Namibia started positively in the chase, with Louren Steenkamp attacking early to guide his side to 40\/2 in the powerplay. However, Pakistan\u2019s spinners quickly seized control, with Mohammad Nawaz dismissing Steenkamp for 23 and triggering a collapse.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shadab Khan played a key role in dismantling the middle-order, finishing with 3-19, including the crucial wicket of captain Gerhard Erasmus. Usman Tariq delivered the decisive spell, using clever variations to claim four wickets and tear through the lower order, ensuring Namibia never recovered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Namibia slumped from 72\/4 to 81\/7 in a matter of overs, effectively ending their resistance as Pakistan\u2019s spin attack dominated on a turning surface.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Pakistan had set the tone with a strong batting display, powered by Sahibzada Farhan\u2019s superb unbeaten 100 and Saim Ayub\u2019s brisk 38, posting a challenging 199\/3. With the emphatic victory, Pakistan secured their place in the Super 8s and eliminated the USA from contention, underlining their credentials as one of the tournament\u2019s strongest sides.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Here\u2019s a look at all the key stats from the Pakistan vs Namibia match<\/p>\r\n\r\n
4\/16 \u2013 Usman Tariq's bowling figures of 4-16 are the second best for a Pakistani spinner in the T20 World Cup. The record is held by all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who took 4\/11 against the Netherlands in the 2009 edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
97 \u2013 Namibia's total against Pakistan is the third-lowest by any team in T20WC history. Previously, the Netherlands scored 93 at Lord's in 2009 and 91 for 9 in Perth in 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2 \u2013 Sahibzada Farhan (100*) became the second Pakistani batter to score a century in the T20 World Cup. Ahmed Shehzad was the first, scoring 111 not out against Bangladesh in Mirpur during the 2014 edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
97 \u2013 Namibia's total against Pakistan is the third-lowest by any team in T20WC history. Previously, the Netherlands scored 93 at Lord's in 2009 and 91 for 9 in Perth in 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
26 \u2013 The number of wickets claimed by Pakistan spinners, 26, in the current World Cup is the most by any team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n