The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will see an important encounter between the United States of America and Namibia during the twenty-sixth match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 15th.th Feb 3:00 PM IST.
Get the best USA vs NAM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 26.th ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
USA vs NAM Match Preview:
The United States will take on Namibia for the third time in a T20I in the twenty-sixth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, 15th February 2026. Furthermore, this high-pressure Group A contest will kick off at 3:00 PM IST, and both sides will be battling to keep their Super 8 qualification hopes alive. The Chepauk pitch generally helps spinners, especially in afternoon conditions, as it provides grip and sharp turn. Therefore, both teams will rely heavily on their slow bowlers to control the pace and achieve success before the lights change later in the match.
The United States is currently third in the Group A points table with two points from three matches. In contrast, Namibia remains at the bottom fifth position with zero points from two matches. Additionally, USA will go into this match with strong confidence after registering a historic 93-run win over Netherlands, which also gave them their first win of the tournament. However, Namibia suffered a similar 93-run defeat against India in their previous match, where their chase never gained momentum. As a result, the United States will look to maintain their winning streak, while Namibia will aim to avoid an early exit with a winning performance.
Saiteja Mukkamalla performed brilliantly for USA in her last match, scoring a brilliant inning of 79 runs and scoring a big score. Apart from this, Harmeet Singh dominated the Netherlands by taking 4 wickets for 21 runs, which ensured the team’s victory. On the other hand, Namibia found positivity in captain Gerhard Erasmus, who took 4 for 20 against India. Nevertheless, their batting collapsed badly, and only Lauren Steenkamp showed some resistance with 29 before the team was all out for 116. Interestingly, USA leads 2-0 in the last two T20 matches. Thus, the USA will start as favourites, although Namibia will still hope to pull off a significant upset and open their account in the end.
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USA vs NAM head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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United States of America |
2 |
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namibia |
0 |
USA vs NAM Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
30°C |
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weather forecast |
hot and humid |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
145 |
Records of chasing teams:
USA vs NAM Playing 11 (Predicted):
United States playing 11:
1) Monank Patel ©
2) Saiteja Mukkamalla
3) Shayan Jahangir
4) Milind Kumar
5) Shubham Ranjane
6) Sanjay Krishnamurthy
7) Harmeet Singh
8) Mohammad Mohsin
9) Shadley Van Schalkwyk
10) Nosthus Kenzige
11) Ali Khan
namibia playing 11: :
1) Lauren Steenkamp
2) Jan Frylink
3) Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton
4) Gerhard Erasmus ©
5) JJ Smit
6) Zane Green (Wicketkeeper)
7) Malan Kruger
8) Ruben Trumpelman
9) Bernard Scholtz
10) Ben Shikongo
11) Max Asafoetida
USA vs NAM Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Shadley van Schalkwyk – A key pace weapon for the United States, he has taken 11 wickets so far in this tournament and also provides depth with the left-handed bat. |
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Harmeet Singh – Combining left-handed batting with accurate left-arm orthodox spin, he has scored 7 runs and taken 7 wickets for USA so far in this tournament. |
Raises up:
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Gerhard Merwe Erasmus – Leading Namibia with confidence, he has contributed 36 runs and taken 4 wickets as a key all-rounder in this tournament so far. |
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Jan Nicole Lofty Eaton – Namibia’s versatile left-arm all-rounder has added 55 runs and taken 1 wicket with his right-arm medium-fast bowling so far in this tournament. |
Budget Selection:
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Ali Khan – Famous for his pace and accuracy, the right-arm fast bowler from the United States remains a prime option to pick wickets in pressure situations. |
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Lauren Steenkamp – A right-handed opening batsman from Namibia, he plays a vital role at the top by setting the stage and making strong starts. |
USA vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Shadley Van Schalkwyk and Harmeet Singh |
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vice captain |
Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Nicol Lofty Eaton |
USA vs NAM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Owner – Shayan Jahangir
- Batsmen- John Frylink, Saiteja Mukkamalla
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk©, JJ Smit, Shubham Ranjane, John Nicole Lofty-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Bernard Scholtz, Mohammad Mohsin
USA vs NAM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Owner – Shayan Jahangir
- Batsmen – Jan Frylinck, Lauren Steenkamp, Saiteja Mukkamalla
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh©, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shubham Ranjane, John Nicol Lofty-Eaton (Vice-Captain), Gerhard Erasmus
- Bowlers- Ali Khan, Bernard Scholtz
USA vs NAM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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zen green |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Ehsaan Adil |
7.5 credits |
No |
USA vs NAM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Shadley Van Schalkwyk |
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gl captaincy option |
Harmeet Singh |
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choice of punt |
Ali Khan and Lauren Steenkamp |
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dream11 combination |
1-2-6-2 |
USA vs NAM Match Winner Prediction:
Considering team balance, the United States will be expected to dominate and win this match.