Pakistan’s crucial match against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club Ground is expected to face weather challenges that could affect the game.
Scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the contest is a must-win for Pakistan to advance to the Super Eight stage.
According to weather forecasts, the day will be dominated by heavy cloud cover with a 50 to 60 percent chance of rain.
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Thunderstorms are currently active in the region, with temperatures near 29°C and high humidity around 74 percent. These conditions have caused poor visibility and a low cloud ceiling, contributing to gloomy, storm-like weather.
Strong northern winds blowing at 19 km/h, with gusts reaching 37 km/h, will add to the challenge. So far, 5.9 mm of rainfall has been recorded.
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The cloud ceiling is low at 600 meters but is expected to rise to 3,100 meters by late afternoon, improving conditions somewhat.
By 4 PM, the weather should stabilize, though skies will remain cloudy. Temperatures are expected to stay around 29°C with a RealFeel of 31°C.
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Winds may strengthen, with gusts reaching 43 km/h, but humidity will slightly drop to 69 percent, and visibility is expected to improve to 8 kilometers.
Pakistan enters the match under pressure after a loss to India.
Currently third in Group A with two wins and one defeat, Pakistan has a net run rate of -0.403. A win over Namibia will give them six points and secure a spot in the Super Eight as the group’s second-placed team.
However, if rain disrupts the game each team will get one point and Pakistan automatically qualify for the super eight.
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In Pakistan, coverage will be available on PTV and Myco, supported by digital platforms Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
An Urdu commentary feed will also be broadcast on PTV Home and streamed digitally.
Tapmad will stream the T20 World Cup 2026, allowing cricket fans to watch all the live action through its website and mobile application.
