Pakistan vs Namibia live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?
Namibia will bank on JJ Smuts and Gerhard Erasmus to pull off an upset win against giants Pakistan today
Pakistan rode on a sensational unbeaten century from Shaibzada Farhan to post a formidable 199 for 3 against Namibia in match 35 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. With a Super 8 spot at stake, the Men in Green now face a crucial task of defending the total to stay alive in the tournament.
Aggressive Start After Opting to Bat
After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first and made their intentions clear from the outset. The opening pair provided early momentum, putting on 40 runs inside five overs. However, Namibia struck back when Jack Brassell removed Saim Ayub, who scored 14 off 12 balls, halting the rapid start.
Farhan and Salman Steady the Innings
Following the early breakthrough, Shaibzada Farhan joined forces with captain Salman Ali Agha to rebuild the innings. The duo added a crucial half-century partnership for the second wicket, balancing aggression with composure. Farhan reached his fifty during this phase, guiding Pakistan past the 100-run mark before Brassell returned to dismiss Salman for a brisk 38 off 23 balls.
Namibia Pulls Things Back Briefly
Khawaja Nafay struggled to accelerate and managed only five runs off five deliveries before Gerhard Erasmus provided Namibia another breakthrough. For a brief period, Pakistan’s scoring rate dipped as Namibia attempted to regain control in the middle overs.
Farhan’s Masterclass Lifts Pakistan Late
Farhan shifted gears brilliantly in the death overs, anchoring the innings while finding regular boundaries. Alongside Shadab Khan, he stitched an unbeaten 81-run stand that propelled Pakistan to a daunting total. Farhan remained unbeaten on a superb 100 off 57 balls, while Shadab’s quickfire 36 not out off 22 deliveries ensured a powerful finish as Pakistan closed on 199 for 3 in 20 overs.
Pakistan scorecard:
| Pakistan (20 ovs maximum) | |||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sahibzada Farhan | not out | 100 | 58 | 92 | 11 | 4 | 172.41 |
| Saim Ayub | c †Green b Brassell | 14 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Erasmus b Brassell | 38 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 165.21 |
| Khawaja Nafay | c & b Erasmus | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Shadab Khan | not out | 36 | 22 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 163.63 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 4) 6 | ||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 9.95) 199/3 | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD |
| JJ Smit | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 6 | 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 8 | 1 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| Jack Brassell | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Willem Myburgh | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 4 | 1 |
The coin flip for the match went in Pakistan's way who opted to bat first. Captain's take after toss: Salman Agha (PAK): We are going to bat first. We have played two games here, it is a good pitch, we want to put runs on the board and put pressure on them. When you come to the World Cup you have to pretty much win every game. We batted well against USA and have to do the same. We have two changes. Gerhard Erasmus (NAM): Really like it here. We are accustomed to this kind of weather at home. We have to show we are a good T20 side. We have two changes.Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
Pakistan playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
Namibia playing 11: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), Alexander Volschenk, JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
But how can fans across the globe witness the marquee ICC tournament action live without visiting the stadium? Take a look.
Pakistan vs Namibia ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcasting details
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcast Partner(s) | Digital/Streaming Platform(s) | Key Coverage Features |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar | Five languages on TV + digital; extra regional feeds on JioHotstar; vertical live feed; 360 view and multi-cam; Marathi and Indian Sign Language for India matches, semis and final |
| Sri Lanka (co-host) | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (FTA), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala feed available on TV and digital |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole | Covered via Total Sports Management |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (Nepali commentary feed for select territories) | Selected matches locally produced with Nepali commentary |
| Bhutan | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| Maldives | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia platforms | All Italy matches + semis and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital platforms | Full coverage across platforms |
| Australia | Not specified (Prime Video only mentioned) | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | Not specified | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | All 55 matches in English/Hindi; USA matches free in US & Canada; USA matches also free on YouTube |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | Also screened via cinema partnerships across Middle East |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | Not specified | All matches live |
| Latin America | Not specified | Disney+ | Streaming coverage |
| Brazil | ESPN (select matches) | Not specified | Portuguese commentary on select matches |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Not specified | Commentary in Pashto and Dari |
| Netherlands | Not specified | NOS | Streams all Netherlands matches live |
| Malaysia | CricBuzz channel (via Astro Cricket) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| Hong Kong | CricBuzz channel (via PCCW) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| In-flight/At sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 | Live coverage while travelling |
| All remaining territories | Not specified | ICC.tv | Live and free streaming; multi-language commentary incl Japanese and Bahasa; select matches on ICC YouTube |
Pakistan vs Namibia ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s match live streaming and telecast details
When will the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Wednesday, February 18.
What will be the venue for the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
What time will the toss for the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 2:30 pm IST.
What time will the first ball of the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 3 pm IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the Pakistan vs Namibia match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.