The Indian men’s cricket team will face Namibia in an exciting Group A clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to be played on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi with a 7:00 PM IST start. India will be looking to build on their strong start in the tournament as they take on a competitive Namibian side in front of a packed home crowd.
📅 Match Details
- Match: India vs Namibia — Match 18, Group A
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: 12 February 2026
- Time: 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
🔍 India’s Form and Strategy
India began their T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating the United States in their opening match. The team under captain Suryakumar Yadav has shown confidence in both batting and bowling, with key players like Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah expected to lead from the front.
Reports suggest that India may make some changes to their playing XI ahead of the Namibia match, including a possible return for Jasprit Bumrah and rotation in the pace attack to manage workloads.
🆚 Namibia’s Challenge
Namibia, competing in the T20 World Cup, will bring their mix of experienced performers and emerging talent to Delhi. The team has been preparing diligently, and although they face a formidable Indian side, they have shown competitive spirit in warm-up fixtures and previous international assignments.
Namibia’s coach has also highlighted the importance of international exposure leading up to the World Cup, which aids teams like Namibia in developing consistency and confidence against top opponents.
🏏 What to Expect
The clash promises to be an intriguing contest between a top-ranked India side looking to assert dominance and a Namibia team eager to make its mark on the global stage. Cricket fans can expect an entertaining match with competitive cricket on display.
Fans planning to watch live can tune in on the Star Sports Network in India, with streaming available on Disney+ Hotstar and other official broadcasters in respective regions.
📌 Disclaimer
Match details and schedules are based on official ICC T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures and verified sources available at the time of writing. Broadcast information and local timings may vary by region and are subject to change by official broadcasters and tournament organisers.