pakistan national cricket team vs namibia national cricket team standings: Pakistan reach Super 8s after Farhan century

Pakistan booked the last Super 8s berth at the T20 World Cup with a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday (ET). A maiden international T20 century from Sahibzada Farhan and a destructive spell from off-spinner Usman Tariq deflated Namibia as Pakistan posted 199-3 and then bowled the opposition out for 97.

Farhan century sets the tone as Pakistan pile up 199-3

Electing to bat, Pakistan’s top order was steady rather than spectacular early on, but Farhan shifted the momentum through a fluent, aggressive knock. The opener finished unbeaten on 100 from 58 balls, laced with four sixes and 11 boundaries. He was well supported by captain Salman Ali Agha and a late, composed cameo from Shadab Khan (36 not out), who ensured the scoreboard kept moving in the back end of the innings.

Farhan reflected on his rise, saying his continuous run in domestic cricket had paid dividends. He acknowledged a tricky surface early on, explaining he wanted to "play normal cricket" and build a platform before accelerating — a plan that materialised into the big target Pakistan set.

The 199 total was a daunting chase for Namibia under Colombo conditions. Pakistan’s balance of aggressive strokeplay up front and measured finishing allowed them to exert scoreboard pressure that would prove decisive once they switched to bowling.

Tariq and Shadab bundle out Namibia for 97 — Pakistan into Super 8s

Namibia never recovered from a disciplined Pakistani bowling display. Usman Tariq, the off-spinner with a distinctive pause-and-bowl action, finished with figures of 4-16, his variations and control repeatedly troubling the visitors. Shadab Khan backed him up with 3-19, and the spin duo combined to derail Namibia’s chase, which ended at 97 all out in 17. 3 overs.

The collapse was comprehensive: the visitors managed only scattered partnerships and were unable to build momentum against tight, probing lines from Pakistan’s attack. Tariq’s mystery spin was a particular headache and helped close out a four-wicket haul that swung the match decisively back in Pakistan’s favour.

With this win, Pakistan became the last team to progress to the Super 8s. They will join the group that already contains Sri Lanka and New Zealand alongside the tournament hosts, forming a three-team cluster that promises competitive matchups in the next stage.

What the result means and what to expect next

Pakistan’s emphatic victory not only secures their place in the Super 8s but also sends an encouraging message about their balance — an explosive top order combined with a spin attack capable of choking sides on slow tracks. Farhan’s century gives the top of the order a newfound depth, while Tariq’s emergence adds another spin option to the unit.

Namibia’s tournament continues to be a struggle; this result was their fourth successive loss in the competition, leaving questions about consistency and depth. For Pakistan, the focus now shifts to preparing for higher-quality opposition in the Super 8s, where margin for error will be far narrower.

Match wrap: Pakistan 199-3 (Farhan 100*) beat Namibia 97 all out (Tariq 4-16, Shadab 3-19) by 102 runs. Pakistan progress to the Super 8s as the final qualifier from their group.

Coverage will resume through the remainder of the group stage with more matches lined up as teams battle for positions ahead of the Super 8s.