Team India made history by crushing Namibia, a first in the T20 World Cup
India's cricket team achieved a significant victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026, marking a historic moment in their tournament journey.
The Indian cricket team's impressive performance continues in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, highlighted by their recent victory over Namibia by 93 runs on February 12 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Setting a target of 210 runs, India showcased their strength as Namibia collapsed for 116 runs in just 16.2 overs. This victory is significant as it adds to India's momentum in the tournament, enhancing their position in Group A.
Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, this win marks India's second consecutive success in the tournament, following their initial triumph over the USA by 29 runs. With this victory, India has surpassed Pakistan to take the top position in Group A, building confidence ahead of their upcoming match against Pakistan on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This emerging dominance in Group A reflects the team's preparation and tactical execution.
Notably, Hardik Pandya played a pivotal role in the match, scoring 52 runs and taking two wickets, earning him the 'Player of the Match' title. Alongside Pandya, Ishan Kishan and mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy also contributed significantly to India's success against Namibia. Such performances underline India's strong potential as they advance deeper into the tournament, increasing the stakes as they prepare to face a formidable rival in their next match.