Pakistan qualify for Super 8s as Farhan hits century vs Namibia
Sahibzada Farhan hit a sparkling century to guide Pakistan into the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a dominant victory over Namibia.
The 29-year-old opener smashed a 58-ball hundred to set up a massive total of 199-3.
Namibia were never in the chase and crumbled to 97 all out in reply.
The result confirms Pakistan’s progression alongside India from Group A, eliminating both the United States and the Netherlands.
Opener bounces back from India duck
Farhan has enjoyed a productive tournament, having already registered scores of 47 against the Dutch and 73 against the co-hosts.
However, the right-hander arrived at the crease looking to make amends after failing to score in the high-profile clash with India.
He returned to his destructive best here, dominating off the back foot and punishing anything loose through the leg side.
The batter was particularly severe on WP Myburgh, launching the leg-spinner for two massive sixes over cow corner.
He also took 30 runs off just 13 balls from medium-pacer Jack Brassell as the 2009 champions accelerated.
Tariq spins web around Namibia
While Farhan provided the fireworks, he found able support from Shadab Khan, who contributed a brisk 36 from 22 deliveries.
Pakistan’s bowlers then took control, with the associate nation struggling to cope with the turning ball.
Louren Steenkamp offered brief resistance with 23, but the chase never gained momentum.
Mystery spinner Usman Tariq was the standout performer with the ball, claiming impressive figures of 4-16.
His spell included a beautiful googly which completely bamboozled Ruben Trumpelmann to seal a comprehensive win.