Pakistan crushed Namibia by 102 runs to book their spot in the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Feb 18). Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with an unbeaten ton to see the former champions through in a one-sided win. The win means Pakistan join India and other teams to officially confirm all eight entries into the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026.<h2>Pakistan punch Super 8 spot</h2>Tasked with defending 199 runs, Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 runs, thus registering a 102-run victory. Only two Namibia batters scored in double figures as the match was decided in a one-sided affair. Opener Louren Steenkamp (23) was the top scorer while Alexander Volschenk (20) was the only other batter in double figures. Namibia also got seven extra runs but still missed out on reaching the triple-figure mark.&nbsp;Usman Tariq was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 16/4, while Shadab Khan bagged three wickets.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in Pakistan’s innings?</h2>Under pressure after a humiliating defeat against India, Pakistan needed a strong statement against Namibia as they started the day outside the qualification places. Sahibzada Farhan played a composed innings and carried his bat, giving a decent start to the 2009 T20 World Cup champions. His innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes as Pakistan made the most of the conditions.&nbsp;Farhan added 40 runs with Saim Ayub (14) while he also stitched a 67-run stand with Salman Agha (38) at the top of the order. However, it was with Shadab Khan (36) that he added 81 runs for the fourth wicket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The win means Pakistan join India, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies and England to complete the eight teams in the Super 8 stage. Australia remain the only designated seeded team to miss out from the Super 8 stage, with Zimbabwe replacing them instead. The first Super 8 match will take place on Saturday as Pakistan take on New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.&nbsp;

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with an unbeaten ton to see Pakistan through to the Super 8 stage in a one-sided win in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Feb 18).



Pakistan crushed Namibia by 102 runs to book their spot in the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Feb 18). Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with an unbeaten ton to see the former champions through in a one-sided win. The win means Pakistan join India and other teams to officially confirm all eight entries into the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan punch Super 8 spot Tasked with defending 199 runs, Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 runs, thus registering a 102-run victory. Only two Namibia batters scored in double figures as the match was decided in a one-sided affair. Opener Louren Steenkamp (23) was the top scorer while Alexander Volschenk (20) was the only other batter in double figures. Namibia also got seven extra runs but still missed out on reaching the triple-figure mark. Usman Tariq was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 16/4, while Shadab Khan bagged three wickets. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in Pakistan’s innings? Under pressure after a humiliating defeat against India, Pakistan needed a strong statement against Namibia as they started the day outside the qualification places. Sahibzada Farhan played a composed innings and carried his bat, giving a decent start to the 2009 T20 World Cup champions. His innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes as Pakistan made the most of the conditions. Farhan added 40 runs with Saim Ayub (14) while he also stitched a 67-run stand with Salman Agha (38) at the top of the order. However, it was with Shadab Khan (36) that he added 81 runs for the fourth wicket. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The win means Pakistan join India, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies and England to complete the eight teams in the Super 8 stage. Australia remain the only designated seeded team to miss out from the Super 8 stage, with Zimbabwe replacing them instead. The first Super 8 match will take place on Saturday as Pakistan take on New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with an unbeaten ton to see Pakistan through to the Super 8 stage in a one-sided win in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Feb 18).

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan punch Super 8 spot after Namibia rout, Sahibzada Farhan stars with ton

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan joined a rare company on Wednesday (Feb 18) as he became the second batter to score a T20 World Cup hundred. Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. The hundred saw Pakistan end their innings at 199/3 in 20 overs in a must-win T20 World Cup match as they started the day in third position.<h2>Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company</h2>Under pressure after a humiliating defeat against India, Pakistan needed a strong statement against Namibia as they started the day outside the qualification places. The batter played a composed innings and carried his bat, giving a decent start to the 2009 T20 World Cup champions. His innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes as Pakistan made the most of the conditions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Farhan added 40 runs with Saim Ayub (14) while he also stitched a 67-run stand with Salman Agha (38) at the top of the order. However, it was with Shadab Khan (36) that he added 81 runs for the fourth wicket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Pakistan chase Super 8 spot</h2>Entering the final group stage day, Pakistan, on four points, started the day sitting third behind already qualified India (6 points) and the USA (4 points). Pakistan needs a victory coupled with a defeat for the Netherlands in their final group match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, a defeat for Pakistan will see them miss out on the Super 8 spot.&nbsp;They famously missed out on a Super 8 spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup having lost to the USA in the Super Over.

