In a must-win encounter on Wednesday, the “Men in Green” delivered a crushing performance, defeating Namibia by a massive 102 runs. This victory ensured their progression from Group A, finishing second behind arch-rivals India.
The Match That Sealed the Deal
After a shaky start to the tournament, including a loss to India, Pakistan needed a convincing win to boost their Net Run Rate and secure their spot.
- The Batting: Pakistan posted a formidable total of 199/3, powered by a stunning century from Sahibzada Farhan.
- The Bowling: The bowlers backed up the batters brilliantly, skittling Namibia out for just 97 runs. Shadab Khan and Usman Tariq were the wreckers-in-chief, sharing seven wickets between them.
The Super 8 Lineup is Complete
With Pakistan’s entry, the field is now set for the next phase of the tournament. The 20-team competition has been whittled down to the final eight.
Here is the confirmed list of qualified teams:
- Group A: India, Pakistan
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
- Group C: West Indies, England
- Group D: South Africa, New Zealand
Major Shock: The biggest surprise of the group stage was the elimination of Australia, the 2021 champions, who failed to progress from Group B after Zimbabwe secured the second spot due to a washout against Ireland.
Super 8 Groups Revealed
The eight qualified teams have been divided into two groups for the next stage, which kicks off on February 21.
Group 1
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 🌴 West Indies
- 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Group 2
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- 🏴 England
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Pakistan will begin their Super 8 campaign against New Zealand on February 21 in Colombo.
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