Team India asserted total control in the T20 World Cup 2026, demolishing Namibia by 93 runs to claim the top spot in Group A. The clinical performance at Arun Jaitley Stadium showcased batting fireworks and bowling precision, underlining India’s championship pedigree.
Batting first after losing the toss, India recovered from an early jolt—Sanju Samson’s 22—to post 209/9. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 61 (24 balls, 6×4, 5×6) in a 79-run alliance with Tilak Varma (25 off 21) set the tone. Post a mini-collapse at 124/4, Hardik Pandya’s swashbuckling 52 (28 balls, 4×4, 4×6) and Shivam Dube’s 23 hauled them to a towering total. Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus snared 4 wickets.
Namibia’s chase imploded spectacularly, folding for 116 in 18.2 overs. Stand-in efforts from Steenkamp (29) and Frylinck (22) weren’t enough against India’s spin assault. Varun Chakaravarthy (3/7) led the charge, backed by two-wicket hauls from Pandya and Axar Patel. The supporting cast of Arshdeep, Dube, and Bumrah sealed the rout.
India’s +3.050 NRR now tops the group table, with Pakistan second at +0.932. Netherlands, USA, and Namibia trail. Building on their USA victory, India looks unstoppable, blending youth and experience for World Cup glory.