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IND vs NAM T20 World Cup Highlights: India cruised to their second Group A win, defeating Namibia by 93 runs in Delhi after posting 209/9.
- 10:32 PM IST, Feb 12India (209/9) beat Namibia (116) by 93 runs
- 10:26 PM IST, Feb 12Two in Two for Hardik!
- 10:20 PM IST, Feb 12Bumrah strikes!
- 10:05 PM IST, Feb 12Bumrah keeps things tight!
- 9:58 PM IST, Feb 12Axar strikes again!
- 9:55 PM IST, Feb 12Tidy from Bumrah!
- 9:49 PM IST, Feb 12Axar dismisses Erasmus!
- 9:46 PM IST, Feb 12Wicket number 3 for Varun!
- 9:44 PM IST, Feb 12Varun strikes!
- 9:42 PM IST, Feb 12Erasmus counters Axar!
- 9:36 PM IST, Feb 12Varun strikes!
- 9:32 PM IST, Feb 12Bumrah in attack!
- 9:25 PM IST, Feb 12Arshdeep leaks runs!
- 9:13 PM IST, Feb 12Arshdeep strikes!
- 9:09 PM IST, Feb 12Hardik Pandya hammered for six and four!
- 9:04 PM IST, Feb 12Louren hits four!
- 8:45 PM IST, Feb 12IND 209/9 in 20 overs
- 8:37 PM IST, Feb 12Dube, Axar gone in flash!
- 8:33 PM IST, Feb 12Hardik Pandya departs after fifty!
- 8:30 PM IST, Feb 12Dube smashes four, IND near 200!
- 8:25 PM IST, Feb 12IND 190/4 in 17 overs
- 8:21 PM IST, Feb 12Pandya unleashes carnage!
- 8:16 PM IST, Feb 12Hardik, Dube on fire!
- 8:09 PM IST, Feb 12Hardik takes charge!
- 7:58 PM IST, Feb 12Tilak falls!
- 7:53 PM IST, Feb 12SKY FALLS!
- 7:50 PM IST, Feb 12Tight from Scholtz!
- 7:44 PM IST, Feb 12Ishan Kishan falls!
- 7:38 PM IST, Feb 12100 up for India in 7 overs!
- 7:34 PM IST, Feb 12Kishan slams 20-ball fifty!
- 7:25 PM IST, Feb 1250 up for India!
- 7:23 PM IST, Feb 12IND 43/1 in 4 overs
- 7:18 PM IST, Feb 12Ishan Kishan survives!
- 7:13 PM IST, Feb 12Samson falls!
- 7:11 PM IST, Feb 12Samson on fire!
- 7:05 PM IST, Feb 12Samson smashes SIX!
- 7:01 PM IST, Feb 12Action begins!
- 6:55 PM IST, Feb 12Time for national anthem!
- 6:43 PM IST, Feb 12India Playing XI
- 6:43 PM IST, Feb 12Namibia Playing XI
- 6:37 PM IST, Feb 12Abhishek not fit yet!
- 6:25 PM IST, Feb 12Toss approaching!
- 6:12 PM IST, Feb 12Abhishek on field!
- 5:59 PM IST, Feb 12Samson trained with batting coach!
- 5:43 PM IST, Feb 12Abhishek struggled with illness against USA
- 5:29 PM IST, Feb 12Samson might play!
- 5:15 PM IST, Feb 12Bumrah's yorker hurt Ishan in nets!
- 4:58 PM IST, Feb 12Erasmus miffed with no night training!
- 4:46 PM IST, Feb 12India look to stamp authority!
- 4:32 PM IST, Feb 12A tough task for Namibia!
- 4:19 PM IST, Feb 12Bumrah set to return!
- 4:11 PM IST, Feb 12Abhishek's availability uncertain!
- 4:03 PM IST, Feb 12Namibia Probable Playing XI
- 3:51 PM IST, Feb 12India's Probable Playing XI!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Highlights: India cruised to a commanding second Group A victory, defeating Namibia by 93 runs in Delhi. The innings was powered by Ishan Kishan’s blistering 24-ball 61, Hardik Pandya’s 27-ball 52, and Varun Chakravarthy’s devastating three-wicket spell (3/7). Axar Patel complemented Chakravarthy brilliantly with two quick strikes, leaving Namibia reeling and half their side back in the pavilion....Read More
India posted 209/9 as their innings had seen moments of wobble. Suryakumar Yadav was stumped for 12, and Tilak Varma fell soon after, while Hardik’s timely half-century ensured India crossed the 200-run mark. Despite losing five wickets in the final overs, the lower order’s fight kept India’s total competitive.
Chakravarthy’s triple strike, followed by Axar’s double blow, reduced Namibia to 116, leaving them struggling to recover. India’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout, stamping their authority and delivering a dominant performance from start to finish.
Kishan went on the offensive from the outset, bringing up a rapid 20-ball fifty with a flurry of clean strikes all around the ground. After Sanju Samson’s quickfire start and early exit, Kishan kept the pressure firmly on the bowlers while Tilak Varma played a steady hand at the other end, guiding India to a commanding 86/1 by the end of the Powerplay. Abhishek Sharma remained unavailable due to fitness concerns as India made two key changes for the Namibia clash. Sanju Samson slotted into the XI, while Jasprit Bumrah returned in place of Mohammed Siraj. After losing the toss, India were asked to bat first, putting focus on their reshuffled batting order.