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Sahibzada Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. 

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan joined a rare company on Wednesday (Feb 18) as he became the second batter to score a T20 World Cup hundred. Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. The hundred saw Pakistan end their innings at 199/3 in 20 overs in a must-win T20 World Cup match as they started the day in third position. Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company Under pressure after a humiliating defeat against India, Pakistan needed a strong statement against Namibia as they started the day outside the qualification places. The batter played a composed innings and carried his bat, giving a decent start to the 2009 T20 World Cup champions. His innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes as Pakistan made the most of the conditions. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Farhan added 40 runs with Saim Ayub (14) while he also stitched a 67-run stand with Salman Agha (38) at the top of the order. However, it was with Shadab Khan (36) that he added 81 runs for the fourth wicket. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Pakistan chase Super 8 spot Entering the final group stage day, Pakistan, on four points, started the day sitting third behind already qualified India (6 points) and the USA (4 points). Pakistan needs a victory coupled with a defeat for the Netherlands in their final group match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, a defeat for Pakistan will see them miss out on the Super 8 spot. They famously missed out on a Super 8 spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup having lost to the USA in the Super Over.

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Sahibzada Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record.&nbsp;

Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company, becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup ton

Babar Azam-led Pakistan thrashed Namibia by 45 runs in their fourth and penultimate game in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Tuesday evening (November 2) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With this win, the Men in Green have become the first-ever side to qualify for the T20 WC 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.

Choosing to bat first, Babar &amp; Co. were off to a slow start but had wickets in hand as they consolidated in the second-half of their innings to post a daunting 189/2, riding on Babar's 70, Mohammad Rizwan's 79* and Mohammad Hafeez's 16-ball 32*. In reply, Namibia did lose convincingly but they didn't surrender easily as they kept on fighting and posted a decent 144/5 courtesy Craig Williams' 40 and David Weise's 43* (31). With the defeat, Namibia are pretty much out of contention from the semi-finals race but once again the lowly-ranked side made heads turn with their fighting spirit and positive body language.

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Impressed with Namibia, the Pakistani players paid them a visit and congratulated them on their inspiring journey in the T20 WC. Here's the heartwarming gesture from the Pakistani cricketers:

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For the unversed, Namibia enter the main draw of the tournament after beating Ireland and Netherlands in the qualifiers. They have also defeated Scotland in the Super 12 round. After three encounters, they remain above Virat Kohli-led India, who are yet to open their account in the tournament after two back-to-back losses.

Namibia will play their remaining games versus New Zealand and India.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan thrashed Namibia by 45 runs in their fourth and penultimate game in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Tuesday evening (November 2) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan thrashed Namibia by 45 runs in their fourth and penultimate game in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Tuesday evening (November 2) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With this win, the Men in Green have become the first-ever side to qualify for the T20 WC 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Choosing to bat first, Babar & Co. were off to a slow start but had wickets in hand as they consolidated in the second-half of their innings to post a daunting 189/2, riding on Babar's 70, Mohammad Rizwan's 79* and Mohammad Hafeez's 16-ball 32*. In reply, Namibia did lose convincingly but they didn't surrender easily as they kept on fighting and posted a decent 144/5 courtesy Craig Williams' 40 and David Weise's 43* (31). With the defeat, Namibia are pretty much out of contention from the semi-finals race but once again the lowly-ranked side made heads turn with their fighting spirit and positive body language. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot Impressed with Namibia, the Pakistani players paid them a visit and congratulated them on their inspiring journey in the T20 WC. Here's the heartwarming gesture from the Pakistani cricketers: #SpiritofCricket - Pakistan team visited Namibia dressing room to congratulate them on their journey in the @T20WorldCup#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4PQwfn3PII — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 2, 2021 × For the unversed, Namibia enter the main draw of the tournament after beating Ireland and Netherlands in the qualifiers. They have also defeated Scotland in the Super 12 round. After three encounters, they remain above Virat Kohli-led India, who are yet to open their account in the tournament after two back-to-back losses. Namibia will play their remaining games versus New Zealand and India.

