The Story So Far: Champion's Composure vs. Underdog's Struggle
India's campaign started with a scare but ended in a statement. Their opener against the USA in Mumbai saw them reduced to a precarious position early on, but a captain's knock from Suryakumar Yadav (84*) steered the Men in Blue to a competitive total of 161, which their bowlers defended comfortably. The "W" column is what matters, and with Jasprit Bumrah set to return after missing the first game, India will be looking to ruthless efficiency tonight.On the other side of the fence, Namibia are looking for redemption. Their 7-wicket loss to the Netherlands was a harsh reality check, exposing fragilities in their batting lineup. Captain Gerhard Erasmus knows that a similar collapse against a bowling attack featuring Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh could be catastrophic. They arrive in Delhi needing a spark to keep their Super 8 hopes alive.
India vs Namibia Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India vs Namibia, Match 18 (Group A) |
| Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
England vs West Indies Live Streaming and Broadcast
Here is a region-specific list of broadcasting and live streaming platforms.| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV | Willow.tv |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Prime Video |
| UK | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme | Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Myco, Tamasha |
| Middle East | - | ICC.tv |
India vs Namibia Head-to-Head Record
The history between these two nations is brief, with India winning their only previous encounter comfortably:| Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | No Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
India vs Namibia Probable Playing XIs
India Squad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.
Namibia Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Jack Brassell, Malan Kruger.
India vs Namibia Key Players to Watch
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND): The Indian skipper is in sublime touch, having single-handedly rescued the team in the opener. His 360-degree play will be a nightmare for Namibia's bowlers on the small Delhi ground.
- Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM): The left-arm pacer is known for striking early with the new ball. If Namibia hopes to cause an upset, Trumpelmann will need to remove India's top order cheaply.
Pitch Report: Delhi's Batting Paradise
Traditionally known as a batter's paradise, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to stay true to its nature. The boundaries are short, and the outfield is lightning fast. However, early winter evenings in Delhi can aid swing bowlers initially.Fans hoping for a six-hitting fest are likely to get their wish. The surface typically flattens out, and with the dew factor potentially coming into play in the second innings, chasing might be the preferred option. Scoreboard pressure will be key.
- Average first innings score: 170+
- Spinners may get assistance in the middle overs
- Dew factor could help chasing teams
- Toss Prediction: Bowl first
Match Prediction: Who Has the Edge?
Predicting a winner here seems straightforward given the gulf in experience and class. India's batting depth and the return of their premier pacer make them overwhelming favorites.- Prediction: India will win the match.
- Expected Score: 190-210 (if India bats first).
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