Rizwan, Babar help Pakistan beat Namibia to clinch semis spot

Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan during his unbeaten 79 yesterday. PicAFP

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs. Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144-5 with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece.

Brief scores
Pakistan 189-2 (M Rizwan 79', B Azam 70) beat Namibia 144-5 (C Williams 40) by 45 runs

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