Team India will play their second match of the tournament against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After opening their campaign with a win over USA, the focus will be on raising overall performance and sharpening combinations ahead of tougher challenges. The team management may treat this contest as an ideal opportunity to fine-tune plans before the high-voltage clash against Pakistan on February 15. India were far from their best in the previous outing, particularly with the bat, where apart from Suryakumar Yadav, none of the top-order batters managed to build momentum or play a defining knock, resulting in a total that fell short of their usual standards. The bowlers, however, stepped up under pressure and ensured a comfortable victory by keeping the opposition in check. Heading into the Namibia game, India will be eager to produce a more complete performance and stamp authority early in the tournament.
Abhishek Sharma’s recent health scare could prove a bigger worry for India right now than their upcoming World Cup clash against Namibia. The young opener had been hospitalised for a couple of days due to a stomach infection and viral fever before being discharged on Wednesday, and the team management is likely to tread carefully with his recovery.
Rushing him back onto the field without proper rest may not be the smartest move, especially with the crucial Pakistan encounter scheduled for Sunday. India would want him fully fit and firing for that high-pressure game, where his aggressive presence at the top can put any opposition under immediate pressure and set the tone early.
Jasprit Bumrah looks ready to make his comeback after sitting out the previous match because of minor fitness issues. The star pacer has returned to full training ahead of the Namibia fixture and bowled at good intensity in the nets. During one of the sessions, he even caused a brief moment of concern when a sharp yorker struck Ishan Kishan on the knee. The wicketkeeper-batter needed a quick check from the physio but soon got back up and continued his practice, easing worries within the camp. With Bumrah appearing match-fit again, the team management is likely to bring him straight back into the playing XI. Mohammed Siraj, who delivered a solid performance against the USA, could be the one to make way despite his impressive outing. India seem keen to have their premier fast bowler back leading the attack as they look to fine-tune combinations and build momentum going deeper into the tournament.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Abhishek on field!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Abhishek Sharma seen on the field but skips warm-ups after recent illness, while Sanju Samson goes through full pre-match drills, hinting at backup plans as India keep final XI decision under wraps till toss for the Namibia clash,
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Samson trained with batting coach!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Sanju Samson had an extended stint in the nets on Tuesday, working closely with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. The extra time hinted that the team is preparing backup plans if Abhishek isn’t fully fit in time. The left-handed opener was discharged from the hospital yesterday, but there is still uncertainty over his availability.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Abhishek struggled with illness against USA
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Abhishek Sharma’s outing in the opener against USA ended without scoring, and he didn’t return to the field later in the game, with Sanju Samson stepping in as a substitute. It later emerged that he had been struggling with illness during the match itself, and his health reportedly took a turn for the worse after the team travelled to Delhi.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Samson might play!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Sanju Samson, out of the side due to poor form, could get an opportunity if Abhishek Sharma doesn't recover in time from a stomach infection. Abhishek was hospitalised after his arrival in Delhi but was discharged on Wednesday.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Bumrah's yorker hurt Ishan in nets!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Ishan Kishan looked in fluent touch during India’s training session in Delhi, striking the ball cleanly while facing the bowlers in an intense nets block. The session took a tense turn when Jasprit Bumrah, back steaming in at full rhythm, nailed a fierce yorker that struck Kishan low and forced a brief halt. The wicketkeeper-batter stepped away for treatment and later returned to test himself again, but cut his practice short as a precaution while the team management monitored him closely.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Erasmus miffed with no night training!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus on Wednesday voiced his displeasure with the scheduling, pointing out that his side were not allotted any night practice sessions before their floodlit T20 World Cup clash against India.
"Yeah, we haven't been given a night training (session) before this game, I don't know why. I think India has two night training (sessions) and I see outside that Canada will have a night training now, so make of that what you want, but we'll just rock up and do our Namibian way, which is to fight," Erasmus said.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: India look to stamp authority!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Even a relatively inexperienced India A side had bundled Namibia out for under 100 in a pre-tournament warm-up, underlining the gulf between the two teams. With that contrast in quality evident, India will head into Thursday’s clash as overwhelming favourites, expected to dominate unless Namibia produce something truly special.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: A tough task for Namibia!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Containing India’s deep and aggressive batting unit will be a massive challenge for Namibia. Their task gets even tougher when they step out to bat against a relentless Indian attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah’s precision, Arshdeep Singh’s swing, Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin and Hardik Pandya’s all-round threat. Handling this varied bowling combination and building partnerships under pressure will be crucial if Namibia hope to stay competitive throughout the contest.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Bumrah set to return!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Jasprit Bumrah appears set for a return after missing the last game due to a slight fitness concern. The ace quick has resumed full training before the Namibia clash and looked sharp while bowling with pace and rhythm during net sessions.
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Abhishek's availability uncertain!
India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Live Score: Abhishek Sharma was released from hospital on Wednesday following treatment for a stomach infection, with teammate Tilak Varma confirming the update while speaking to the media. The hard-hitting left-hander remains a key figure in India’s T20 World Cup campaign, but his participation in Thursday’s Group A clash against Namibia in New Delhi is still uncertain.
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