ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Match Details
- Match: India vs Namibia – Group A
- Date: 12 February 2026
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Time: 7:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM GMT
Live Telecast & Streaming
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Namibia Probable XI:
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Ben Shikongo, Jack Brassell
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface traditionally favors batters, especially under lights, though spinners can find assistance during the middle overs. Scores around 170–180 are generally considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Delhi is expected to witness clear evening conditions with moderate humidity and minimal chances of rain, ensuring a full match.
Key Players
India
- Suryakumar Yadav: Dynamic captain and destructive middle-order batter.
- Hardik Pandya: Impact all-rounder who contributes in both departments.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Key strike bowler in powerplay and death overs.
Namibia
- Gerhard Erasmus: Experienced captain and dependable batter.
- JJ Smit: Match-winning all-rounder.
- Ruben Trumpelmann: Swing bowler capable of early breakthroughs.
Match Prediction
India enters the contest as the strong favorite due to superior batting depth and a high-quality bowling attack. Namibia will need early wickets and disciplined fielding to challenge the stronger Indian lineup.