Colombo, Feb. 18 -- In an ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs, securing their spot in the Super Eight stage of the tournament.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 199/3, thanks to an unbeaten century from opener Sahibzada Farhan. Overcoming cramps, Farhan scored 100 off 58 balls*, hitting 11 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 172, marking his first T20I century and only the second by a Pakistani batter in the Men's T20 World Cup.

It was not the most fluent start for Pakistan as they lost Saim Ayub for 14 in the sixth over, with Jack Brassell taking the wicket. However, Pakistan managed 47/1 in the powerplay.

Pakistan accelerated in the ninth over, scoring 22 runs off leg-spinner Willem Mybur...