Delhi, New Delhi:With their victory over Namibia on Wednesday, Pakistan secured their place in Group 2 of the next stage, making them the final team to secure a spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in their crucial match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. In addition, this is Pakistan's largest victory in 20 World Cup history in terms of runs. Pakistan set a massive target of 200 runs against Namibia, riding high on the century of opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan.
Prior to Pakistan drawing first blood in the fifth over of the second innings, Namibia had a modest start to their chase, scoring 32 runs for the opening stand. Only two of the Namibian team's batters were able to reach two-digit scores after this, and wickets fell like a pack of cards. Alexander Busing-Volschenk, a middle-order batsman, scored 20 runs, while opener Steenkamp was the top scorer with 25. The bowler who took four wickets and conceded 16 runs in his 3.3 overs was Usman Tariq, Pakistan's mystery spinner. took three wickets for 19 runs as well. Sahibzada Farhan, in particular, was named player of the match for his exceptional knock.
Every team confirmed for the Super Eight stageNow that Pakistan has qualified for the Super Eight, all of the teams for the following round are confirmed. The Super Eight stage is divided into two groups, with Group 2 consisting of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, and New Zealand. After Australia was eliminated in the league stage, India, South Africa, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe advanced to Group 1.
When does the Super Eight stage start?On February 21, one day after the league stage concludes, the Super Eight stage will start. At the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan and New Zealand will square off in the opening game of the upcoming round. India will play South Africa in the evening match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, February 22. Earlier in the day, England will play Sri Lanka at Pallekele.
Examine the fixtures and schedule in detail:1. New Zealand vs. Pakistan — February 21, 7:00 PM — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
2. England vs. Sri Lanka — Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, February 22, 3:00 PM
3. India vs. South Africa — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, February 22, 7:00 PM
4. West Indies vs. Zimbabwe — February 23, 7:00 PM — Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
5. England vs. Pakistan — Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, February 24, 7:00 PM
6. Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand — February 25, 7:00 PM — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
7. South Africa vs. West Indies — February 26, 3:00 PM — Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium
8. India vs. Zimbabwe, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, February 26, 7:00 p.m.
9. New Zealand vs. England — February 27, 7:00 PM — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
10. Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka — Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, February 28, 7:00 PM
11. South Africa vs. Zimbabwe — March 1, 3:00 PM — Stadium, New Delhi
12. West Indies vs. India — March 1, 7:00 PM — Eden Gardens, Kolkata