Pakistan face a must-win scenario as they take on Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo today in what could be their tournament-defining fixture. After a chastening 61-run defeat to India on Sunday,
Salman Agha’s side must defeat already-eliminated Namibia to keep their Super 8s dreams alive. The loss exposed familiar vulnerabilities, with senior pros Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi well below their best, raising questions about their places in the XI.
Babar’s struggles against spin continue, while Shaheen’s expensive spell (1 for 31 in two overs) highlighted his inability to control key phases.
Namibia, though out of contention, has the opportunity to bow out on a high against opponents low on confidence. As co-hosts of the 2027 ODI World Cup, this represents valuable preparation despite three straight defeats. Let’s explore where you can watch this crucial Group A encounter live.
Pakistan vs Namibia Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Namibia (35th Match, Group A) |
| Date | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Where to Watch PAK vs NAM T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Pakistani fans can watch the match live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and ASports, with streaming available on Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha. Namibian viewers can access the game through SuperSport with streaming on the SuperSport App. Indian audiences can tune in via Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| Namibia | SuperSport | SuperSport App, ICC.tv |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Myco | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
The Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and ASports in Pakistan with streaming on Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha. Namibian viewers can watch on SuperSport with SuperSport App streaming, while Indian fans can access the match via Star Sports and JioHotstar.
Pakistan vs Namibia Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan face selection dilemmas after their India defeat. Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam could be dropped, with Salman Mirza and Fakhar Zaman ready to step in based on intense practice sessions. Namibia lost Ben Shikongo to a thigh injury, with Alex Volschenk replacing him in the squad.
Pakistan Probable XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam/Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi/Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Namibia Probable XI: Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo
Sinhalese Sports Club – Pitch Report & Stats
The same batting-friendly pitch that witnessed Ireland’s 235/5 against Oman awaits both teams. Namibia coach Craig Williams praised the evenly rolled grass covering, expecting high scores. The playing area is smaller than R. Premadasa, with the pitch not centered on the square, favoring runs through the shorter boundary. Overcast conditions with potential rain showers could impact play.
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T20 Stats At Sinhalese Sports Club
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 13 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 133 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 116 |
| Highest total recorded | 235/5 (20 Ovs) by IRE vs OMAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 100/10 (18.3 Ovs) by BANW vs SLW |
| Highest score chased | 148/7 (19.3 Ovs) by PAK vs NED |
| Lowest score defended | 113/6 (20 Ovs) by PAKW vs SLW |
