India secured a dominant 93-run victory over Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This comprehensive win marks India’s second triumph in the tournament, showcasing their strong form, and extends their remarkable T20 World Cup winning streak to nine consecutive matches, now the longest such streak in the tournament’s history. The Men in Blue displayed an all-round performance, excelling in both batting and bowling.
Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision they might have regretted as India’s batters quickly took control. Opener Ishan Kishan provided an explosive start, smashing 61 runs off just 24 balls, including a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Sanju Samson, who replaced Abhishek Sharma in the playing XI, also contributed a rapid 22 runs off 8 deliveries, giving India early momentum. Hardik Pandya further bolstered India’s innings with a crucial half-century, scoring 52 runs off 28 balls. Despite a brief middle-order collapse, Pandya’s aggressive batting helped propel India to a challenging total of 209, setting Namibia a formidable target of 210 runs.
In response, Namibia struggled immensely against a disciplined and potent Indian bowling attack. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming three vital wickets, stifling Namibia’s scoring rate and dismantling their batting lineup. Complementing Chakravarthy’s efforts, vice-captain Hardik Pandya continued his excellent all-round performance by picking up two wickets, while Axar Patel also secured two crucial dismissals. Fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shivam Dube each contributed with one wicket apiece, ensuring no Namibian partnership could flourish. Namibia was ultimately restricted to a mere 116 runs in 18.2 overs, falling significantly short of their target. This convincing victory not only boosted India’s net run rate but also built significant momentum and confidence for Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s squad as they look ahead to their next crucial encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan, firmly establishing themselves as strong contenders.