Pakistan vs Namibia Highlights: Sahibzada Farhan's Brilliant 80 in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 (2026)

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By Millie Sian

1. Postpublished at 10:53 GMT

   • Sahibzada Farhan is on fire! He slogs another six off Jack Brassell's back of the length delivery, showcasing his aggressive approach.

2. Postpublished at 10:52 GMT

   • Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, praises Sahibzada Farhan's performance, noting his initial rustiness but impressive improvement.

3. Pak 157-3published at 17 overs

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   • Pakistan's run rate is 9.26, thanks to Sahibzada Farhan's excellent batting. JJ Smit's over goes for 17 runs, including a six and two fours.

4. Postpublished at 10:47 GMT

   • Abhishek Jhunjhunwala commends Sahibzada Farhan's brilliant hit, describing it as a challenging shot with tremendous power.

5. Postpublished at 16.3 overs

   • Could Sahibzada Farhan be on track for a century? He muscles a six down the ground, bringing Pakistan close to 150 runs. This is his 80th run of the tournament.

6. Pak 140-3published at 16 overs

   • Sahibzada Farhan drives another four off Bernard Scholtz's full ball. Pakistan takes nine runs from the 16th over, aiming to build partnerships.

7. Pak 131-3published at 15 overs

   • Despite losing wickets, Pakistan is building a strong total. Namibia's Bernard Scholtz struggles, as Sahibzada Farhan hits back-to-back fours, his 17th and 18th of the tournament.

8. Postpublished at 10:38 GMT

   • Dawid Malan, former England batter on Test Match Special, comments on Pakistan's strategic changes, including the removal of Shadab Khan.

9. Pak 121-3published at 14 overs

   • Gerhard Erasmus ends a great over with a single, resulting in just three runs. Pakistan's strike seems slightly stunted.

10. WICKETpublished at 13.2 overs

    • Nafay c&b Erasmus 5 (Pak 118-3)
      • Gerhard Erasmus bowls a back-of-the-length delivery, forcing Khawaja Nafay to play an uncontrolled shot into the air, leading to a catch.

11. Pak 118-2published at 13 overs

    • Khawaja Nafay joins the strike, hitting five runs off four balls. His performance will be crucial for Pakistan's score.

12. Postpublished at 10:28 GMT

    • Nikesh Rughani, commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, discusses Salman Ali Agha's dismissal, noting the soft nature of the wicket.

13. WICKETpublished at 10:26 GMT

    • Agha c Erasmus b Brassell 38 (Pak 107-2)
      • Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha, tries to drive and lift the ball, but Gerhard Erasmus takes an easy catch at mid-off.

14. Postpublished at 10:25 GMT

    • Dawid Malan praises Sahibzada Farhan's disciplined approach, highlighting his ability to punish short deliveries.

15. Pak 107-1published at 12 overs

    • Pakistan surpasses 100 runs with 12 overs, showcasing their big-hitting prowess. The last over goes for 14 runs.

16. Postpublished at 11.5 overs

    • Salman Agha pulls off a stunning six down the ground, using Bernard Scholtz's pace.

17. Pak 93-1published at 11 overs

    • Salman Agha slog-sweeps JJ Smit's delivery for a four. The over yields only one boundary, prompting discussions about potential strategy changes.

18. Postpublished at 10:16 GMT

    • Dawid Malan discusses Pakistan's satisfaction with their position but expresses concern over their current score.

19. Pak 85-1published at 10 overs

    • Bernard Scholtz bowls another well-controlled over, yet to concede a boundary. Namibia's seam bowler, JJ Smit, is set to bowl the next over.

20. Postpublished at 10:13 GMT

    • Concerns arise as players grab their knees, but initial assessments suggest no serious injury to Sahibzada Farhan.