India faces Namibia in the 18th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a Group A clash set for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The action kicks off at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST), promising a high-stakes evening under the lights.
India enters with momentum from four wins in their last five outings, though fitness niggles around stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, and Washington Sundar add intrigue. Their campaign has shown explosive batting depth but occasional powerplay sluggishness, making this a chance to fine-tune before tougher clashes. Namibia, ranked 15th in T20I standings, has won three of five recently but struggled in Delhi, posting just 156 against Netherlands and losing comfortably. They’re punching above weight with disciplined bowling, yet lack firepower against elite attacks.
This fixture pits tournament heavyweights India against gritty underdogs Namibia in a game crucial for Group A standings. With points and net run rate on the line, India aims to solidify their top-table position after a mixed start, while Namibia seeks a statement win to keep Super 8 hopes alive. The Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for its batting-friendly surfaces, has hosted nine prior T20Is with an average first-innings score of 169—teams batting first won four, chasing sides five.
Key talking points include India’s top-order firepower testing Namibia’s seamers, and whether Namibia’s middle order can survive India’s spin web. Recent momentum favors India, who boast the strongest batting lineup globally, but Namibia’s unity could drag it close if they restrict early.
NEP vs ITA Match Details
- Match: IND vs. NAM, 18th Match
- Teams: NAM vs IND
- Date: 12 Feb 2026
- Time: 06:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
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Probable XIs
IND Probable XI: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
NAM 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
Head-to-Head Record
India dominates the head-to-head, leading 1-0 in T20Is from their solitary meeting, with no no-results. Overall limited meetings reflect Namibia’s Associate status, but they’ve troubled full members before. Last five encounters don’t apply due to sparse history—India’s lone win sets a clear precedent. Total T20Is: 1 played, India 1 win, Namibia 0, NR 0.
India Team Analysis
India’s strengths lie in a star-studded top order, versatile all-rounders, and a bowling unit blending pace and spin mastery—perfect for Delhi’s conditions. Weaknesses? Slow powerplay starts and dew-affected chases if they bowl first. Recent form shows two wins from four at this venue, with their batting depth overwhelming most attacks.
Key players: Rohit Sharma for aggressive starts, Suryakumar Yadav’s middle-overs magic (strike rate 180+ in T20 WCs), and Bumrah’s death-over yorkers if fit. Young guns like Yashasvi Jaiswal add X-factor post their recent half-century hauls.
Namibia Team Analysis
Namibia thrives on tight lines from seamers and team discipline, strengths that keep games low-scoring. Weaknesses include thin power-hitting and vulnerability to quality spin/pace combos—no wins from one prior Delhi outing. Recent performances highlight fight, but they falter against 170+ totals.
Key players: Captain Gerhard Erasmus for calm anchoring (averages 35+ in T20Is), David Wiese’s all-round experience, and Ruben Trumpelmann’s new-ball swing—he’s taken wickets in powerplays recently. Their bowlers excel in middle overs but lack death-over bite.
India are overwhelming favorites given their squad depth, home advantage, and 1st-ranked status—expect them to post or chase 180+ comfortably. Namibia might compete early with seam control, but India’s experience should seal a 25-30 run or 6-wicket victory. Upset chance low unless dew plays spoilsport and India rotates heavily.