Pakistan faces must-win Namibia clash for Super 8s spot after India defeat

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News18•17-02-2026, 12:15
Pakistan faces must-win Namibia clash for Super 8s spot after India defeat
- •Pakistan needs a win against Namibia to secure a Super 8s berth, currently behind USA on Net Run Rate.
- •The team's fragile batting, including Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, and Saim Ayub, is under scrutiny after the loss to India.
- •Pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi's inconsistency and Pakistan's powerplay struggles are major concerns.
- •Namibia, despite being winless, has shown tactical awareness and could challenge Pakistan with players like Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smuts.
- •A potential upset by Namibia could put Pakistan's Super 8s qualification in jeopardy, making this a crucial fixture.
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