Pakistan Won by 102 Runs vs Namibia and Qualify for Super 8 at T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan are through to the Super 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on February 18, 2026. Sahibzada Farhan’s breathtaking century set the tone, and the bowlers did the rest in a near-perfect team performance.
Pakistan won by 102 runs — Namibia bowled out for just 97 chasing 200.
Pakistan’s Batting: Farhan Goes Ballistic
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat. What followed was a batting masterclass led by Sahibzada Farhan, who stayed unbeaten on 100 off just 58 balls. He attacked from the first over and never looked back. Salman Agha chipped in with a quick 38, and Shadab Khan provided the late fireworks with 36* off 22 to push Pakistan to 199/3 — a total that always looked too big for Namibia.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan (NO) | 100 | 58 | 14 | 7 | 172.41 |
| Saim Ayub | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 38 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 165.21 |
| Khawaja Nafay | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shadab Khan (NO) | 36 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 163.63 |
| Total | 199/3 | 20 Ov | RR: 9.95 |
Jack Brassell took 2 wickets for Namibia, but he went for 48 in 4 overs. No Namibia bowler had an economy under 8, which tells you everything about how Pakistan batted.
Namibia’s Chase: Never in the Hunt
Chasing 200 was always going to be tough, but Namibia collapsed spectacularly. They lost wickets in clusters and were bowled out for 97 in just 17.3 overs. The asking rate climbed past 34 by the 17th over — the match was long gone by then.
Pakistan’s spinners were absolutely brilliant. Shadab Khan took 3/19 and Usman Tariq grabbed 4/16 in just 3.3 overs — both outstanding spells that ripped through the middle and lower order.
Namibia Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp | 23 | 22 | 104.54 |
| Alexander Busing-Volschenk | 20 | 20 | 100.00 |
| JJ Smit | 9 | 13 | 69.23 |
| Zane Green | 7 | 9 | 77.77 |
| Willem Myburgh | 8 | 14 | 57.14 |
| Total | 97/10 | 17.3 Ov | RR: 5.54 |
No Namibia batter crossed 25. Once Steenkamp and Busing-Volschenk fell, there was no way back.
Pakistan Bowling: Spinners Steal the Show
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faheem Ashraf | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Salman Mirza | 2 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Saim Ayub | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Usman Tariq | 3.3 | 16 | 4 | 4.57 |
Usman Tariq was the standout — 4 wickets including two in his final over to wrap up Namibia’s tail. Shadab Khan trapped Erasmus behind, stumped Busing-Volschenk, and then took a stunning Saim Ayub catch to remove Green. A real tag-team spin effort.
Sahibzada Farhan — The Star of the Show
Farhan’s century was one of the most eye-catching innings of this tournament so far. He hit 14 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 172 — that’s not just attacking batting, that’s destruction. He never gave Namibia a sniff and ended the innings unbeaten, setting up a total that was never going to be chased down.
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Pakistan Qualify for Super 8 — What It Means
This was Pakistan’s second win in Group A, and the 102-run margin is a massive statement. With net run rate now healthy, Pakistan are confirmed in the Super 8 and will fancy their chances against stronger opposition. The batting depth, the spinning options, and the team balance all look impressive right now.
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Namibia, on the other hand, will need to reflect seriously. Their bowlers went for too many, and the top order never gave the middle order a fighting platform.
Want to see how all teams are stacked in the Group A standings right now? Pakistan are sitting right at the top.
Key Takeaways From Pakistan vs Namibia
- Farhan’s 100* off 58 balls was the innings of the match — possibly of the tournament so far
- Usman Tariq’s 4/16 is now one of the best bowling figures in this event
- Pakistan bowled Namibia out for 97, 102 runs short — a commanding margin
- Pakistan’s Super 8 qualification is confirmed after this Group A win
- Namibia’s campaign is now in serious trouble — they need a miracle
FAQs
Q: What was the result of Pakistan vs Namibia at T20 World Cup 2026? Pakistan won by 102 runs. They scored 199/3 and bowled Namibia out for 97 in 17.3 overs.
Q: Did Pakistan qualify for the Super 8? Yes. Pakistan confirmed their Super 8 spot with this dominant Group A victory on February 18, 2026.
Q: Who scored a century for Pakistan vs Namibia? Sahibzada Farhan hit an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls with 14 fours and 7 sixes.
Q: Who were the top bowlers for Pakistan against Namibia? Usman Tariq took 4/16 and Shadab Khan took 3/19 — both exceptional spin performances.
Q: Where was Pakistan vs Namibia played? At the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on February 18, 2026 (Day/Night match).
Q: What was Namibia’s highest score in the chase? Louren Steenkamp top-scored with 23 off 22 balls. No other batter crossed 20 except Busing-Volschenk (20).
