Namibia will face the USA in their third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, February 15. The USA is looking for a second consecutive win after two losses, while Namibia seeks their first victory in the tournament.
Namibia
Namibia opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 7-wicket loss to the Netherlands. They followed this with another defeat, losing to India by 93 runs. In their last match against India, they struggled to chase down a total of 210 runs, ending up with 116 runs. Lauren Steenkamp and John Freelink contributed 29 and 22 runs, but Gerhard Erasmus stood out by taking four wickets against a strong Indian batting lineup. Namibia is yet to secure a win and will aim for their first against the USA.
USA
After two losses to Pakistan and India, the USA bounced back with a strong performance against the Netherlands, winning by 93 runs. They had a solid start with Monank Patel scoring 36 runs, but it was Saiteja Mukkamalla’s 79 runs off 51 balls that anchored the innings, supported by Shubham Ranjane’s 48 runs. The USA’s bowling was effective, led by Harmeet Singh with four wickets, while Shadley van Schalkwyk took three wickets.
NAM vs USA Match Details
| NAM vs USA T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Namibia vs USA 26th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Sunday, February 15; 3:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
NAM vs USA T20 WC Pitch Report
The Chennai pitch is expected to favor batters initially, but as the match progresses, spinners may find assistance. The surface is likely to provide good pace and bounce early on, with first-inning totals around 170 runs anticipated.
NAM vs USA T20 WC Weather Report
The weather in Chennai is forecasted to be warm and humid, without any rain. As this is a day match, conditions will likely be pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 32°C under mostly clear skies.
NAM vs USA Head-to-Head Records
| NAM vs USA head-to-head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won by Namibia | 0 |
| Won by USA | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
NAM vs USA Probable XI
- Namibia: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green, Malan Kruger, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo
- USA: Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel, Shayan Jahangir, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh.
Players To Watch Out For in the NAM vs USA Match
- Gerhard Erasmus | NED: The 30-year-old all-rounder is crucial for Namibia. As the captain, he plays a key role in batting and bowling. He took four wickets in the previous match against India and will be vital for Namibia.
- Shadley van Schalkwyk | USA: The 37-year-old is effective with his bowling in the middle overs. He has been consistent, taking wickets in previous matches, and has proven to be a strong player for the USA.
NAM vs USA Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 6 T20 matches at this venue, the team winning the toss opted to bowl first in 4 cases.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Out of the 6 T20I matches played at this venue, fielding first teams won 4 times, while batting first teams managed 2 victories.
NAM vs USA Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: NAM (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- USA Total: 170-180
- Match Winner: USA
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: USA (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- NAM Total: 150-155
- Match Winner: USA
Who will win today’s NAM vs USA T20 World Cup match?
The USA is favored to win based on their previous encounters, defeating Namibia in both previous meetings. This success may give them a psychological edge heading into the match. Their recent victory will likely boost their confidence as they aim for a strong finish in the tournament.
