Pakistan (199/3) cruise past Namibia (97) by 102 runs to secure Super 8s spot in T20 World Cup 2026

[AamchiMumbaikar]

All set for super 8s

Congrats pak

 

[Asif321]

Don't worry, big teams are coming up, Farhan and you will get more learns and big learns. You might be able to do some bhangra with some learn if he hits chakkas

Did you collect Chanda for Zalmi foundation yet ?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Faheem getting treatment...

 

[Asif321]

Faheem getting pitai . Should be on bench

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

In T20 cricket, line and length trundlers are good. 'Pace is pace yaar' bowlers often goes for runs

Taller bowlers with ability have a zip to their bowling.

These ones are dibbly dobbly Mark Ealham types.

Shameful considering Pakistan's legacy in pace bowling.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Dude just woke up from his sleep since 2021

I don't know about sleep. Sounds more like he woke up from a coma

 

[NeVerMind]

For context, even the Netherlands hit Shaheen for 23 runs in his first two overs....

 

[BouncerGuy]

Here comes saim to save his place

 

[zahid01]

Faheem is dishing up lollipops good job we are not playing some top team

 

[Asif321]

Can’t wait Shadab to get hammered

 

[AAli98]

“when you've got 200 on the board , you need to save singles". Wasim Akram.

 

[Kianig89]

Despite a big score , Pakistan team confidence looks shaky

 

[Rajdeep]

How is Saim Ayub getting so much turn but not our Kuldeep, Varun C?

@jnaveen1980

 

[Asif321]

Faheem is dishing up lollipops good job we are not playing some top team

He should be on bench . Enough

 

[shah9425]

Faheem is dishing up lollipops good job we are not playing some top team

Need a proper pacer
Should play naseem

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Faheem is dishing up lollipops good job we are not playing some top team

He is in the squad because of connections. Opening the bowling in a world cup. Still the same old PCB

 

[Kianig89]

Quite a strange squad we've got, Shadab a bowler does more in batting same for Saim ,

 

[Omer2002]

is it me or is everybody else becoming nervous...

 

[Asif321]

Namibia started well . You don’t have abrar today so Shadab has to step up

 

[NeVerMind]

Can we accommodate Naseem in the playing 11 by sacrificing an all rounder for even Babar?

 

[cricket.mad]

“when you've got 200 on the board , you need to save singles". Wasim Akram.

Seriously don’t know what this man talks…

 

[tahir_dj]

These commentators are really bad

 

[BouncerGuy]

Salman was always 1 step ahead of Shaheen since his debut.... Brilliant

 

[RidiculousMan]

Compared to Afridi, Mirza is a limited bowler in talent. Even against an injured Shaheen he has less pace, but he keeps it nice and simple. Good bowling. Afridi should take a pen and paper and start making notes.

 

[shah9425]

Mirza takes wicket

 

[NeVerMind]

Seriously don’t know what this man talks…

You'd think that someone married to an actual Aussie would have a better command of the English language....

 

[Sachin fan]

Beautiful release, wrist and seam position.

 

[Local.Dada]

Mirza is a clever bowler but seems like a bonafide trundler, can’t wait till he bowls to Abhishek/ Kishen lol.

 

[hamzie]

Lofty shot by loftie

 

[Local.Dada]

You'd think that someone married to an actual Aussie would have a better command of the English language....

Well someone who works as a professional broadcaster whose job is talking, lived in the west for 30+ years minimum expectation would be better communication skills

 

[Asif321]

Abrar should play all games

 

[AAli98]

Keep an eye on DLS rain could be around the corner

 

[BouncerGuy]

Stupid run out...

 

[Local.Dada]

is it me or is everybody else becoming nervous...

Bro seriously? Pak should win by 80 runs minimum

 

[RidiculousMan]

Abrar should play all games

He is a must. I can only think that Pakistan have rested him here to try and audition some other players. One of the all rounders need to make way for him.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Pakistan's fielding has improved considerably. Barring that Nawaz drop they have been fantastic in the field all tournament.

