"Pakistan must defeat Namibia in their final group fixture on Wednesday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and reach the Super 8 stage. Salman Agha's side arrive under pressure after a heavy 61-run defeat to India, continuing a run of disappointing results against their rivals. Pakistan have now suffered four successive losses to India across competitions. Namibia are already eliminated but have an opportunity to finish their campaign positively against a side short on confidence."
"However, they too have endured a difficult tournament. Fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann has not replicated previous form and the team's PowerPlay bowling has been among the least effective in the competition, while captain Gerhard Erasmus has also struggled for runs during a sequence of three consecutive defeats. With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, which Namibia will co-host, this fixture offers a chance to gather some momentum ahead of that tournament."
Pakistan must beat Namibia in their final group fixture to keep World Cup hopes alive and reach the Super 8. Pakistan arrive under pressure after a heavy 61-run defeat to India and four successive losses to that rival. Namibia are already eliminated but can finish their campaign positively despite a difficult tournament marked by Ruben Trumpelmann's loss of form, ineffective PowerPlay bowling and Gerhard Erasmus's struggles with the bat. Namibia will co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup, offering an opportunity to gather momentum. Pakistan may consider personnel changes while Namibia replace Ben Shikongo with Alex Volschenk.
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