Next clash with Namibia (Photo: PTI)
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan has not yet got the ticket for Super-8. At the same time, Team India, present in Group A of the tournament, got the ticket for Super-8 after defeating them in Colombo. After losing to India, Pakistan will now have to win the battle against Namibia on 18th February to go to Super-8. Pakistan and Namibia will be seen facing each other for the second time in T20 International. During this match, Pakistan team will have all new players except 5.
When was the first collision between Pakistan and Namibia?
Now the question is when did Pakistan and Namibia clash for the first time? The first match between the two teams on the T20 International pitch took place in the T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan won that match played under the captaincy of Babar Azam by a huge margin of 45 runs. Now, if we compare the current Pakistan team with the team playing against Namibia in 2021, then only 5 players will be there in the playing eleven who were seen there and will be there here also. Apart from them, all the players of the 15-member Pakistani team selected for T20 World Cup 2026 will be new.
Except 5 all other players of Pakistan are new
Apart from Babar Azam, the names of Pakistani players who will witness both the T20 International matches against Namibia are Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Apart from these, the names of Sahibzada Farhan, Khwaja Nafai, Usman Khan, Salman Aga, Faheem Ashraf, Sam Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza and Usman Tariq are there.
Why is the match with Namibia important for Pakistan?
The match against Namibia is very important from Pakistan’s point of view. If he wins this match, he will directly reach the Super-8. But, if this does not happen and Namibia defeats Pakistan, then the chances of USA moving forward will increase. Understanding the importance of the match, Pakistan team may also be seen making changes in it. It is possible that Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi may be kept out of this match. In their place, Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah should be included in the playing eleven.
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