In a decisive match on February 18, 2026, Pakistan secured their place in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup by defeating Namibia by a staggering 102 runs in Colombo. Sahibzada Farhan played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten century of 100 runs off 58 balls, which included 11 fours and four sixes. This victory not only marked Pakistan's recovery from a previous defeat against India but also eliminated the United States from the tournament. According to Business Recorder, Pakistan's total of 199-3 was complemented by a strong bowling performance, with spinners Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan taking seven wickets to restrict Namibia to just 97 runs in 17.3 overs. Shadab Khan expressed confidence in the team's potential, stating, "We are on the right track to achieve the goal of winning the World Cup and we are following a process."
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Pakistan Defeats Namibia by 102 Runs in T20 World Cup
On February 18, 2026, Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs, securing a Super Eights spot in the T20 World Cup. Sahibzada Farhan's century and strong bowling led to a decisive victory in Colombo.
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Updated 6h agoT20 World Cup: Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia routFEB 18, 5:15 PMRead →Shadab Khan confident for T20 World Cup gloryFEB 18, 2:48 PMRead →T20 World Cup Super Eights explainedFEB 18, 2:03 PMRead →Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash ahead of Super Eights clashFEB 18, 10:43 AMRead →Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through to Super Eight after washoutFEB 17, 12:54 PMRead →New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundredFEB 17, 9:43 AMRead →Under-fire Australia relying on ‘luck of the Irish’ at T20 World CupFEB 17, 3:01 AMRead →Sri Lanka’s Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exitFEB 16, 5:59 PMRead →
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Updated 7h agoOur goal? Win T20 World Cup, says Shadab as Pakistan into Super EightsFEB 18, 4:22 PMRead →Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washoutFEB 17, 12:59 PMRead →Sri Lanka’s 8-wicket win over Australia leaves 2021 champions on brink of exit from the tournamentFEB 16, 5:41 PMRead →
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