Delhi gets ready for a contrast in experience as defending champions India lock horns with Namibia in Match 18 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The Group A fixture will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12 at 7:00 PM local time. India arrive with early momentum after a controlled win over the USA, while Namibia are still searching for rhythm following their defeat to the Netherlands.
With evening conditions in play and points already on the board for India, this contest carries different pressures for both sides.
India vs Namibia Match Details – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
A Group A clash where India look to strengthen their position at the top, and Namibia aim to steady their campaign.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NAM – 18th Match, Group A |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Stadium Capacity | 48,000 |
| TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
India vs Namibia Betting Odds – IND vs NAM Win Prediction
The markets reflect India’s dominance in world cricket. With home conditions and squad depth firmly in their favour, they are priced as overwhelming favourites across major platforms.
Source: Hindustan Times
| Platform | India Win Odds | Namibia Win Odds | Toss Odds (IND) | Toss Odds (NAM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.08 | 8.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 1.1 | 7.8 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.09 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| BetVibe | 1.11 | 7.6 | 1.92 | 1.88 |
Namibia will need a near-perfect performance to challenge those numbers, but shorter formats always leave room for surprises.
IND vs NAM Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Delhi has built a reputation as a venue where batters can dictate terms. The surface generally offers even bounce and consistent pace, encouraging aggressive strokeplay.
The relatively short square and straight boundaries further tilt the balance toward the batting side.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Flat surface, true bounce, ideal for scoring |
| Batting Assistance | Big totals possible; short boundaries reward attacking play |
| Bowling Assistance | Slight early help for pacers; spinners gain grip later |
| Boundary Dimensions | Straight ~68m / Square ~65m |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 158 while chasing |
| Competitive Total | 170+ strong; under 180 difficult to defend |
| Toss & Dew | Chasing sides are often preferred in night matches |
Recent trends suggest captains may opt to bowl first under lights, especially when dew can make the ball harder to grip in the second innings.
India vs Namibia Weather Report – Delhi Conditions
The forecast suggests a comfortable evening for cricket in the capital.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 24°C |
| Weather | Sunny |
| Precipitation | 10% chance of rain |
| Humidity | Around 39–40% |
| Wind | Around 13 km/h |
With low humidity and only a minimal rain threat, uninterrupted play is expected.
India vs Namibia Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
India and Namibia have met only once in T20 Internationals.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 1 |
| India Wins | 1 |
| Namibia Wins | 0 |
| Last Meeting | T20 World Cup 2021, Dubai |
| Result | India won by 9 wickets |
India dominated that previous encounter, though both squads now feature fresh combinations and evolving roles.
India vs Namibia Squad – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj. Abhishek Sharma remains doubtful due to a stomach infection, while Jasprit Bumrah is available after returning to training.
Namibia Squad:
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo.
India vs Namibia Key Players to Watch – IND vs NAM
Individual performances could heavily influence the outcome of this contest.
| Player | Team | T20I Career Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | 3114 runs in 105 matches, Avg 37.97 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 107 wickets in 87 matches, Eco 6.54 |
| Hardik Pandya | India | 2076 runs & 105 wickets in 130 matches |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 1851 runs in 78 matches, Avg 31.91 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | Namibia | 50 wickets in 45 matches |
| Bernard Scholtz | Namibia | 80 wickets in 77 matches, Eco 6.19 |
India’s strength lies in its balance across departments, while Namibia will rely heavily on Erasmus’s leadership and disciplined spells from Scholtz and Trumpelmann.
India vs Namibia Live Streaming & TV Broadcast – T20 World Cup 2026
The match will be available through ICC-approved broadcast partners worldwide.
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | Dialog Play |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports | NOW |
| Australia | — | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Caribbean | ESPN | ESPN App |
| Netherlands | NOS | NOS Digital |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv |
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India vs Namibia Match Outlook – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India head into this fixture with confidence and depth, particularly in their bowling unit, which successfully defended a moderate total in their opener.
Namibia showed competitive intent with 156/8 in Delhi previously, but struggled to defend it. On a surface that rewards intent and clean hitting, execution in the middle overs and death bowling could define the outcome.
India remain clear favourites, yet Namibia will look to test themselves against one of the tournament’s strongest sides.
