Pakistan will face Namibia in Match 35 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. This is a must-win game for Pakistan as their Super 8 qualification depends on the result.
Pakistan are coming into this match after a disappointing loss against India, which has put them under pressure in Group A. Namibia, on the other hand, have lost three consecutive matches but showed fighting spirit in patches. Both teams will look to give their best in this important clash.
PAK vs NAM Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Pakistan vs Namibia – Match 35 |
| Date | February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Match Preview
Pakistan
Pakistan had a tough outing against India where nothing went according to plan. Their batting struggled, and the bowling unit couldn’t make much impact.
However, Pakistan still have a strong squad with experienced players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Salman Agha. Their spin attack can be effective in Colombo conditions, and the team will look to bounce back strongly.
Key Strengths
- Experienced batting lineup
- Quality pace and spin attack
- Must-win motivation
Key Concerns
- Pressure handling in big games
- Top-order consistency
Namibia
Namibia have lost their last three matches but have shown glimpses of good cricket. Players like Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, and Jan Frylinck are key contributors.
Their biggest challenge has been batting consistency against stronger bowling attacks. To challenge Pakistan, Namibia will need a complete team performance.
Key Strengths
- Fighting spirit
- All-round options
Key Concerns
- Inconsistent batting
- Lack of experience against top teams
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 |
| Namibia | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | W, W, W, W, L |
| Namibia | L, W, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Colombo
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 70–80%
- Rain chance: 25%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface initially
- Spinners will get assistance as the game progresses
- Chasing teams have a slight advantage
Sinhalese Sports Club – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 13 |
| Bat First Wins | 5 |
| Bat Second Wins | 7 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 133 |
| Highest Score | 235/5 |
| Lowest Score | 100 |
Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Agha (c)
- Babar Azam
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Abrar Ahmed
- Usman Tariq
Namibia
- Louren Steenkamp
- Jan Frylinck
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green (wk)
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Dylan Leicher
- Willem Myburgh
- Bernard Scholtz
- Max Heingo
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Salman Agha
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Abrar Ahmed
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Saim Ayub
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- JJ Smit
- Shaheen Afridi
PAK vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan are under pressure but have a stronger and more experienced squad compared to Namibia. Their spin attack and pace bowling unit are well suited to Colombo conditions.
Namibia can challenge if their top order performs well, but overall team strength and experience give Pakistan a clear advantage.
Predicted Winner: Pakistan
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | No injury updates |
| Namibia | No injury updates |
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