Pakistan vs Namibia Free Live Streaming, Score & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan’s Super 8 dream is on a knife’s edge — and today’s clash against Namibia at the SSC Ground, Colombo is the moment of truth. Check the full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule to stay on top of every match.

Match Info – Pakistan vs Namibia

Match Overview

This is not just a regular group stage game — it is Pakistan’s survival match at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. With two wins and one heavy defeat (by 61 runs against India), Pakistan sit third in Group A on 4 points. The USA hold the second Super 8 spot on a better net run rate (+0.788 vs Pakistan’s -0.403). A win here sends Pakistan through. A loss sends them home, and hands the USA a historic Super 8 berth.

Namibia, already knocked out with zero points from four games, enter this contest with nothing to lose and everything to prove. That freedom can be dangerous.

Head-to-Head – Pakistan vs Namibia (T20Is)

Pakistan and Namibia have met only once in T20 international cricket — at the 2021 T20 World Cup — and Pakistan won that match comfortably. History favours Pakistan, but this Namibia side has grown significantly since then.

Last 2 Meetings

T20 World Cup 2021 – Pakistan won Pakistan had a clean run in the group stage that year and brushed Namibia aside without much trouble. This is the only previous T20I encounter between the two nations.

There is no second meeting to report — which means today’s game is only the second time these sides have ever faced each other in T20 cricket. Both teams know the stakes are very different this time around.

Recent Form

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Pakistan’s form has been inconsistent. Their bowling was badly exposed by India, and captain Salman Agha faces questions about team balance. Namibia are winless, but Jan Frylinck (348 runs in the tournament) and JJ Smit (12 wickets) make them competitive at the top of the order.

Points Table – Group A

India qualified first. The second spot between Pakistan and USA is still live — but Pakistan must win today. Check the updated T20 WC 2026 points table for real-time standings.

Venue – Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

The SSC Ground in Colombo is a compact, spin-friendly venue. Pitches here tend to assist slow bowlers, which could benefit both Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, and Namibia’s Bernard Scholtz. Dew in the evening session could affect grip for spinners if the game goes deep. Weather reports indicate a 65% chance of rain with scattered thunderstorms expected at the 3:00 PM start time, with rain probability peaking at 90% early before dropping to around 18% by late afternoon. Any interruption could bring the DLS method into play, adding another layer of pressure for Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Namibia – Preview

Pakistan need to rediscover the clinical edge that helped them beat the Netherlands and USA. After the India thrashing, expect changes — more pace in the bowling attack is likely, with Naseem Shah potentially coming back in. Babar Azam needs a big innings after a tournament of underperformance. Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan must give Pakistan a solid start at the top.

Namibia’s danger men are clear: Jan Frylinck with the bat, JJ Smit with both bat and ball, and Ruben Trumpelmann who can swing it early. If Namibia’s top order fires in the powerplay, the SSC crowd — and social media — will be buzzing. Pakistan’s one-dimensional bowling plans were clearly exposed by India, and they possess no credible seam option beyond a struggling Shaheen Afridi. That is the core problem Salman Agha must fix today.

Want to know more about both sides? Visit the T20 World Cup 2026 teams page for full squad details and player profiles.

Match Prediction

Pakistan are strong favourites with a 91% win probability according to pre-match models. They are a significantly stronger squad on paper, and Namibia have struggled throughout this tournament. But Pakistan’s nerves, NRR pressure, and a possible rain intervention could complicate things.

Prediction: Pakistan win by 25-40 runs — provided the weather holds and they bat first solidly.

Playing XI – Pakistan vs Namibia, 35th Match, Group A

Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq

Namibia XI: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Alexander Busing-Volschenk, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Wessel Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell

Free Live Streaming – Where to Watch Pakistan vs Namibia

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FAQs – Pakistan vs Namibia, T20 World Cup 2026

Q1. What time does Pakistan vs Namibia start? The match starts at 3:00 PM local time in Colombo (2:30 PM IST / 9:30 AM UTC) on February 18, 2026.

Q2. Where can I watch Pakistan vs Namibia free live streaming? In Pakistan, you can watch free on the Tamasha app. Indian fans can stream on JioHotstar. ICC’s official website also provides live score and updates.

Q3. Who won the toss in PAK vs NAM T20 WC 2026? Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.

Q4. What happens if Pakistan lose to Namibia? If Pakistan lose, USA will qualify for the Super 8 from Group A ahead of Pakistan on net run rate.

Q5. Have Pakistan and Namibia played before in T20Is? Yes — once, at the T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan won that game.

Q6. What is Pakistan’s current position in Group A points table? Pakistan are third in Group A with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.403, behind India (8 pts) and USA (4 pts, better NRR).