India will face Namibia in Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on February 12 at 7:00 PM IST.
India had a shaky start in their opening match against the USA, where they were reduced to 77/6. However, captain Suryakumar Yadav played a brilliant unbeaten 84 to take India to a fighting total, which the bowlers defended successfully. Namibia, on the other hand, are coming into this match after a defeat and will need a big performance to challenge the defending champions.
IND vs NAM Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India vs Namibia, Match 18 |
| Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Match Preview
India
India will look to improve their batting performance after a top-order collapse in the last game. The return of Jasprit Bumrah strengthens the bowling attack, while the team management may test a few combinations ahead of the big matches.
Key Players
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakravarthy
Team News
- Abhishek Sharma is doubtful due to stomach pain.
- Sanju Samson may open if changes are made.
Namibia
Namibia struggled with the bat in their first game and will need a much better performance against a strong Indian side. Their experienced players will have to step up to stay competitive.
Key Players
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- JJ Smit
- Ruben Trumpelmann
Challenges
- Weak batting form
- Facing a top-ranked T20I side
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India | 1 |
| Namibia | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India | W, W, L, W, W |
| Namibia | W, W, L, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 18–20°C
- Humidity: 50–55%
- Rain: No chance
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Some assistance for spinners
- Average first innings score: 140–150
Chasing Record: Average (46%)
Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Bat First Wins | 5 |
| Bat Second Wins | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Score | 221/9 |
| Lowest Score | 120 |
Predicted Playing XI
India
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Sanju Samson
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
Namibia
- Louren Steenkamp
- Jan Frylinck
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green (wk)
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Dylan Leicher
- Willem Myburgh
- Bernard Scholtz
- Max Heingo
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Hardik Pandya
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Axar Patel
- Varun Chakravarthy
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Gerhard Erasmus
- JJ Smit
IND vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Even if India make a few changes, they have enough depth in both batting and bowling. The Delhi pitch is generally good for batting, and India’s strong lineup can post a big total. Namibia will need an exceptional performance to challenge the defending champions.
Considering team strength, experience, and current form, India are strong favorites to win this match.
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India | Abhishek Sharma doubtful |
| Namibia | No injury updates |
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