Pakistan defeated Namibia by 45 runs in match 31 of T20 World Cup 2021 to continue their perfect record and extend their winning run in UAE to 15 matches. The Babar Azam-led side remain undefeated with four wins in four.
Caught! Haris Rauf gets his first wicket of the game as he dismisses JJ Smit. The game is slipping from Namibia's grasp and need a miracle to get over the line. Smit c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf 2(5).
After the wicket of Graig Williams, Pakistan have strengthened their grip on the match and are inching closer towards a fourth consecutive win. The required rate is inching closer to 20 runs per over.
Wicket! Imad Wasim breaks the partnership as he dismisses Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus, who departs after a decent knock. Erasmus c Shadab Khan b Imad Wasim 15(10).
Namibia are in touching distance to the score Pakistan at this stage of the game despite losing more wickets. However, the situation will give hope to the African side and with skipper Gerhard Erasmus and Craig Williams on the crease, they will be hopeful of causing an upset.
Wicket! A brilliant knock by Stephen Baard comes to an end as the Namibia batter is run out after a miscommunication with Craig Williams and Pakistan took advantage of the situation. Baard run out (Haris Rauf/Rizwan) 29(29).
End of Powerplay! Stephen Baard and Craig Williams have huge responsibilities on themselves to rebuild the Namibian innings. The target is still far from reach but the duo will look to steady the inning before looking to up the scoring rate.
Wicket! Hasan Ali provides the breakthrough in his first over as he clean bowls Michael van Lingen. Ali had been underperforming and this wicket will give him much needed confidence boost. Michael van Lingen b Hasan Ali 4(2).
Stephen Baard and Michael van Lingen have begun the chase and they will be aiming to get their team off to a decent start. It will be difficult for the batters with Pakistan pacers coming at them will full speed.
Wicket! Hasan Ali provides the breakthrough in his first over as he clean bowls Michael van Lingen. Ali had been underperforming and this wicket will give him much needed confidence boost. Michael van Lingen b Hasan Ali 4(2).
Stephen Baard and Michael van Lingen have begun the chase and they will be aiming to get their team off to a decent start. It will be difficult for the batters with Pakistan pacers coming at them will full speed.
It has been a sensational batting display from Pakistan as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan scored half-centuries leading the team to a mammoth score of 189/2. Mohammad Hafeez also played a brilliant cameo in death overs.
Pakistan and Namibia face off against each other in match 31 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The PAK vs NAM clash will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on November 02, 2021 (Tuesday). Both teams have impressed in the competition so far and will be aiming to register maximum points from the game. Meanwhile, we bring you PAK vs NAM live score updates from the T20 World Cup 2021. ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Points Table, Super 12.
Pakistan are the runaway leaders in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup with three wins in three games and will be aiming to continue that undefeated run. Babar Azam’s men are close to securing a place in the semi-finals and a win in this fixture could guarantee them of that spot depending on results elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Namibia will be impressed with their performances so far at the multi-nation competition and will be aiming to continue that against one of the best teams in the world. Gerhard Erasmus’ side defeated Scotland in the Super 12 stage and will look to take inspiration from that display and make things difficult for Babar Azam’s outfit.
Both teams are coming into the game with a need for maximum points though for different reasons. Pakistan are aiming to qualify for the semi-finals meanwhile Namibia are looking to keep themselves in the hunt to advance from the group. There is a huge gap in the quality of players at disposal in both teams but the pressure of a world cup game could result in an unexpected outcome.