Pakistan vs Namibia, Match 31, T20 World Cup 2021

Pakistan opt to bat against Namibia.

Pakistan made a sedate start with 29 runs in the powerplay.

Babar Azam went on to bring up his fifty off 39 deliveries.

Namibia struck back with two quick wickets to send back Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman.

Mohammad Hafeez and Rizwan thereafter upped the ante as Pakistan scored 130 runs in the last 10 overs.

Hafeez and Rizwan shared a 67-run stand that came in 26 balls to take Pakistan to 189/2 with 51 runs coming in the last 3 overs.

Pakistan struck early and never really let Namibia out of their clasp.

Stephan Baard looked promising and Craig Williams kept Namibia in the chase.

David Wiese remained unbeaten on 43 off 31 as Namibia were restricting to 144/5 to pick a 45-run win.

Pakistan sealed their semifinal berth with that win. They've now won four in four games this tournament.