The defending champions, India, are set to continue their quest for home-soil glory as they face a resilient Namibia in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Following a clinical victory over the USA, the “Men in Blue” arrive in New Delhi looking to solidify their spot in the Super 8s, while Namibia aims to prove they can compete with the world’s elite.
How to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Channels
Fans in India can catch the action in 4K resolution, while global viewers have several options to follow the match live.
Region Official Broadcaster Streaming Platform
India Star Sports Network JioHotstar App & Website
Namibia / Africa SuperSport SuperSport App
UK & Ireland Sky Sports Cricket Sky Go / NOW
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow TV / Sling TV
Australia Fox Sports Kayo Sports
Viewing Note: In India, the match will be broadcast in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, with a special Indian Sign Language feed available for the first time.
Match Details: IND vs NAM
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Match: India vs. Namibia (Group A)
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Date: February 12, 2026
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
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Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM)
Squads and Key Players
Team India: The Defending Champions
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India has been in red-hot form. Despite a minor setback with Abhishek Sharma’s illness, the squad’s depth remains unmatched.
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Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
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Key Players: Suryakumar Yadav (coming off a brilliant 84* vs USA), Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh.
Team Namibia: The Rising Eagles
Led by the experienced Gerhard Erasmus, Namibia secured their spot via the Africa Qualifiers and are known for their “never-say-die” attitude.
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Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Nicol Loftie-Eaton (VC), Zane Green (WK), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo.
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Key Players: Gerhard Erasmus (all-round threat), Ruben Trumpelmann (left-arm pace), and David Wiese (finisher).
Expert Insight: The Delhi Factor
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its relatively short boundaries and traditionally flat tracks, though it can offer grip for spinners as the game progresses.
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What to watch: Look out for Jasprit Bumrah’s death bowling against Namibia’s middle order.
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Milestone Alert: Arshdeep Singh is just one wicket away from reaching 250 wickets in T20 cricket.
Final Thoughts
This encounter is a classic “David vs. Goliath” battle. While India enters as the heavy favorite, Namibia has a history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments. For India, a dominant win here is crucial to boosting their Net Run Rate (NRR) before the high-voltage clash against Pakistan.
