ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 35: Pakistan vs Namibia
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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 35: Pakistan vs Namibia
In a high-stakes Group A clash, Pakistan and Namibia face off in Match 35 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, this fixture is a definitive "must-win" for Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan side. After a bruising 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India just days ago, the 2009 champions find themselves fighting for Super Eight survival. Meanwhile, Namibia is hunting for a historic first win in the tournament to keep their mathematical hopes alive. Catch every over live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: The Only Encounter Historically, Pakistan has only crossed paths with Namibia once in T20Is. While Namibia showed great spirit in that meeting, Pakistan's top-order power proved too much to overcome.
Feb 18, 2026: This marks their second-ever meeting and their first on Sri Lankan soil.
Team Form & Recent Results Pakistan (L-W-W-W-W) Under the new leadership of Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan's momentum hit a wall on February 15 when they were bowled out for 114 by India. Despite the setback, they remain in a strong position in Group A thanks to earlier clinical wins.
Last Match: Lost to India by 61 runs (Usman Khan 44).
Match 12: Defeated USA by 32 runs.
Match 1: Defeated Netherlands by 3 wickets.
Status: Currently 3rd in Group A, trailing the USA on Net Run Rate.
Namibia (L-L-L-L-W) The "Eagles" are enduring a tough campaign. After heavy losses to India and the Netherlands, their recent defeat to the USA in Chennai has left them at the bottom of the table. They arrive in Colombo needing a miracle.
Last Match: Lost to USA by 31 runs (Feb 15, 2026).
Match 18: Lost to India by 93 runs (Feb 12, 2026).
Match 10: Lost to Netherlands by 7 wickets.
News: Alexander Volschenk has joined the squad as an injury replacement for Ben Shikongo.
Players in Focus Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan): The captain and tactical lead. After taking early wickets against India but failing with the bat, his all-round performance will be the barometer for Pakistan's recovery.
Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia): The legendary skipper. Fresh off a 4-wicket haul against India, he remains Namibia's most potent weapon with both bat and ball in turning conditions.
Usman Khan (Pakistan): The lone bright spot in the chase against India. His aggressive 44 showed he is one of the few batters comfortable on the sticky Colombo tracks.
Jan Frylinck (Namibia): A consistent performer in Associate cricket. His ability to anchor the middle order and provide left-arm variety is crucial for Namibia to challenge Pakistan's pace battery.