Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo, on Wednesday 18 February 2026, with the match starting at 15:00 local time (UTC+5:30). The SSC Ground holds 10,000 spectators and is one of Colombo’s most intimate cricket venues, embedded within the city’s historic sports club. Pakistan’s 102-run winning margin was one of the largest in the tournament.

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaigns are always anticipated with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Blessed with raw pace bowling talent and batters capable of extraordinary power hitting, Pakistan can be devastating when everything clicks. The 102-run demolition of Namibia was exactly that kind of performance, a reminder of how destructive Pakistan can be when their bowling attack is in full flow.

This result was especially important for Pakistan given their earlier 61-run defeat to India in the same group. Having lost to the defending champions, Pakistan needed to maximize net run rate in their remaining matches to stay in contention for the Super Eights. A 102-run win against Namibia was precisely the kind of statement required.

Namibia’s cricket program represents the development pathway at its most ambitious. A population of 2.5 million, competing against one of cricket’s most powerful nations, demonstrated the courage that defines their approach to international cricket. Each tournament appearance builds their experience and adds to the growing pool of Namibian cricketers with ICC match exposure.

Timezone conversions for the 15:00 local (UTC+5:30) start: India: 15:00 IST, UK: 09:30 GMT, US East: 04:30 EST, Sydney: 20:30 AEDT. Check Sri Lanka time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Pakistan’s large win over Namibia kept their Group A qualification hopes alive despite the earlier India defeat.

For timezone conversions, check Colombo time, Pakistan time, and Namibia time.