In a lopsided T20 World Cup 2026 clash, India thrashed Namibia by 93 runs, extending the African side’s losing streak to two. Captain Gerhard Erasmus didn’t mince words post-match, identifying the 6-10 over block as the game-changer at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
‘The real difference was India’s bowling prowess in the middle phase,’ Erasmus analyzed. No major pitch deterioration, just superior skill from the hosts that Namibia couldn’t counter.
Erasmus highlighted Varun Chakaravarthy’s pivotal spell that shattered their run chase. Dew factored in, making spin trickier, and the compact ground aided batsmen. ‘Up to the 16th over, we hung in there,’ he recalled, lamenting the collapse that followed.
Namibia’s bowling had flashes of brilliance, with JJ Smuts tightening the screws in the last over—3 runs, 2 wickets. ‘That’s the specialist touch we crave,’ Erasmus lauded. ‘Big teams excel in powerplay and death; that’s our growth area.’
Erasmus eyed silver linings amid the rout. Batting firepower exists but needs better shot selection for solid starts. ‘Chennai pitches could favor us. This tour is about hitting peak form—we’re close but not quite there.’
The result reinforces India’s T20 supremacy, while Namibia plots a comeback in the qualifiers.