Pakistan Qualifies for Super 8s at T20 World Cup Behind Farhan Ton and Tariq’s Mystery Spin

Sahibzada Farhan’s maiden Twenty20 international century and Usman Tariq’s beguiling mystery spin combined to propel Pakistan into the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, sealing a commanding 102-run victory over Namibia. The win, achieved in the group-stage clash, confirmed Pakistan’s progression and kept their title ambitions firmly on track.

Farhan, untested at this level in terms of three-figure scores, paced his innings expertly to reach the landmark, providing the backbone of a total that proved well beyond Namibia’s reach. Tariq, introduced in the middle overs, repeatedly deceived the African side with his variations, compounding the pressure and ensuring the required run rate spiralled out of control.

The result leaves Pakistan with momentum heading into the next phase, while elsewhere defending champions India continued their flawless campaign and South Africa likewise preserved an unblemished record, setting up a potentially explosive set of Super 8 fixtures.