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India registered a commanding win over Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash, defeating the African side by 93 runs after bundling them out for just 116.
Batting first, India put up a competitive total on the board with a balanced team effort. The top order laid a steady foundation before the middle order accelerated in the final overs, ensuring the bowlers had a strong target to defend. Namibia’s bowlers showed discipline early on but struggled to contain the late surge as India added crucial runs in the death overs.
In reply, Namibia never really found momentum. The Indian pace attack struck early, removing both openers inside the powerplay and immediately putting pressure on the batting lineup. Regular wickets kept falling as the Namibian batters found it difficult to rotate strike and counter the variations offered by the Indian bowlers.
India’s spinners tightened the grip in the middle overs, drying up scoring opportunities and forcing risky shots. The collapse became inevitable as Namibia slipped into deep trouble, losing wickets at frequent intervals. Despite a brief resistance from the lower order, the team was eventually bowled out for 116.
The comprehensive victory strengthens India’s position in the tournament and boosts their net run rate, while Namibia will need to regroup quickly to keep their campaign alive. The match once again highlighted India’s all-round strength, with both bat and ball contributing to a convincing win.
