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India vs Namibia: India produced a commanding all-round display to defeat Namibia by 93 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash on Thursday. The hosts piled up 209/9 and then bowled Namibia out for 116 to register their second straight win in the tournament.
Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy led the bowling effort with a brilliant spell of 3 for 7 in just two overs. His strikes in the middle overs broke Namibia’s momentum and turned the game firmly in India’s favor.
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India’s innings was powered by explosive knocks from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. Kishan smashed 61 off just 24 balls, while Pandya hammered 52 from 28 deliveries to push the total beyond the 200-run mark.
The duo added 81 runs for the fifth wicket with Shivam Dube, who chipped in with a quick 23 off 16 balls. Their partnership rescued India after a brief middle-order wobble.
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus stood out with the ball, returning excellent figures of 4 for 20 from his four overs. He removed key Indian batters, including Kishan, to keep his side in the contest.
Earlier, India got off to a flying start with Sanju Samson and Kishan attacking from the outset. Samson struck a few big hits before falling for a quick cameo, leaving the stage for Kishan to dominate the powerplay.
Kishan reached his fifty in just 20 balls and carried India past the 100-run mark inside seven overs. His innings included six fours and five sixes, setting the tone for a massive total.
However, India lost a cluster of wickets late in the innings. Five wickets fell for just four runs at one stage, preventing them from pushing towards a total beyond 220.
In reply, Namibia started positively with Jan Frylinck and Louren Steenkamp finding early boundaries. But Arshdeep Singh broke the opening stand, and the spinners soon took control.
Varun struck with his very first ball, dismissing Steenkamp, and followed it up with another wicket in the same over. Axar Patel also chipped in with key breakthroughs as Namibia slipped from 86/2 to 88/5.
Jasprit Bumrah added his usual precision, removing Ruben Trumpelmann, while Hardik Pandya picked up late wickets to seal the result. Namibia were eventually bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs.
The result marked India’s 10th consecutive win in T20 World Cup matches, underlining their dominance on the big stage.
With both bat and ball clicking, India will head into their next match with confidence, while Namibia will look to regroup after a tough outing.
FAQ:
Who won the India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 match?
India won the match by 93 runs, posting 209/9 and bowling Namibia out for 116.
How did Varun Chakaravarthy perform against Namibia?
Varun Chakaravarthy starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 7 runs in 2 overs.
Who scored the most runs for India in this match?
Ishan Kishan scored 61 off 24 balls, while Hardik Pandya added 52 off 28 deliveries.
What were Namibia’s top performances in the match?
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus picked up 4 wickets for 20 runs, but the team was all out for 116.
How many consecutive T20 World Cup wins has India now achieved?
This victory marked India’s 10th consecutive win in T20 World Cup matches.
Where was the India vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 match played?
The match took place in Delhi, India.
Did any other Indian players make significant contributions?
Shivam Dube scored a quick 23 off 16 balls, and Axar Patel picked up key wickets in Namibia’s innings.
How did India start their innings?
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan opened for India, with Samson hitting early sixes before falling for a quick score.
What can we expect next for India in the T20 World Cup 2026?
With two consecutive wins and both bat and ball performing strongly, India will enter their next match with high confidence.
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