The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued its high-octane journey this Thursday, February 12, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In the 18th match of Group A, cricket fans witnessed an interesting battle between David and Goliath. India took over Namibia. Although the Men in Blue entered the contest as heavy favourites, the African nation produced one of the most talked about moments of the tournament: the sensational dismissal of the Indian captain and T20 specialist, Suryakumar Yadav.
Zane Green hits a stunning shot to run out Suryakumar Yadav in T20 World Cup 2026 clash
The highlight of the afternoon came in the 11th minute, a moment that temporarily silenced the roaring Delhi crowd. India while traveling comfortably Bernard Scholtz Suryakumar, the world’s most dangerous 360-degree swing, has come forward to challenge him.
The drama opened at 10.1. Scholtz hit a delicate length ball outside the off stump and dragged it through the air. “SKY” danced around the track with the intention of hitting an inside shot over the covers, trying to stamp his reputation. But Scholtz beat him with a trick. The ball flew past the bat, but the real magic happened behind the trees.
Zane GreenThe Namibian goalkeeper showed reflexes to rival a world-class sprinter. Anticipating the turn, Green kept his hands low and close to the stumps, collected the ball and whipped the bails in one flawless, blur-like motion. Even as Suryakumar tried to tuck his bat into the crease, he knew he was second best to Green. The skipper departed for 12-13 balls to leave India at 120/3, giving Namibia a huge morale victory.
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India post big score despite Namibia’s late bowling surge
While Green’s brilliance provided a viral moment, the Indian batting unit had already laid a fierce foundation. Opening shots, Ishan Kishi was in a devastating mood, blasting a 20-ball fifty and finishing with 24 off 61 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 254.16. Next to it Sanju Samson and Tilak VarmaKishan led India to a record-breaking Powerplay score of 85/1.
The middle innings saw a slight decline thanks to Namibia’s captaincy. Gerhard ErasmusWith the brilliant magic of 4/20, who turned the game on himself. However, Hardik Pandya ensured that the total crossed the psychological 200-run mark. Pandya’s explosive four big sixes of 28 off 52 balls provided the late-innings fireworks India needed.
India lost five wickets for just 41 runs as Namibia’s deadly bowling and some sharp fielding resulted in numerous runs. Despite a late collapse from 205/4 to 209/9, India remain firm favourites.