Credit to Shane McDermott, the fielding coach

 

[shah9425]

Nice throw chewing gum guy

 

[Omer2002]

Bro seriously? Pak should win by 80 runs minimum

defo you are right should be straight forwrd now

 

[RidiculousMan]

 

[Duckworth Lewis]

In 2019 WC, they were playing Shoaib malik and brought in Haris Sohail much later when every game was a must win. He did well against NZ and SA. In 2023 WC Fakhar was given a spot only when they were almost in the brink of elimination and he made a big score against NZ. CT17 they needed that spanking by India to remove shehzad, W Riaz and bring in Fakhar. In 2015 WC, they needed a series of humiliations to replace Jamshed with Sarfraz who led them to victory against SA.

 

[Local.Dada]

Pakistanis are reading too much into it. 3 of the teams are associates and Pak will win on autopilot. Yes once in a while there will be an off day like vs Netherlands. Real test is super 8

 

[LegendAli]

Mirza is a clever bowler but seems like a bonafide trundler, can’t wait till he bowls to Abhishek/ Kishen lol.

Lol nice try putting mediocre Abishek's name alongside Kishan as if no one would notice.

Abishek has been a walking wicket.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pak didn't drop Babar but didn't even send him to bat lol

 

[Usman Chadda]

Why are Namibia not even trying to go for it? What will preserving wickets to right now?

 

[Local.Dada]

Lol nice try putting mediocre Abishek's name alongside Kishan as if no one would notice.

Abhishek has a strike rate of 198 with an average of 35. Nice try to make it seem one random duck defines his career.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Nawaz the minnow destroyer!

 

[Local.Dada]

Why are Namibia not even trying to go for it? What will preserving wickets to right now?

Tight line and length bowing, looking to not lose too many wickets and get bowled out for sub 100

 

[RidiculousMan]

Why are Namibia not even trying to go for it? What will preserving wickets to right now?

Trying to play all 20 overs I guess. Get some practice against good spinners

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Yeah this game is done, and Namibia isn’t making 100

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

@Major is that you with a green turban in the stadium ?

 

[Usman Chadda]

This pitch wasn't easy to bat on, ball holds up quite a bit compared to the other surfaces on this ground.

Namibia had no chance unfortunately.

 

[pakistani pride]

Nawaz the minnow destroyer!

Good enough for an average team that we are. Nawaz is not the problem.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shadab starts with a half tracker!

 

[shah9425]

Full tosser is here with 4

 

[Major]

@Major is that you with a green turban in the stadium ?

Kash..

 

[Asif321]

Hahaha Shadab I hope he gets hammed

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shadab comes and goes for 4...

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shadab gets a lucky breakthrough!

 

[BouncerGuy]

Legendary spinner gets a wicket... destruction coming for namibia

 

[Asif321]

Shadab will show off now

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Bring on Usman Tariq, my fantasy team needs some points

 

[shah9425]

Full tosser bashing minnows

 

[Asif321]

Pakistan vs newzealand on Saturday. Should be nice contest

 

[Fast bowler6929]

Shadab lollipop becomes a legend against lower ranked teams.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shadab to Namibia: Lift your game!

 

[RidiculousMan]

Bring in the Tariq!

 

[RidiculousMan]

Still no Tariq

 

[AAli98]

Fakhar should play next game he has made a career by smashing santner Sodhi

 

[RidiculousMan]

the Tariq is here!

 

[Asif321]

So basically Tariq is your death bowler

 

[Asif321]

Fakhar should play next game he has made a career by smashing santner Sodhi

Faheem out for Abrar
Fakhar for nafay

Don’t see Babar getting dropped so these changes seems okay . Fakhar opens . Saim goes down

 

[RidiculousMan]

Original vs China copy

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Was that a doosra?

 

[Omer2002]

what a ball my days

 

[RidiculousMan]

Shadab is getting Warne like turn today

 

[NeVerMind]

Faheem out for Abrar
Fakhar for nafay

Don’t see Babar getting dropped so these changes seems okay . Fakhar opens . Saim goes down

I would like to see Naseem make way into the playing 11...you need two seamers...

 

[RidiculousMan]

Was that a doosra?

Carrom ball

 

[Omer2002]

shaddooooooo might become MOM if he gets another wicket

 

[Asif321]

I would like to see Naseem make way into the playing 11...you need two seamers...

Don’t think so . England newzealand coming so Abrar is wise choice

 

[Omer2002]

I would like to see Naseem make way into the playing 11...you need two seamers...

yes but faeem going out will make batting weaker its about the balance