Pakistan delivered a dominant performance against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, winning by 102 runs on February 18, 2026. Pakistan scored 199/3 in 20 overs before bowling Namibia out for 97 in 17.3 overs. Sahibzada Farhan starred with an unbeaten century, while Usman Tariq took four wickets.
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PAK vs NAM Match Overview
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Namibia |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Pakistan score | 199/3 (20 overs) |
| Namibia score | 97 all out (17.3 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 102 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Toss | Pakistan elected to bat |
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Pakistan Batting Stats vs Namibia
Pakistan’s batting performance was led by Sahibzada Farhan, who scored an unbeaten 100 from 58 balls. Salman Ali Agha added 38, while Shadab Khan provided a quick 36 not out to lift Pakistan to 199/3.
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| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 100* | 58 | 11 | 4 | 172.41 |
| Saim Ayub | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 38 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 165.22 |
| Khawaja Mohammad Nafay | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 36* | 22 | 1 | 3 | 163.64 |
| Extras | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 199/3 | 20 overs |
The asterisk () means the batter remained not out.*
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Pakistan’s Best Batting Performances
Sahibzada Farhan — 100 not out
Farhan delivered the innings of the match, reaching his century in 58 balls. His 11 fours and four sixes helped Pakistan maintain a strong scoring rate and set Namibia a challenging target of 200.
Salman Ali Agha — 38 runs
The Pakistan captain scored 38 from 23 balls, including three fours and two sixes. His partnership with Farhan helped Pakistan build momentum through the middle overs.
Shadab Khan — 36 not out
Shadab scored 36 from 22 deliveries, hitting three sixes. His late-innings contribution pushed Pakistan close to the 200-run mark.
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Namibia Batting Stats vs Pakistan
Namibia struggled against Pakistan’s bowling attack and were dismissed for 97 in 17.3 overs. Louren Steenkamp top-scored with 23, while Alexander Volschenk made 20.
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| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike rate |
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| Louren Steenkamp | 23 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 104.55 |
| Jan Frylinck | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Alexander Volschenk | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| JJ Smit | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Zane Green | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Willem Myburgh | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jack Brassell | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 97 all out | 17.3 overs |
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Namibia’s Top Batters
- Louren Steenkamp: Scored 23 runs from 22 balls and was Namibia’s highest scorer.
- Alexander Volschenk: Made 20 runs from 20 deliveries, including one six.
- Jan Frylinck: Scored nine runs before being dismissed by Salman Mirza.
Namibia lost wickets regularly after its opening partnership, preventing the team from building a sustained chase.
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Pakistan Bowling Stats vs Namibia
Pakistan’s bowlers dismantled Namibia’s batting lineup. Usman Tariq claimed four wickets, while Shadab Khan took three. Their combined seven wickets were central to Pakistan’s victory.
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| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs conceded | Wickets | Economy |
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| Faheem Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Salman Mirza | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Saim Ayub | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Usman Tariq | 3.3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4.57 |
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Best Pakistan Bowlers
Usman Tariq — 4 wickets for 16 runs
Tariq delivered the best bowling figures of the match, taking four wickets in 3.3 overs, including a maiden. He finished Namibia’s innings by dismissing Willem Myburgh.
Shadab Khan — 3 wickets for 19 runs
Shadab picked up three wickets in four overs and helped break Namibia’s middle order. He also contributed with the bat, making 36 not out.
Salman Mirza — 1 wicket for 11 runs
Mirza took the important wicket of Jan Frylinck, helping Pakistan begin its bowling effort with a breakthrough.
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Namibia Bowling Stats vs Pakistan
Namibia’s bowlers took three wickets, but Pakistan’s batters scored nearly ten runs per over.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
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| JJ Smit | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Jack Brassell | 4 | 48 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Willem Myburgh | 2 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
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Jack Brassell took two wickets, dismissing Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha. Gerhard Erasmus dismissed Khawaja Nafay. However, Namibia could not prevent Farhan and Shadab from scoring quickly during the final overs.
PAK vs NAM Scorecard by Innings
Pakistan
199/3
20 overs · Run rate 9.95
Batting first
Namibia
97 all out
17.3 overs · Run rate 5.54
Result: Pakistan won by 102 runs
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Match Highlights: Pakistan vs Namibia
- Farhan’s century: Sahibzada Farhan remained unbeaten on 100 from 58 balls.
- Strong middle-order support: Salman Ali Agha scored 38, followed by Shadab Khan’s unbeaten 36.
- Early breakthrough: Salman Mirza dismissed Jan Frylinck as Pakistan began defending 200.
- Spin pressure: Shadab Khan and Usman Tariq took seven wickets between them.
- Namibia bowled out: Namibia finished on 97 in 17.3 overs.
- Super Eight qualification: The victory secured Pakistan’s place in the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the PAK vs NAM match in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs on February 18, 2026. Pakistan scored 199/3, and Namibia were dismissed for 97.
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Who was Player of the Match in Pakistan vs Namibia?
Sahibzada Farhan received Player of the Match for his unbeaten 100 off 58 balls.
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How many runs did Sahibzada Farhan score?
Farhan scored 100 not out from 58 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes.
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How many wickets did Usman Tariq take?
Usman Tariq took four wickets for 16 runs in 3.3 overs, including one maiden over.
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How many runs did Shadab Khan score?
Shadab Khan scored 36 not out from 22 balls, including three sixes. He also took three wickets for 19 runs.
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What was Namibia’s total?
Namibia scored 97 all out in 17.3 overs while chasing Pakistan’s target of 200.
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Did Pakistan qualify for the Super Eight?
Yes. Pakistan’s 102-run victory secured the final available Super Eight place in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Final Verdict
The PAK vs NAM match player stats show Pakistan’s dominance with both bat and ball. Sahibzada Farhan’s century and the contributions from Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan helped Pakistan post 199/3. The bowling attack then took all ten Namibian wickets for just 97 runs.
Usman Tariq’s four-wicket haul and Shadab Khan’s three wickets were decisive. Pakistan’s 102-run win not only delivered a commanding result but also secured qualification for the Super Eight stage.
Remember This:
- Pakistan: 199/3 in 20 overs.
- Namibia: 97 all out in 17.3 overs.
- Pakistan won by 102 runs.
- Sahibzada Farhan: 100 not out off 58 balls.
- Usman Tariq: 4/16.
- Shadab Khan: 36 not out and 3/19.
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