India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in a Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, registering their second consecutive win of the tournament and moving to the top of the group standings.
India posted 209 for nine in 20 overs after electing to bat. Namibia were bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs while chasing the target.
Ishan Kishan scored 61 off 24 balls, including five sixes and six fours. He completed his half-century in 20 deliveries. Hardik Pandya added 52 off 28 balls with four sixes and four fours. Shivam Dube contributed 23 off 16 balls. Pandya and Dube added 81 runs in 6.3 overs for their partnership.
Sanju Samson made 22 off eight balls with three sixes before being caught out. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 12 off 12 balls and was stumped. Tilak Varma added 25 runs.
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus claimed four wickets for 20 runs in four overs.
With this result, India recorded their second win of the tournament. It also marked India’s 10th consecutive victory in the T20 World Cup, making them the first team to achieve the record. India had opened their campaign with a win against the United States.
India are scheduled to face Pakistan on Sunday, 15 February.
