IND vs NAM Today Match Prediction: Cricket fans, tonight could be fireworks or a one-sided show! India faces Namibia in Match 18 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India comes in as defending champions with a strong win already under their belt against USA.
Namibia wants to bounce back after a tough loss to Netherlands. This IND vs NAM Today Match Prediction clash has everything—home crowd energy, batting-friendly pitch, and Namibia’s fighting spirit. Let’s dive in.
IND vs NAM Today Match Details
Match : India vs Namibia, 18th Match, Group A
Date & Time : February 12, 2026 – 7:00 PM IST
Venue : Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Live Streaming : Star Sports Network (TV) / Disney+ Hotstar (App & Website)
IND vs NAM Pitch Report & Weather Update
Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium is a batter’s dream. Flat surface, true bounce, short boundaries (65–68m), and fast outfield mean big totals are very possible.
Average first innings score : 180+ runs
Bowling : Pacers may get early swing under lights, but dew often makes the second innings easier for chasing.
Spinners can struggle if dew is heavy.
Toss factor : Captain winning the toss will likely bowl first to chase under lights.
Weather : Clear skies, 22–24°C – feels cool at night. Zero chance of rain—full match expected.
IND vs NAM Head-to-Head Records (T20Is)
India has won the only previous meeting.
- Total matches : 1
- India wins : 1
- Namibia wins : 0 Last clash: India won by 9 wickets in T20 World Cup 2021.
IND vs NAM Probable Playing XIs
India (IND) Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (expected to replace recovering Abhishek Sharma), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah (returning), Mohammed Siraj / Arshdeep Singh
Namibia (NAM) Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo / Ben Shikongo
IND vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Top Fantasy Picks
Must-Have Players
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND) : In red-hot form—prime captain choice on flat Delhi pitch.
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) : Returning today—deadly with new ball and death overs.
- Hardik Pandya (IND) : All-round impact—bat and bowl.
- Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM) : Namibia’s best pacer—can trouble early.
- Jan Frylinck (NAM) : Consistent all-rounder—good differential pick.
Captain Choice : Suryakumar Yadav Vice-Captain Choice : Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya
Suggested Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeepers : Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- Batters : Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Jan Frylinck
- All-rounders : Hardik Pandya (VC), Axar Patel, JJ Smit
- Bowlers : Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Ruben Trumpelmann
IND vs NAM Today Match Prediction
Win Probability : India 80% | Namibia 20%
India looks very strong. They have superior batting depth, world-class bowling (Bumrah returning is huge), and home-like conditions. Their top order—Surya, Hardik, Rinku—can dominate on this flat track. Even if Namibia gets early wickets, India’s middle order usually finishes well.
Namibia has shown fight before, and their pace attack (Trumpelmann especially) can cause trouble early. But they lack the overall depth to contain India for 20 overs or chase big totals consistently.
If India bats first, expect 190+. If they bowl first and take early wickets, Namibia could struggle to build. This IND vs NAM Today Match Prediction looks like a comfortable India win, but T20 cricket always has room for surprises.
Who are you backing tonight—India’s firepower or Namibia’s never-say-die attitude? Share your IND vs NAM Dream11 team in the comments—let’s see who builds the winning fantasy side!
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