Four out of four, Pakistan has been the team to beat in the ongoing T20 World Cup. On Tuesday, the Babar Azam-led side came up with yet another clinical performance against Namibia. Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs. But what happened after the win is what caught attention. After the win, the Pakistan cricket team visited the Namibian dressing-room. Meanwhile, it was not planned and was a surprise for the Namibian players.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Hasan Ali, Fakhar Zaman, and Shadab Khan were amongst the players present in the video shared by the official Twitter handle of Pakistan. Team officials shared some encouraging words about Namibia's efforts, followed by everyone embracing them.
The 2009 T20 World Champions batted first for the first time in the tournament and put up 189 runs on the board. Moreover, they successfully defended the total against Namibia. The Men in Green after their fourth win on the trot qualify for the semi-finals.
Rizwan's 50-ball knock contained four sixes and eight fours. Moreover, skipper Babar Azam soaked up the early pressure with a classy 70 from 49 deliveries. The Pakistani openers stand a record-breaking 113-run opening stand.
Mohammad Hafeez also returned to form with a sensational cameo of 32 not out from 16 balls (5x4), something that allowed Rizwan the much-needed breather in the middle. Pakistan scored 71 runs from the last five overs. In reply, Namibia was restricted to 144 for five in 20 overs. David Wiese made 43 from 31-balls and Craig Williams scored 40.
After the win, the Pakistan cricket team visited the Namibian dressing-room. Pakistan will now face Scotland in their last Super 12 encounter.