Ananya soch: The excitement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching new heights as defending champions India take on Namibia in their second Group A clash at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. After a confident 29-run victory over the USA in their tournament opener at Wankhede Stadium, Team India now looks to secure consecutive wins and strengthen its position in the points table.

India posted 161/9 in their first match and successfully defended the total by restricting the USA to 132/8. With momentum on their side, captain Suryakumar Yadav and his squad are determined to capitalize on home conditions and enthusiastic crowd support.

Group A 

• India

• Pakistan

• Netherlands

• Namibia

• USA

India’s upcoming high-voltage clash against Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo adds further importance to today’s game. A win against Namibia will boost net run rate and build confidence ahead of the marquee encounter.

India’s Strength & Squad Depth

India boasts a balanced and explosive squad featuring Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj, and Abhishek Sharma.

However, Abhishek Sharma is likely to miss the match due to illness, which could open opportunities at the top order.

Probable Playing XI (India):

Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson/Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

Namibia’s Challenge

Led by Gerhard Erasmus, Namibia features experienced names like David Wiese and Jan Frylinck. While they may pose resistance, India’s strong pace-spin combination could prove overwhelming.

Match Conditions – Arun Jaitley Stadium

With strong batting depth and a world-class bowling attack, India remains one of the top contenders to defend the title won in 2024. A victory today would further solidify their march toward another World Cup triumph.