Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE, T20 WC 2026: Jack gets the breakthrough as Saim departs on 14
Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE UPDATES: Namibia will be eager to pull off an upset win over Pakistan today to sign off from the event on a high
Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 live scorecard
Pakistan skipper Salman Agha won the toss and invited Namibia to bowl first in match 35 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Pakistan’s path has been far from smooth, and their recent defeat to India exposed vulnerabilities in both batting and bowling.
Captain Salman Ali Agha faces a crucial challenge: restoring confidence within a line-up that has struggled to survive the powerplay. Babar Azam’s experience will be vital, while Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub must deliver a composed start to prevent early pressure from building.
Pakistan’s middle order continues to shuffle without consistent success, which may prompt another tactical adjustment in today’s game. On the bowling front, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s lack of rhythm remains a concern, though his presence still brings attacking intent. Namibia, despite being out of the tournament, are determined to finish strong.
Gerhard Erasmus’ smart off-spin variations have troubled top sides, and JJ Smit’s control with the new ball could target Pakistan’s fragile top order. With Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicolaas Frylinck and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton capable of steady contributions, Namibia will aim to drag the match into a tight contest and potentially influence the Super 8 picture.
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
Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026: LIVE TOSS
The toss for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Match 35 between Pakistan and Namibia will take place at 2.30 PM IST.
Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026: LIVE TELECAST
Star Sports Network will telecast the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India.
Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026: LIVE STREAMING
The JioHotstar app and website will live-stream the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India.
3:32 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 52 for 1 after 7 overs
William Myburgh comes in the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Tossed up and drifting in towards the pads, Farhan leans forward in defence and pushes it straight back to the bowler, no run.
Ball 5: Dragged short and Farhan rocks back quickly, pulling it in front of square into the gap to collect an easy couple, 2 runs.
Ball 4: Floated up around off, Agha sits down early and sweeps it backward of square leg for a single, 1 run.
Ball 3: Shortened length and Farhan waits on the back foot before cracking it square of the wicket to rotate strike, 1 run.
Ball 2: Tossed up on a probing line outside off, Farhan presses forward and blocks it back down the pitch, no run.
Ball 1: Drifting down the leg-side, Agha crouches low and laps it fine around the corner towards short fine leg for a single, 1 run.
3:28 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 47 for 1 after 6 overs
Jack continues the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Short of a length delivery and Agha gets on top of the bounce, steering it neatly down to third man for a single, 1 run.
Ball 5: Back of a length angled into the pads, Farhan tucks it behind square on the leg-side and rotates the strike, 1 run.
Ball 4: Short of a length outside off, Agha slashes hard towards third man where the fielder does well in the deep to cut it off and keep it down to a single, 1 run.
Ball 3: Just a hint of width on a back of a length delivery and Agha rides the bounce beautifully, punching it square on the off-side for FOUR.
Ball 2: Back of a length and climbing sharply, Agha looks to guide it into the off-side but gets a thick inside edge that rolls back past the stumps, no run.
Ball 1: Very full outside off and Ayub reaches out to squeeze it away, only to nick behind where the keeper holds on safely, WICKET.
3:23 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 40 for 0 after 5 overs
Ruben continues the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Back of a length close to off, Farhan stays beside the line and knocks it gently towards cover, no run.
Ball 5: Angled across with a bit of width and Farhan middles the cut through the off-side gap, sending it racing away to the fence, FOUR.
Ball 4: Back of a length and Farhan clears his front leg before swinging across the line, dragging it past mid-wicket as the ball speeds away, FOUR.
Ball 3: Sharp bouncer directed at the batter, Farhan takes it on but is late and the ball flies over the top edge to the keeper, no run.
Ball 2: Fullish around off and Farhan swings hard after clearing his front leg, misses completely as the ball just whistles past the off-stump, no run.
Ball 1: Back of a length around off, Ayub clips it over square leg where a deep fielder cuts it off, 1 run.
