PAK vs NAM Head to Head Records- T20 World Cup 2026, Match 35

Pakistan face Namibia on February 18 [Source: TsMeSalman, ragav_x/X.com]

In the quest for qualifying for the Super 8 stage, Pakistan will face Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, at 3 PM (IST).

This match for the Men in Green comes after a loss at the hands of arch-rivals India on Sunday, where they slipped down to number 3 on the points table. A win here would seal their spot in the second stage of the competition. On the other hand, after losing all three matches previously, Namibia looks to end the tournament on a positive note and cause an upset.

PAK vs NAM Preview Match 35

The former T20 World Cup winners have looked in good form in the ongoing tournament, playing all their matches in Sri Lanka. They have defeated the Netherlands in a thriller, followed by a big win over the USA. 

Opener Sahibzada Farhan has been their best batter with 120 runs across 3 innings at a strike rate of 157.89, while Saim Ayub has picked 5 wickets in 3 innings, conceding at just 8.60.

Namibia haven't had the best of the campaigns despite some resilient performances and are still waiting for their first win. Opener Louren Steenkamp is their best batter after 3 games, scoring 93 runs at a strike rate of 143.07. Captain Gerhard Erasmus has stepped up with the ball, especially with a 4/20 vs India and has 6 wickets in 3 matches played.

PAK vs NAM Head to Head Records (Overall)

PAK vs NAM Head to Head Records in T20Is

PAK vs NAM Highest Team Total in T20Is

The Asian giants scored 189/2 in 20 overs against Namibia during the 2021 edition of the competition. It came in the only match played between the two teams.

PAK vs NAM Lowest Team Total in T20Is

In the same match played during the T20 World Cup 2021, Namibia scored 144/5 in 20 overs against Pakistan and lost the clash by 45 runs.

PAK vs NAM Highest Individual Score in T20Is

Opening batter and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 79 in 50 balls against Namibia in 2021. He scored 8 fours and 6 sixes in that match.

PAK vs NAM Best Bowling Figures in T20Is

In the same game, left-arm spinner Imad Wasim picked 1/13 in his spell of 3 overs against Namibia.

Most Runs In PAK vs NAM T20Is

Mohammad Rizwan’s 79 runs at a strike rate of 158 in a single innings is the most in PAK-NAM encounters.

Most Wickets in PAK vs NAM T20Is

Six different bowlers, who picked a wicket each, are tied for the most wickets in Pakistan vs Namibia matches. The bowlers are: David Wiese and Jan Frylinck for Namibia. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan are in the list.

Top Run Scorer of the last PAK vs NAM T20I

In their last T20I, Rizwan scored the most runs for Pakistan. He got 79* in 50 balls.

Top Wicket Taker of the last PAK vs NAM T20I

As mentioned above, six bowlers picked a wicket each in their last T20I face-off.

H2 PAK vs NAM T20I Form (Last 5 T20Is)

Conclusion

Pakistan and Namibia have not played each other beyond their only game in the 2021 edition of the ongoing tournament. Pakistan dominated that match in both departments, and it is evident in the above records.

They are once again coming into the upcoming fixture with good form, and a similar performance can be expected against the African opponents on Wednesday afternoon.