Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Match: Pakistan will take on Namibia in their final Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026. The fixture is a must-win contest for Pakistan to stay in contention for the Super 8s, while Namibia, already out of the tournament, will look to finish on a high. Pakistan enter the match after a 61-run loss to India and will aim to rebuild confidence. Namibia, despite being out of contention, has shown resilience in earlier games and could provide a stern test.
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Namibia, 35th Match, Group A, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM Local | 9:30 AM GMT
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay
Namibia Squad: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Jan Balt
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Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahabzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Namibia: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo.
Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, cloudy conditions are expected in Colombo during the afternoon, but there is no significant chance of rain at the time of the 3 p.m. local start. Temperatures are likely to range between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius, with humidity close to 80 per cent. Winds are expected to blow at 10 to 15 km per hour.
Pitch Report
The SSC pitch is expected to favour batters early with a flat surface and consistent bounce. As the match progresses, spinners may come into play, especially under cloud cover. Pacers who use cutters and changes of pace could find grip in the later overs. The overcast conditions may also aid swing for new-ball bowlers, making the first six overs crucial.
Broadcast and Live Streaming
In India, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also stream the game live on the JioHotstar app with an active subscription.
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