Pitch Report
Dew might play a role in the match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. In the last five games here, teams chasing have won three times. Fast bowlers are important in the second half of the match for controlling the run rate, while spinners tend to be more effective early on.
IND vs NAM Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch: Sanju Samson
With Abhishek Sharma out, Sanju Samson is set to play. He knows this could be a key chance to make an impact in the tournament. Samson will look to capitalize on the opportunities at the Kotla pitch.
Key bowler to watch: Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah returns to action after missing the match against the USA due to illness. He is now ready for Thursday’s game. Known for his accuracy and ability to break partnerships, Bumrah will lead the pace attack and aims to make an impact in his four overs.
Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India is favored to win against Namibia, thanks to their strong all-round team and home advantage. While Namibia has shown determination in past matches, they will need a perfect performance to challenge India. India’s depth in batting and bowling gives them the edge, but if Namibia’s players perform well together, they could make it a close match.
IND vs NAM Probable XIs
India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
Namibia: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wicketkeeper), Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Gerhard Erasmus (captain), JJ Smit, Max Heingo, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz.
