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Sahibzada Farhan’s century and disciplined bowling propelled Pakistan to a commanding 102-run win over Namibia in the crucial match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s SSC Cricket Ground on Wednesday, securing the Green Shirts’ place in the Super Eight stage. Chasing a challenging target of 200, Namibia were bundled out for just 97 in 17.3 overs. The innings had a promising start as openers Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck put together a 32-run partnership. Frylinck contributed 9 off 11 balls, including a boundary off Salman Mirza, before being clean bowled. Namibia’s troubles intensified when Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was run out for five in the final over of the powerplay, leaving the visitors at 39-2 in 5.2 overs.
