Pakistan stormed into the Super Eight stage of the ICC T-20 World Cup, crushing Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo today.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a commanding 199 for 3 in their allotted twenty overs, with Sahibzada Farhan anchoring the innings and reaching an unbeaten century.
In reply, Namibia were bundled out for 97 in 17.3 overs. Usman Tariq led the bowling charge with four wickets, while Shadab Khan chipped in with three crucial scalps.
Elsewhere, South Africa beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in Delhi. Meanwhile, the India vs Netherlands match is currently underway in Ahmedabad.
Super 8 Lineup and Matchups
The qualified teams are divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe
- Group B: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand
Pakistan’s upcoming fixtures are crucial as they aim to make a deep run:
- Against New Zealand on February 21
- Against England on February 24
- Against Sri Lanka on February 28
With the tournament now entering its knockout stage, the stakes are higher than ever as teams battle for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.