Pakistan Chases 142 in T20 World Cup
Pakistan reached 142/3 in 16.2 overs against Namibia in Match 35 of the ongoing T20 World Cup, while South Africa earlier defeated UAE by 6 wickets chasing 122/6 in Match 34. Rain interruptions have advanced Zimbabwe to the next stage, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament in a major upset.
- The washed-out match between Zimbabwe and Ireland in Kandy eliminated both Australia and Ireland; Australia needed an Irish victory to keep their own hopes of advancing alive. - This marks the first time Zimbabwe has qualified for the Super 8 stage of a T20 World Cup. - It is only the second time in the tournament's history, and the first since 2009, that Australia has failed to advance past the group stage. - Australia's campaign included a surprising 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe earlier in the tournament, a match where they failed to chase down 169 runs. - In South Africa's victory over the UAE, Corbin Bosch was named Player of the Match for his bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 12 runs. - The victory gave South Africa a perfect 4-0 record in the group stage of the tournament. - In Pakistan's match, Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls, becoming only the second Pakistani player to score a century in a T20 World Cup. - Pakistan ultimately won their match against Namibia by a dominant margin of 102 runs, bowling Namibia out for 97 after posting a total of 199/3.
