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.

South Africa managed 8 consecutive wins in 2024, matched by Australia from 2022-2024. England and India had previously hit 7 in a row between 2010-2012 and 2012-2014 respectively.

Batting first, India racked up 209/9 thanks to Ishan Kishan’s fiery 61 and Hardik Pandya’s 52. Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus took 4/??, with others chipping in.

Namibia’s chase crumbled at 116 all out. Steenkamp’s 29 was the highest, Frylinck adding 22. Varun Chakaravarthy starred with 3/7, as the Indian attack shared the spoils.

This 93-run margin is India’s largest in T20 World Cup history, bettering the 90-run win against England in 2012, followed by wins over Australia (73 runs, 2014), Zimbabwe (71, 2022), and England (68, 2024).

India’s bowlers and batters combined to deliver a masterclass, reinforcing their status as T20 giants and raising expectations for further glory.