Sahibzada Farhan’s Century Sends Pakistan into Super 8s

Kokila Chokkanathan
In the ICC Men’s t20 world cup 2026, pakistan booked their place in the Super 8 stage after a dominating performance against Namibia in Colombo.

Farhan’s Match‑Winning Century

  • Pakistan posted a strong total of 199/3 in 20 overs, largely thanks to Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 100 runs off 58 balls — his maiden t20 world cup century, featuring 11 fours and four sixes.
  • Farhan became only the second Pakistani batter to hit a t20 world cup hundred after ahmed Shehzad did so in 2014.
Pakistan’s Dominant Bowling

  • In response, namibia were bowled out for 97 in 17.3 overs, with Pakistan’s spinners leading the attack — Usman Tariq taking 4 wickets for 16 runs and Shadab Khan taking 3 for 19.
Qualification for Super 8s

  • Pakistan’s 102‑run victory secured them the final qualification spot in the Super 8s of the t20 World Cup.
  • With this result, pakistan joins teams like New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka in the next round, keeping their title hopes alive.
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