The Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) will be remembered as the night the Men in Green finally found their rhythm. In a clinical 102-run humiliating demolition, Pakistan posted a towering 199/3 before bundling Namibia out for just 97. The night belonged to *Sahibzada Farhan (100)**, who became only the second Pakistani after Ahmed Shehzad to score a T20 World Cup century. Despite suffering from severe cramps, Farhan’s grit propelled Pakistan to a total that proved insurmountable. The mystery spin of Usman Tariq (4/16) then ensured the Namibian chase never got off the ground, officially qualifying Pakistan for the Super 8 stage and ending the USA’s fairytale hopes.
Match Summary: Farhan and Tariq Script a Colombo Comeback
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 - Match 35 - Pakistan vs Namibia
Pakistan’s 102-run victory was a story of total psychological and tactical redemption after their heavy loss to India. Opting to bat first, Pakistan overcame a cautious start as *Sahibzada Farhan (100)** anchored the innings with a masterclass in controlled aggression. A 67-run stand with skipper Salman Ali Agha (38) set the platform before Shadab Khan provided the late fireworks. Namibia’s chase started brightly with a 32-run opening stand, but the introduction of spin triggered a total collapse. Usman Tariq proved impossible to read, taking 4/16, while Shadab Khan (3/19) wiped out the middle order to wrap up a dominant win in 17.3 overs.
Playing XI
Namibia
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Alexander Volschenk, JJ Smit, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell.
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.
Key Stats & Records From Today's Match:
Centurion #2: Sahibzada Farhan is only the second Pakistani batter (after Ahmed Shehzad) to score a Men’s T20 World Cup century.
Record Margin: This 102-run victory is Pakistan’s biggest win by runs in T20 World Cup history.
Mystery Success: Usman Tariq recorded his career-best T20I figures (4/16).
Super 8 Complete: This result finalized the Super 8 lineup for the 2026 edition.
End of a Streak: Namibia finishes their 2026 campaign winless.
Innings Breakdown
First Innings: The Sahibzada Farhan Epic
The first half of the Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights belonged to one man. After Saim Ayub fell for 14, Farhan initially struggled to find his timing. However, the 9th over served as a catalyst, and alongside Salman Agha (38), he transformed the innings. Farhan’s unbeaten 100 off 58 balls was studded with 11 fours and 4 sixes. Pakistan’s late surge was brutal, as they plundered 59 runs in the final 4 overs, with Shadab Khan contributing a quick-fire 36* to take the total to 199/3.
Second Innings: The Spin Stranglehold
Namibia’s chase in the Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights was a disaster waiting to happen. Although Steenkamp (23) and Frylinck (14) provided a 32-run opening stand, the wheels fell off once Salman Mirza struck. The middle order was “completely swallowed up” by Pakistan’s spin quartet. Usman Tariq was the pick of the bowlers with a career-best 4/16, using his unique action to baffle the Namibian tail. Shadab Khan picked up 3/19 as Namibia folded for 97 in 17.3 overs, handing Pakistan their biggest-ever win by runs in T20 World Cup history.
Top Performers
Sahibzada Farhan (100 off 58 balls) - Player of the Match
Farhan was the “one-man army.” His ability to overcome physical pain and accelerate from a run-a-ball start to a record-breaking century was the highlight of the day. His hundred ensured Pakistan didn’t just win, but won big to boost their confidence heading into Group 2 of the Super 8s.
Usman Tariq (4/16 off 3.3 overs) - The Mystery Weapon
Tariq proved he belongs on the world stage. His variations were unpickable for the Associate batters, and his accuracy under pressure was elite. He finished the game by cleaning up the tail in no time, registering his best-ever figures in international cricket.
Shadab Khan (36 off 22 & 3/19) - The All-Round Resurgence
After a tough outing against India, Shadab returned to form with a complete performance. His cameo at the end pushed Pakistan close to 200, and his three wickets in the middle overs ensured there was no “2024 repeat” of an upset.
Key Moments & Turning Points: The "Bat-Stuck" Run Out
Farhan’s “Cramped” Century: After a slow start (30 off 27), Farhan exploded to reach his maiden T20I hundred in just 58 balls. He scored his second fifty in only 20 balls despite visibly struggling with a hamstring injury, a show of resolve that galvanized the dugout.
The 22-Run Release Over: In the 9th over, Salman Agha and Farhan targeted Willem Myburgh, looting 22 runs. This over broke the Namibian stranglehold and shifted the momentum entirely in Pakistan’s favor.
Usman Tariq’s Googly Double: With Namibia sitting at 81/5 and hoping for a miracle, mystery spinner Usman Tariq dismissed JJ Smit and Ruben Trumpelmann in the 14th over, effectively ending any resistance and sealing the 102-run result.
What This Result Means for Group A
The result is final: Pakistan has officially qualified for the Super 8s. By reaching 4 points and securing a massive NRR boost, they have reclaimed 2nd place in Group A, overtaking the USA. This marks a significant recovery for Salman Agha’s men, who were on the brink of elimination after their loss to India. For the USA, this result ends their 2026 dream, as they finish 3rd. Pakistan now moves into Group 2 of the Super 8s, where they will face Sri Lanka, England, and New Zealand.
T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Points Table
Final Group A Points Table
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