3:16 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 31 for 0 after 4 overs
Ruben comes in the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Short of a length and Farhan picks it up nicely, whipping it away towards deep mid-wicket where it races to the fence for FOUR.
Ball 5: Short of a length delivery nipping back in, Farhan hops slightly and knocks it towards cover-point, no run.
Ball 4: Back of a length outside off and Farhan throws the kitchen sink at it, gets a thick outside edge that flies over the vacant slip cordon and runs away to the boundary, FOUR.
Ball 3: Fullish delivery on off, Farhan looks to drive but mistimes it straight to cover-point, no run.
Ball 2: Fraction short outside off, Farhan goes hard on the slash and slices it over the off-side ring, even losing grip of the bat as it flies out of his hand, they rush back for two runs, 2 runs.
Ball 1: Back of a length with no room on offer, Farhan taps it gently back down the pitch, no run.
3:11 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 21 for 0 after 3 overs
Jack comes in the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Back of a length delivery worked neatly towards mid-wicket by Farhan and they pick up a comfortable single, 1 run.
Ball 5: Back of a length slanted across at good pace, Farhan stands tall and punches it firmly to cover-point, no run.
Ball 4: Angling into the left-hander, Ayub looks to help it along but misses as it deflects off the thigh pad and they sneak a leg bye, 1 leg bye.
Ball 3: Width on offer and Ayub throws his bat at it, gets a thick outside edge that flies to the keeper’s left, a diving effort only manages fingertips and the ball runs away to the fence, FOUR.
Ball 2: Back of a length angling in, Ayub flicks it in front of square on the leg-side and comes back for two runs, 2 runs.
Ball 1: Back of a length and Ayub, standing on one leg, short-arm jabs it stylishly through mid-wicket to bring up his first boundary, FOUR.
3:07 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 9 for 0 after 2 overs
Gerhard Erasmus comes in the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Keeps it tight on a probing length, Farhan watches it closely and decides to leave it alone, no run.
Ball 5: Slower through the air and on a nagging length, Farhan stays back and defends watchfully, no run.
Ball 4: Flighted with a bit of extra bounce, Ayub looks to cut but gets a top edge that lobs towards backward point, the fielder leaps but cannot reach it and they sneak a single, 1 run.
Ball 3: Fraction short, Farhan rocks back and mistimes the pull towards deep mid-wicket for a single, 1 run.
Ball 2: Sliding across the right-hander, Farhan shuffles and dabs it gently towards point, no run.
Ball 1: Drifting across from round the wicket and overpitched outside off, Farhan drills a firm drive wide of cover and it races away despite a diving effort from the fielder, FOUR.
3:04 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pakistan 3 for 0 after 1 over
JJ Smit opens the attack for Namibia
Ball 6: Short of a length and swinging away outside off, Ayub stays rooted in the crease and has a loose waft but fails to connect — no run.
Ball 5: Fullish delivery on off, Ayub flicks it neatly through the vacant mid-wicket region and they come back comfortably for two runs — 2 runs.
Ball 4: Shortened length as Ayub walks down the pitch, he meets it with soft hands and blocks gently towards cover — no run.
Ball 3: Fraction short and straightening, Ayub hangs back looking to tuck it into the leg-side, gets a leading edge that drops safely in front of cover — no run.
Ball 2: Back of a length just outside off, Ayub gets behind the line and defends solidly to cover — no run.
Ball 1: Back of a length around off, Farhan knocks it square on the off-side to get off the mark with a single — 1 run.
2:56 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Match underway
Players of both sides have made their way to the ground as the match is now underway.
2:51 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Pitch report
The Sinhalese Sports Club surface is expected to be slow with assistance for spinners as the game progresses. Early on, seamers may find some movement under cloudy conditions, but batting becomes challenging once the ball gets older. A first-innings score around 160 could be competitive at this venue.
2:42 PM
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia LIVE SCORE: Namibia playing 11
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
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First Published: Feb 18 2026 | 1:33 PM IST