"Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after producing their best performance of the tournament to secure their last Super Eights berth on Wednesday. Bowling out Namibia for 97 to win by a colossal 102 runs in Colombo meant Pakistan bounced back in style after a defeat to archrivals India had left them in danger of elimination."
"We didn't take the [Namibia] game lightly after so much talk about one match against India, said Shadab, who scored a brisk 22-ball 36 and grabbed 3-19 in the match against the Africans. We are on the right track to achieve the goal of winning the World Cup, and we are following a process, he added. Shadab warned that the Super Eights, however, will be a step up with England and co-hosts Sri Lanka awaiting Pakistan after the New Zealand test."
New Zealand and Pakistan meet in the Super Eights stage of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both sides are viewed as dark-horse contenders rather than pre-tournament favourites but have the capability to upset top teams. Pakistan are former tournament winners who secured Super Eights qualification by bowling out Namibia for 97 and winning by 102 runs. A player produced a brisk 22-ball 36 and took 3-19 in that match. The Super Eights will present tougher, high-pressure games with England and co-host Sri Lanka among Pakistan's upcoming opponents.
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