T20 World Cup Live: Under-pressure Pakistan fight for survival against Namibia

Namibia’s batting unit has also shown promise, with Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton contributing valuable runs.

If their bowlers manage to keep Pakistan’s total in check, pressure could quickly shift onto the former champions.

Namibia have often thrived as underdogs and will look to capitalise on Pakistan’s nervousness.

For Pakistan, the equation is simple but unforgiving — win and move forward, or risk a shocking early exit from the tournament.

Though winless so far, Namibia have shown discipline and flashes of quality that make them dangerous opponents.

Their captain Gerhard Erasmus has led from the front, producing clever bowling performances and key breakthroughs. His tactical awareness and ability to outthink batters could pose a serious challenge to Pakistan’s struggling lineup.

Namibia will be motivated to finish their campaign on a high and prove their competitiveness on the global stage.

Pakistan’s bowling unit, usually their strength, has also shown signs of vulnerability.

Pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi struggled with rhythm and control, conceding crucial runs at key moments. His inability to deliver breakthroughs early has allowed opponents to dictate terms.

Pakistan will hope Afridi regains his form quickly, as early wickets in the powerplay could set the tone.

Meanwhile, Saim Ayub’s three-wicket effort in the previous match provided a rare bright spot and showed that Pakistan still possess match-winning bowling options.

Pakistan’s biggest concern remains their fragile batting, which crumbled under pressure in the previous game.

Senior batter Babar Azam, along with openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub, will be under intense scrutiny.

Pakistan were reduced to 13 for 3 early, and their middle order failed to recover, exposing a worrying lack of composure.

Frequent changes in the batting order have only added to the instability, while their inability to build partnerships has hampered momentum.

Against Namibia, Pakistan’s batters must show patience, responsibility and the ability to play according to the match situation.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the must-win match for Pakistan as they face Namibia in their final group stage game at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo today.

With their campaign on the line, Pakistan enter their final Group A fixture against Namibia needing nothing less than a win to secure a Super 8s berth.

Both Pakistan and the USA are tied on four points, but Pakistan’s inferior net run rate has left them in a precarious position.

What was expected to be a smooth qualification has turned into a tense battle for survival after their heavy defeat to India.

Led by Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan must avoid any slip-up, as even a narrow loss could end their tournament prematurely and leave their fate dependent on other results.