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News1817-02-2026, 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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