Pakistan’s qualified for semis their journey so far In T20 World Cup.
Pakistan became the first team to reach the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after beating Namibia by 45 runs, with brilliant half centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. If India has to qualify for the semi-finals, then the remaining three matches will have to be won by a big margin.
Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan pulverised Namibia’s bowling to set up a 45-run victory that sealed their semi-final place in the T20 World Cup.
Babar, who hit 70 from 49 balls, and Rizwan, with an undefeated 79 from 50, shared an opening partnership of 113 in Abu Dhabi – a record fifth century stand by any opening pair in T20 internationals. The captain, Babar Azam, took a slight gamble by electing to bat first, but his decision was vindicated as Pakistan scored 189 for two, setting their opponents a target of 190. Namibia ended their 20 overs on 144 for five, likely ending their hopes of progressing beyond the Super 12s stage. Babar led the way after winning the toss, hitting a sparkling 70 from 49 balls, while fellow opener Mohammad Rizwan finished unbeaten on 79. Mohammad Hafeez enjoyed a cameo of 32 at a strike-rate of 200 as Pakistan clobbered 62 runs from the last 23 deliveries of the innings.
Pakistan can secure top spot in Group 2 by beating Scotland in Sharjah on Sunday. Their haul of eight points can only be matched by one of Afghanistan or New Zealand, who still have to play one another. Pakistan won against Namibia by 45 runs and the team became the first semi-finalists of the season. If we look at the statistics, there are still 9 teams to fight for the remaining three places.
Pakistan became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after beating Namibia by 45 runs.