India National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Match: Namibia won the toss and chose to bowl against India in their Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, February 12, 2026. India are coming into the match after a 29-run win over the United States in their opening game and will aim to continue their winning run. Namibia, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after losing their first match to the Netherlands by seven wickets at the same venue.

India made two changes to their playing XI for the match. Abhishek Sharma has been rested after falling ill during the game against the United States. The 25-year-old had played the previous match while suffering from a high fever and stomach infection. He was later admitted to a hospital in Delhi and was discharged on the eve of the Namibia match. Due to his condition, Abhishek has not trained since the last game.

Sanju Samson has been brought into the side as his replacement, getting an opportunity in the tournament.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed the change after the toss. "We were looking to bat first. Very happy with it. As long as we are losing the toss and winning the game, we are fine with it. It's a big tournament and this dew is going to be a big factor, but when you bat first and go out and defend, I think it gives you a lot of confidence. It's a very good wicket. Hopefully, batters go out, enjoy themselves. Abhishek is still not fine, he will miss a game or two. Sanju comes in, similar batter, explosive. Bumrah comes in for Siraj," SKY said.

India vs Namibia Playing XIs 

India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Namibia (Playing XI): Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Malan Kruger, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo