Pakistan and Namibia (PAK vs NAM) will share the same ground again for match number 35 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 18.
This article provides a detailed prediction for the Pakistan vs Namibia (PAK vs NAM) T20 World Cup match. It also includes pitch reports, key match statistics and best performing players, including probable playing XI and match winning probabilities.
PAK vs NAM Match Prediction: Who will win the 35th match of ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
Match Details: PAK vs NAM, T20 World Cup 2026.
Match: T20 World Cup 2026, Match No. 35.
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 3.00 PM IST
Venue: SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live telecast: Star Sports Network
PAK vs NAM head-to-head record:
As per the head-to-head statistics, Pakistan and Namibia have faced each other on only one occasion, during the 2021 T20 World Cup 2026, where Pakistan left the field as the winning team.
PAK vs NAM Pitch Report and Conditions:
The pitch at the SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo is famous for its spin-friendly nature. The match will start in daylight at 3.00 PM IST. But during the closing moments, floodlights may remain on. The timing of the match is making the match more interesting.
PAK vs NAM Weather Report:
According to the weather forecast, there are chances of rain throughout the day on 18th February. There is a possibility of cloudy sky during the match. There is also a possibility of storm.
PAK vs NAM T20 World Cup 2026 Probable XI:
Pakistan Probable Playing XI: Saeem Ayub, Sahabzada Farhan, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Namibia Probable Playing XI: Lauren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leichter, Ruben Trumpelman, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Hengo.
Toss Effect:
Considering the weather, the toss will be very important. Since there is every possibility of rain disrupting the match, the team winning the toss may choose to bowl first.
Form and Fitness:
There has been no confirmation of any injury or fitness related problem between these two camps.
PAK vs NAM Score Prediction:
If we keep the weather forecast aside and predict the score based solely on batting strength and a potentially spin-friendly track, a total of 160 or above can be considered competitive enough for this particular match.
PAK vs NAM Players Performance Prediction:
PAK Key Players: Sahabzada Farhan, Salman Ali Aga, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq.
NAM key players: Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, Ruben Trumpelman, Willem Myburgh.
PAK vs NAM: Best Batsman Prediction:
PAK: Sahebzada Farhan or Salman Ali Aga.
NAM: Jan Frylinck or Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton.
PAK vs NAM Best Bowler Prediction:
PAK: Shaheen Afridi or Usman Tariq.
NAM: Ruben Trumpelmann or Willem Myburgh.
Conclusion: Who will win the PAK vs NAM T20 World Cup match?
As of now, Pakistan cricket team is better than its rival Namibia. Pakistan will be the favorite team to win the match on 18th February.
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