India is set to face Namibia in their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium this Thursday. The Men in Blue aim for a second consecutive victory, building momentum before their anticipated clash with Pakistan. India’s opening game against the USA was a test, rescued by captain Suryakumar Yadav’s crucial innings after losing six wickets for under 80 early.
Namibia’s World Cup start has been challenging. They suffered a 130-run warm-up loss to India A and were defeated by the Netherlands in their group opener, failing to defend 156 runs. Namibia seeks its first win.
India receives a significant boost with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah returning after missing the first fixture due to illness. Abhishek Sharma’s availability, discharged from the hospital for food poisoning, remains uncertain. Suryakumar Yadav, in good recent form, will be pivotal for India, offering invaluable experience. For Namibia, batter Nicol Loftie-Eaten is key. His ability to adapt and score on slower Indian pitches, evident against the Netherlands, makes him vital for their lineup.
The pitch report for Arun Jaitley Stadium indicates an average first innings score of 145, suggesting a balanced contest. The weather forecast for Delhi predicts mostly cloudy skies around 17°C, with a slight 10% chance of precipitation, 55% humidity, and gentle winds at 8 km/hr. Conditions appear favorable.
Fans can watch live on the JioHotstar application and the Star Sports Network. The toss is at 6:30 PM IST, with the match starting at 7:00 PM IST.