Pakistan’s batting firepower overwhelmed Namibia in a one-sided T20 World Cup 2026 encounter, winning by 102 runs and clinching Super 8 qualification. Batting first at Sinhalese Sports Club, they posted 199/3, anchored by opener Sahibzada Farhan’s sensational unbeaten 100 off 58 deliveries – laced with 11 boundaries and 4 maximums.
The innings built steadily. Farhan and Saim Ayub added 40 for the first wicket. Then, with captain Salman Agha (38), he forged 67 runs in 42 balls for the second. At 118/3, Farhan’s 81-run partnership with Shadab Khan (36* off 22) sealed the imposing total. Namibia’s Jack Brassell took 2 wickets, Gerhard Erasmus one.
Chasing 200, Namibia never got started, all out for 97 in 17.3 overs. Only Steenkamp (23) and Volschenk (20) offered resistance. Usman Tariq starred with 4/16, Shadab claimed 3, and Mirza and Nawaz grabbed one apiece.
Pakistan now eyes Super 8 success against New Zealand (Feb 21), England (Feb 24), and Sri Lanka. Full Super 8 teams: Group 1 – India, Zimbabwe, South Africa, West Indies; Group 2 – New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan. This statement win showcases Pakistan’s depth and sets the tone for bigger battles ahead.