India Innings
Batting first, India posted a massive 209/9 in 20 overs.
- Ishan Kishan provided a blazing start with 61 off 24 balls, setting the tempo early.
- Hardik Pandya played an aggressive finishing knock of 52 off 28 balls, helping India cross the 200-run mark.
- Contributions from Tilak Varma (25) and Shivam Dube (23) further strengthened the total.
Despite a good spell from Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus (4 wickets), India maintained a high scoring rate throughout the innings.
Namibia Chase
Chasing 210, Namibia struggled to keep up with the required run rate and were bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs.
Louren Steenkamp (29) and Jan Frylinck (22) showed brief resistance, but regular wickets prevented any meaningful partnerships.
India’s bowling attack dominated the innings, with
- Varun Chakaravarthy picking up 3 wickets,
- Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya claiming 2 wickets each, keeping Namibia under constant pressure.
Key Turning Points
- Kishan’s explosive powerplay knock gave India early momentum.
- Pandya’s late acceleration pushed the total beyond 200.
- India’s spin attack dismantled Namibia’s middle order during the chase.
Match Summary
A powerful batting display combined with a clinical bowling performance helped India secure a convincing 93-run victory, boosting their net run rate and strengthening their position in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.