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India beat Namibia by 93 runs: T20 World Cup – as it happened

All our updates, with post-match interviews and coverage, following our full text commentary stream of the Group A game.

 
 
By Kevin Hand and Adam Hancock
Published On 12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026
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This page is now closed, but a summary of the cricket game is available below, and you can click here for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at Al Jazeera Sport.

  • Defending champions and tournament cohosts India beat Namibia by 93 runs in Group A of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
  • The cricket match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India, saw India post 209-9 before bowling out Namibia for 116 in the 19th over of the chase.
  • India, who are the favourites for this edition, beat the USA in their opening match.
  • Namibia lost to the Netherlands by seven wickets in their opening match.
  • India play against Pakistan in their next group match, which will go ahead after a reversal of their neighbour’s decision to boycott the match following Bangladesh’s expulsion.

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12 Feb 2026 - 18:19
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Goodbye for now!

Thanks for joining our live coverage of India against Namibia at the T20 World Cup.

The co-hosts eased to a 93-run victory after an assured display with bat and ball. Now, all eyes turn to Colombo and that huge India-Pakistan fixture on Sunday.

We will bring you comprehensive coverage of that match, but for now, from me Adam Hancock and my colleague Kevin Hand, goodbye!

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12 Feb 2026 - 18:07
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Read all about it: Our India-Namibia report is live

Click here to read our full match report following India’s win against Namibia.

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:52
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Still to come on Al Jazeera Sport

We have more live sport to bring you a little later today, as Barcelona face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.

That game kicks off in Madrid at 21:00 (20:00 GMT), and we will have live coverage in the hours leading up to kickoff, as well as full text commentary of the match.

You can read our preview of the match here.

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:36
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Up next for India

After two wins from their opening two games, India head to Colombo on Sunday to face Pakistan in a huge clash.

It’s a been a long road to this fixture even happening, with Pakistan deciding to reverse their boycott of this match.

The game will take place at 13:30 GMT on Sunday, reigniting the biggest rivalry in world cricket.

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:23
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‘Varun broke the back of our chase’

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus has also given his assessment of the match: “I thought after the powerplay that we had a chance. It’s quite a small ground, with maybe a bit of dew settling … I really thought maybe we were in with a chance.”

“Unfortunately, Varun broke the back of our chase.”

On their next game against the USA: “The slower conditions in Chennai might suit us. I still think there is a lot in the tank. We have got a lot of firepower in our attack.”

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:20
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‘Not an easy wicket to bat on’

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been giving his reaction after today’s win:

“It was a pretty good game for everyone, it was not an easy wicket to bat on.”

On issues with the wicket: “The ball was topping a little bit, but I won’t take credit away from the Namibian bowlers as they bowled very well.”

On India’s start with the bat: “After 6, 7 overs it felt that we might go past 240, 250 but it is a game of cricket which is a fantastic leveller.”

On Bumrah’s return: “It was a big plus to see Bumrah bowl here, he is all set to go for the next game, as well.”

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:13
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India march to a convincing win in Delhi to make it two in two at #T20WorldCup 2026 👊

📝: https://t.co/BYhJKEbO7N pic.twitter.com/nWva06x2Fe

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 12, 2026

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:10
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Pandya awarded player of the match trophy

After scoring a half-century and picking up a couple of wickets, Pandya deservedly wins player of the match.

“I am just enjoying the sport, I had a good couple of months to prepare and get the rhythm and get the body right.”

On his batting: “I have always taken pride in my batting as an all-rounder … batting is always close to my heart, and when that comes, it adds more sugar to the cake .”

On maintaining his fitness as an all-rounder: “My body has been fantastic. It takes a lot of hard work, which I cherish, but playing for my country has always been my pride and number one priority.”

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:04
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Party time in Delhi

The fans are enjoying themselves in the stands as the Indian players celebrate a resounding victory.

A really good performance from the Indian bowlers, with Varun Chakravarthy standing out with figures of 3-7. There were two wickets a piece for Patel and Pandya.

Namibia showed little resistance with the bat, with the openers top scoring with 29 for Steenkamp and 22 for Frylinck.

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12 Feb 2026 - 17:01
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India win by 93 runs!

Green hits his own wicket after a reverse sweep, and that’s it – Namibia are all out! India have done their job and eased past Namibia.

 

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:59
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18 overs. Namibia 116-9

A huge roar as Pandya charges in for his hat-trick ball. He pitches it a bit shorter, and Heingo deals with the danger.

He seems as confused as us as to why he didn’t bowl up at the stumps.

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:57
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Wicket! Shikongo goes for a duck! Namibia 116-9

Two-in-two for Pandya!

The new batsman is stuck in his crease and can’t get an inside edge as the ball hits the knee-roll. India appeal for LBW and the umpire agrees.

Shikongo appeals, but it is plumb.

Ben Shikongo lbw b Hardik Pandya 0 

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:55
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Wicket! Scholtz caught out! Namibia 116-8

A slower ball from Pandya, which is pitched up. Scholtz slashes at it, and the ball loops up to Patel at long-on.

Bernard Scholtz c Axar Patel b Pandya 4

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:52
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17 overs. Namibia 115-7

Scholtz comes to the crease and slices Bumrah away for four!

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:51
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Wicket! Trumpelmann bowled! Namibia 111-7

A brilliant yorker from Bumrah! It gives the batsman no chance of closing the gate. Trumpelmann’s stumps are left everywhere.

Ruben Trumpelmann b Jasprit Bumrah 6

Ruben Trumpelmann of Namibia is bowled by Jasprit Bumrah of India [Prakash Singh/Getty Images]
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12 Feb 2026 - 16:49
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One run from the over so far

Bumrah continues to trouble the batsmen with his pace and variation. Namibia need 99 runs from 21 balls.

16.3 overs. Namibia 111-6

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:47
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16 overs. Namibia 110-6

That was a bit of a pointless review from India, the ball always looked like it was going over the stumps.

Dube oversteps the mark for the second time in this over, but Namibia can’t capitalise with the free hit.

Four overs to go.

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:43
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An eventful over from Dube

Wide, no ball, free hit and now an LBW appeal. Although India don’t seem too confident on this.

15.3 overs. Namibia 107-6

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:40
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15 overs. Namibia 105-6

This game is drifting towards a conclusion at present.

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12 Feb 2026 - 16:37
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Pandya back into the attack

Just two from the over so far.

14.3 overs. Namibia 102-6

Zane Green of Namibia bats during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against India [Prakash Singh/Getty Images]
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