In a show of strong endurance, Pakistan They attacked the Super 8s T20 World Cup 2026 after a clinical 102-run win over Namibia February 18, 2026. In addition to the tactical brilliance on the field, a unique psychological change took place in the team. Earn an all-star after a must-win in Colombo Shadab Khan revealed that the team no longer played with only eleven men on the field. He attributed their newfound momentum to a mysterious “12th man” who he believed would be the catalyst for the title charge.
‘Our 12th man is with us’: Shadab Khan’s powerful message after Pakistan book Super 8 spot
The mystery of Pakistan’s extra supporter was solved in the post-match press conference, where Shadab attributed the team’s rise to the start of the holy month. Ramadan. Shadab, whose team faced heavy criticism after the heavy defeat to India, insisted that the spiritual power of the month of fasting gives an unwavering moral boost. Using his full comments to explain the team’s mindset, he said:
“At the end of the day, you can only control certain things, so you have to focus on them. Now Ramadan has started, humara 12th man toh saath hi hai (our 12th man is with us). The Super 8 will be tough. These will be high-pressure matches. Ramadan has started and it will be like our 12th player.” Shadab reported this with reference to NDTV Sports.
Shadab further dismissed the clamor from former cricketers and pointed out that the current squad is focused on their internal “process” rather than external ideas. Describing the holy month as a distinct advantage, the all-rounder hinted that the 2009 champions are mentally prepared for the tough schedule ahead that includes high-octane clashes. England and New Zealand.
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T20 World Cup 2026: Sahibzade Farhan’s historic ton confirms Pakistan’s Super 8 qualification
Pakistan’s performance on the field was, as captain Salman Ali Agha described it, “deadly and merciless”. Central to the victory was the record-breaking maiden of the T20I century Sahibzade Farhanthen became only the second Pakistan strike in history Ahmed Shahzad Scoring a hundred in the T20 World Cup in 2014.
Farhan’s unbeaten 100 off 58 balls, which included 11 boundaries and 4 powerful sixes, gave Pakistan a huge anchor at 199/3. Later, the bowling department led by the mystery spinner took over Osman Tariqwhose fraud ‘pause and bowl’ the move gave him career best figures of 4/16. supported by Shadab Khans clinical 3/19, Pakistan attack package Namibia 17.3 overs for just 97 runs. This 102-run demolition not only secured their place in the Super 8s but also marked Pakistan’s biggest margin of victory in T20 World Cup history and officially ended this team’s dreams. USAwho hoped the Namibian would stay in the hunt.
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