The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A continues with India facing Namibia in match 18 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The game starts at 19:00 IST on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
India currently top Group A with 2 points from one match (NRR +1.45), while Namibia sit bottom with 0 points from one match (NRR -1.033). A win for India would virtually secure their Super Eight spot; Namibia need a shock result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
India Review & Recent Form
India lead Group A after a hard-fought 29-run win over USA in their opener and remain overwhelming favourites to progress as group winners.
Last five completed matches: W W W L W
Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 off 48 balls rescued India from 77/6 to 161/9 against USA. Mohammed Siraj (3/29), Arshdeep Singh (2/18) and Axar Patel (2/24) then dismantled the chase. India have won four of their last five completed internationals, with strong all-round balance.
| Recent Key Performances | Player | Contribution | Betting Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | Suryakumar Yadav | 84* (48) vs USA | High-impact middle-order anchor |
| Bowling | Mohammed Siraj | 3/29 vs USA | Early wickets in powerplay likely |
| All-round | Hardik Pandya | Consistent overs & cameos | Middle-overs control & lower-order |
Namibia Review & Recent Form
Namibia sit bottom after a seven-wicket loss to Netherlands and face an uphill battle to stay in Super Eight contention.
Last five completed matches: L W W W L
Batted first against Netherlands and posted 156/8 (Nicol Loftie-Eaton 42, Jan Frylinck 30), but collapsed in the death. Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz took one wicket each, but a dropped catch of Colin Ackermann proved costly. Namibia have won three of their last five completed T20Is but struggle against top-tier sides.
| Recent Key Performances | Player | Contribution | Betting Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 42 (38) vs NED | Top-order anchor |
| Bowling | Ruben Trumpelmann | 1/30 vs NED | Powerplay & death threat |
| All-round | Gerhard Erasmus | Quick 18 & leadership | Middle-order acceleration |
Head-to-Head Record
Only one previous meeting:
- 2021 T20 World Cup – India 133/1 (15.2 ov) beat Namibia 132/8 by 9 wickets
India dominated with ease; Namibia have never beaten a top-10 side in T20 World Cups.
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi) – Evening game
- Expected clear skies, temperature ~22–24°C, light breeze 10–14 km/h, low humidity
- Pitch offers early swing for pacers, minimal turn for spinners later
- Average T20I score ~160–165; par ~175–180 batting first
- Teams winning toss likely bowl first as surface improves for batting
Lineups, Injuries & Suspensions
India: Abhishek Sharma doubtful (illness); Sanju Samson likely to replace him. Jasprit Bumrah rested possible after recent workload. Probable XI: Samson/Abhishek, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj.
Namibia: No reported injuries; expected unchanged XI from Netherlands game.
Odds, Markets & Betting Tips
India heavy favourites:
- India to win ~1.08–1.12
- Namibia ~7.00–9.00
- Over/Under 160.5 total runs ~1.85 both ways
- India -100.5 runs handicap ~1.80
- Top batsman Suryakumar Yadav ~2.50–3.00
Odds reflect one-sided nature; value lies in India team totals over or method of victory markets.
Where to Watch Online & Kickoff Time
Available on Star Sports network (India), Willow TV (USA), SuperSport (Africa), Sky Sports (UK), Fox Sports (Australia), Disney+ Hotstar (India streaming).
Toss: ~18:30 IST | First ball: 19:00 IST (13:30 UTC), 12 February 2026.
Prediction: India vs Namibia, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
India’s superior batting depth, bowling variety and Suryakumar Yadav’s form make them overwhelming favourites on a pitch that should assist early swing but flatten later. Namibia’s recent competitiveness against associate sides is unlikely to translate against a full-strength India. The main risk for India backers is potential complacency or early wicket losses, but their middle-order firepower should overcome any early pressure. Namibia need a near-perfect performance to compete.
