Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha was disappointed with himself after his dismissal 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 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, February 18.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. The Men in Green made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Khawaja Nafay and Salman Mirza, while Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi were left out. Namibia picked Alexander Busing Volschenk and Jack Brassell in place of Dylan Leicher and Max Heingo.
Salman Ali Agha Walks In at No. 3 After Saim Ayub’s Dismissal
Pakistan made a steady start after winning the toss. They added 40 runs for the opening wicket as Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub looked to build momentum. Following Ayub’s dismissal, captain Salman Ali Agha walked in at No. 3.
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Salman Ali Agha settled in quickly and looked confident, especially against the spinners, using his footwork well. He supported Farhan as Pakistan rebuilt the innings without panic.
Sahibzada Farhan then reached a crucial fifty off 37 balls, acknowledging the crowd in an important match for the Men in Green. The pair added 67 runs off 42 deliveries for the second wicket, with both batters batting fluently and keeping Pakistan in control.
Watch: Salman Ali Agha Throws Away Wicket as Namibia Strike
On the first ball of the 13th over, Salman Ali Agha threw away his wicket. He tried to loft a full delivery outside off from Jack Brassell but failed to get enough elevation, hitting the ball straight to Gerhard Erasmus at mid-off. Agha scored 38 off 23 balls, including three fours and two sixes.
The dismissal broke a threatening partnership and gave Namibia a big moment in the match. Agha was visibly frustrated as he walked back, clearly disappointed with his shot selection.
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Khawaja Nafay walked in at No. 4 with Babar Azam pushed down the order. Nafay was dismissed by Erasmus with a sharp caught-and-bowled, and Shadab Khan came in at No. 5. Despite the wickets, Pakistan remained well placed at 118/3, scoring at a healthy run rate of 8.85.
In the dugout, Agha was seen venting his frustration and throwing a water bottle while being involved in a heated chat with the head coach, Mike Hesson.
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Watch: Sahibzada Farhan’s Bat Slips Out of His Hands and Goes Flying
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, sending the bat flying while the ball travelled past the infield.
Despite the mishit, 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 were brought out by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Sent the bat on a separate journey! 💥✈️
Toe-ended over point, while the bat landed somewhere near backward square. Runs secured. Grip? Not so much. 😅
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Brassell did not have express pace, but the ball was coming on quickly, making timing difficult. Farhan struggled to middle several deliveries and nearly mistimed most of the balls during that spell.
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