India vs Namibia 18th T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: India is ready to take on Namibia in the 18th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, February 12. The contest is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. In the absence of Abhishek Sharma, India will look to score big in their match against Namibia. On the other hand, Namibia will aim to bounce back.
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Match Details
- Match: India vs Namibia, 18th Match, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: February 12, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
India’s Form and Momentum
India began their campaign with a tough win against the United States in Mumbai. After facing some pressure, Captain Suryakumar Yadav made sure India regained control and secured victory. The result showcased India’s adaptability, and it will surely bring confidence in the camp.
India has a power-packed batting lineup and a versatile bowling attack, and they will look to continue their dominant run and strengthen their position in Group A.
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Namibia’s Challenge in Delhi
Namibia suffered a tough defeat in their opening game against the Netherlands. However, the team has already played in Delhi, and they will be familiar with the conditions at the venue. Gerhard Erasmus and Namibia will need a disciplined bowling effort and a cohesive batting performance to even out a challenge against a strong Indian side.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- India Wins: 1
- Namibia Wins: 0
India holds the advantage historically, and they have won their only previous T20I encounter against USA.
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium often favours batters under lights. Moreover, the presence of dew will make the job easier and is expected to play a significant role that will make the chasing slightly easier. Moreover, teams who have batted second have won three of the last five matches at this venue.
Spinners could find assistance early in the innings, and fast bowlers are likely to play a crucial role in controlling the scoring rate in the death overs.
Key Players to Watch
Sanju Samson (India):
With Abhishek Sharma sidelined, Sanju Samson is expected to get an opportunity. The wicketkeeper-batter has struggled in the last few T20Is, and he will surely look to make his mark.
Jasprit Bumrah (India):
Bumrah is back to full fitness. After coming back, he will again lead India’s pace attack and aim to dominate during his four-over spell. Even though Mohammad Siraj did an excellent job, he will have to make way for Jasprit Bumrah.
India vs Namibia Probable Playing XIs
India
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
Namibia
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wicketkeeper), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Gerhard Erasmus (captain), JJ Smit, Max Heingo, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz
IND vs NAM Match Prediction
India clearly enters this clash as the stronger side, as they have a very formidable lineup and the advantage of familiar conditions. Their depth in batting and bowling has made them a difficult team to beat in T20 cricket.
Namibia will need a near-perfect performance to upset India. However, if India executes their strategies effectively, they are expected to come out on top in this encounter.
