The 35th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 is today between Pakistan and Namibia, the result of which will decide which will be the last team to go to the Super-8. This is a do or die match for Pakistan, because if this team captained by Salman Ali Aga loses then it will be out of the tournament. But there are chances of rain in this match to be held at Sinhalese Sports Club ground. Know which team will qualify for Super-8 if the match is washed out due to rain.
If Namibia pulls off an upset and wins today’s match, then Pakistan will be out of the T20 World Cup 2026. America will qualify for the Super-8 along with India, which has 4 points after 4 matches. Pakistan also has the same number of points, but America has a better net run.
What if Pakistan vs Namibia match gets cancelled?
Team India has qualified for Super-8 from Group A. After winning the first 3 matches, India has 6 points, the team is at first position in the points table. Currently, America’s team is at second place in the table with 4 points. America has won 2 out of 4 matches and lost 2. The team’s net run rate (+0.788) is better than Pakistan. Pakistan also has 4 points, their net run rate is -0.403.
But if Pakistan vs Namibia match is canceled due to rain then both the teams will get 1-1 points. In such a situation, net run rate will not matter and Pakistan will move to second place with 5 points. That means Pakistan will qualify along with India in Super-8 from Group A.
7 teams confirmed
So far, 7 teams have confirmed their places for the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026. The final team will also be known after the Pakistan vs Namibia match being played from 3 pm today. India, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, South Africa and New Zealand have qualified for Super-8.