Pakistan win hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. 
Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs.

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Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece.

Brief Scores: 
Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). 
Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs.

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Rashid Khan urges fans to 'respect rules' and come to stadium with tickets for India face-off Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece. Brief Scores: Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

T20 WC: Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot

Babar Azam-led Pakistan have been a force to reckon with in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 as they have all but sealed a spot in the semi-finals with three wins on the trot in their first three matches. Pakistan have played some phenomenal all-round cricket so far in the tournament and have performed well with both the bat and the ball to emerge as favourites for the title.

Not many had expected Pakistan to be one of the most dominant sides in the tournament ahead of the start of the showpiece event but Babar &amp; Co. have proved their critics wrong with three wins in three matches against top-class opponents. They crushed arch-rivals India by ten wickets in their opening clash before beating New Zealand by five wickets in their second game.

Pakistan then got the better of Afghanistan by five wickets in their previous encounter to consolidate their top spot on the Group 1 points table and remain unbeaten in the tournament. The Babar-led side will face Nambia in match no. 31 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Tuesday (November 02).

Namibia have so far played two matches in the Super 12 and the minnow have one win, and one defeat to their name. They won their opening game against Scotland by four wickets with five balls to spare before going down against Afghanistan by a huge margin of 62 runs in their next game.&nbsp;

Pakistan will start as overwhelming favourites against the minnow but Namibia will be hoping to stage an upset in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in T20Is. Pakistan and Namibia have only met once in international cricket before when the Men in Green defeated them by 171 runs in the 2003 ODI World Cup.

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Pakistan vs Namibia, ICC T20 World Cup 2021 match prediction:

Pakistan are currently in red-hot form in the T20 World Cup and have mauled their opponents one after another. They are expected to continue their unbeaten run against Namibia on Tuesday.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan have been a force to reckon with in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 as they have all but sealed a spot in the semi-finals with three wins on the trot in their first three matches.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan have been a force to reckon with in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 as they have all but sealed a spot in the semi-finals with three wins on the trot in their first three matches. Pakistan have played some phenomenal all-round cricket so far in the tournament and have performed well with both the bat and the ball to emerge as favourites for the title. Not many had expected Pakistan to be one of the most dominant sides in the tournament ahead of the start of the showpiece event but Babar & Co. have proved their critics wrong with three wins in three matches against top-class opponents. They crushed arch-rivals India by ten wickets in their opening clash before beating New Zealand by five wickets in their second game. Pakistan then got the better of Afghanistan by five wickets in their previous encounter to consolidate their top spot on the Group 1 points table and remain unbeaten in the tournament. The Babar-led side will face Nambia in match no. 31 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Tuesday (November 02). Namibia have so far played two matches in the Super 12 and the minnow have one win, and one defeat to their name. They won their opening game against Scotland by four wickets with five balls to spare before going down against Afghanistan by a huge margin of 62 runs in their next game. Pakistan will start as overwhelming favourites against the minnow but Namibia will be hoping to stage an upset in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in T20Is. Pakistan and Namibia have only met once in international cricket before when the Men in Green defeated them by 171 runs in the 2003 ODI World Cup. Also Read: Akhtar makes shocking claim: There's divide in Indian team, one camp with Kohli, other against Pakistan vs Namibia, ICC T20 World Cup 2021 match prediction: Pakistan are currently in red-hot form in the T20 World Cup and have mauled their opponents one after another. They are expected to continue their unbeaten run against Namibia on Tuesday.

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