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It has been a sobering few days for Salman Agha’s team. Despite the confident claims that this squad was far stronger than the one that suffered three defeats to India in the Asia Cup, Sunday’s 61-run loss felt all too familiar. While their clashes with India in the 2022 and 2024 T20 World Cups were tightly fought, Pakistan once again failed to get over the line. Since the Asia Cup, the pattern has become clearer, with India securing four comfortable victories in a row.
The backlash has been immediate. Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi were far from their best in the previous match, raising valid questions about their roles in the side. Shaheen struggled for control both in the PowerPlay and at the death, finishing with figures of 1 for 31 from two overs. Babar, meanwhile, continued to show vulnerability against spin — an issue that has persisted since his return to the T20I setup after missing the Asia Cup.
Namibia may already be out of the running, but they have an opportunity to end their campaign on a positive note against a Pakistan team short on confidence. However, they face their own challenges. Ruben Trumpelmann’s loss of form has been costly, contributing to Namibia’s struggles as the least effective PowerPlay bowling unit in the tournament. With the bat, captain Gerhard Erasmus has also endured modest returns, reflecting the team’s difficulties during three consecutive defeats.
With one game remaining, there is still plenty at stake. As co-hosts of the 2027 ODI World Cup, Namibia have a significant platform ahead, and this final outing offers a valuable chance to regain momentum and gather experience before the global spotlight turns their way.
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay
Namibia Squad: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Jan Balt
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The backlash has been immediate. Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi were far from their best in the previous match, raising valid questions about their roles in the side. Shaheen struggled for control both in the PowerPlay and at the death, finishing with figures of 1 for 31 from two overs. Babar, meanwhile, continued to show vulnerability against spin — an issue that has persisted since his return to the T20I setup after missing the Asia Cup.
Namibia may already be out of the running, but they have an opportunity to end their campaign on a positive note against a Pakistan team short on confidence. However, they face their own challenges. Ruben Trumpelmann’s loss of form has been costly, contributing to Namibia’s struggles as the least effective PowerPlay bowling unit in the tournament. With the bat, captain Gerhard Erasmus has also endured modest returns, reflecting the team’s difficulties during three consecutive defeats.
With one game remaining, there is still plenty at stake. As co-hosts of the 2027 ODI World Cup, Namibia have a significant platform ahead, and this final outing offers a valuable chance to regain momentum and gather experience before the global spotlight turns their way.
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay
Namibia Squad: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Jan Balt
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