Pakistan, the previous tournament winners, secured their Super Eight berth with a commanding 102-run victory over Namibia. Captain Shadab Khan expressed confidence in their ability to win the tournament, stating: "We are on the right track to achieve the goal of winning the World Cup, and we are following a process."
New Zealand, also considered outside the favorites, will provide a stern test as both teams aim to upset the tournament's top names. The match takes place on Saturday, February 21, at 7pm (13:30 GMT) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.