Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect.

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Captain Salman Ali Agha has warned that his Pakistan team must bring their “A-game” to the 2026 T20 World Cup to reach the knockout stages after forfeiting their group match against India.

The tournament has been overshadowed by an acrimonious political build-up as Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland, and Pakistan refused to face co-hosts India in their Group A fixture.