IND vs NAM, T20 World Cup: Hardik-Ishan star as India warm up for Pakistan clash with 93-run win over Namibia

IND vs NAM LIVE, T20 World Cup 2026: India cruised to a 93-run win over Namibia to warm up for the IND vs PAK clash on Sunday in Colombo. Namibia were bowled out for 116 despite scoring 57/1 in the powerplay. Then on, it was a struggle as Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel rattled them in the middle-overs. India posted 209/9, after scoring 25/5 in the death overs. Ishan Kishan (61 off 24) and Hardik Pandya (52 off 28) gave India the platform, but poor batting in the death overs cost India a few more runs. Kishan powered India to 86/1 in the powerplay for their highest PP score in T20 World Cup after losing Sanju Samson (22 off 8). Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and opted to bowl. India were forced to make a change with Abhishek Sharma missing out due to sickness, with Sanju Samson coming in his place. Jasprit Bumrah is also back for Mohd Siraj. Namibia made two changes with Ben Shikongo and Malan Kruger coming in. India beat the USA to begin their title defence, while Namibia lost tothe Netherlands.

Match Details

Match: India vs Namibia
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026, Group A, Match 3
Date: February 12, 2026
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
Captains: Suryakumar Yadav (India), Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia)

IND vs NAM Playing XIs

India Playing XI

Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Namibia Playing XI

Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Malan Kruger, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo

India vs NAM Live Streaming Details

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Most consecutive wins in T20 World Cup

12/02/2026 22:39

10: India (2024-2026)
8: South Africa (2024)
8: Australia (2022-2024)
7: England (2010-2012)
7: India (2012-2014)

IND vs NAM Live Score: India win

12/02/2026 22:27

India warm up for the Pakistan match with a 93-run win over Namibia, with Shivam Dube bagging the last wicket after Zane Green hit his wicket. This is India's 10th cosecutive win in T20 World Cup, the longest run by any team.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Hardik strikes again

12/02/2026 22:25

Hardik Pandya is now on a hat-trick as he traps Ben Shikongo LBW. Namibia make an effort with the DRS but it was out. Namibia 9 down for 116.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Hardik strikes, Namibia 8 down

12/02/2026 22:25

Namibia are 8 down now as Hardik Pandya bags his first wicket. Bernard Scholtz tried to loft the slower delivery, only to give away a catch to Axar Patel.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Bumrah strikes, Namibia 7 down

12/02/2026 22:19

Ruben Trumpelmann's 16-ball struggle comes to an end with Jasprit Bumrah cleaning him up with a yorker. Namibia are 7 down now.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Namibia 100/6, 110 needed

12/02/2026 22:04

It's all but over for Namibia with 110 runs still needed off the last 36 balls with just 4 wickets in hand. Varun Chakaravarthy, who has picked up three wickets in two overs, still has two overs to go. In the last five overs, Namibia have scored just 15 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Namibia 6 down

12/02/2026 21:57

Malan Kruger departs after top-edging Axar Patel. Jasprit Bumrah takes an excellent catch after running and diving to hold on to that ball. Namibia are 6 down for 94.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Namibia continue to struggle

12/02/2026 21:54

Namibia continue to struggle in this innings as they reach 90/5 at the end of the 12th over. The batters are finding it difficult to score freely against the disciplined bowling attack, managing just 2 runs in the over.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Namibia 5 down

12/02/2026 21:48

After Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel comes good against Namibia. Gerhard Erasmus who hit Axar for two sixes departs after trying to sweep. Namibia 5 down now for 88. They were 67/1 not so long ago.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Varun cleans up JJ Smit

12/02/2026 21:46

JJ Smit makes the fatal mistake once again as he follows Steenkamp's script to take on Varun Chakaravarthy. Guess what? He missed and the ball cleaned up his stumps. That was poor judgement against the World No 1 T20 bowler. Namibia 4 down for 86.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Varun strikes again

12/02/2026 21:46

It's the end of Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton as Varun Chakaravarthy strikes again. It was a tossed-up delivery and Loftie-Eaton came down the track. But he had no timing and as a result, he gave away an easy catch to Axar Patel.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Expensive over from Axar Patel

12/02/2026 21:41

Axar Patel ends up conceding 14 runs for an expensive over after Gerhard Erasmus hit him for two sixes. Namibia 85/2 in 9.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Chakaravarthy on target on the first ball

12/02/2026 21:35

Varun Chakaravarthy cleans up Louren Steenkamp on the first ball with a carrom delivery. Steenkamp had no clue and he went for a wild swing and the ball went through the gates to shatter his stumps. Namibia 67/2 in 7.1 overs.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Louren Steenkamp gets lucky

12/02/2026 21:31

Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up Louren Steenkamp with a yorker but it was a free hit after no-ball in the previous delivery. Steenkamp gets lucky here.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Bumrah comes to the attack

12/02/2026 21:27

After the powerplay, Suryakumar Yadav has called in Jasprit Bumrah with the damage already done. It made no sense to hold your best bowler back in the powerplay and bowl Shivam Dube bowl an over.

