Pakistan crushed Namibia by 102 runs in Match 35 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the SSC in Colombo on February 18. Sahibzada Farhan smashed a stunning century to set up a massive target, and Pakistan’s bowlers did the rest with ease.
Usman Tariq was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets in just 3.3 overs. Pakistan won the toss, batted first, and never looked back.
Match Summary: PAK vs NAM
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Score | 199/3 (20 overs) |
| Namibia Score | 97 all out (17.3 overs) |
| Match Result | Pakistan won by 102 runs |
| Best Batting (PAK) | Sahibzada Farhan – 100* off 58 balls (11 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Best Batting (NAM) | Louren Steenkamp – 23 off 22 balls |
| Best Bowling (PAK) | Usman Tariq – 4/16 in 3.3 overs (Econ: 4.57) |
| Best Bowling (NAM) | Jack Brassell – 2/48 in 4 overs (Econ: 12.00) |
| Player of the Match | Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) |
Pakistan Innings: 199/3 in 20 Overs
Salman Agha won the toss and chose to bat. Pakistan got off to a solid start in the powerplay, scoring 47 runs with one wicket down. Saim Ayub fell for 14 off 12 balls early on.
Sahibzada Farhan took charge from there. He brought up his fifty off 37 balls and his hundred off 57 balls, finishing unbeaten on 100 off 58. Salman Agha chipped in with 38 off 23 balls. Shadab Khan hammered 36 off 22 at the end to push Pakistan past 199.
Jack Brassell was Namibia’s best bowler, taking 2 wickets, but he went for 48 runs in 4 overs. No Namibian bowler could control the run rate.
Namibia Chase: 97 All Out in 17.3 Overs
Namibia had no answer to a target of 200. They scored 40 runs in the powerplay but lost 2 wickets early. The top order collapsed quickly, with Jan Frylinck (9), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (5), and Gerhard Erasmus (7) all going cheaply.
Louren Steenkamp top-scored with 23, and Alexander Busing-Volschenk added 20, but Pakistan’s bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Shadab Khan grabbed 3 wickets, and Usman Tariq cleaned up the tail with 4 wickets.
Namibia folded for 97 in 17.3 overs, losing by 102 runs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Sahibzada Farhan’s Masterclass
Farhan put on a batting masterclass from start to finish. He anchored the innings while still scoring at a brisk pace. His knock of 100* off 58 balls included 11 fours and 4 sixes.
With the bat: 100* off 58 balls (11 fours, 4 sixes) | SR: 172.41
He reached his fifty in 37 balls and went on to complete his century off just 57 balls, becoming the cornerstone of Pakistan’s dominant total.
