The 18th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see defending champions India take on Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on January 12 at 7:00 PM local time. India is confident after winning their first game against the USA.
Namibia, on the other hand, lost its previous match to the Netherlands by 7 wickets. The weather is expected to be sunny with very little dew, so the toss may still be important. India are clear favourites, but Namibia will hope to put up a strong fight and possibly cause a surprise.
India vs Namibia 18th Match Odds
The betting markets heavily favour India to continue their winning run in the tournament. As defending champions with home advantage, India are priced as strong favorites across all major betting platforms.
| Platform | India Win Odds | Namibia Win Odds | Toss Odds (IND) | Toss Odds (NAM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.08 | 8.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 1.1 | 7.8 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.09 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| BetVibe | 1.11 | 7.6 | 1.92 | 1.88 |
India vs Namibia 18th Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NAM, 18th Match, Group A |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
India vs Namibia Match Squads
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Namibia Squad
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo
Pitch Report of Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is known as a great ground for batting. The pitch is flat, and the boundaries are short, which makes it tough for bowlers to control the game.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface is ideal for batting, allowing players to score freely at any stage of the game. The ground is relatively small, giving bowlers very little margin for error. |
| Batting Assistance | This wicket supports big totals due to its flat nature and steady pace. The short boundaries further help batters clear the ropes with ease. |
| Bowling Assistance | Fast bowlers may get some extra bounce and slight movement in the early overs. Later in the innings, spinners become more effective. |
| Boundaries Dimensions | The straight boundaries measure close to 68 metres, while the square boundaries are slightly shorter at around 65 metres. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | In T20 Internationals, the average score while chasing is around 158 runs. However, totals under 180 are generally considered difficult to defend. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams batting second tend to have an advantage in night matches, as dew makes it harder for bowlers to control the ball. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is expected to be around 24°C, which is comfortable for players. |
| Weather | The weather will be sunny, ensuring clear skies during the game. |
| Precipitation | There is only a 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | Humidity is around 39%, which is relatively low. |
| Wind | Wind speed is expected to be around 13 km/h and is not expected to significantly impact bowling. |
India and Namibia Head-to-Head in T20Is
India and Namibia have faced each other only once in the shortest format, with India winning it.
| Total Matches Played | 1 |
| India Won | 1 |
| Namibia Won | 0 |
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Key Players to Watch
The match outcome could be significantly influenced by individual brilliance from these six key performers.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 3114 runs in 105 matches at an average of 37.97. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 107 wickets in 87 games at an economy of 6.54. Player of the Tournament at the 2024 T20 World Cup with 15 wickets. |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 2,076 runs and 105 wickets in 130 games. |
| Gerhard Erasmus (NAM) | 1851 runs in 78 matches at an average of 31.91. |
| Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM) | 50 wickets in 45 games at an economy of 7.87. |
| Bernard Scholtz (NAM) | 80 wickets in 77 games at an economy of 6.19. |
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