The India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 match is being played today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Namibia has won the toss and elected to bowl first.
India are currently 2nd in Group A, while Pakistan are top after winning 2 out of 2. If India wins this match, they will move to the top position and their Super 8 qualification will almost be confirmed. India came into this match after a tough win against the USA, where their top order collapsed to 77/6, but Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty helped them recover and win.
India and Namibia have played only once in T20Is, in the 2021 T20 World Cup, and India won comfortably. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India have played 4 T20Is. They have batted first in all matches, and won 2 while losing 2. The ground is high-scoring, and India have crossed 200 runs three times here.
Namibia have lost 4 of their last 5 T20 World Cup matches, but they did win a tied match against Oman via Super Over in the previous World Cup.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
Before the India vs Namibia match, India had some fitness worries because Abhishek Sharma is hospitalised with a stomach infection and Washington Sundar is still recovering from a side tear. As Abhishek is not fit, Sanju Samson has gotten a chance. The good news is that Jasprit Bumrah has returned, which strengthens India’s bowling attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.
Namibia are coming after a loss against the Netherlands, where their batting collapsed after a good start. Their key batters are Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. If their top order performs well, Namibia can fight.
In India, the match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network. The live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. After this match, India will play Pakistan on Sunday.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026:
| India (Predicted XI) | Namibia (Predicted XI) |
| Suryakumar Yadav (captain) | Gerhard Erasmus (captain) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Louren Steenkamp (wk) |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton |
| Tilak Varma | Lauren Steenkamp |
| Hardik Pandya | JJ Smit |
| Shivam Dube | Zane Green |
| Axar Patel | Malan Krugar |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Ruben Trumpelmann |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bernard Scholtz |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Ben Shikongo |
| Rinku Singh | Max Heingo |
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch for the India vs Namibia match is usually batting-friendly. It offers good bounce and carry, but not enough to seriously trouble batters. Since this is an ICC event, the pitch could be prepared in a way that gives a more balanced contest between bat and ball.
Still, a high-scoring match is expected, and scores of around 180 or more can easily happen. Dew is also likely in the second innings, which can make it easier to bat later and harder for bowlers to grip the ball. Because of that, chasing becomes a better option.
The weather looks completely clear for the match, with no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to stay between 21°C to 15°C during the evening. The sky may turn hazy later at night. One big concern is the air quality, which is expected to remain in the unhealthy category. The AQI near the stadium is above 100, which is considered unhealthy.
FAQs
Q. Where is the India vs Namibia match being played?
A. The match is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Q. What is India’s position in Group A right now?
A. India are 2nd in Group A right now.
Q. What will happen if India wins this match?
A. India will go to the top position, and the Super 8 qualification will almost be confirmed.
Q. How many times have India and Namibia played in T20Is?
A. They have played only once, in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Q. What is the Arun Jaitley Stadium record for India in T20Is?
A. India have played 4 T20Is here and won 2 while losing 2.
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