A clinical all-round performance propelled Pakistan into T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 after a resounding 102-run victory over Namibia at Sinhalese Sports Club. Winning the toss and batting, they amassed 199/3, courtesy Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten masterpiece of 100 off 58 balls, featuring 11 fours and 4 sixes.
Farhan’s partnerships were gold: 40-run opener with Saim Ayub, 67 off 42 with captain Salman Agha (38), and an explosive 81 in 40 balls with Shadab Khan (36* off 22) post 118/3. Brassell (2 wkts) and Erasmus (1) were Namibia’s lone threats.
Targetting 200, Namibia imploded to 97 all out in 17.3 overs. Steenkamp (23) and Volschenk (20) fought alone. Bowlers shone: Usman Tariq (4/16), Shadab (3 wkts), Mirza (1), Nawaz (1).
Upcoming Super 8 fixtures: vs NZ (Feb 21), England (24), Sri Lanka. Super 8 lineups: Group 1 (India, Zimbabwe, SA, WI); Group 2 (NZ, England, SL, Pakistan). This demolition job highlights Pakistan’s championship pedigree.