Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard — Farhan’s Epic Century Seals Super 8

The Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from February 18, 2026 tells the story of a complete, dominant performance. At the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Pakistan crushed Namibia by 102 runs their biggest-ever margin of victory at a T20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Sahibzada Farhan was the architect of Pakistan’s success, blazing an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls only the second T20 World Cup century for a Pakistani batter. When Namibia came out to chase 200, Pakistan’s four-pronged spin attack, led by Usman Tariq (4/16) and Shadab Khan (3/19), dismantled them for just 97 in 17.3 overs. It was a match that Pakistan needed to win, and they delivered in emphatic fashion.

Match Summary

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Their innings got off to a steady start before igniting in the final overs, with Farhan and Shadab Khan (36* off 22) sharing an unbroken 81-run fourth-wicket stand to take the total to a commanding 199/3. Namibia’s chase never got going four wickets tumbled inside the first eight overs, and Pakistan’s spinners completed the job with clinical efficiency, bowling Namibia out for 97 with 2.3 overs to spare. It was a textbook match for the Pakistan National Cricket Team, combining a magnificent individual performance with ruthless team bowling.

Batting Highlights — Pakistan (199/3 in 20 overs)

Did Not Bat: Babar Azam, Usman Khan†, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq

Fall of Wickets: 1-40 (Saim Ayub, 5.1 ov) | 2-107 (Salman Agha, 12.1 ov) | 3-118 (Khawaja Nafay, 13.2 ov)

Farhan’s century was the centerpiece of Pakistan’s innings. He started cautiously, reaching 37 balls for his first fifty, then shifted into an entirely different gear his second fifty came off just 20 balls. The partnership of 67 runs with Salman Agha (38 off 23) provided the platform, while Agha’s aggressive cameo three fours and two sixes accelerated the scoring rate past 165. After Khawaja Nafay’s quick departure at 118/3, Shadab Khan arrived and played the perfect finisher’s role, striking three sixes in his 22-ball 36*. The unbroken 81-run stand between Farhan and Shadab in the last 6.4 overs propelled Pakistan to an imposing 199/3, their second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

Batting Highlights — Namibia (97 all out in 17.3 overs)

Fall of Wickets: 1-32 (Frylinck, 4.1 ov) | 2-39 (Loftie-Eaton, 5.2 ov) | 3-43 (Steenkamp, 6.5 ov) | 4-49 (Erasmus, 7.3 ov) | 5-79 (Volschenk, 12.3 ov) | 6-81 (Smit, 13.1 ov) | 7-81 (Trumpelmann, 13.3 ov) | 8-95 (Green, 16.2 ov) | 9-96 (Scholtz, 17.1 ov) | 10-97 (Myburgh, 17.3 ov)

Steenkamp’s 23 was the only innings of note in Namibia’s sorry batting display. A bright opening stand of 32 gave Namibia fleeting hope, but three wickets in quick succession from overs 4 to 7 effectively ended the contest. The middle-order collapse from 79/4 to 81/7 in just two overs was catastrophic. Namibia became the first team in the 2026 T20 World Cup to be bowled out for under 100, a dispiriting end to a campaign that saw them go winless in Group A.

Bowling Figures — Pakistan

Bowling Figures — Namibia

Pakistan’s bowling was led emphatically by their spin quartet. In the powerplay, Salman Mirza made the first incision, bowling Frylinck for 9, and a sharp run-out by Salman Agha ended Loftie-Eaton’s stay. The middle-over stranglehold was applied by Mohammad Nawaz (4-0-22-1), whose consistent full length prevented Namibia from ever launching a recovery. Shadab Khan then took over with three wickets including a beautiful legbreak that snicked off captain Erasmus, and a regulation stumping via an excellent leg-spin delivery. Usman Tariq, introduced in the 12th over, took a career-best 4 for 16 his yorkers and googlies were simply unplayable for the lower order, finishing the match in 17.3 overs.

Key Moments & Tactical Analysis

Toss Impact Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat a decision validated by the pitch’s afternoon dew factor. Batting first allowed them to set a target far beyond Namibia’s reach, and conditions became slightly more spin-friendly as the match progressed.

Powerplay Momentum (Overs 1–6) Pakistan’s powerplay brought just 47 runs for the loss of Saim Ayub (14), a restrained start reflecting some early nerves. In contrast, Namibia’s powerplay looked decent at 32/0, but three quick wickets between overs four and seven demolished any platform. Pakistan’s disciplined bowling in the powerplay, conceding only 32 before the first wicket, built the psychological pressure that never let up.