IND vs NAM Live Score: End of powerplay

12/02/2026 21:25

Namibia get to 57/1 in the powerplay, their fastest in a T20 World Cup. Namibia have a great start and now, it will be about capitalising on that start.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Namibia 40/1 in 5

12/02/2026 21:20

It's not a bad start for Namibia as they score 40/1 in 5 overs with Louren Steenkamp andJan Nicol Loftie-Eaton on the crease.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Arshdeep Singh strikes

12/02/2026 21:14

It seemed like a good shot but Jan Frylinck did not have enough bat on that pull shot as Arshdeep Singh bowled a knuckleball that was slow. Shivam Dube took an easy catch. Suryakumar Yadav just changed the field on the previous delivery. Namibia 33/1 in 3.4 overs.

Arshdeep Singh also gets to his 250 T20 wickets, fastest by an Indian as he takes 188 innings to achieve the milestone.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Decent start for Namibia

12/02/2026 21:09

Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck take Namibia to 23/0 in 3 overs with 13 runs coming up from Hardik Pandya's second over.

IND vs NAM Live Score: The chase begins

12/02/2026 21:00

Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck begin 210-run chase for Namibia. They need a good start. Hardik Pandya will bowl the first over for India.

IND vs NAM Live Score: India 209/9 in 20 overs

12/02/2026 20:47

India ended up with 209/9 in 20 overs despite Ishan Kishan's blazing 24-ball 61-run knock helped them score 86/1 in the powerplay. Namibia pulled things back in the death overs after Hardik Pandya hit a 28-ball 52. Gerhard Erasmus bagged 4/24 to turn things around as India could only manage 25/4 in the death overs.

Powerplay: 86/1
Middle-overs: 98/3
Death overs: 25/5

IND vs NAM Live Score: Rinku Singh departs

12/02/2026 20:39

India lose 4 wickets in eight deliveries as Rinku Singh falls to JJ Smit. Rinku tried to loft a delivery on the leg side and miscued for an easy catch.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Axar Patel departs

12/02/2026 20:36

Gerhard Erasmus has turned things around with 4/20 as he cleans up Axar Patel with a slower slinging delivery that came as a banana towards the stumps. India lose three wickets in the over. India 206/7.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Shivam Dube run-out

12/02/2026 20:36

Two in two for Namibia as Shivam Dube is run out. Rinku Singh hit it straight to the cover fielder and as he fumbled, Dube ran half the pitch. But a quick throw at the non-striker's end means Dube is run out. India 205/6.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Hardik Pandya departs

12/02/2026 20:36

Hardik Pandya was in a hurry to score quick runs and as he went for another big shot off a fulltoss, Dylan Leicher took a wonderful catch. Leicher stopped the ball from going for a six and then took the catch.

IND vs NAM Live Score: 50-run Hardik Pandya

12/02/2026 20:36

Hardik Pandya pulls Gerhard Erasmus for a six to hit a 27-ball 50. This is Hardik's third fifty in a T20 World Cup.

IND vs NAM Live Score: 50-run stand for Hardik-Dube

12/02/2026 20:20

Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube bring up a 50-run stand in 26 deliveries with a six and a four. India score 16 runs off the 16th over and India are back on track.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Now, Pandya goes 109m

12/02/2026 20:15

Shivam Dube just hit a 107m six. Hardik Pandya did it even better as he took the widish delivery for a six over the long off. India score 24 runs off the over for 168/4 in 15 overs.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Dube hammers it big

12/02/2026 20:15

Shivam Dube hammers a 107m six as he takes on Bernard Scholtz in the slot over the mid-wicket. The next ball goes for a wide four.

IND vs NAM Live Score: India 144/4 in 14

12/02/2026 20:08

The 14th over has just concluded, and India has added 10 runs to their total, bringing their score to 144/4 at the end of the over. It was a productive over for the Indian batters as Shivam Dube smashed the last delivery for a 4.

