India vs Namibia Highlights today match played on 12 Feb 2026.India registered their second win in the tournament by defeating Namibia by 93 runs in the 18th match of Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 12 February 2026. The match was a brilliant performance for the Indian team where they set a strong target of 209/9 while batting first and then bowled out Namibia for 116 runs.
Toss and Team Composition
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and invited India to bat first. Sanju Samson joined the Indian team as the opener in place of Abhishek Sharma as Abhishek was suffering from a stomach ailment. Indian playing XI: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Surekmar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Namibian team: Jan Fryelink, Lorraine Steenkamp, Jan-Nicole Lofty-Eaton, JJ Smith, Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Melvin Kruger, Robin Trumpelman, Bernard Schultz, Ben Shikongo, Zane Green (wicketkeeper), Max Hango.
India’s batting – stormy start and strong combination
India started the innings fast. Ishan Kishan batted stormily and scored 61 runs off just 24 balls, which included 11 fours and a six. His innings took India to 86/1 in the powerplay. Sanju Samson scored 22 runs off 8 balls but was out early.
After the powerplay, Surikumar Yadav and Tilak Verma took charge of the innings. Tilak Verma scored 25 runs off 21 balls. Hardik Pandya once again showed his all-rounder prowess and scored a quick 50+ runs. Shivam Dube also scored a quick 23 runs (off 16 balls).
Namibian bowlers bowled well in the death overs, especially Gerhard Erasmus with impressive figures of 4/20 to restrict India to 209/9. Despite several wickets falling in India’s innings, this total was a big score for India in the T20 World Cup.
Namibia’s chase – Indian spinners dominate
Chasing a target of 210, Namibia got off to a good start but Varun Chakravarthy wreaked havoc in the middle overs. Chakravarthy had a brilliant spell of 3/7. Hardik Pandya also took 2 wickets.
Namibia’s top order collapsed early: Jan Fryelink, Lorraine Steenkamp, Lofti Eaton and JJ Samit returned to the pavilion. Gerhard Erasmus put up some resistance but was also dismissed for 17 runs. The entire Namibian team was bowled out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs.
Key Performances
Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya – Important runs with the bat and wickets with the bowling.
Ashwin Kishan: 61 (24 balls) – Fastest half-century of the match.
Varun Chakravarthy: 3/7 – Namibia’s clear scorer.
Gerhard Erasmus: 4/20 – Best bowling for Namibia.
Match Summary
India batted first and scored 209/9. Ashwin Kishan’s stormy innings and Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance put India in a strong position. Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel played key roles in Namibia’s chase. The win was crucial for India in Group A and further cemented their strong position in the tournament.
Analysis: India’s strength
This match showcased the depth and all-round ability of the Indian team. The return of Ashwin Kishan, Hardik’s form, and the performance of the spinners have made India the favourites. Namibia put up a good fight but fell short against the experienced Indian team.
India’s journey in the World Cup
India started the tournament with a 29-run win against the USA. This is their second win against Namibia. India face more challenges in the coming matches but this performance is a confidence-boosting one.
Namibia’s stance
Namibia is an associate team that puts up a good fight against big teams but looked weak against a top team like India. Erasmus’ performance in their bowling was commendable.
This match highlights the interest in T20 cricket and the strength of the Indian team. India are now moving on to the next stages of the tournament while Namibia still need to earn points.
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