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Namibia is all set to face Pakistan for their Match 35 clash in the T20 World Cup 2026. The team will be up against Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, on Wednesday, February 18, and the match will go live for fans from 3:00 PM IST.
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Namibia endured a tough group stage, showing promise in patches but failing to close out key moments. After three consecutive defeats, including one against India, they are officially out of Super 8 contention heading into their final clash.
With Pakistan up next, Namibia will look to end their campaign on a high. Having competed well in phases throughout the tournament, they now need a complete performance to finally get over the line in Match 35 of T20 World Cup 2026.
Namibia also carry the chance to dent Pakistan’s hopes going ahead in the tournament. With USA already on two wins and Pakistan desperate after losing to India, a Namibia victory could deliver a knockout punch and dramatically affect the Super 8 race.
Namibia Playing XI vs Pakistan- Match 35, T20 World Cup 2026
Openers and Top Order: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Namibia are likely to persist with their established top order for the last group stage game. Louren Steenkamp will continue to lead the charge at the top after smashing a brilliant half-century against USA. The natural aggressor has struck at 163.41 in the powerplay, emerging as Namibia’s leading run-scorer this tournament.
Jan Frylinck is expected to partner Steenkamp at the top, providing balance with his composed approach. His ability to rotate strike and absorb early pressure complements Steenkamp’s attacking intent. Together, they form the core of Namibia’s most productive batting phase in this World Cup.
At number three, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton will add stability and consistency to the lineup. Known for anchoring the innings while maintaining tempo, he strengthens a top order that has been Namibia’s biggest positive with the bat despite their overall struggles in the tournament.
Middle-Order and All Rounders: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit and Dylan Leicher
Namibia’s middle order, comprising Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit and Dylan Leicher, has underperformed in this tournament. However, with one final group game remaining, the team is expected to back this quartet to deliver a much-needed collective performance.
Captain Gerhard Erasmus is set to bat at number four, carrying the responsibility to lead from the front. His experience against spin will be vital as Namibia look to counter Pakistan’s formidable spin attack and build a competitive total.
Zane Green, who was retired out in the previous match, will aim to bounce back strongly. Meanwhile, JJ Smit and Dylan Leicher possess the power-hitting ability to be destructive on their day, providing Namibia with the finishing firepower they have lacked so far.
Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo
Ruben Trumpelmann will spearhead Namibia’s pace attack, supported by all-rounder JJ Smit. The left-arm duo can trouble Pakistan early with their swing and accuracy, while Max Heingo is expected to play a crucial role in the middle-overs.
The spin department comprises Willem Myburgh’s leg-spin and Bernard Scholtz’s left-arm spin, both key in controlling the middle-overs. Captain Gerhard Erasmus will also roll his right-arm off-spin to disrupt Pakistan’s batting rhythm like we saw him doing against India, giving Namibia a balanced and varied bowling attack.
Namibia likely Playing XI vs Pakistan- Match 35, T20 World Cup 2026: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo.
