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Groups B, C, and D each contain two teams that have advanced to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round. India has advanced from Group A, and the second slot is still up for grabs and will be decided during the next match. Pakistan is preparing for the forthcoming match against Namibia. On Wednesday, February 18, at 3 PM IST, the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo will broadcast this match live.
During the match against India, Pakistan's plans, strategies, and performances all took a significant knock. They are now in a scenario where they must win as a result. They must win this game to advance to the tournament's next round. Pakistan has a history of simultaneously causing heart attacks and surprises. Thus, a thriller is to be expected here. Namibia can make things difficult for Pakistan because it is aware that it will be under pressure.
PAK vs NAM Match 35 Details:
| Match | Pakistan vs Namibia, Match 35, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Wednesday, February 18, 3:00 PM |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report:
Early on, the SSC surface is regarded as a batting haven because of its genuine bounce and shot value. Stroke play is lucrative because of short boundaries and a fast outfield, but as the game goes on, spinners are used for grip and turn. The surface usually favours batters, but the dampness may give pacers a swing in the powerplay. This is a competitive venue because the average first-innings score in Twenty20 Internationals is between 165 and 175. Because dew might affect the second innings, teams frequently prefer to chase under lights.
Sinhalese Sports Club Weather Forecast:
The temperature is about 28°C, but it feels like 31°C. Conditions: Overcast sky with a 10% chance of rain. Approximately 74% humidity may help swing bowling. Wind: 12 km/h light breeze. Good visibility and a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) indicate no serious issues.
PAK vs NAM T20S Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 01 |
| PAK Won | 01 |
| NAM Won | 0 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| Only-ever Fixture | November 2, 2021 |
PAK vs NAM Predicted Playing XI:
Pakistan: Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam.
Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Zane Green (WK), Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo.
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