ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 35: PAK vs NAM, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs
Pakistan face Namibia in a must-win Group-stage clash in Colombo, with humid and rain-threatened conditions expected in Match 35 of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Pakistan will play Namibia in Match 35 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 18 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. This Group stage match is very important for Pakistan as they want to qualify for the Super Eight stage.
Pakistan started their tournament with two consecutive victories but were thrashed in their last match. Now, they require a win in this match to remain in command of their qualification process. Namibia, on the other hand, have been struggling throughout the tournament and are yet to win a single match. However, they will try to give their best and end their tournament on a positive note.
PAK vs NAM: Weather Report
The weather in Colombo is expected to be humid and mostly cloudy. There is a 65% chance of rain during the match. Since it is an afternoon game, conditions may feel hot and sticky. The temperature will likely stay between 27 and 32°C, with some clear skies at times.
PAK vs NAM: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Stats (T20Is)
- Matches played: 4
- Average first-innings score: 168
- Average second-innings score: 137
- Teams winning batting first: 50%
- Teams winning bowling first: 50%
- Highest total: 235/5
- Lowest total: 103/10
- Highest chase: 148/7
PAK vs NAM: Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan (PAK):
Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan/Khwaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
Namibia (NAM):
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo
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