Final result
India Cricket won by 93 runs
Player of the match: HH Pandya
Result · T20 Internationals
India Cricket vs Namibia Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · HH Pandya
Match preview & overview
India crush Namibia by 93 runs in Delhi T20I as Pandya takes Player of the Match
India beat Namibia by 93 runs in Delhi on 12 February 2026, a result that extended their perfect T20I record against Namibia to three wins from three. India posted 209/9 after Namibia won the toss and chose to field. A barnstorming powerplay of 86/1 gave India a foundation that the middle and death overs could not quite build on cleanly, but the total was always likely to be beyond Namibia's reach. They were bowled out for 116, with five middle-overs wickets effectively ending any realistic hope of a chase. Hardik Pandya took the Player of the Match award.
Namibia's decision to field first was consistent with general T20 strategy at this venue, where 59% of toss winners choose to bowl. The chase success rate at Arun Jaitley Stadium is 56% across 165 matches, so the toss logic was defensible. The execution, however, never matched the intent: conceding 86 runs in the first six overs meant Namibia were always bowling at a total that would test far more experienced batting line-ups.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
India's powerplay set the platform
India scored 86 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket in the first six overs, nearly double the Arun Jaitley Stadium's average powerplay score of 44. That platform allowed the middle overs to absorb 3 wickets without the innings losing momentum.
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Death overs cost India late wickets
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Namibia's chase fell apart in the middle phase
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Pandya earns Player of the Match award
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India maintain a perfect head-to-head record
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be of interest at a venue like Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the average first-innings score across 165 matches is 185: individual batters have historically had good opportunity to post big numbers.
- India's powerplay hitting has been particularly strong in this fixture, scoring 86/1 against a venue average of 44, so powerplay run-line markets may warrant closer attention in future India T20I games here.
- Namibia's middle-overs collapse (5 wickets for 48 runs) is consistent with how associate nations tend to fare against frontline spin attacks, which could be a consideration in total runs or wickets markets in similar fixtures.
- The chase success rate at Arun Jaitley Stadium sits at 56% across 165 matches, meaning the toss and conditions still matter; Namibia chose to field first and the decision did not pay off.
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Frequently asked
Questions about India Cricket vs Namibia Cricket
What was the result of India vs Namibia T20I on 12 February 2026?
India beat Namibia by 93 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India posted 209/9 in their 20 overs and Namibia were bowled out for 116 in reply.
Who won Player of the Match in the India vs Namibia T20I?
Hardik Pandya was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution in India's 93-run victory over Namibia.
What is the head-to-head record between India and Namibia in T20Is?
India have won all three of their T20I meetings with Namibia. The previous victories came in 2021 (by 9 wickets in Dubai) and in 2003 (by 181 runs at City Oval). Namibia are yet to win a T20I against India.
Where can I watch India T20I matches in the UK?
India T20I matches are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with live streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription. Schedules and coverage details can vary by tournament, so it is worth checking the Sky Sports listings in advance.
What did Namibia score chasing 210 against India?
Namibia were bowled out for 116, falling 93 runs short of India's target of 210. They started the chase reasonably, reaching 57/1 at the end of the powerplay, but lost 5 wickets in the middle overs and could not recover.
What is the Arun Jaitley Stadium's average T20 score?
Across 165 T20 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the average first-innings score is 185 and the average second-innings score is 165. The chase success rate is 56%, and teams winning the toss opt to field 59% of the time.
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Photo credits (4)
- Hardik Pandya — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Kuldeep Yadav — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source