Steenkamp and Frylinck steady as Namibia start pursuit of 210

Namibia reached 15 without loss in 2.2 overs in their chase of India’s 209-run target, with openers Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck providing a cautious start. Steenkamp was on 8 from 5 balls, while Frylinck remained unbeaten on 7 from 9 deliveries as the pair added 15 runs in 14 balls for the opening stand.

India’s bowlers began with controlled spells, with Hardik Pandya conceding just seven runs in his opening 1.2 overs and Arshdeep Singh giving away eight runs in his first over. Namibia still require 195 runs with a required run rate of just over 11 an over.

India had earlier posted 209 for 9 after being asked to bat first, riding on big contributions from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya before Namibia clawed back with late wickets.