Overview:
Pakistan will be eager to bounce back after their loss to India, looking to regain momentum in this crucial clash. Namibia, having struggled for consistency so far, will aim to capitalize but face a tough challenge.
The 35th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will feature Pakistan and Namibia at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, with the match starting at 3:00 PM IST.
Pakistan’s campaign began brightly with back-to-back triumphs against the Netherlands and USA. But a massive 61-run loss to India has raised alarms, and a win against Namibia is essential to keep Super-Eight ambitions alive.
Namibia will be eager to upset Pakistan after three straight losses. While individual talent has shone through, the side hasn’t clicked as a team. Gerhard Erasmus and Co. will want to close the campaign on a positive note.
PAK vs NAM Match Details
| Fixture | PAK vs NAM: 35th Match, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 18th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Ground | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
PAK vs NAM head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | PAK | NAM |
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pitch Report
Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club has hosted four World Cup fixtures, producing an average first-innings score of roughly 169. Spinners have made their mark, but batters have found ways to score freely. Teams batting first and chasing have each claimed two wins so far, making it a balanced contest venue.
PAK vs NAM Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan amassed 120 runs in his first two matches for Pakistan, including a blistering 73 off 41 balls versus USA. After a duck against India, the right-handed batter will be eager to recover and give his team a strong start.
Key bowler to watch out for: Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus has impressed fans with his bowling for Namibia, using variations to trouble batters. He has claimed six wickets in three matches at an average of 9.66 and an economy rate of 7.25. His four-over spell in the middle overs will be vital in controlling the game and breaking partnerships.
PAK vs NAM Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan will be eager to bounce back after their loss to India, looking to regain momentum in this crucial clash. Namibia, having struggled for consistency so far, will aim to capitalize but face a tough challenge. On current form, Pakistan are likely to win the contest.
PAK vs NAM Probable XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq.
Namibia:Louren Steenkamp, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Willem Myburgh, Zane Green (WK), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Max Heingo.