ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Witnessed a masterclass in clinical T20 cricket India demolished namibia by 93 runs in their Group A encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. On a night where local fans were treated to a border celebration, India’s “all-round” depth was on full display. Boosted by the explosive start of Ishan Kishan and one final climax hardik pandyaAhead of a disciplined bowling attack, the Men in Blue posted a strong total of 209/9 Varun Chakraborty Namibian resistance was bowled out for just 116.
Power-hitting edge from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya takes India to huge scores
Winning the toss was only half the battle; The real fireworks started when Kishan took charge. The dynamic opener was in aggressive mood and brought up his half-century in just 20 balls. Together sanju samson And Tilak VermaKishan dismantled the Namibian pace attack, helping India cross the 100-run mark in less than seven overs. Despite the faltering middle order gerhard erasmus Clever four wickets (4/20), momentum never really changed.
The game intensified again with the arrival of Pandya. Pandya played the role of a tremendous finisher 52 runs on 28 ballsEquipped with four Skyscraper Sixes. His partnership with Shivam Dubey (23) quickly added 81 runs for the fifth wicket, taking India beyond 200 runs. While Taille struggled to reach the final over, the damage was already done. India’s total of 209 proved to be too high a mountain for the allies to climb under the lights of Delhi.
Varun Chakraborty’s web and Pandya’s golden touch stifle Namibia during the chase
The second half of the match belonged to the Indian bowlers, who never allowed the Namibian batsmen to settle into their rhythm. Whereas Lauren Steenkamp (29) and Jan Frylink (22) provided a brief spark in the powerplay, Chakraborty’s introduction changed the complexion of the game. Chakravarthy, the “mystery spinner”, was virtually unstoppable, returning staggering figures of 3/7 in his two-over spell. He shook up the top order by removing Steenkamp JJ Smit To get rid of it quickly.
If the spinners tightened the screws, Pandya provided the final blows. After his heroics with the bat, Pandya proved why he is the world’s premier all-rounder by taking 2 for 21. He used his variations well on the Delhi surface and got out Bernard Scholtz And ben shikongo To demoralize the tail in a single over. supported by Akshar Patel’s two more wickets Jasprit Bumrah‘S Traditional economical spells (1/20), India bowled out Namibia for 116 runs in 18.2 overs.
The 93-run win has not only boosted India’s net run rate substantially but also solidified their position as the team to beat in Group A. For his 52 runs and two important wickets, Pandya was named Player of the Match, indicating that he is in peak form for the tournament.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
7 Player of the Match awards for Hardik Pandya in T20I. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Uvru4YBHbB
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 12 February 2026
India has defeated Namibia by 93 runs
Varun Chakraborty: 3 wickets
Akshar Patel: 2 wickets
Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets#T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2026 #IndvsName pic.twitter.com/kuX0vseLrc– Vashu (@vashuaarya) 12 February 2026
Team India’s comprehensive victory 🔥#ICCMensT20WorldCup2026 #INDvsNAM
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/eje36BJVcd pic.twitter.com/KCbMobykO3
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 12 February 2026
India won by 93 runs and Hardik Pandya received the man of the match award. #INDvsNAM #T20WorldCup2026 #T20WorldCup
pic.twitter.com/JA6kT8TlA5– Pahari Palse (@paharipalse) 12 February 2026
Half century by Hardik Pandya in 27 balls.
– Complete performance by Hardik.#INDvNAM pic.twitter.com/eEFjQ4XoU0
– Anusha Sharma (@_AnushaSharma) 12 February 2026
Hardik Pandya Player of the Match 🏆 pic.twitter.com/3wZVlV2Xtj
– RCBIAN Official (@RcbianOfficial) 12 February 2026
Clutha performance again by Hardik Pandya. Brilliant fifty plus two wickets.
Definitely my player of the match 🔥🔥🔥#INDvNAM#T20WorldCup2026 #T20WC2026 pic.twitter.com/wIR7eyprwa– Balinder Singh Dhanuri (@BalinderDhanuri) 12 February 2026
Ishan Kishan crushed it!!
61 in Delhi. Highest score by an Indian keeper in T20 WC history.#INDvNAM
– Sudeep Srivastava (@sudepsriv) 12 February 2026
Well played, Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan played a brilliant inning of 61 runs in just 24 balls, which became the highest individual score by an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman in T20 World Cup history.
A truly sensational knock 🔥#ishaankishan #INDvNAM#T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/x3CxIO86bi
– Bella x (@TamannaahB21527) 12 February 2026
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Ishan Kishan’s 61 in Delhi is now the highest score by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup history
A statement knock that signals the rise of a new record holder. 👏🏼#INDvNAM #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/RFXp2SiQeV
– Rakeshchandra Yadav 12 February 2026
If India wins the World Cup, I believe ‘our’ Ishan Kishan can be the Player of the Tournament. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cLm0PXHgR6
– Abneesh Sinha (@abaneesh_bihar) 12 February 2026
Ishan Kishan Nation we should be right?😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/1b4nCK2e3k
– PK (@PK23032) 12 February 2026
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