The Pakistan national cricket team batted first and scored 199 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 100 runs from 58 balls and was named Player of the Match. His innings included 4 sixes and 11 fours and gave Pakistan a strong advantage.
Captain Salman Ali Agha scored 38 runs, while Saim Ayub added 14 and Khawaja Nafay scored 5 runs. Shadab Khan also played an important unbeaten innings of 36 runs, helping Pakistan reach a big total.
For the Namibia national cricket team, Jack Brassell took 2 wickets and Gerhard dismissed one player. However, Namibia’s bowlers struggled to stop Pakistan’s aggressive batting.
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While chasing the target, Namibia’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers. Lorren Steenkamp scored 23 runs and Alexander Volschenk made 20 runs, but no other player could reach double figures.
Usman Tariq led Pakistan’s bowling attack by taking 4 wickets. Shadab Khan took 3 wickets, while Salman Mirza and Mohammad Nawaz picked up one wicket each. Pakistan’s strong bowling ensured an easy victory.
This win helped Pakistan qualify for the Super Eight stage and boosted the team’s confidence. The performance showed Pakistan’s strength in both batting and bowling at a crucial moment in the tournament.
Pakistan showed strong confidence in this match. Farhan’s century changed the game completely. Pakistan’s bowlers did not give Namibia any chance. This win can increase Pakistan’s chances in the next stage.