T20 World Cup Live: India Hammer Namibia by 93 Runs
India post 209-9 and bowl Namibia out for 116 in 18.2 overs to seal a 93-run win in Delhi. The chase never recovered after the middle order collapse, with Hardik Pandya taking 2-21 and Shivam Dube chipping in as the tail folded quickly. Namibia’s resistance ended with Zane Green last out for 11 as India close it out comfortably.
India posted a challenging total of 209 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat by Namibia. The innings ended with Arshdeep Singh being run out for 2 in the final over, leaving Varun Chakaravarthy unbeaten on 1.
Namibia produced a strong late comeback with the ball, picking up five wickets in the last five overs and conceding only 41 runs. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus was the standout performer, returning figures of 4 for 20 from his four overs, while JJ Smit claimed one wicket but went for 50 runs.
Earlier, India were powered by a blistering start from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 61 off 24 balls, and a fluent half-century from Hardik Pandya (52 off 28). Sanju Samson also contributed a rapid 22 at the top. Despite crossing the 200-run mark, India lost momentum towards the end as Namibia struck regularly after winning the toss and opting to bowl first.
India’s playing XI features Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah, while Namibia’s XI includes Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Ruben Trumpelmann, Malan Kruger, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo and Max Heingo.
Live Updates
- 12 Feb 2026 7:39 PM IST
Kishan–Tilak extend dominance as Namibia struggle to contain runs
India powered to 104 for 1 in seven overs after being sent in to bat by Namibia, with Ishan Kishan continuing his blistering assault on the bowlers. Kishan remained unbeaten on 61 from 23 balls, striking six fours and five sixes, while Tilak Varma supported him with a brisk 20 off 11 deliveries. The duo added 79 runs in just 30 balls for the second wicket.
Sanju Samson had earlier provided a rapid start with 22 off 8 balls before being caught by Louren Steenkamp off Ben Shikongo at 1.6 overs, leaving India at 25 for 1. Since then, Namibia have found no answers to Kishan’s clean hitting as India scored 79 runs in the last five overs without losing a wicket.
Namibia’s bowlers endured a tough spell, with JJ Smit conceding 38 runs from his two overs and Max Heingo going for 18 from his first. Namibia had won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- 12 Feb 2026 7:32 PM IST
Powerplay carnage as Kishan–Tilak put Namibia under pressure
India surged to 86 for 1 at the end of the powerplay after being asked to bat by Namibia, with Ishan Kishan blasting a rapid half-century. Kishan brought up his fifty off just 20 balls, smashing five fours and four sixes, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 13 from 8 deliveries as the pair stitched together a 61-run stand in only 24 balls.
Earlier, Sanju Samson set the tone with a fiery 22 off 8 balls before being caught by Louren Steenkamp off Ben Shikongo at 1.6 overs, leaving India at 25 for 1. Since then, Kishan took complete control, punishing Namibia’s attack during the final overs of the powerplay.
Namibia’s bowlers struggled to stem the flow of runs, conceding 78 in the last five overs alone. JJ Smit proved expensive, leaking 38 runs in his two overs, while Ruben Trumpelmann went for 23 from his spell. Namibia had won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- 12 Feb 2026 7:25 PM IST
Kishan–Tilak keep the runs flowing after Samson’s early strike
India raced to 58 for 1 at the end of five overs after being put in to bat by Namibia, maintaining a strong scoring rate despite the early loss of Sanju Samson. Ishan Kishan was unbeaten on 22 from 14 balls, while Tilak Varma accelerated to 13 off 8 deliveries as the pair added 33 runs in 18 balls for the second wicket.
Samson had provided a flying start with 22 off 8 balls before being caught by Louren Steenkamp off Ben Shikongo at 1.6 overs, ending the opening stand at 25.
Namibia picked up one wicket but struggled to contain the run flow, conceding 58 runs in the first five overs. Shikongo claimed the breakthrough but went for 25 in two overs, while Ruben Trumpelmann gave away 23 from his two. Namibia had earlier won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- 12 Feb 2026 7:20 PM IST
Kishan keeps the tempo high after Samson’s early exit
India moved to 40 for 1 in 3.2 overs after being put in to bat by Namibia, with Ishan Kishan continuing the aggressive approach following the fall of Sanju Samson. Kishan was unbeaten on 15 from 9 balls, striking three fours, while Tilak Varma supported him with 2 runs from 3 deliveries.
Samson provided a rapid start before falling for 22 off 8 balls, caught by Louren Steenkamp off Ben Shikongo at 1.6 overs. The opening stand had produced 25 runs in quick time.
Namibia managed an early breakthrough but struggled to stem the run flow. Shikongo picked up the lone wicket but conceded 22 runs in his spell so far, while JJ Smit gave away 10 runs in his opening over. Namibia had won the toss and opted to bowl first, banking on chasing conditions later in the match.
- 12 Feb 2026 7:16 PM IST
Namibia strike back after Samson’s explosive start
India reached 35 for 1 in 2.5 overs after being asked to bat by Namibia, with Sanju Samson’s quickfire knock setting the early tempo before his dismissal. Samson smashed 22 off just 8 balls, including three sixes, before being caught by Louren Steenkamp off Ben Shikongo at 1.6 overs.
Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 11 from 7 balls, while Tilak Varma had just arrived at the crease with 1 run from 2 deliveries as India looked to rebuild after the early breakthrough. The first-wicket stand yielded 25 runs in 11 balls.
Namibia’s decision to bowl first was aimed at taking advantage of early conditions and expected dew later in the match. Ben Shikongo claimed the opening wicket but was expensive, conceding 17 runs in his opening over, while JJ Smit began with a tidy spell of 10 runs from five balls.
- 12 Feb 2026 7:10 PM IST
Samson Blitz as India Race to 25 Without Loss After Namibia Opt to Bowl
India made a flying start after being put in to bat by Namibia, racing to 25 without loss in just 1.5 overs. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 22 off 7 balls, smashing three sixes and a four, while Ishan Kishan played a supporting role with 2 runs from 4 deliveries.
The opening partnership added 25 runs in 11 balls as Namibia’s bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive intent. Ben Shikongo conceded 17 runs in his first five deliveries, while Ruben Trumpelmann went for eight runs in his opening over. Namibia had earlier won the toss and chose to bowl, banking on dew and chasing conditions.
