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The same reason which caused Australia’s exit from the ICC T20 World Cup can take Pakistan to the Super 8. We are talking about the weather of Sri Lanka. The match between Zimbabwe and Ireland had to be canceled due to rain. By scoring 1 point from the match, Zimbabwe left Australia behind and now something similar can happen to Pakistan.
If match with Namibia gets washed out due to rain, Pakistan will get Super 8 ticket
New Delhi. Pakistan’s hopes in T20 World Cup 2026 now rest on the decisive match of the group stage. This match will be played against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, 18 February. If Pakistan loses this match then the team will be out of the tournament and there will be another early departure under the leadership of captain Salman Ali Aga. If the match is washed out due to rain then the team will reach Super 8. The Australian team was out of the T20 World Cup due to the cancellation of the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland due to rain.
How is the weather in Colombo?
There is a possibility of cloudy sky in Colombo on Wednesday and there may be rain with thunder. It is a matter of relief for cricket fans that there is less chance of rain during the match, but it will be completely cloudy. There may be thunderstorms between 1 and 3 pm, which may delay the start of the match. Apart from this, the entire match is expected to take place.
What if Pak vs Nam match gets washed out in rain?
If the match is canceled due to rain then it will not be a bad result for Pakistan. In case of cancellation of the match, Pakistan will get one point, which will be enough to leave America behind to reach Super 8. At present, America’s team has 4 points equal to Pakistan. By winning the last match, it can go ahead of them, but even if the match is washed out due to rain, it can leave America behind by taking 5 points. The Australian team was out of the tournament for this reason. Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland was canceled due to rain and after taking 1 point, Zimbabwe secured a place in the Super 8.
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