ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: USA vs Namibia – Group A
Date: 15 February 2026
Day: Sunday
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 03:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
USA Probable XI
Monank Patel (c & wk), Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan
Namibia Probable XI
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo, Ben Shikongo
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch in Chennai generally offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses, while batters who settle early can score freely. The surface tends to slow down in the second innings, making chasing slightly challenging. A first-innings score around 160–170 is considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Chennai is expected to experience warm and humid afternoon conditions with temperatures around 28–32°C. Rain interruptions are unlikely, ensuring a full match is expected.
Match Prediction
Both teams have shown steady improvement in recent ICC events, but the USA possesses slightly stronger batting depth and experienced seamers capable of exploiting early conditions. Namibia’s disciplined bowling attack and experienced all-rounders can keep the contest tight. On current squad balance, USA holds a slight edge, though Namibia has the ability to produce an upset if their all-rounders perform strongly.
Key Players
USA
Monank Patel: Reliable top-order batter who anchors the innings.
Harmeet Singh: All-rounder capable of contributing crucial overs and quick runs.
Shadley van Schalkwyk: Experienced right-arm pacer effective with the new ball and death over specialist.
Namibia
Gerhard Erasmus: Experienced captain and consistent middle-order performer.
JJ Smit: Impact all-rounder capable of changing the game quickly.
Ruben Trumpelmann: Key pace bowler known for early breakthroughs.