The Netherlands reached 32 for 2 after the dismissal which occurred during the 4.3 over mark and they experienced a scoring slowdown since that wicket. Mohammad Nawaz secured a wicket while giving up only one run during his brief appearance. Salman Mirza had already achieved success by dismissing Max O’Dowd who scored 5 runs while maintaining pressure against Dutch batters. Shaheen Afridi seemed having his off day as the premier Pakistani pacer went for as many as 23 runs in his first two over. Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann worked to restore the innings at the time of writing. Pakistan’s bowlers showed their best performance by maintaining sharp energy and alertness throughout the match while doing their field duties. The catch between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi became a main attraction for T20 World Cup 2026 because it demonstrated Pakistan’s excellent fielding skills during important matches.