Pakistan Crush Namibia by 102 Runs to Storm Into T20 World Cup Super 8s
Pakistan have delivered a statement performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, dismantling Namibia by 102 runs and powering their way into the Super 8s stage with authority.
At the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, this was not just a win. It was a response. After facing pressure earlier in the tournament, Pakistan needed clarity, confidence and control. And they found all three.
Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan piled up a commanding 199 for 3 in their 20 overs. The star of the show was Sahibzada Farhan, who produced a magnificent unbeaten 100 off just 58 balls. It was his maiden T20 international century and it came at exactly the right moment. He mixed patience with power, timing with aggression. Once he settled in, Namibia simply had no answers.
Support came from captain Salman Ali Agha and the ever-dangerous Shadab Khan, who ensured the momentum never dipped. By the time the innings closed, Pakistan had posted a total that already looked beyond Namibia’s reach.
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But if the batting set the platform, the bowling slammed the door shut.
Namibia were bundled out for just 97 in 17.3 overs. Usman Tariq was exceptional, claiming 4 for 16 with clever variations and relentless accuracy. Shadab Khan added three wickets of his own, tightening the grip through the middle overs. The Namibian batters struggled to rotate strike, struggled to build partnerships and eventually struggled to survive.
This result confirms Pakistan’s place in the Super 8s, where the competition intensifies dramatically. They now join heavyweights like England, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the next phase. And that is where the real test begins.
For Pakistan, this victory restores belief. Net run rate improves. Momentum returns. But questions remain about consistency against top-tier opposition. For Namibia, already eliminated, it marks a difficult campaign and highlights the gap that still exists at the highest level.
The Super 8s will demand sharper execution, stronger nerves and big-match temperament. Pakistan have shown they can dominate. Now they must prove they can sustain it.
Stay with us as the T20 World Cup enters its decisive stage, because from here, every match shapes the road to the final.
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