SLC Announces Free Entry for Pakistan vs Namibia in Colombo

Sri Lanka Cricket has thrown open the gates for the Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 fixture at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. Fans can walk in without a ticket. 

In a brief statement on Tuesday, the board confirmed that gates five and seven will open at 1:00 PM local time, two hours before the 3:00 PM start. It will be the final World Cup game at the venue, and spectators have been invited to watch it free of charge.

SSC Signs Off in Style

This match also wraps up the tournament’s run at SSC. The ground hosted the opening contest of the competition and staged its first international game under lights during this event. Now, it prepares for one last crowd.

There is tension around this Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 showdown. Pakistan must win to seal a Super Eight berth by finishing second in Group A with six points. Even a washout keeps them alive. A shared point would move them to five, still ahead of the United States on four.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group A Points Table (18 February)

Points	Team	M	W	L	PTS	NRR
1	India	3	3	0	6	+3.050
2	USA	4	2	2	4	+0.788
3	Pakistan	3	2	1	4	-0.403
4	Netherlands	3	1	2	2	-1.352
5	Namibia	3	0	3	0	-2.443

Rain Threat Hovers

Weather, however, could have the final say. Forecasts suggest a 60 percent chance of rain. Thunderstorms have already rolled through Colombo. Temperatures sit near 29°C, with brisk northern winds swirling across the outfield.

Free entry for Pakistan vs Namibia in Colombo has added another layer to the occasion. A packed house is expected. The stakes are clear. The equation is simple.

Win, and Pakistan move forward. Slip, and the table could tighten fast.