Pakistan will face New Zealand in the Super Eight opening match after defeating Namibia. Pakistan booked a place in the Super Eight stage after defeating the Namibia national cricket team by 102 runs in their final Group A match.
The victory sealed Pakistan’s progression as the group phase concluded.
The Super Eight round will begin on February 21, featuring eight teams advancing to the next stage. Pakistan and India national cricket teams progressed from Group A. Meanwhile, Group B saw Sri Lanka national cricket team and the Zimbabwe national cricket team qualify.
From Group C, the West Indies cricket team and England cricket team secured advancement. In addition, the South Africa national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team moved through from Group D, completing the Super Eight lineup.
Challenging fixtures await in the next round
Pakistan now face a demanding schedule in the Super Eight phase. Their opening match is set against New Zealand on February 21, followed by a high-stakes clash with England on February 24. The Green Shirts will conclude the stage against Sri Lanka on February 28.
All four teams are placed in the same Super Eight group, setting up tightly contested encounters. The other group will feature India, South Africa, the West Indies and Zimbabwe, promising equally competitive fixtures.
To reach the semi-finals, Pakistan must win at least two of their three matches. As the tournament enters its decisive phase, fans are closely tracking the team’s performance and prospects of advancing further.
