The defending champions, India, return to action at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for a must-win encounter against Namibia in the eighteenth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While India’s title defense began with a hard-fought 29-run win over the USA, they will be aiming for a far more commanding performance to solidify their top spot in Group A. Namibia, reeling from an opening loss to the Netherlands, faces a monumental task against the tournament favorites. This match presents a stark contrast in aspirations: India seeks to fine-tune their machine, while Namibia fights for survival in the tournament. With India’s immense firepower and Namibia’s struggle for momentum, a one-sided contest heavily favors the hosts.
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IND vs NAM, Group A T20 World Cup 2026 18th Match Details
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026, 18th Match, Group A |
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
IND vs NAM Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India
India’s form is excellent (W, W, W, L, W), having won their World Cup opener. Their key strength is an immensely deep and powerful squad. Even with potential changes (Abhishek Sharma ill, Bumrah possibly rested), they can field a world-class XI. The batting is led by the brilliant Suryakumar Yadav (84* last game, 360 runs last 10), and the bowling features match-winners like Mohammed Siraj and Varun Chakravarthy (15 wickets last 8 games). The psychological edge is immense as defending champions playing at home with massive confidence.
Namibia
Namibia’s form is concerning (L, L, W, W, W), coming off a loss to the Netherlands. Their strength is a fighting spirit and experienced core with players like Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck (350 runs last 10). The bowling, led by Ruben Trumpelmann, can be disciplined. Their realistic objective is to post a competitive total and bowl with discipline to keep the margin of defeat respectable. The key challenge is the overwhelming gulf in quality and handling the pressure of facing the hosts.
IND vs NAM Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI-
Abhishek Sharma / Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj.
Namibia Probable XI-
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Zane Green (WK), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo.
IND vs NAM Head-to-Head Record
| Total Match Played | 01 |
| IND Won | 01 |
| NAM Won | 00 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
IND vs NAM Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi typically offers a high-scoring batting track. The pitch is good for stroke-making with true bounce. While there might be some early swing for pacers, it generally favors the batters. A competitive first innings score is around 160-170, but teams will look to post 180+ to feel secure. The surface tends to get better for batting under lights.
IND vs NAM Weather Report
Conditions will be perfect for an evening game: clear and sunny skies, pleasant temperatures around 24°C, low humidity, and a light breeze. There is no threat of rain, ensuring a full match.
IND vs NAM Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first. The trend at this venue, especially for evening games, is that the pitch improves for batting as the match progresses. Chasing a target under lights with a settled pitch is the preferred strategy.
IND vs NAM Match Prediction
The disparity in quality, depth, and conditions is simply too vast. India’s world-class batting, led by Suryakumar Yadav, and a potent bowling attack are expected to dominate a Namibian side still searching for rhythm. While Namibia will fight hard, an Indian victory is the only logical outcome. Expect a comprehensive and dominant performance from the defending champions as they march towards the Super 8s.
IND vs NAM Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan, Zane Green
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Jan Frylinck
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Gerhard Erasmus
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy, Ruben Trumpelmann
Captain (C) Pick- Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Varun Chakravarthy.
