India are set to face Namibia in their second Group A fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. India enter the contest after a win against the USA and will aim to maintain momentum.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India start as strong favourites, especially on home conditions. Namibia, captained by Gerhard Erasmus, will be eager to bounce back and show improvement after their previous outing in the tournament.
The match will be played on February 12, 2026, with the first ball scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its lively atmosphere and has often produced high scoring T20 encounters in recent years.
India’s predicted playing XI includes Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah. The combination offers depth in both batting and bowling.
Namibia are expected to field Gerhard Erasmus, Malan Kruger, JC Balt, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, and Jack Brassell. The side will rely on discipline and all round contributions.
The Delhi pitch generally favours batters, with short boundaries allowing quick scoring. As the match progresses, spinners often come into play. Dew could influence conditions later, making the toss an important factor for both teams.
India will look to secure another win and strengthen their position in the group. Namibia, meanwhile, will focus on delivering a more competitive performance against a strong Indian lineup.
