PAK vs NAM Match Prediction : 35th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026
PAK vs NAM Win Probability
100%
Namibia
Pakistan To Win, 1.07
Pakistan has been poor in the tournament so far, struggling against Netherlands and being dismantled by India. Namibia has also been very poor.
While Pakistan has been disappointing, it should still have enough in its tank to defeat Namibia with ease.
In every single cricketing facet, Pakistan is leagues ahead of Namibia
PAK vs NAM Betting Tips
Pakistan total runs before the first dismissal to be over 27.5 runs
Pakistan has established a formidable opening partnership that consistently dominates the powerplay. Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan complement each other perfectly, blending explosive power with smart strike rotation. The duo recently constructed a half-century stand against the USA, and given their current form, they are highly likely to put the Namibian attack under immediate pressure.
Pakistan total run outs under 0.5
Fielding has historically been an area of inconsistency for Pakistan, and they have yet to effect a single run-out in their two tournament games so far. With damp weather expected and the potential for evening dew making the ball slippery, clean fielding will be even more challenging. Given Pakistan's fielding history and the difficult conditions, betting against a run-out occurring offers solid value.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Pakistan
Namibia
Pakistan will be looking to seal their progression to the next round in emphatic style and gain back some confidence. While Namibia has a history of fairytale victories, their performance in this T20 World Cup has been unconvincing. Toppling a team like Pakistan on subcontinental soil seems highly unlikely.
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Pakistan vs Namibia Head-to-Head Record
In the only previous T20 International meeting between these two nations, Pakistan secured a comfortable victory by 45 runs.
Pakistan vs Namibia Live-streaming and Broadcast
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar App |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Myco App, Tamasha App |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| England (UK) | Sky Sports (Cricket/Main Event) | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz App |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1, Sirasa, Shakti) | ICC.tv / Maharaja TV Website |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV | Toffee |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife MAX | StarzPlay, StarzON |
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PAK vs NAM Team Previews
Pakistan
Under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan enters this contest as heavy favorites on paper, yet their World Cup campaign has been far from convincing. Their on-field performances have been jittery and you can expect some changes ahead of this match.
They labored significantly to chase down a modest total against the Netherlands and were comprehensively dismantled by India in a match that exposed deep cracks in their batting order.
Despite the wobble, resilience was shown in patches, notably by Usman Khan (44 runs) and a goog bowling performance from Usman Tariq. The team is currently under immense pressure to deliver a clinical performance and boost their net run rate.
A major saving grace for Pakistan remains their versatile spin department, which could be the deciding factor in Colombo. The mystery spin of Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed pairs dangerously with the experience of Mohammad Nawaz. Saim Ayub, of course, is the standout bowler for Pakistan so far.
We think Pakistan will drop Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and perhaps Shadab Khan for this match bringing in Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay, and Fakhar Zaman.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
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Namibia
Namibia’s current campaign has highlighted the gulf in quality between Associate nations and top-tier teams like Pakistan. Despite the hype following their upset win over South Africa earlier in the year, they have failed to replicate that form on the biggest stage.
The batting lineup has struggled significantly against high-quality spin and pace variations, exposing a lack of experience at this level.
Louren Steenkamp has been the only batter to threaten, scoring a half-century, while Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and JJ Smit have failed to convert starts. The Namibians have also struggled to adjust to foreign conditions; the slow, low tracks of Colombo differ vastly from the bouncy pitches back home.
This was evident against the USA, where opening bowlers Ruben Trumpelmann and JJ Smit leaked 75 runs in seven overs. Unless they find a solution to playing spin, their tournament struggles will continue.
Namibia Expected Playing 11
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo
PAK vs NAM Toss Prediction
With potential rain interruptions on the forecast, bowling first is the smarter choice. Defending a total could be difficult on a ground where batting conditions tend to improve as the match progresses, and the DLS method may come into play.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Due to damp weather, expect seamers to find movement off the surface during the powerplay. However, Colombo is traditionally a batting paradise; once the surface dries, stroke-making will become easier. Spinners are likely to come into the game during the second innings as the pitch wears. The team batting first should aim for a total of at least 170 to remain competitive.
There is a 20% chance of light rain in the evening, accompanied by typical subcontinental heat and high humidity.
PAK vs NAM : Who Will Win?
On quality alone, Pakistan possesses everything needed to dismantle Namibia. They have more experienced batters and a spin-bowling unit ideally suited to the conditions. While we don't think Namibia will be blown away in this match, we don't think they will be able to cause an upset.
Bet on Pakistan to win.
