Match 10 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature an important Group clash between Netherlands and Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
The Netherlands are under pressure after losing their opening match in a last-over thriller. Another defeat could seriously damage their qualification chances. Namibia, on the other hand, will begin their campaign and will look to take advantage of the pressure on the Dutch side.
NED vs NAM Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Netherlands vs Namibia – Match 10 |
| Date | Tuesday, 10 February 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Match Preview
Netherlands
The Netherlands showed fighting spirit in their first match but ended up on the losing side. Their bowling unit performed well, but the batting, especially the top order, needs to deliver in this crucial game.
Players like Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, and Scott Edwards will be key if they want to keep their campaign alive.
Key Strengths
- Experienced bowling attack
- Strong all-rounders
- Must-win motivation
Key Concerns
- Top-order inconsistency
- Pressure after first loss
Namibia
Namibia enter the match with good recent form and a balanced squad. They have several match-winners like Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, and JJ Smit, who can contribute in multiple departments.
They will look to play freely and put the Netherlands under more pressure.
Key Strengths
- Good recent form
- Strong all-round options
- Experienced core players
Key Concerns
- Heavy loss in recent warm-up game
- Batting under pressure situations
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 |
| Namibia | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | W, L, L, NR, L |
| Namibia | W, W, W, L, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Delhi
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 40–45%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch
- Batting-friendly surface
- Short boundaries help stroke play
- Spinners can be effective in middle overs
- Chasing teams have a strong record
Arun Jaitley Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 14 |
| Bat First Wins | 5 |
| Bat Second Wins | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Score | 221/9 |
| Lowest Score | 120 |
Predicted Playing XI
Netherlands
- Michael Levitt
- Max O’Dowd
- Bas de Leede
- Colin Ackermann
- Scott Edwards (c & wk)
- Zach Lion-Cachet
- Logan van Beek
- Aryan Dutt
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Kyle Klein
- Paul van Meekeren
Namibia
- Louren Steenkamp
- Jan Frylinck
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- JJ Smit
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Zane Green (wk)
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ben Shikongo
- Max Heingo
- Jack Brassell
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Michael Levitt
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Max O’Dowd
- Jan Frylinck
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Bas de Leede
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- JJ Smit
- Logan van Beek
NED vs NAM Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
The Netherlands are under pressure after losing their first match and must win to stay in the tournament. Their bowling looks strong, but batting consistency will be crucial.
Namibia, however, come into this game with better recent form and a balanced team with multiple all-rounders. On paper, they look slightly stronger and more settled.
Predicted Winner: Namibia
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | No injury updates |
| Namibia | No injury updates |
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