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Pakistan Crush Namibia by 102 Runs, Storm into T20 World Cup Super 8s

Pakistan secured a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia to confirm their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. Their imposing total of 199/3 was built on Sahibzada Farhan's superb unbeaten century, supported by Saim Ayub's brisk 38. The spin trio of Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, and Usman Tariq then dismantled Namibia's batting, bowling them out for just 97. The win showcased Pakistan's strength and eliminated the USA from the tournament.

Key Points: Pakistan's 102-Run Win Over Namibia: Stats & Highlights

  • Farhan's unbeaten century
  • Spinners take 8 wickets
  • Namibia all out for 97
  • Pakistan qualifies for Super 8s
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T20 WC: All stats from Pakistan's 102-run win over Namibia in Group A

Pakistan dominates Namibia by 102 runs to reach Super 8s. Farhan's century, Tariq's 4-wicket haul, and key match stats analyzed.

"Pakistan's spinners quickly seized control...triggering a collapse. - Match Report"

Colombo, Feb 18

Pakistan stormed into the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a commanding 102-run win over Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday, defending their imposing total of 199/3 by bowling Namibia out for just 97 in 17.3 overs.

Namibia started positively in the chase, with Louren Steenkamp attacking early to guide his side to 40/2 in the powerplay. However, Pakistan's spinners quickly seized control, with Mohammad Nawaz dismissing Steenkamp for 23 and triggering a collapse.

Shadab Khan played a key role in dismantling the middle-order, finishing with 3-19, including the crucial wicket of captain Gerhard Erasmus. Usman Tariq delivered the decisive spell, using clever variations to claim four wickets and tear through the lower order, ensuring Namibia never recovered.

Namibia slumped from 72/4 to 81/7 in a matter of overs, effectively ending their resistance as Pakistan's spin attack dominated on a turning surface.

Earlier, Pakistan had set the tone with a strong batting display, powered by Sahibzada Farhan's superb unbeaten 100 and Saim Ayub's brisk 38, posting a challenging 199/3. With the emphatic victory, Pakistan secured their place in the Super 8s and eliminated the USA from contention, underlining their credentials as one of the tournament's strongest sides.

Here's a look at all the key stats from the Pakistan vs Namibia match

4/16 - Usman Tariq's bowling figures of 4-16 are the second best for a Pakistani spinner in the T20 World Cup. The record is held by all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who took 4/11 against the Netherlands in the 2009 edition.

97 - Namibia's total against Pakistan is the third-lowest by any team in T20WC history. Previously, the Netherlands scored 93 at Lord's in 2009 and 91 for 9 in Perth in 2022.

2 - Sahibzada Farhan (100*) became the second Pakistani batter to score a century in the T20 World Cup. Ahmed Shehzad was the first, scoring 111 not out against Bangladesh in Mirpur during the 2014 edition.

8 - The number of wickets taken by Pakistani spinners against Namibia marks the second time Pakistani spinners have taken eight wickets in a T20 World Cup innings. The first time was against the Netherlands at Lord's in the 2009 edition.

26 - The number of wickets claimed by Pakistan spinners, 26, in the current World Cup is the most by any team.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a neutral cricket fan, have to say Pakistan's spin bowling has been the story of this World Cup. 26 wickets for the spinners is a staggering stat. They are making the most of these subcontinent pitches. Namibia fought hard early but just had no answer.
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Ananya R
So happy for Sahibzada Farhan! A century in a World Cup is a dream come true for any player. He anchored the innings perfectly. But honestly, the real star was the bowling unit. To defend 199 by bowling them out for 97 is just dominance. 💪
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Vikram M
Great win, but let's not get carried away. It was against Namibia. The real test will be in the Super 8s against the top sides. The batting order still looks a bit shaky if the openers fail. Need to be more consistent.
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Karthik V
The stat about Pakistani spinners taking 8 wickets twice in T20WC history, both times in Colombo (2009 vs Ned, 2025 vs Nam) is fascinating! The SSC ground is truly a spinner's paradise. Feeling nostalgic for the 2009 champion team now.
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Michael C
From a strategic point of view, eliminating the USA is a big deal for Pakistan. Clears one potential hurdle. Their net run rate must be sky-high after this 102-run win. They are positioning themselves very strongly for the knockout stages.

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