Pakistan vs Namibia, 35th Match, Group A T20 World Cup 2026 Match Prediction – PAK vs NAM Today Match Preview, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction

PAK vs NAM Betting Tips

• Match Winner: Pakistan to win
• Top Pakistan Batter: Sahibzada Farhan
• Top NAM Batter: Louren Steenkamp
• Top Pakistan Bowler: Saim Ayub
• Total Runs (1st Innings): 160+
• Toss Bet: Team winning toss to bowl first

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Pakistan vs Namibia Match Prediction & Analysis

Pakistan entered this game under pressure after a heavy 61-run loss to India, where they were bowled out for 114 chasing 176. Their campaign has been inconsistent. While they convincingly defeated Australia twice and secured wins over the USA and Netherlands, their batting collapse against India exposed vulnerabilities.

Namibia, on the other hand, have shown fight but lack depth. Losses to USA, India, and Netherlands have ended their qualification hopes. Still, individual performances especially from Louren Steenkamp and Gerhard Erasmus show they are not pushovers.

The quality gap between the two squads is evident. Pakistan’s bowling unit has six players with three or more wickets in the tournament. Namibia rely heavily on Erasmus with the ball and two or three batters at the top.

With knockout pressure and stronger overall balance, Pakistan started well ahead. But if early wickets fall again, Namibia could briefly make things interesting.

PAK vs NAM Head to Head (T20Is)

PAK vs NAM Head to Head (T20I World Cup)

PAK vs NAM Team Preview

Pakistan

Pakistan head into this crucial Group A clash under serious pressure after their 61-run defeat to India, where they were bowled out for 114 while chasing 176. Despite winning four of their last five matches overall, the inconsistency in their batting remains a concern.

Sahibzada Farhan has been their most reliable batter with 120 runs in the tournament, but even he fell for a duck in the previous game. Saim Ayub has struggled at the top with just 49 runs, while Babar Azam has managed only 66 runs in the competition so far, including scores of 15, 46, and 5 against India. Captain Salman Ali Agha’s 17 runs in three matches underline the middle-order worries, though Shadab Khan and Usman Khan have chipped in with useful contributions.

The bowling attack, however, has been far more dependable. Six different bowlers have taken three or more wickets in the tournament, showing collective impact. Saim Ayub leads the wicket chart for Pakistan with five scalps, including an impressive 3/25 against India. Usman Tariq has four wickets, while Shaheen Afridi has taken three but has been expensive with an economy rate above 11. Overall, Pakistan have the depth and experience to dominate this contest, but they need their top order to fire to avoid another tense situation.

PAK Probable Playing XI- Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam/Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi/Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Namibia

Namibia may already be out of Super 8 contention after three straight defeats, but their campaign hasn’t been without positives.

The top order has shown promise, particularly Louren Steenkamp, who leads their run tally with 93 runs, including a well-made 58 off 39 balls against the USA. Nicol Loftie-Eaton has added 83 runs, while Jan Frylinck has contributed 71, giving Namibia some solidity at the top. However, JJ Smit (53 runs) and captain Gerhard Erasmus (42 runs) have not delivered consistently with the bat, which has hurt them in crunch moments.

With the ball, Erasmus has been the standout performer. He has taken six wickets in three matches, including a superb 4/20 against India and two more against the USA. Beyond him, the bowling unit has lacked penetration, with Willem Myburgh and Bernard Scholtz managing two wickets each.

Namibia’s challenge against Pakistan will be maintaining discipline with the ball and capitalising on any early batting nerves. While they enter as underdogs, they do have individuals capable of creating pressure if Pakistan falter early.

NAM Probable Playing XI- 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 Pitch Report

The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium has played balanced in this tournament. The average first-innings score in the two morning matches here is 158 runs.

Fast bowlers have taken more wickets than spinners. The pitch has been slightly two-paced, meaning batters must work hard for timing early on. As the match progresses, the surface tends to get better for batting.

• Average first-innings score: 160
• Competitive total: 200+
• Dew factor: No

PAK vs NAM Weather Report

• Temperature: Around 19-27°C
• Sky Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
• Rain: 10-30%
• Wind Speed: 10-14 km/h

Conditions look suitable for a full game without major interruptions.

PAK vs NAM Toss Prediction

Teams bowling first have won three of the four matches at this venue in the current World Cup, and all three were day matches.

The pitch tends to harden and become better for batting later in the game. That trend suggests captains may prefer to chase.

Toss prediction: Bowl first

Pakistan vs Namibia Winning Prediction

Pakistan are the in-form side with three wins from three and momentum on their side. Their batting depth, powerplay aggression, and bowling control give them multiple match-winning avenues.

Namibia have shown heart, especially through their top-order batters and disciplined spells. But against a team that looks settled and stronger across departments, the task is steep.

If Pakistan play anywhere close to their standard, this should be a controlled win.

Final Prediction: Pakistan to win

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