pakistan national cricket team vs namibia national cricket team standings: Farhan century seals Super 8s spot
Sahibzada Farhan’s maiden international T20 century and a game-changing spin display helped Pakistan crush Namibia by 102 runs and claim the final Super 8s berth at the T20 World Cup. Pakistan posted 199-3 before restricting Namibia to 97 all out, moving them into a key position in the tournament standings.
Big total set as Farhan dominates
Winning the toss and electing to bat in Colombo, Pakistan got an aggressive start on a surface that offered some assistance early on. Farhan, opening the innings, produced the standout performance — an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls that included four sixes and 11 boundaries. He anchored the innings while captain Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan (36 not out) provided support, lifting Pakistan to a commanding 199-3.
Farhan reflected on his rise to the international milestone: "I have played four years of domestic cricket continuously. I don't think I've even missed a game in the last four years. My hard work in what I was doing in domestic cricket in Pakistan has paid off. " He added that the plan was to build a platform before taking charge, noting early wickets made a steady partnership necessary.
Spin clinches it — Namibia collapse
Namibia’s chase never gained traction. The visitors were undone by Pakistan’s spin attack, led by off-spinner Usman Tariq, whose inventive pause-and-bowl action proved highly effective. Tariq finished with 4-16, while Shadab Khan chipped in with 3-19 as Namibia wilted to 97 all out in 17. 3 overs.
The result marked Namibia’s fourth straight defeat in the tournament. Their batters struggled to cope with changes of pace and turn, and the scoreboard never reflected a serious challenge to Pakistan’s total. The loss also leaves Namibia bottom of their group and out of contention for the next round.
Standings and what comes next
Pakistan’s victory confirmed them as the final team to advance to the Super 8s. They join Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the Super 8 group that includes England, reshaping the early tournament picture. The win provides a timely momentum boost for Pakistan, with batting depth and a varied spin attack emerging as key assets for the next phase.
For Pakistan, the performance highlighted both power and balance: a big score up front backed by disciplined bowling to close out the contest. For Namibia, attention will turn to recovery and regrouping ahead of future fixtures, with lessons to be learned about handling high-pressure conditions against top-tier opponents.
Play in the tournament continues, with teams now reassessing strategies as the group stage wraps and the Super 8 line-ups become clearer.
