Colombo witnessed a batting masterclass as Pakistan demolished Namibia by 102 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Group stage action, storming into Super 8. Electing to bat, Pakistan racked up 199/3 in 20 overs, driven by Sahibzada Farhan’s flawless unbeaten 100 from 58 balls (11×4, 4×6).
Key stands defined the innings: 40 with Saim Ayub opening, 67 in 42 overs with Salman Agha (38), and a match-winning 81 off 40 balls with Shadab Khan (36* off 22) after the third wicket fell at 118. Namibia’s bowlers struggled, with Brassell grabbing 2 and Erasmus 1.
Namibia’s reply was a disaster, bowled out for 97 in 17.3 overs. Steenkamp made 23, Volschenk 20; the rest failed miserably. Pakistan’s attack was lethal: Usman Tariq’s 4/16 in 3.3 overs, Shadab’s 3 wickets, plus one each from Mirza and Nawaz.
Super 8 schedule for Pakistan: New Zealand on 21st Feb, England 24th, Sri Lanka last. Groups finalized – Group 1: India, Zim, SA, WI; Group 2: NZ, Eng, SL, Pak. Farhan’s ton not only booked their ticket but boosted morale sky-high for the knockout push.