T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan vs Namibia, Match 35 – Full highlights, top moments & winner details

With qualification hanging by a thread going into the 35th match of T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan responded with a performance that left little room for doubt in Colombo. After winning the toss, they opted to bat and piled up an imposing 199 for 3, effectively putting the contest beyond Namibia well before the interval.

Sahibzada Farhan set the tone with a superb century off just 58 deliveries. He batted with composure through the early phase before shifting gears as the innings progressed, ensuring Pakistan never lost momentum. Captain Salman Ali Agha played a supporting role, keeping the tempo high with a fluent 38 off 23 balls, while Shadab Khan added the final flourish with a quickfire 36 off 22 deliveries. Namibia’s bowlers struggled to apply sustained pressure, allowing Pakistan to build relentlessly through all phases of the innings.

Chasing a daunting target of 200, Namibia never found a foothold. Wickets fell at regular intervals as Pakistan’s bowling attack tightened the noose, with the required rate climbing rapidly. Shadab Khan and Usman Tariq led the way, striking repeatedly to dismantle the opposition. Namibia were eventually bowled out for just 97, slumping to a heavy 102-run defeat in a chase that was stifled almost from the start.

Top batting performance: Sahibzada Farhan

Sahibzada Farhan delivered a high-quality innings at the top of the order, scoring an authoritative 100 off 58 deliveries. He controlled the tempo through the middle overs before accelerating, finishing with 11 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 172.41. The knock was significant not only for its impact on the match but also historically, as it made Farhan only the second Pakistan batter to score a century in a T20 World Cup.

Top bowling performance: Usman Tariq

Usman Tariq stood out with the ball, responding in the best possible way amid the attention around his action. He bowled with control and confidence, picking up four wickets in just 3.3 overs while giving away only 16 runs at an economy of 4.6 to break the back of Namibia’s chase.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Sahibzada Farhan became only the second Pakistan batter to score a century in T20 World Cup history after Ahmed Shehzad.
• Farhan’s hundred is the second-highest individual score by a Pakistan batter in the T20 World Cup.
• Pakistan’s total of 199/3 is their second-highest team total in T20 World Cup history.
• Pakistan’s 102-run victory is their biggest win by runs in T20 World Cup history.

Who was the Player of match?

Sahibzada Farhan was deservedly named Player of the Match after producing a historic century in a must-win game. His 100 off 58 deliveries, laced with 11 fours and four sixes, gave Pakistan control of the contest early and ensured there were no late nerves in their push for qualification.

When is the next match?

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the Super 8 clash on February 21 in Colombo.