India Crush Namibia by 93 Runs: A Record-Breaking Prelude to the Pakistan Showdown

In a clinical display of dominance, India secured a massive 93-run victory over Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12, 2026. This victory marks India’s largest-ever win by runs in T20 World Cup history, surpassing their 90-run win over England in 2012.

With this win, India has climbed to the top of Group A with a formidable Net Run Rate (NRR) of +3.050, setting a perfect stage for the high-octane clash against Pakistan in Colombo this Sunday.

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The “Kishan-Pandya” Carnage

Despite losing the toss and being sent to bat, India’s top and middle order executed a high-voltage game plan.

• Ishan Kishan’s Blitz: Replacing the recovering Abhishek Sharma, Kishan smashed a 24-ball 61. His highlight was the 6th over, where he decimated JJ Smit for 28 runs ($0, 6, 6, 6, 6, 4$), propelling India to a record powerplay score of 86/1.
• Hardik’s Recovery: After a mid-innings wobble caused by Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus (who took an impressive 4/20), Hardik Pandya played a crucial captain’s knock of 52 off 28 balls to guide India to 209/9.
• Powerplay Record: India reached 100 runs in just 7 overs, the fastest team century in the tournament’s history.

Spinners Strangle the Chase

Namibia showed initial spark, reaching 57/1 in the powerplay, but the introduction of India’s “mystery” spin duo proved fatal.

• Varun Chakravarthy: The world’s top-ranked T20I bowler triggered a collapse with figures of 3/7 in just two overs.
• Axar Patel: Tightened the noose with 2/20, including a wicket-maiden that drained the chase of any remaining momentum.
• Final Blow: Namibia was bundled out for 116 in 18.2 overs when Zane Green hit his own wicket off the final ball.

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Group A Standings (As of Feb 13, 2026)

Rank	Team	Played	Won	Points	NRR
1	India	2	2	4	+3.050
2	Pakistan	2	2	4	+0.932
3	Netherlands	2	1	2	+0.356
4	USA	2	0	0	-1.525
5	Namibia	2	0	0	-2.884

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