Colombo, Sri Lanka – Web Desk: Pakistan dominated Namibia in their ICC T20 World Cup clash, winning by 102 runs to qualify for the Super 8 stage.
Captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first. Pakistan posted a challenging total of 199 for 3 in 20 overs, powered by Sahibzada Farhan’s maiden T20 World Cup century. Farhan scored 100 not out off 57 balls, hitting 4 sixes and 10 boundaries. Shadab Khan contributed a quick 36 runs, while other key contributions included Salman Ali Agha’s 38 runs.
For Namibia, Jack Brisell took 2 wickets, and Gerhard Erasmus claimed 1.
Chasing 200, Namibia struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 97 in the 18th over.
Pakistan made two changes in their lineup for this match, bringing in Mirza Salman and Khawaja Nafees in place of Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed. The victory solidifies Pakistan’s position in the Super 8, boosting confidence ahead of the next stage.