IND vs NAM Live Score: 6 for Hardik Pandya

12/02/2026 20:03

Hardik Pandya steps up and unleashes a powerful shot off Bernard Scholtz's delivery, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six. The crowd erupts in celebration as India's 16-ball boundary drought comes to an end.

IND vs NAM Live Score: India 124/4 as Tilak Varma departs

12/02/2026 20:00

An excellent catch in the deep by JJ Smit as Tilak Varma falls for 25 after struggling in the last few deliveries. He grew impatient and played a risky shot only for a great catch. India are suddenly 4 down for 124 with Gerhard Erasmus taking out both left-handers.

IND vs NAM Live Score: SKY stumped!

12/02/2026 19:52

India lose their captain Suryakumar Yadav as he is stumped trying to come down the track for a big shot. But the wicketkeeper was cautious and removed the stumps in quick time. India 120/3 after 10.1.

IND vs NAM Live Score: India 120/2 in 10

12/02/2026 19:51

India are making steady progress in their innings, reaching 120/2 at the end of the 10th over. Suryakumar has found his rhythm while Tilak Varma is cautious on the crease.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Boundaries drought ends

12/02/2026 19:51

After Ishan Kishan's wicket, boundaries dried up. India went 16 deliveries since their last one but Suryakumar Yadav ended that drought with a six against Gerhard Erasmus.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Excellent from Erasmus

12/02/2026 19:44

Excellent first over from Gerhard Erasmus as he concedes just 1 run for a wicket. There was a dead-ball call by the umpire Rod Tucker as Erasmus' release point was behind the umpire.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Kishan falls

12/02/2026 19:41

India lose Ishan Kishan. There was no relent from Kishan as he tried to go against Gerhard Erasmus on the first ball and he mistimed for an easy catch. India 104/2.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Fastest team 100 for India

12/02/2026 19:38

India score 100 in just 6.5 overs for the fastest team hundred in a T20 World Cup, all thanks to Ishan Kishan's rampage as he hit a four and a six.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Tilak Varma survives

12/02/2026 19:38

Tilak Varma hit it straight to the square but the Namibia fielder was caught napping as he dropped that chance.

IND vs NAM Live Score: 50 for Ishan Kishan

12/02/2026 19:35

With 28 runs off the 6th over, Ishan Kishan has brought up his fifty off just 20 deliveries.

IND vs NAM Live Score: India 86/1 in PP

12/02/2026 19:33

India's innings is gathering pace as they reach 86/1 at the end of the 6th over. The run rate has picked up significantly, with Ishan Kishan smashing JJ Smit for 6, 6, 6, 4 for 28 runs off the 6th over. This was India's highest powerplay score in T20 World Cup.

Highest powerplay score in T20 WC

92/1 - WI vs AFG, Gros Islet, 2024
91/1 - NED vs IRE, Sylhet, 2014
89/3 - ENG vs SA, Mumbai WS, 2016
86/1 - IND vs NAM, Delhi, 2026

IND vs NAM Live Score: Kishan goes 6, 6, 6, 6

12/02/2026 19:31

Ishan Kishan unleashes a powerful strike, sending the ball sailing over the boundary for a magnificent SIX. This is his 4th six in a row.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Kishan hammers it for a 6

12/02/2026 19:31

Smit delivers a delivery in the slot and Kishan pounces, unleashing a powerful swing that sends the ball soaring high over the boundary for a magnificent six! The crowd erupts in cheers as the batsman showcases his big-hitting abilities.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Tilak punishes Trumpelmann

12/02/2026 19:25

Trumpelmann's delivery finds Varma's bat with perfect timing, and the ball races to the boundary for a confident four runs. Varma showcases his prowess with that commanding shot, adding to his growing tally and keeping the scoreboard ticking over steadily for his side. India 58/1 after 5 overs.

IND vs NAM Live Score: 50-up for India

12/02/2026 19:24

Trumpelmann's delivery strays onto Tilak Varma's pads, and the young batsman expertly flicks it through the vacant mid-wicket region for a boundary. With that, India bring up their 50 in the 5th over.

