Match Details
Commentary
Pakistan (Probable XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam/Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Namibia (Probable XI): Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo/Alexander Busing Volschenk
Head-to-Head (in T20Is):
Pakistan - 1
Namibia - 0
Pakistan - 1
Namibia - 0
Preview by Mohammad Anab
After much drama and meetings between the top administrators and government officials, Pakistan decided to play the all-important, much-awaited match against India. There were a lot of expectations and pressure on both sides but it was Pakistan that had to face the embarrassment after the side lost against the arch-rival by a big margin of 61 runs.
The men in green still have a chance to overcome that embarrassing loss and qualify for the Super 8s but for that, they will have to register a victory against Namibia in a Group A clash in Colombo's SSC ground on Wednesday afternoon.
This will be the final group stage game for both sides. With two wins from three games, Pakistan need a victory to have qualify to the Super 8s. If they lose, then their campaign in this T20 WC will come to an end. Meanwhile, Namibia are already eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 after registering three straight defeats and will aim to end their campaign on a high.
Pakistan faced a heavy defeat against India in their last game. Chasing a target of 176 runs, Pakistan were bundled out for 114 in 18 overs. Apart from spinner Saim Ayub (3/25) and keeper-batter Usman Khan (44), every other Pakistani player had a forgettable match.
Post that match, there have been calls by netizens to drop senior pros Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi from the team. Both have not performed upto the expectation. Interestingly, since his return to the Pakistan T20I side, Babar Azam's strike rate against spin has been marginally over 100.
Notably, Pakistan has a strong spin line-up and are heavily dependent on them. In the India game, 18 out of 20 overs were bowled by spinners for Pakistan.
Namibia have nothing to lose and should relish the opportunity of playing against a Test-playing nation. In their last game against USA, the side failed to chase down a target of 200 runs and lost the game by 31 runs. However, opener Louren Steenkamp scored a half-century while leggie Willem Myburgh picked up two wickets.
The African side has been forced to make a change in its squad. Pacer Ben Shikongo has injured his right thigh and has been replaced by Alexander Busing Volschenk in the squad.
The biggest challenge for Namibia will be to handle Pakistan spinners, especially Usman Tariq, who has a unique action and possesses multiple variations.
Notably, Pakistan and Namibia have played only one T20I against each other. This match took place in the T20 WC 2021 in Abu Dhabi and Pakistan won it comprehensively by 45 runs.
Also, there is a forecast of rain playing a spoilsport in this game but fans will keep their fingers crossed. However, in case of no result, Pakistan will get ahead of USA in terms of points and therefore, will qualify for the Super 8s.
Who will win this game? Join us at 2 PM IST & local time on Wednesday for the live coverage.
After much drama and meetings between the top administrators and government officials, Pakistan decided to play the all-important, much-awaited match against India. There were a lot of expectations and pressure on both sides but it was Pakistan that had to face the embarrassment after the side lost against the arch-rival by a big margin of 61 runs.
The men in green still have a chance to overcome that embarrassing loss and qualify for the Super 8s but for that, they will have to register a victory against Namibia in a Group A clash in Colombo's SSC ground on Wednesday afternoon.
This will be the final group stage game for both sides. With two wins from three games, Pakistan need a victory to have qualify to the Super 8s. If they lose, then their campaign in this T20 WC will come to an end. Meanwhile, Namibia are already eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 after registering three straight defeats and will aim to end their campaign on a high.
Pakistan faced a heavy defeat against India in their last game. Chasing a target of 176 runs, Pakistan were bundled out for 114 in 18 overs. Apart from spinner Saim Ayub (3/25) and keeper-batter Usman Khan (44), every other Pakistani player had a forgettable match.
Post that match, there have been calls by netizens to drop senior pros Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi from the team. Both have not performed upto the expectation. Interestingly, since his return to the Pakistan T20I side, Babar Azam's strike rate against spin has been marginally over 100.
Notably, Pakistan has a strong spin line-up and are heavily dependent on them. In the India game, 18 out of 20 overs were bowled by spinners for Pakistan.
Namibia have nothing to lose and should relish the opportunity of playing against a Test-playing nation. In their last game against USA, the side failed to chase down a target of 200 runs and lost the game by 31 runs. However, opener Louren Steenkamp scored a half-century while leggie Willem Myburgh picked up two wickets.
The African side has been forced to make a change in its squad. Pacer Ben Shikongo has injured his right thigh and has been replaced by Alexander Busing Volschenk in the squad.
The biggest challenge for Namibia will be to handle Pakistan spinners, especially Usman Tariq, who has a unique action and possesses multiple variations.
Notably, Pakistan and Namibia have played only one T20I against each other. This match took place in the T20 WC 2021 in Abu Dhabi and Pakistan won it comprehensively by 45 runs.
Also, there is a forecast of rain playing a spoilsport in this game but fans will keep their fingers crossed. However, in case of no result, Pakistan will get ahead of USA in terms of points and therefore, will qualify for the Super 8s.
Who will win this game? Join us at 2 PM IST & local time on Wednesday for the live coverage.
Squad Update:
Namibian pacer Ben Shikongo has been ruled out of the tournament because of a thigh injury. Alexander Busing Volschenk has replaced him in the squad.
Namibian pacer Ben Shikongo has been ruled out of the tournament because of a thigh injury. Alexander Busing Volschenk has replaced him in the squad.
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq
Namibia Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Louren Steenkamp, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (wk), Jan Balt, Bernard Scholtz, Alexander Busing Volschenk, Dylan Leicher, Jack Brassell, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo