Pakistan Beat Namibia by 102 Runs – Match Report (T20 World Cup 2026)
Pakistan produced a dominant performance to secure a comprehensive victory over Namibia in the 35th Match of Group A at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. A strong batting effort set the tone before the bowlers wrapped up the contest convincingly.
Pakistan Innings – Farhan’s Unbeaten Century Headlines Big Total
Batting first, Pakistan posted 199/3 in 20 overs, led by an outstanding unbeaten 100 off 58 balls from Sahibzada Farhan, who anchored the innings with aggressive stroke play.
Captain Salman Agha contributed a brisk 38 off 23 balls, while Shadab Khan added a valuable unbeaten 36, helping Pakistan accelerate strongly in the final overs and push the total close to the 200-run mark.
Namibia Chase – Pakistan Bowlers Dominate
Chasing a daunting target of 200, Namibia struggled against disciplined bowling and were bowled out for 97 in 17.3 overs. Louren Steenkamp top-scored with 23, but regular wickets prevented any meaningful partnership from developing.
Pakistan’s bowlers dominated throughout the innings, with Usman Tariq claiming 4 wickets and Shadab Khan picking up 3, ensuring Namibia never gained momentum in the chase.
Key Turning Point
The decisive moment came during Pakistan’s batting innings when Farhan’s century provided a massive total, placing Namibia under heavy scoreboard pressure from the start of the chase.
Match Impact
The emphatic victory significantly boosted Pakistan’s position in Group A, strengthening their chances of progressing to the next stage while also improving their net run rate.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s comprehensive performance with both bat and ball proved far superior on the day. Sahibzada Farhan’s brilliant unbeaten century combined with a clinical bowling display ensured a dominant win, reinforcing Pakistan’s strong campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026.