After a strong win against the Netherlands, Team USA will face Namibia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on February 15.
The tournament has been fairly successful for Team USA despite two losses to Pakistan and India. They performed well against India at Wankhede Stadium, but Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding play stopped them from securing a win. They lost to Pakistan by 32 runs, but had some promising moments in that match. Recently, they achieved a significant victory over the Netherlands, winning by 93 runs.
Namibia, on the other hand, is at risk of elimination after losing their first two matches. They were defeated by seven wickets against the Netherlands and then lost to India by 93 runs. This match is critical for Namibia.
USA vs NAM Match Details
| Match | USA vs Namibia, Match 26, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, February 15, 03:00 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Pitch Report
This iconic venue has seen three matches in the T20 World Cup 2026, all of which were high-scoring. Teams batting second have won two of these matches, indicating that the pitch becomes more favorable for batting as the game progresses.
USA vs NAM Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 05 |
| USA Won | 02 |
| NAM Won | 03 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First Fixture | March 15, 2012 |
| Last Fixture | October 05, 2024 |
USA vs NAM Predicted Playing XIs
United States of America (USA):
Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan
Namibia (NAM):
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo
USA vs NAM Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Shubham Ranjane
Shubham Ranjane from the USA has been impressive in the tournament, scoring 136 runs in three matches. He will be a key player to watch in this important match.
Probable Best Bowler: Shadley van Schalkwyk
Currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, Shadley van Schalkwyk has taken 11 wickets in three matches and will aim to continue his strong performance.
