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Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, Pitch Report, Weather Report For PAK vs NAM- Match 35, T20 World Cup 2026



SSC Colombo Weather and Pitch Report. [Source - X.com]SSC Colombo Weather and Pitch Report. [Source - X.com]

The 35th Match of Group A in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 will see the Pakistan national cricket team take on the Namibia national cricket team on February 18. The match will go live for fans from 3:00 PM IST.

Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, claiming two convincing wins before a crushing defeat to India halted their momentum. They must regroup, put that setback behind them, and secure a crucial victory in their last group stage game to confirm a Super 8 berth.

Namibia, on the other hand, have had a difficult group stage, showing glimpses of promise, including in the game against India, but faltering at decisive moments. With three straight defeats ending their Super 8 qualification hopes, they enter their final fixture determined to upset Pakistan and finish the tournament on a high.

As both teams are ready to give it their all against each other, let's take a look at the weather and pitch report of the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo before Match 35 of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report for PAK vs NAM- Match 35, T20 World Cup 2026

Criteria
Data
Matches Played4
Matches won by team batting first2
Matches won by team bowling first2
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting first169
Average score bowling first138
% of wicket by pacers54.38
% of wicket by spinners45.61

(Sinhalese Sports Club Ground T20 World Cup 2026 stats)

The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground has continued to provide balanced yet competitive surfaces in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. However, in the last two matches, teams batting first have made full use of the conditions, posting daunting totals well beyond the reach of teams batting second.

Chasing at this venue has not been straightforward once the target crosses 160, especially in day fixtures where the pitch tends to slow down. Both pacers and spinners have consistently found wicket-taking opportunities here. The powerplay has generally not seen a high number of wickets, barring an exception against Zimbabwe’s high-quality pace attack.

As the innings progresses, spinners are expected to play a decisive role in the middle-overs, something both Pakistan and Namibia could capitalise on given their spin options. While recent trends suggest batting second has not been easy in mostly day games, this 3 PM start could bring slightly cooler conditions later on, potentially making chasing more comfortable.

Colombo Weather Report for PAK vs NAM- Match 35, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature28°C
WindNNE 13 km/hr
Probability of precipitation49%
Cloud Cover100%

[Source: AccuWeather.com]

The weather forecast in Colombo for the 35th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and Namibia on February 18 suggests cloudy skies with rain likely in the afternoon. The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C, creating relatively humid conditions at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.

Winds will blow from the north-northeast at approximately 13 km/h, offering a slight advantage to pacers with some assistance through the air. There is a 49% chance of precipitation around the 3 PM start time, but this is forecast to drop to 18% over the next couple of hours. 

Although cloud cover is expected to remain at 100% throughout the match, longer interruptions are unlikely to happen, unlike the rain-affected clash between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Pallekele the previous day.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 35th Group A clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground shapes up to be an intriguing contest, with pitch behaviour and match timing both playing key roles. 

Recent games here have shown that batting first can yield big totals, especially when teams cross the 160-run mark. Both pacers and spinners have found consistent success at the venue, particularly in the middle-overs.

While overcast conditions are expected, the rain threat appears moderate and unlikely to cause major interruptions. However, the heavy cloud cover and wind could offer improved assistance to fast bowlers inside the powerplay, more than what has been observed at the venue so far.

Overall, if Pakistan fails to adapt quickly and Namibia capitalise on both powerplay and middle-over opportunities, fans could witness a competitive fixture where strategy around toss and innings management becomes decisive.