A major security breach at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12, 2026 has drawn attention in a tournament that has already seen its fair share of high-octane drama. Indiaof T20 World Cup 2026 Clash in Group A Namibia. As the Men in Blue were busy asserting their dominance on the pitch, attention turned momentarily to the stands and then to the pitch as a passionate fan managed to evade the multi-layered security cordon. Dressed a Virat Kohli Jersey, the target of the assailant was India’s star all-rounder, Hardik PandyaCreates a stir among capacity crowds in New Delhi.
T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav stops security to allow fan to meet Hardik Pandya
The incident took place during the second innings when India were defending a total of 209. As Pandya prepared to restart his game, a young fan wearing the iconic jersey number 18 ran onto the pitch from the North Stand. The attacker was able to reach Pandya on the bowling pitch and caught the all-rounder in short order. In an increasingly common scene in Indian cricket, a fan attempted to touch Pandya’s feet, a gesture of respect that the star cricketer performed with surprising composure.
Most notable was the Indian captain’s intervention Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar was seen signaling them to stop as the security personnel rushed to intercept and stop the attacker. He proceeded to the venue and asked the security guards to be gentle so he could have a moment with Pandya before the fan was sent away. Pandya followed his captain and remained calm and even patted a fan on the back. While the crowd cheered the heartwarming interaction, the Delhi Police and the DDCA could be under fire for this break.
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Suryakumar Yadav stopped security so a fan could meet Hardik Pandya 🥹 pic.twitter.com/7aZVpJmgwY
— Amar💫 (@KUNGFU_PANDYA_0) February 13, 2026
T20 World Cup 2026: India beat Namibia by 93 runs thanks to Hardik’s all-round performance
On the cricket front, India cruised to a clinical victory by 93 runsThe biggest margin of victory in T20 World Cup history. founded by Ishan KishiHe scored 61 off 24 balls to take India to the fastest team hundred in just 6.5 overs. Pandya was also crucial with the bat, smashing 52 off 28 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes) to help India to 209/9. Gerhard Erasmus (4/20).
The defense was led by ‘Mystery Spinner’. Varun Chakrabortywhose devastating spell of 3/7 dismantled Namibia’s middle order after they got off to a promising start. Pandya ended an “eventful” night by picking up two wickets in two balls at the end of the innings, finishing with figures of 2/21. With two wins from two games, India now sit at the top of Group A and are perfectly set for a blockbuster showdown against Pakistan in Colombo this Sunday.
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