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PAK vs NAM Match 35 WC 2026 Today: The crucial Group A clash between the Pakistan (PAK) national cricket team and the Namibia (NAM) national cricket team in the 35th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is very crucial because it will decide the final Super 8 qualification spot. The high-pressure match is set to be played in Colombo, and according to the forecasts, it is expected to play a major role in the final outcome.
After losing to the India national cricket team, Pakistan is now in deep trouble as they face a do-or-die situation against Namibia.
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Group A’s Qualification Scenario Explained
India has already secured a Super 8 berth; the battle for the second spot is between Pakistan and the United States national cricket team.
At present:
- The USA have completed all their group matches.
- Pakistan still has one match remaining that is to be played against Namibia.
- Both teams are level on points, but Pakistan is still lagging behind on net run rate.
The qualification equation is extremely simple:
- Pakistan win vs Namibia – Pakistan qualify for Super 8
- Pakistan lose vs Namibia – USA qualify for Super 8
What Happens If Pakistan Loses to Namibia?
If Pakistan fail to beat Namibia, they will finish third in Group A. What does that mean? Well, if that happens, it will automatically send the USA into the Super 8 stage alongside India.
In this situation:
- Pakistan remain stuck on four points
- • The USA retains second place
- Namibia finish at the bottom of the table
In short, even a defeat by 1 run will end Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
Can Rain Save Pakistan in Colombo?
Interestingly, rain could turn out to be Pakistan’s biggest ally. The match is scheduled at the Sinhalese Sports Club, and here weather interruptions are expected throughout the day.
If the match is washed out:
- Both teams will receive one point each.
- Pakistan move to five points.
- • The USA remain on four points.
That single extra point is very important because it will allow Pakistan to overtake the USA and qualify for the Super 8 stage.
Since there is no reserve day, even a prolonged delay could completely reshape the Group A standings.
Current Group A Points Table (Before PAK vs NAM)
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| India (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.050 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.787 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.403 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.352 |
| Namibia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.443 |
Pakistan vs Namibia Weather Forecast
According to forecasts, Colombo could experience:
- Heavy cloud cover
- Thunderstorms around early afternoon
- Rain probability peaking during match hours
A delayed start or shortened game is highly possible, and a full washout cannot be ruled out.
Pakistan vs Namibia Possible Playing XIs
Pakistan
- Saim Ayub
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Salman Ali Agha (captain)
- Babar Azam / Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi / Salman Mirza
- Abrar Ahmed
- Usman Tariq
Namibia
- Jan Frylinck
- Louren Steenkamp
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Gerhard Erasmus (captain)
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green (wk)
- Dylan Leicher
- Ruben Trumplemann
- Willem Myburgh
- Bernard Scholtz
- Max Heingo
Final Verdict
All in all, if you are fans of Pakistan, then you must understand that the path to Super 8 is crystal clear: that is, to win and qualify. A loss sends them home. However, rain alone can rescue their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Colombo. It will be interesting to see what the future will look like after the Pak vs. USA clash.
