Defending champions India take on Namibia in a crucial Group A encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on February 12, 2026.
The Men in Blue look to build momentum after their opening win against the USA as they aim for another title run. Suryakumar Yadav leads a powerful Indian squad featuring star bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy.
Namibia, led by Gerhard Erasmus, will hope to bounce back after their 7-wicket defeat to the Netherlands and look to create an upset against the tournament favorites.
India vs Namibia Match Preview
This Group A clash marks India’s second match of the tournament at their home ground in Delhi. India started their campaign with a 29-run win over USA in Mumbai. Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 guided India after they slipped to 46/4 in the powerplay. Namibia lost their opener to the Netherlands by 7 wickets in a disappointing display at the same venue. India will next face Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo, while Namibia takes on USA on February 15 in Chennai.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Namibia, T20 World Cup 18th Match |
| Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Context | Group A match, India’s second game |
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface for T20 cricket. The pitch provides good bounce and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Short boundaries make it easier for batters to clear the ropes. Scoring runs during the powerplay becomes easier as the track offers true bounce.
As the game progresses, the surface slows down slightly. Spinners find some grip in the middle overs, making variation a key weapon. Fast bowlers who vary their pace often find success at this venue. Historical data shows that teams batting first have won 4 out of 8 T20Is played here. The average first innings score at this ground stands around 171 runs.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, good bounce |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 171 in T20Is |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace effective early, spin gets grip later |
| Toss Factor | Bowling first slightly preferred |
| Boundary Size | Short boundaries favor batters |
Weather Report
In February, Delhi offers pleasant conditions for cricket. The weather on match day will be comfortable with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 26°C. During the evening match, temperatures are expected to hover around 23-25°C. Expect clear skies with minimal chance of rain. Humidity levels will be moderate, around 40-50%, and the wind will remain light throughout the day. Morning mist may occur but will clear before the evening game.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 11-26°C (23-25°C during match) |
| Sky | Mainly clear |
| Rain Chance | Very low |
| Humidity | 40-50% |
| Overall | Good conditions for cricket |
Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium is likely to choose to bowl first. Historical data shows that teams chasing have a slightly better record at this venue in recent matches. The pitch plays evenly throughout the game, making chasing a safer option. Spinners find some assistance as the match progresses, which adds pressure on batting sides. Expect the toss winner to bowl first and chase down the target.
Injury Updates
India: Abhishek Sharma is doubtful due to a stomach infection. He has been admitted to a hospital in Delhi. Washington Sundar carries a side strain but remains in the squad. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to play after missing the opening match due to illness.
Namibia: No Injury Concern.
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India vs Namibia Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
India and Namibia have met once in T20I cricket. India won the match during the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai. The match ended with India winning by 9 wickets with 28 balls remaining. Rohit Sharma scored a quickfire 56 off 37 balls, while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 54. India bowled out Namibia for just 132 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja picking up 3 wickets.
Note: This is the only T20I meeting between these teams.
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| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | IND | Batter/Captain | Scored unbeaten 84 vs USA, 348 runs in recent T20Is |
| Varun Chakravarthy | IND | Spinner | World-class mystery spinner, 15 wickets in last 8 T20Is |
| Jasprit Bumrah | IND | Bowler | Premium pacer, set to return after illness |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | Bowler | Left-arm pacer, 15 wickets in last 9 T20Is |
| Jan Frylinck | NAM | All-rounder | Leading T20I run-scorer for Namibia, 350 runs recently |
| Gerhard Erasmus | NAM | Captain/All-rounder | Experienced leader, 268 runs in recent T20Is |
| JJ Smit | NAM | All-rounder | Bowling all-rounder, 13 wickets in recent matches |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | NAM | All-rounder | Scored 42 vs Netherlands, 11 wickets recently |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | NAM | Bowler | Left-arm quick, 12 wickets in recent T20Is |
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