Published on: Feb 17, 2026 4:40 pm IST | Updated on: Feb 17, 2026 4:40 pm IST
The social media and digital media billed ‘greatest rivalry’ ended as usual, i.e., a one-way traffic for India, who dismantled Pakistan at will. The depleted Pakistani outfit will now play their final group game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against already eliminated and bottom-placed Namibia. A win here will punch Pakistan a ticket for the Super 8s; a loss would mean they will have to wait for the result of the India vs Netherlands game to go in their favor. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 35th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Pakistan should start as the favorites in this game. Yes, they were not at their best in the games against the Netherlands and India, but on paper, they are quite a prolific outfit compared to their counterparts in this game. A win in this game would seal their Super 8s berth, something they are surely looking forward to. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to favor Pakistan. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 35th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
NAM: 20% win chance PAK: 80% win chance
The Pakistan opener is one of the key players in the lineup with both bat and ball. He took a 3-fer in the last game against India, and could be on course of a big knock as well in this tournament.
Having score 120 runs so far in 3 innings, Sahibzada is the leading run-getter for Pakistan in this World Cup and will look to do well in this fixture as well.
Erasmus as the batter is yet to click, but Erasmus as the bowler has been brilliant in the last two games, scalping 8 wickets. Expect the Namibian skipper to contribute with the bat to help his team register their first win of this tournament.
Jan Nicol has been among runs in the tournament so far having scored 83 runs in 3 innings striking ay a brilliant rate of 150.90.
Check out our prediction for the PAK vs NAM 35th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Pakistan will start as firm favorites when they take on Namibia in their final Group D fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Pakistan now face a must-win scenario to secure their place in the Super 8s. A victory here will confirm their progression, while a defeat would leave them dependent on the outcome of the India vs Netherlands clash.
Despite being a wounded outfit, Pakistan’s depth and experience make them superior to Namibia, who are already eliminated and languishing at the bottom of the table. Pakistan’s batting unit, though inconsistent, has the firepower to dominate, and their bowling attack remains capable of exploiting conditions in Colombo. Namibia, meanwhile, will look to play fearless cricket, aiming to end their campaign with pride and perhaps cause an upset.
On paper, however, Pakistan’s quality and motivation to advance should give them the upper hand. They will be expected to control proceedings and start as favorites in this fixture, with their eyes firmly set on the Super 8s stage.
Namibia will be desperate to salvage pride when they face Pakistan in their final Group D clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Winless after three games, Namibia sit at the bottom of the table and will be looking for a consolation victory before bowing out of the tournament.
For Namibia, this fixture is about playing fearless cricket. With nothing to lose, they can afford to take risks, back their stroke-makers, and unleash their bowlers without pressure. An upset against Pakistan would not only give them their first win of the campaign but also send shockwaves across the tournament.
The unpredictability of T20 cricket means miracles are possible. If Namibia can seize the big moments, whether through an explosive batting cameo or a disciplined bowling spell, they could end their campaign with a massive win that would be remembered as one of the tournament’s great surprises. Let’s dive into this post and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 1 PAK won: 1 NAM won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form PAKISTAN: W W W W L RECENT form NAMIBIA: L W L L L
Pakistan and Namibia have collided only once in T20I history. Their only meeting was held in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, which saw Pakistan winning comfortably by 45 runs.
How will the two teams, i.e., Namibia and Pakistan, fare in the 35th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Louren Steenkamp/Alex Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Dylan Leicher, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumplemann, Bernard Scholtz, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan/Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi/Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 35th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Namibia and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo:
With batting conditions expected to favor stroke play and dew likely in the evening, the team winning the toss should opt to chase. Pakistan, with their stronger batting depth and bowling variety, would prefer to field first, while Namibia will hope to set a competitive total.
The online live streaming of the 35th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will take place on Star Sports Network channels.
Pakistan and Namibia have had only one collision in the past, which came in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Pakistan won that contest quite handsomely and will start as the favorites in this game as well. Although Pakistan and upsets in ICC events is quite a common phenomenon, expect Salman Ali Agha and his men to have an easy-peasy passage for a spot in the Super 8s. Therefore, as per our prediction, Pakistan is expected to win the PAK vs NAM, 35th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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