US EditionFarhan’s Maiden Ton Helps Pakistan Become Final Team to Qualify for Super Eights
Farhan scored 100 not out off 58 balls, helping Pakistan post 199/3 and bowl out Namibia for 97 to advance in the T20 World Cup.
- On Wednesday, Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan opening batter, scored an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls in Colombo as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs to reach the Super Eights.
- Ahead of the must-win at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Pakistan left out pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, ending the United States' campaign after two wins.
- The bowling attack collapsed Namibia by dismissing them for 97 in 17.3 overs, with Usman Tariq taking 4/16 and Shadab Khan 3/19 as Namibia lost six wickets for 18 runs.
- Pakistan's victory secured second place in Group A and qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, their biggest margin in the tournament.
- Defending champion India finished the group unbeaten, extending recent T20 World Cup form, while South Africa remained undefeated in Group D with its fourth consecutive tournament win.
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Japan TodayPakistan grabs Super 8 spot at T20 World Cup. India and South Africa maintain 100 percent records
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sahibzada Farhan smashed his first century in the format and Usman Tariq confused Namibia with mystery spin as Pakistan secured a Super 8 spot at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup with a 102-run win on Wednesday.
Our goal? Win T20 World Cup, says Shadab as Pakistan into Super Eights
Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday. Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 to win by a colossal 102 runs in Colombo and bounce back in style after a defeat to arch-rivals India had left them in danger of elimination. Pakistan rode on an undefeated maiden T20 international century by opener Sahibzada Farhan to pos…
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T20 World Cup: Farhan, Usman take Pakistan to Super 8 with 102-run win over Namibia
Sahibzada Farhan's maiden century powered Pakistan to a commanding 102-run victory over Namibia, securing their Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup. Farhan's explosive 100 not out, coupled with brilliant spin bowling from Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan, ensured a dominant performance. This win also guarantees Pakistan's spot in the 2028 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan bounce back from India debacle, down Namibia to reach Super 8
T20 World Cup, PAK vs NAM: Sahibzada Farhan scored his maiden T20I century as Pakistan qualified for the Super 8 after beating Namibia by 102 runs in their must-win Group A clash on Wednesday in Colombo. Usman Tariq was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with figures of 3.3-1-16-4.
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