Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga was disappointed with himself after being dismissed during the ongoing match against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Group A match between Pakistan and Namibia is being played on Wednesday, February 18 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. The Men in Green made two changes to their playing eleven, adding Khawaja Nafe and Salman Mirza, while Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi were dropped. Namibia selected Alexander Busing Wolshenk and Jack Brassell in place of Dylan Leichter and Max Hengo.
After Sam Ayub’s dismissal, Salman Ali Aga is at number three.
Pakistan made a steady start after winning the toss. They added 40 runs for the first wicket as Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub looked to build momentum. After Ayub’s dismissal, captain Salman Ali Aga came at number three.
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Salman Ali Aga settled in quickly and looked confident, making good use of his footwork, especially against the spinners. He supported Farhan as Pakistan rebuilt the innings without panic.
Sahibzada Farhan then completed an important half-century off 37 balls, wowing the crowd in an important match for the Men in Green. The pair added 67 runs off 42 balls for the second wicket, with both batsmen batting fluently and keeping Pakistan in control.
WATCH: Salman Ali Aga bowled out as Namibia strike
Salman Ali Aga threw his wicket on the first ball of the 13th over. He tried to loft the ball full outside off to Jack Brassell, but failed to gain enough height, with the ball going straight to Gerhard Erasmus at mid-off. Agha scored 38 runs in 23 balls, which included three fours and two sixes.
The dismissal broke a dangerous partnership and gave Namibia a big moment in the match. When Aga walked back he looked clearly disappointed, he was clearly disappointed with his shot selection.
– Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) 18 February 2026
Khawaja Nafe came in at number four and Babar Azam was pushed down the order. Nafe was dismissed by Erasmus with a sharp catch-and-bowl, and Shadab Khan came in at No. 5. Despite the wickets, Pakistan remained in a good position at 118/3, scoring at a healthy run rate of 8.85.
In the dugout, Agha was seen expressing his frustration and throwing a water bottle while engaging in a heated exchange with head coach Mike Hesson.
– Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) 18 February 2026
Watch: Sahibzada Farhan’s bat flew out of his hand
Sahibzada Farhan lost control of his bat on the second ball of the fourth over. He tried to play an aggressive cut shot off Jack Brassell by swinging hard, but lost his grip, causing the bat to fly into the air while the ball went beyond the infield.
Despite the mistake, Pakistan managed to take two runs as the ball cleared the inner ring on the off side. Farhan took the moment lightly and was seen smiling as he asked for a new pair of gloves, which Shaheen Shah Afridi took out.
Sent the bat on a separate journey! 💥✈️
The toe ended over point, while the bat landed somewhere near backward square. Run safe. grasp? Not so much. 😅
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Brassel did not have express speed, but the ball was coming in quickly, making timing difficult. Farhan struggled to play through many balls and almost missed most of the balls during that spell.