Turning Point The defining moment was Farhan taking on Willem Myburgh’s legspinners in overs 8–10. After a slow patch, Farhan launched three consecutive sixes off Myburgh’s second over, breaking the shackles entirely and signaling Pakistan’s intent. By the time Myburgh conceded 27 runs in just 2 overs, the game was firmly in Pakistan’s hands.

On Namibia’s side, the run-out of Loftie-Eaton (5)  a needless single attempt epitomised their approach all day. Instead of calculated aggression, panic set in.

Captaincy Decisions Salman Agha’s decision to use a four-pronged spin attack (Nawaz, Shadab, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub) on a pitch offering slow turn proved masterly. The variation between Nawaz’s left-arm orthodox, Shadab’s leg-spin, Tariq’s googlies and Ayub’s off-spin gave Namibia no answers. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus rotated six bowlers in the first eight overs but was unable to contain Farhan, who simply targeted whoever went wide of off stump.

Pitch & Conditions The SSC pitch was true but offered some purchase for the spinners as the match wore on. Pakistan’s batting in the first innings was unaffected by these conditions. By the time Namibia batted, the spinners were turning the ball both ways, making any positive intent extremely difficult.

Key Stats Table

Pakistan’s statistical superiority was overwhelming. They hit 14 sixes to Namibia’s two, and their run rate of nearly 10 per over was almost double that of Namibia’s chase. The margin of 102 runs marks Pakistan’s most emphatic T20 World Cup win ever, and Farhan’s 100* alone outscored Namibia’s entire team innings of 97.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Pakistan vs Namibia — All-Time T20I Record

Match-by-Match Results

Historical Rivalry

Pakistan and Namibia have only crossed paths twice in T20 Internationals, both occasions coming at the T20 World Cup. In their first meeting at the 2021 T20 World Cup in Sharjah, Pakistan won by 45 runs, with Mohammad Rizwan starring with an unbeaten 79 off 50 balls that innings remained the highest individual score in PAK-NAM encounters until Farhan’s century in 2026.

The 2026 rematch in Colombo amplified the gap between the sides. Pakistan’s margin of 102 runs doubled their previous winning margin and set new records for both teams in bilateral T20 history. Farhan’s 100* became the highest score in any PAK-NAM encounter, while Usman Tariq’s 4/16 made him the leading wicket-taker in head-to-head contests in a single match.

While the rivalry lacks the drama and tension of Pakistan’s clashes against India or England, these meetings do carry significance from a World Cup context both encounters have come at critical junctures of the group stage. Pakistan have shown an ability to dominate Namibia across both editions, and their bowling attack in 2026 particularly the spin depth represents a generational upgrade over the 2021 line-up.

For Namibia, the two World Cup campaigns have been character-building exercises. They qualified for both tournaments, competed hard in patches, and gave several teams moments of discomfort. Against Pakistan, however, they have yet to find a way to restrict the top-order or build a successful run chase. With young players like Jack Brassell (who took 2/48 in this match) developing, there is hope for a more competitive Namibia in future editions.

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Conclusion

The Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard clash on February 18 was ultimately a coronation for Sahibzada Farhan and a statement from the Pakistan side ahead of the Super 8s. It was exactly the kind of complete performance a century from the top, a career-best four-for from the tail, and sharp fielding in between that Pakistan needed to silence critics after earlier wobbles in the tournament.

For Namibia, who finished with a 0-4 record in Group A, the match exposed the gulf between associate cricket and established Test nations. But their journey to the T20 World Cup group stage remains a commendable achievement for the sport in southern Africa.

Pakistan now advance to the Super 8s, where they will face England, New Zealand, and hosts Sri Lanka. If Farhan stays in this form and Usman Tariq continues to develop as a match-winner, Pakistan will be a serious force in the knockout rounds.

? FAQs

What was the final score in the Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team match scorecard?

Pakistan scored 199/3 in 20 overs, Namibia were bowled out for 97 in 17.3 overs. Pakistan won by 102 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) 100* off 58 balls.

Who scored the most runs?

Sahibzada Farhan scored 100* for Pakistan. For Namibia, Louren Steenkamp top-scored with 23.

Who took the most wickets?

Usman Tariq took 4/16, the best figures in the Pak vs Namibia T20 2026 contest. Shadab Khan backed him with 3/19.

What was the turning point of the match?

Farhan attacking Willem Myburgh’s leg-spin in overs 8–10, smashing three sixes in one over to break free from a tight situation and set Pakistan on course for 199.