India face Namibia in Match 18 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 12 February at 7:00 PM local time.
India opened their campaign with a 29-run win over the USA after posting 161/9 and restricting them to 132/8.
Namibia, playing in Delhi as well, made 156/8 against the Netherlands but saw the target chased down in 18 overs. With India holding two points in Group A and Namibia seeking their first win, this fixture could shape the early group standings.
IND vs NAM Match Details – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In this ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash, India aim to build momentum while Namibia look to bounce back from their opening defeat.
| Match | IND vs NAM – 18th Match, Group A |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM Local, 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Stadium Capacity | 48,000 |
| TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
IND vs NAM Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Recent matches at this venue indicate that first-innings totals around 170 are competitive, but chasing sides have had greater success.
The recent trend clearly indicates that captains winning the toss may prefer to chase under Delhi conditions.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Generally batting-friendly with even bounce; slight grip at times |
| Batting Assistance | Average 1st innings score around 171; strokeplay easier once set |
| Bowling Assistance | Pacers get early help; spinners are effective in the middle overs |
| Boundary Dimensions | Relatively shorter boundaries, aiding big hitters |
| Average Scores | 1st Innings: 171 |
| Average Wickets | 6 wickets per innings |
| Toss & Match Trend | Teams bowling first have won 70% of the last 10 matches |
IND vs NAM Weather Report – Delhi
Weather conditions are expected to remain stable throughout the match window in Delhi
Clear skies and no rain threat mean uninterrupted play is expected for this evening’s fixture.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 21–25°C during match hours |
| Weather | Sunny to hazy sunshine |
| Rain Threat | 0% (No rain expected) |
| Humidity | Around 40% |
| Wind | Light breeze, around 4–8 mph |
IND vs NAM Head-to-Head Record in T20 World Cup History
India and Namibia have faced each other once in men’s T20Is — during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. That match was played on November 8, 2021, in Dubai, and India registered a dominant nine-wicket win.
Head-to-Head Summary (T20Is)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 1 |
| India Wins | 1 |
| Namibia Wins | 0 |
| Last Meeting | T20 World Cup 2021, Dubai |
| Result | India won by 9 wickets |
Key Performances in the Previous IND vs NAM Meeting (T20 World Cup 2021)
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (India) | 56 off 37 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, strike rate 151.35 in a dominant chase. |
| Ravindra Jadeja (India) | Player of the Match with 3/16 in 4 overs, economy 4.00, breaking Namibia’s middle order. |
| David Wiese (Namibia) | 26 off 25 balls with 2 fours, strike rate 104, steadying the innings. |
| Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia) | 13* off 6 balls, 1 four and 1 six, strike rate 216.67 in a late cameo. |
IND vs NAM Squad Update – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Abhishek Sharma is doubtful due to a stomach infection. Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection after returning to training.
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma.
Namibia Squad
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, Zane Green, Ruben Trumpelmann, Louren Steenkamp, Ben Shikongo, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Willem Myburgh.
IND vs NAM – Top Performers (Last 5 T20Is)
Recent numbers highlight the players who have consistently delivered in their last five T20I appearances heading into this contest.
| Player | Team | Last 5 T20Is |
|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | India | Scores of 63, 25, 42 in recent matches, and picked up 7 wickets across the same period, contributing consistently as an all-rounder. |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Took 2/19, 2/29, 2/37 among recent spells, delivering multiple 2-wicket performances in the last five T20Is. |
| Axar Patel | India | Produced bowling returns including 2/11, 4/53, 2/37, 1/36, remaining a regular wicket-taker in the middle overs. |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | Scored 134, 77, 33, 30 in recent T20Is, clearly Namibia’s most productive batter in the last five matches. |
| JJ Smit | Namibia | Registered 61, 22* and delivered a 3-wicket spell, contributing in both departments in recent outings. |
| Jan Frylinck | Namibia | Knocked 55 and 38 in consecutive games and chipped in with multiple 1–2 wicket spells in recent matches. |
IND vs NAM Live Streaming and TV Broadcast – T20 World Cup 2026
The match will be available across ICC-approved broadcasters in major regions, with complete details on ICC T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming available here.
| Region / Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar / JioStar app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | Dialog Play |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports | NOW |
| Australia | — | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV app (USA matches also on YouTube) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport app |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Caribbean | ESPN | ESPN app |
| Netherlands | NOS | NOS digital |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv (free streaming) |
IND vs NAM Match Preview and Outlook – T20 World Cup 2026
India enters this fixture with early momentum in Group A after defending 161 in their opening match. Namibia will look to improve on their 156/8 total in Delhi, where chasing sides have won 70% of recent matches. With conditions favouring teams batting second and India already on two points, the toss and middle-overs execution could define the contest.
