India secured a commanding 93-run victory over Namibia in a T20 World Cup 2026 match, marking their second successive win in the tournament and their biggest by runs in T20 World Cup history. This dominant performance also extended India’s winning streak to ten consecutive matches in the T20 World Cup, showcasing their formidable form as hosts.
Opting to bat first, India posted a challenging total of 209 for nine. The innings was powered by belligerent half-centuries from opener Ishan Kishan, who blazed to 61 off just 24 balls, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who smashed 52 off 28 deliveries. Pandya and Shivam Dube (23 off 16) shared a crucial 81-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Despite a late collapse where India lost five wickets for merely four runs, they managed to cross the 200-run mark. Namibia’s captain, Gerhard Erasmus, impressed with the ball, returning excellent figures of 4 for 20 from his four overs, attempting to stem the flow of runs.
In response, Namibia struggled to build momentum, ultimately being bowled out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs. While several Namibian batters got starts, none could convert them into significant scores against a disciplined Indian attack. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy was particularly effective, claiming three wickets for just seven runs in his two overs, breaking the back of Namibia’s run chase. Hardik Pandya, named Player of the Match for his all-round performance (52 runs and 2/21), expressed enjoyment of the sport and credited the team’s rigorous preparation. India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, acknowledged the challenging wicket but praised his team’s start and Namibia’s bowling effort. Namibia’s captain, Gerhard Erasmus, admitted his team felt they had a chance initially but lauded Chakravarthy for his decisive spell, vowing to bounce back in their next game.