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PAK vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, Match 35, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

PAK vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, Match 35, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan is set to face Namibia in the 35th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, on February 18.

Preview

In the 35th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan (PAK) is set to face Namibia (NAM). Pakistan did not perform well in the last match and suffered a massive 61-run defeat against India. However, Usman Khan played a brilliant innings of 44 runs while Saim Ayub proved to be the best bowler, taking three wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs.

On the other hand, Namibia did not perform well as they lost the previous match against the USA by 31 runs. In the batting department, Louren Steenkamp attempted to give Namibia a strong start, scoring 58 runs. At the same time, Gerhard Erasmus and Willem Myburgh did well with the ball and took two wickets each.


Match Information

Pakistan vs Namibia, 35th Match, Group A

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 18 Feb 2026, Wed, 3:00 PM IST, Colombo


Probable PlayingXI

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman(C), Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan, SH Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Bench: Babar Azam, FK Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, S Afridi

Namibia

Gerhard Erasmus(C), WP Myburgh, L Steenkamp, Jonathan Smit, Jack Brassell, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green, Jan Frylinck, Dylan Leicher, R Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz

Bench: Jan Balt, MB Kruger, M Heingo, Ben Shikongo


Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- Pakistan

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 168


Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, is generally a balanced surface that offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. Batters can score freely in the early stages, while fast bowlers receive some movement from the surface. As the match progresses, spinners also come into play. In the last match played at this venue, the team batting first scored 235 runs, which proved good batting conditions.

Captains- 7

Saim Ayub PAK | bat

Saim Ayub has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 261 runs in the last 10 games. Ayub also took three wickets against India in the previous game.

Gerhard Erasmus NAM | bat

Gerhard Erasmus is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. He has scored 266 runs in the last 11 games. Moreover, he also took six wickets in the last two games.


Avoid Player Message- 8

Zane Green- NAM | WK- 8

Dylan Leicher- NAM | BOWL


Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 8 : 3

CreditsLeft- 16/100


Usman Khan- 7.5
Saim Ayub- 7
Gerhard Erasmus- 7.5
Khawaja Nafay- 7.5
Sahibzada Farhan- 7
Agha Salman- 9

Jonathan Smit- 8
Mohammad Nawaz- 8.5
Louren Steenkamp- 8

Abrar Ahmed- 8.5
Usman Tariq- 5.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 8 : 3

CreditsLeft- 14.5/100


Usman Khan- 7.5
Saim Ayub- 7
Gerhard Erasmus- 7.5
Fakhar Zaman- 9
Sahibzada Farhan- 7
Agha Salman- 9

Jonathan Smit- 8
Mohammad Nawaz- 8.5
Louren Steenkamp- 8

Naseem Shah- 8.5
Usman Tariq- 5.5

FAQs – Pakistan vs Namibia, 35th Match, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where will the PAK vs NAM match be played?

The 35th match between Pakistan and Namibia will take place on February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.

2. How did both teams perform in their previous matches?

Pakistan lost their last match to India by 61 runs, while Namibia suffered a 31-run defeat against the USA.

3. Who are the key players to watch in this match?

Key players include Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, and Usman Khan for Pakistan, and Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, and Jonathan Smit for Namibia.

4. What is the pitch report for the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground?

The pitch is balanced, offering early assistance to pacers and later support for spinners, while batters can score freely once settled.

5. Who is likely to win the PAK vs NAM match?

Based on team strength and overall balance, Pakistan are the favorites to win this encounter.


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