PAK vs NAM Prediction Match 35- Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

PAK vs NAM Predictions. [Source - @icc/x.com]

Pakistan and Namibia are set to face off in Match 35 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, February 18 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. The contest will begin at 3:00 PM IST, shaping up as a key afternoon Group A encounter.

Pakistan started their T20 World Cup 2026 journey strongly with back-to-back victories, only to be dismantled by India in their last outing. They now aim to bounce back and secure a win in what is going to be a must win clash for them to reach the Super 8 stage.

Meanwhile, Namibia have had a poor tournament so far, showing flashes of talent but unable to convert opportunities into wins. With Super 8 qualification out of reach after three defeats, they will look to end their campaign positively and challenge Pakistan in their final game.

PAK vs NAM current form (last 5 matches)

PAK vs NAM: Key Player Battles

Sahibzada Farhan vs Ruben Trumpelmann

The early overs showdown between Pakistan’s key batter Sahibzada Farhan and Namibia’s left-arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann promises to be pivotal. Farhan, Pakistan’s leading run-scorer since his T20I debut, failed to make an impact against India, contributing to the team’s batting collapse.

Trumpelmann, known for extracting early movement with the new ball, will look to target Farhan in the powerplay and strike early. Farhan will aim to get back on track and anchor Pakistan’s innings, making this clash an intriguing battle of bat versus ball at the start.

Louren Steenkamp vs Mohammad Nawaz

The powerplay battle between Namibia’s key batter Louren Steenkamp and Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz will be crucial. Steenkamp has been Namibia’s standout performer, giving their top order momentum in this T20 World Cup with a blistering strike rate of 163.41 in the first six overs.

Nawaz, who has enjoyed success bowling in the powerplay at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground during this tournament, will aim to stop Steenkamp’s aggression and strike early. The contest could shape the early innings, determining whether Namibia builds a strong platform or Pakistan gains the upper hand.

PAK vs NAM Top Performers

(Considering players from the current squad)

Most runs for PAK vs NAM

Mohammad Rizwan (79*), Babar Azam (70)

Most wickets for PAK vs NAM

Shadab Khan (1)

Most runs for NAM vs PAK

Gerhard Erasmus (15), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (7*)

Most wickets for NAM vs PAK

Jan Frylinck (1)

PAK vs NAM Toss Prediction

The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground offers a balanced wicket, giving both batters and bowlers opportunities in this T20 World Cup 2026 encounter. With a 3 PM start and cloudy conditions, seamers might have it easy early on, while spinners are expected to take charge in the middle overs.

As the game progresses, batting is likely to become easier, making it advantageous for the captain winning the toss to bowl first. Assessing the early conditions and chasing a target could be the ideal strategy for Match 35 between Pakistan and Namibia.

Pakistan vs Namibia 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 50/1

Final score: 170/6

Pakistan vs Namibia 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 55/1

Final score: 171/5

PAK vs NAM Top Players Prediction

PAK’s top players

Probable best batters

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub

Probable best bowlers

Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed

NAM’s top players

Probable best batters

Gerhard Erasmus, Louren Steenkamp

Probable best bowlers

Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz

Who will hit the most sixes in the Pakistan vs Namibia Match 35?

Sahibzada Farhan

Who will hit the most fours in the Pakistan vs Namibia Match 35?

Louren Steenkamp

PAK vs NAM Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 35?

Pakistan enter Match 35 as clear favorites, having started the T20 World Cup 2026 with two convincing wins before a daunting defeat against India halted their momentum. They will be keen to bounce back and secure a must-win result.

Namibia have lost all three of their group games so far, but this is the same Sinhalese Sports Club Ground where Netherlands nearly upset Pakistan earlier in the tournament. While anything can happen, Pakistan remain well-equipped with firepower in both batting and bowling to come out on top.