PAK vs NAM Match Prediction (18 Feb): Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Pakistan vs Namibia - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Match 35
- Published: February 17, 2026
- Updated: February 17, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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Namibia vs Pakistan 35th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on Wednesday. This Group A clash is crucial for Pakistan, who must win to secure their place in the Super 8, making the NAM vs PAK match prediction highly significant for fans and fantasy players. Pakistan have won 2 out of 3 matches but are coming off a heavy 61-run defeat against India.
Namibia, meanwhile, have lost all three of their matches and are already out of the qualification race, including a 31-run defeat to USA in their last game. While Gerhard Erasmus has impressed with the ball, Namibia have struggled for consistency. Pakistan defeated Namibia by 45 runs in their previous meeting and will start as clear favorites in this NAM vs PAK today match prediction.
PAK vs NAM Match Details
- Match: Namibia vs Pakistan – 35th Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM Local
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
PAK vs NAM Pitch Report
The SSC Ground in Colombo offers a balanced T20 surface. The new ball comes onto the bat nicely with true bounce, but as the match progresses, the pitch tends to assist spinners with extra grip and turn. Teams batting first have had success recently.
- Balanced wicket overall
- Average first-innings score around 168
- True bounce early on
- Spinners effective in middle overs
- Last two matches won by team batting first
Weather Report – Colombo
- Temperature: Around 27–28°C
- Conditions: Cloudy throughout the day
- Rain Chances: 40–50% chance of rain
- Humidity: Around 70%
- Wind Speed: 5–7 km/h
Rain interruptions are possible, and a shortened game cannot be ruled out.
PAK vs NAM Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Pakistan (PAK) Won | Namibia (NAM) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
01 |
01 |
00 |
Latest meeting (02-Nov-2021): Pakistan won by 45 runs
Probable Top Performers – PAK vs NAM
Batters to Watch
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – 120 runs in this tournament
- Louren Steenkamp (NAM) – 93 runs in this tournament
- Nicol Loftie-Eaton (NAM) – 83 runs in this tournament
Bowlers to Watch
- Saim Ayub (PAK) – 5 wickets in this tournament
- Gerhard Erasmus (NAM) – 6 wickets in this tournament
- Usman Tariq (PAK) – 4 wickets in this tournament
PAK vs NAM Predicted Playing 11
Pakistan (PAK) Predicted Playing 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Namibia (NAM) Predicted Playing 11
Loureen Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo
PAK vs NAM Toss Prediction
Considering the pitch tends to assist spinners later and the last two matches here were won by teams batting first, the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first.
Toss Prediction: Bat First
PAK vs NAM Match Prediction
Pakistan are under pressure after their defeat to India but still have a stronger and more experienced squad compared to Namibia. While Namibia have shown fight through Louren Steenkamp and Gerhard Erasmus, their overall performance has been inconsistent. Pakistan’s bowling attack looks more balanced, and if their top order clicks, they should comfortably secure victory. Considering form, squad strength, and previous head-to-head record, Pakistan are favorites in this NAM vs PAK today match prediction. If you want deeper insight into likely match scenarios, the IND vs PAK Match 27 prediction is a useful reference
✅ Prediction: Pakistan to Win
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❓FAQs
Pakistan are strong favorites based on squad depth and tournament form.
The match starts at 3:00 PM local time on 18 February 2026.
No, Namibia have lost all three matches and are already eliminated from qualification contention.