ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 18-Feb-2026 03:00 PM | Sinhalese Sports Club
PAK 199/3 (20)
NAM 97/10 (17.3)
Pakistan won by 102 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Brassell* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Tariq* | 3.3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4.57 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 |
Last Wicket:Willem Myburgh c Usman Khan b Usman Tariq 8(14) - 97/10 in 17.3 ov.
Pakistan vs Namibia
Pakistan — Innings 1 (199/3 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan not out | 100 | 58 | 11 | 4 | 172.41 | |
| Saim Ayub c Zane Green b Jack Brassell | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Salman Agha (c) c Gerhard Erasmus b Jack Brassell | 38 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 165.22 | |
| Khawaja Nafay c and b Gerhard Erasmus | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Shadab Khan not out | 36 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 163.64 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 199 | 3 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Smit | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Jack Brassell | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12 |
| Willem Myburgh | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan & Saim Ayub | 40 | 31 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Salman Agha | 67 | 42 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Khawaja Nafay | 11 | 7 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Shadab Khan | 81 | 40 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saim Ayub | 5.1 | 40 |
| 2 | Salman Agha | 12.1 | 107 |
| 3 | Khawaja Nafay | 13.2 | 118 |
Namibia — Innings 2 (97/10 in 17.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp c Usman Khan b Mohammad Nawaz | 23 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 104.55 | |
| Jan Frylinck b Salman Mirza | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton run out (Salman Agha/Saim Ayub) | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) c Usman Khan b Shadab Khan | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Alexander Volschenk st Usman Khan b Shadab Khan | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 100 | |
| JJ Smit c Shadab Khan b Usman Tariq | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 69.23 | |
| Zane Green (wk) c Saim Ayub b Shadab Khan | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Ruben Trumpelmann b Usman Tariq | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Willem Myburgh c Usman Khan b Usman Tariq | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Bernard Scholtz b Usman Tariq | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jack Brassell not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 97 | 10 wkts, 17.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faheem Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Salman Mirza | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Saim Ayub | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Usman Tariq | 3.3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp & Jan Frylinck | 32 | 25 |
| Louren Steenkamp & Loftie-Eaton | 7 | 7 |
| Louren Steenkamp & Gerhard Erasmus | 4 | 9 |
| Alexander Volschenk & Gerhard Erasmus | 6 | 4 |
| Alexander Volschenk & Smit | 30 | 30 |
| Zane Green & Smit | 2 | 4 |
| Zane Green & Ruben Trumpelmann | 0 | 2 |
| Zane Green & Willem Myburgh | 14 | 17 |
| Bernard Scholtz & Willem Myburgh | 1 | 5 |
| Jack Brassell & Willem Myburgh | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Frylinck | 4.1 | 32 |
| 2 | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 5.2 | 39 |
| 3 | Louren Steenkamp | 6.5 | 43 |
| 4 | Gerhard Erasmus | 7.3 | 49 |
| 5 | Alexander Volschenk | 12.3 | 79 |
| 6 | JJ Smit | 13.1 | 81 |
| 7 | Ruben Trumpelmann | 13.3 | 81 |
| 8 | Zane Green | 16.2 | 95 |
| 9 | Bernard Scholtz | 17.1 | 96 |
| 10 | Willem Myburgh | 17.3 | 97 |
Match Info
| Match | Pakistan vs Namibia |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 18-Feb-2026 03:00 PM |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Pakistan vs Namibia (PAK vs NAM)
Pakistan will face Namibia in a thrilling match on 18-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Sinhalese Sports Club at 03:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Pakistan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Namibia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Pakistan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Namibia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Pakistan batting and Namibia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Pakistan showcase its strengths, or will Namibia pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 18-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
