Pakistan’s win over Namibia completes T20 World Cup Super Eights

T20 World Cup Super Eights Groups and Fixtures Confirmed

Pakistan’s emphatic 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday sealed the final spot in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, completing the lineup of eight teams set to contest the next phase of the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Super Eights draw takes shape

The eight qualified teams have been divided into two groups. Group X comprises defending champions India, Zimbabwe, West Indies, and South Africa, with all matches scheduled across Indian venues. Group Y features Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, and New Zealand, with games to be played in Sri Lanka.thefederal

Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten century powered Pakistan past Namibia, ending any hopes the United States had of progressing from Group A. The 29-year-old opener struck 11 fours and four sixes in his 58-ball innings, becoming only the second Pakistani to score a T20 World Cup century after Ahmed Shehzad in 2014. Pakistan’s spin attack then dismantled Namibia for just 97, with Usman Tariq claiming four wickets for 16 runs.aljazeera

The tournament has already delivered upsets, most notably Zimbabwe stunning Australia in Group B to secure their first-ever Super Eights qualification at a T20 World Cup. Australia’s troubled campaign ended without advancing past the group stage.icc-cricket

Fixture schedule confirmed

The Super Eights commence on February 21 with Pakistan facing New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The following day brings a double header, with Sri Lanka meeting England in Pallekele before India take on South Africa in Ahmedabad in a rematch of the 2024 final.geo

Zimbabwe and West Indies clash in Mumbai on February 23, while the round continues through to March 1, when the final Super Eights matches conclude with South Africa versus Zimbabwe followed by India against West Indies.geo

All teams start fresh with zero points carried forward from the group stage. The top two teams from each Super Eights group will advance to the semifinals on March 4 and 5, with the final scheduled for March 8.thefederal

India looking to continue dominance

India, who have won all three of their group matches, face the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening in their final group stage fixture. The match serves as preparation for their highly anticipated Super Eights opener against South Africa, whom they defeated in last year’s final in Barbados.espncricinfo

West Indies became the first team to book their Super Eights berth following a nine-wicket demolition of Nepal on February 15. South Africa, England, and New Zealand secured their spots in the subsequent days, while Sri Lanka topped Group B ahead of Zimbabwe.icc-cricket