IND vs NAM Live Score: India 43/1 after 4

12/02/2026 19:22

India's innings continues to build momentum as they reach 43/1 at the end of the 4th over. The team has managed to score 8 runs in this over, keeping the scoreboard ticking over nicely. India will be looking to capitalise on this foundation and push towards a big first innings total.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Kishan on song

12/02/2026 19:19

Shikongo serves up a loose delivery on the pads, and Ishan Kishan is quick to pounce. He flicks the ball away with ease, guiding it to the deep square leg boundary for a well-timed four. That's a confident start from the young batsman, who is keen to make his mark in this crucial innings.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Kishan takes DRS

12/02/2026 19:17

After hitting two boundaries in a row, Smit has got the umpire's nod for an LBW as Kishan hit and missed. However, he takes the review and the replays showed that he had a thick edge. He survives. India 35/1 after 3.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Kishan hits first boundary

12/02/2026 19:17

Ishan Kishan collects a well-timed boundary off Jonathan Smit. The young batsman displays his class through long on with a sublime shot.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Samson departs!

12/02/2026 19:12

What a waste! Namibia were under pressure after Sanju Samson's blazing start. But this would go down as a soft dismissal as Samson he tries to hit the slower delivery with no timing. A good cameo but a wasted opportunity again.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Samson smashes it for a 6 again

12/02/2026 19:09

Shikongo delivers a full and inviting delivery on the stumps and Samson pounces, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a magnificent six again!

IND vs NAM Live Score: Another 6 for Samson

12/02/2026 19:07

Sanju Samson unleashes a towering six off the bowling of Ben Shikongo! Samson showcases his immense power and timing, sending the ball soaring over the boundary ropes. This is a majestic shot that has set the crowd abuzz and given his side an early momentum boost in the innings.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Sanju Samson opens his account

12/02/2026 19:06

Sanju Samson is off the mark with a six off Ruben Trumpelmann. He watched the first three deliveries before taking on the last delivery over the long on for a six.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Wide ball to start with

12/02/2026 19:02

Trumpelmann strays outside off-stump, giving Ishan Kishan an early free run as the umpire signals a wide delivery.

IND vs NAM Live Score: Samson finally makes debut

12/02/2026 19:00

Sanju Samson makes his T20 World Cup debut after warming the bench in 2024 edition. He has his competitor Ishan Kishan with him.

IND vs NAM Live: Time for national anthems

12/02/2026 18:53

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is filling in and the players make their way out to the middle for the national anthems.

IND vs NAM Live: India Playing XI

12/02/2026 18:42

Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs NAM live: Nambia Playing XI

12/02/2026 18:39

Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Malan Kruger, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo

IND vs NAM live: India make 2 changes

12/02/2026 18:37

So, Abhishek Sharma is unfit for the match and Sanju Samson gets a game. Japsirt BUmrah in the XI as well.

IND vs NAM live: Namibia to bowl

12/02/2026 18:34

Namibia have won the toss and opted to bowl first. This comes as a surprise, given how flat can it be.

IND vs NAM live: Toss time

12/02/2026 18:25

And we are just minutes away from the toss. Both captains in readiness. Should be an easy decision to bat first.

IND vs NAM live: Kuldeep vs Varun?

12/02/2026 18:19

Who should be India's wrist spinner for the match? VC somehow has been the better of the two, but one can't just discount Kuldeep as well. He has been a proven performer. In fact, both of them could make cut too.

IND vs NAM live: India XI a headache

12/02/2026 18:13

Bumrah looks fit for now, and has been bowling well in practice, but should he be played in a less-important match against Namibia, or be brought only in the Pakistan match. That is the tough call management has to take.

IND vs NAM live: What should be India XI?

12/02/2026 18:09

A few fitness concerns persist in the team. Ishan Kishan has an injured toe, while Abhishek Sharma has an upset stomach. It seems like Sanju Samson will be in the XI for sure.

IND vs NAM live: Batting pitch in Delhi

12/02/2026 18:05

Delhi has always produced some brilliant batting pitches. So, Thursday's game will be no different. All the Indian batters will be drooling at the moment.

IND vs NAM live: Chaos in Metro

12/02/2026 18:01

Look at the craze for an India match, overcrowded Delhi metro

It is India vs Namibia in Delhi and metro gates have crashed due to the rush of people 2.5 hours prior to the game! Cricket in India is something else. #INDvNAM #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ai5oD1NcWK
— Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) February 12, 2026

IND vs NAM live: Toss soon

12/02/2026 17:53

The toss will take place in half an hour from now. India should be looking to bat first if they win the toss. Big scores is what the Delhi crowd would want here.

IND vs NAM live: T20 World Cup

12/02/2026 17:53

Hello and welcome to yet another match at the T20 World Cup 2026. India take on minnows Namibia, and it should be an exciting one. The fans had been waiting for an India match for the last 5 days, and they finally get one now. This is a chance for Surya & co. to go top of the table surpassing Pakistan, in Group A.

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