The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as he witnessed a masterclass in clinical T20 cricket India dismantled Namibia 93-run Group A match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. India’s ‘all-rounder’ depth was on full display on a night where the home fans were treated to a border party. It is strengthened by initiation Ishan Kishi and flowering to a head Hardik PandyaThe Men in Blue posted a mammoth 209/9 before a disciplined bowling attack led by them. Varun Chakraborty Namibia doubled its resistance by 116.
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya’s power hitting lead India to a massive total
Winning the shootout was only half the battle; the real fireworks started when Kishan stood guard. The dynamic opener was in a punishing mood, racing to a half-century off just 20 balls. Next to it Sanju Samson and Tilak VarmaKishan nullified the Namibian pace attack, keeping India past the 100-run mark in less than seven overs. The reason is despite a moderate wobble Gerhard Erasmus smart four cover catch (4/20), momentum never wavered.
Pandya’s arrival kicked the gears into overdrive again. Pandya played a superb finisher with the takedown 52 from 28 ballsbound by four strong sixes. partnership with Shivam Dubey (23) added 81 runs for the fifth wicket and took India past the 200-run milestone. The damage had already been done, even though the tail fought its way into the final. India’s total of 209 proved too high a mountain for the united nation to climb under the Delhi lights.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s net and Pandya’s golden touch suffocate Namibia in the chase
The second half of the match belonged to the Indian bowlers who never let the Namibian batsmen settle into a rhythm. while Lauren Steenkamp (29) and Jan Frylinck (22) provided a brief spark in the Powerplay, Chakaravarthy’s introduction changed the complexion of the game. Chakaravarthy, the ‘mystery spinner’, was almost unplayable, returning the astonishing figures of 3/7 when he bowled twice. He cheats the top order, leaving Steenkamp out JJ Smith to leave the pursuit piece by piece.
If the spinners tightened the noose, Pandya delivered the final blows. After his heroics with the bat, Pandya proved why he is the best all-rounder in the world with figures of 2/21. He used his variations perfectly on the Delhi surface, eliminated Bernard Scholtz and I’m Chicago once to demoralize the tail. supported by Akhar Patel two doors and jasprit bumrahof conventional economic spell (1/20), India bundle out Namibia for 116 in 18.2 overs.
The 93-run win not only raised India’s net run rate significantly but also cemented their position as the winning team in Group A. Pandya was rightly adjudged Man of the Match for his 52 runs and two crucial wickets, indicating that he was in top form for the tournament.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
7 PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARDS FOR HARDIK PANDYA in T20Is. 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/Uvru4YBHbB
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 12, 2026
India beat Namibia by 93 runs
Varun Chakraborty: 3 wickets
Axar Patel: 2 wickets
Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets#T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2026 #IndvsNam pic.twitter.com/kuX0vseLrc— Vashu (@vashuaarya) February 12, 2026
A comprehensive win for Team India 🔥#ICCMensT20WorldCup2026 #INDvsNAM
Account card 👉 https://t.co/eje36BJVcd pic.twitter.com/KCbMobykO3
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 12, 2026
India won by 93 runs and Hardik Pandya won the Man of the Match Award. #INDvsNAM #T20WorldCup2026 #T20WorldCup
pic.twitter.com/JA6kT8TlA5— Pahari Pulse (@paharipulse) February 12, 2026
27 BALL FIFTY BY HARDIK PANDYA.
– Total show by Hardik.#INDvNAM pic.twitter.com/eEFjQ4XoU0
— Anusha Sharma (@_AnushaSharma) February 12, 2026
Player of the match Hardik Pandya 🏆 pic.twitter.com/3wZVlV2Xtj
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) February 12, 2026
Cluth performance by Hardik Pandya again. Big fifty plus a couple of wickets.
Definitely my player of the match 🔥🔥🔥#INDvNAM#T20WorldCup2026 #T20WC2026 pic.twitter.com/wIR7eyprwa— Balinder Singh Dhanori (@BalinderDhanori) February 12, 2026
Ishan Kishi crushed it!!
61 in Delhi. Highest score by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20 WC history.#INDvNAM
— Sudeep Srivastava (@sudeepsriv) February 12, 2026
WELL PLAYED ISHAN KISHAN
Ishan Kishan scored a breathtaking 61 off just 24 balls to register the highest individual score by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup history.
A really sensational kick 🔥#Ishankishan #INDvNAM#T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/x3CxIO86bi
— BELA X (@AdanB21527) February 12, 2026
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Ishan Kisha’s 61 in Delhi is now the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup history.
A clatter heralding the rise of a new record holder. 👏🏼#INDvNAM #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/RFXp2SiQeV
— Rakeshchandra Yadav 🇮🇳 (@rakeshchandray2) February 12, 2026
If India wins the World Cup, I believe ‘apna’ Ishan Kishan can be the Player of the Tournament. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cLm0PXHgR6
— Abanish Sinha (@abanish_Bihar) February 12, 2026
Should we be Ishan Kishan Nation?😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/1b4nCK2e3k
— PK (@PK23032) February 12, 2026
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