Namibia National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The Namibia national cricket team vs India national cricket team match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was played on February 12, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first.
India posted an imposing 209/9 in 20 overs, scoring at 10.45 runs per over. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a spectacular 61 off 24 balls, while Hardik Pandya added a powerful 52 from 28 deliveries.
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Namibia vs India Match Overview
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Namibia |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match No. | 18th Match, Group A |
| Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Toss | Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl |
| India Score | 209/9 (20 overs) |
| India Run Rate | 10.45 |
| India Captain | Suryakumar Yadav |
| India Wicketkeeper | Ishan Kishan |
| Namibia Captain | Gerhard Erasmus |
India Batting Scorecard
India’s batting innings was powered by an explosive opening stand. Ishan Kishan scored 61 from only 24 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 254.17.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | c Ben Shikongo b Gerhard Erasmus | 61 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 254.17 |
| Sanju Samson | c Louren Steenkamp b Ben Shikongo | 22 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 275.00 |
| Tilak Varma | c Smit b Gerhard Erasmus | 25 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 119.05 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | st Zane Green b Bernard Scholtz | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 92.31 |
| Hardik Pandya | c (sub) Dylan Leicher b Gerhard Erasmus | 52 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 185.71 |
| Shivam Dube | run out (Ben Shikongo/Gerhard Erasmus) | 23 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 143.75 |
| Rinku Singh | c Gerhard Erasmus b JJ Smit | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Axar Patel | b Gerhard Erasmus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | run out (Malan Kruger/Zane Green) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | b 0, lb 1, w 9, nb 0 | 10 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs | 209/9 | 10.45 |
Top India Batters
Ishan Kishan – 61 off 24: Kishan produced the most destructive innings of the match, striking at 254.17. His six fours and five sixes gave India a flying start.
Hardik Pandya – 52 off 28: Pandya maintained the momentum in the middle and death overs, smashing four fours and four sixes.
Shivam Dube – 23 off 16: Dube provided valuable support during India’s middle and late-innings acceleration.
Namibia Bowling Scorecard
Gerhard Erasmus was Namibia’s standout bowler, taking four wickets for 20 runs from his four overs.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Ben Shikongo | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.70 |
| JJ Smit | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Max Heingo | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10.20 |
Namibia’s Best Bowler
Gerhard Erasmus was the pick of the Namibia bowling attack. He conceded only 20 runs and claimed four important wickets, including the dismissals of Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.
Fall of Wickets – India
India lost wickets at regular intervals after a blistering beginning.
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 25-1 | 1.6 |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan | 104-2 | 7.1 |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav | 120-3 | 10.1 |
| 4 | Tilak Varma | 124-4 | 11.5 |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya | 205-5 | 18.2 |
| 6 | Shivam Dube | 205-6 | 18.3 |
| 7 | Axar Patel | 206-7 | 18.6 |
| 8 | Rinku Singh | 206-8 | 19.3 |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | 209-9 | 20.0 |
India Powerplay Score
India made a rapid start during the mandatory powerplay.
| Overs | Runs |
|---|---|
| 0.1–6.0 | 86 |
India reached 86 runs in the first six overs, setting the platform for a total above 200.
India Partnerships
The opening partnership between Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson was particularly explosive.
| Partnership | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan – Sanju Samson | 25 | 12 |
| Ishan Kishan – Tilak Varma | 79 | 31 |
| Tilak Varma – Suryakumar Yadav | 16 | 18 |
| Tilak Varma – Hardik Pandya | 4 | 10 |
| Hardik Pandya – Shivam Dube | 81 | 39 |
| Shivam Dube – Rinku Singh | 1 | 3 |
| Rinku Singh – Axar Patel | 0 | 3 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy – Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 3 |
The 81-run partnership between Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube was crucial in taking India beyond the 200-run mark.
Match Highlights
Ishan Kishan’s Explosive Fifty
Ishan Kishan was the star of India’s early innings. His 61 off 24 balls came at an extraordinary strike rate of 254.17. He hit six fours and five sixes, putting Namibia’s bowlers under immediate pressure.
Sanju Samson’s Quick Start
Sanju Samson contributed 22 from just eight balls, including three sixes. His strike rate of 275.00 helped India race to 25 runs before his dismissal at the end of the second over.
Hardik Pandya’s Powerful Knock
Hardik Pandya scored 52 off 28 deliveries. His four sixes and four fours helped India recover after losing several wickets in the middle overs.
Erasmus’ Four-Wicket Haul
Gerhard Erasmus was Namibia’s standout performer with the ball. His figures of 4/20 were considerably better than those of the other Namibia bowlers and prevented India from finishing with an even bigger total.
India Reaches 209/9
Despite losing nine wickets, India finished with an imposing 209/9 from 20 overs.
The innings featured:
- 209 runs
- 20 overs
- 10.45 run rate
- 86 runs in the powerplay
- Ishan Kishan: 61 off 24
- Hardik Pandya: 52 off 28
- Gerhard Erasmus: 4/20
India’s aggressive approach was evident from the start, with the team scoring at more than ten runs per over for the entire innings.
Namibia vs India 2026: Key Statistics
| Statistic | India |
|---|---|
| Total | 209/9 |
| Overs | 20 |
| Run Rate | 10.45 |
| Powerplay | 86 |
| Highest Score | Ishan Kishan – 61 |
| Second-highest | Hardik Pandya – 52 |
| Best Namibia Bowler | Gerhard Erasmus – 4/20 |
| Sixes by Ishan Kishan | 5 |
| Sixes by Hardik Pandya | 4 |
India vs Namibia T20I Matches
| Date | Tournament | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2021 | T20 World Cup 2021 | Dubai | India won by 9 wickets |
| 12 Feb 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 | Delhi | India won by 93 runs |
Conclusion
The Namibia National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 shows India’s batting strength on full display. India reached 209/9 in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan’s blistering 61 and Hardik Pandya’s 52 providing the major contributions.
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus was the standout bowler, taking 4/20, while Ben Shikongo, JJ Smit and Bernard Scholtz also picked up wickets.
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