T20 World Cup 2026: Predicted Playing XI for Match 26

Namibia will take on the United States of America in Match No. 26 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Namibia have endured a tough start to their campaign, losing their first two matches against the Netherlands and India. The USA, meanwhile, went down to India and Pakistan but secured an important victory over the Netherlands. This will be USA’s final group-stage match, and while their chances of qualification are minimal, they will aim to finish on a positive note. Namibia, on the other hand, must win their remaining two fixtures to keep their hopes of progressing alive.

Here are the predicted playing XI for Match 26:

United States of America:

Top Order: Monank Patel (Ct), Shayan Jahangir (WK), Saiteja Mukkamalla

Captain Monank Patel has scored 969 runs in 47 T20 matches and will look to lead from the front. Wicketkeeper-batter Shayan Jahangir has accumulated 440 runs in 22 games. Saiteja Mukkamalla has been impressive with 720 runs in 21 matches, including a brilliant 79 against the Netherlands.

Middle Order: Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane 

Milind Kumar has scored 406 runs in 25 games and picked up 12 wickets, making him a valuable all-round option. Sanjay Krishnamurthi has added 169 runs in 13 matches, while Shubham Ranjane has made an impact with 164 runs in just four games, including a solid 51 against Pakistan.

Lower Middle Order: Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk

Harmeet Singh has contributed 267 runs and claimed 31 wickets in 29 matches. Mohammad Mohsin has taken four wickets in four games and chipped in with 30 runs. Shadley van Schalkwyk has scored 107 runs and taken 26 wickets in 18 matches and is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.

Bowler: Nosthusha Kenjige, Ali Khan

Nosthush Kenjige has taken 22 wickets in 25 matches, while Ali Khan has picked up 18 wickets in 21 games.

Namibia:

Top Order: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 

Louren Steenkamp has scored 172 runs in nine matches. Jan Frylinck has been a key all-rounder with 1,093 runs and 63 wickets in 76 games. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has added 716 runs in 54 matches.

Middle Order: Gerhard Erasmus (Ct), JJ Smit, Malan Kruger

Captain Gerhard Erasmus has scored 1,862 runs and taken 62 wickets in 79 games. JJ Smit has contributed 1,211 runs and claimed 67 wickets in 69 matches. Malan Kruger has scored 475 runs in 31 games.

Lower-Middle Order: Zane Green (WK) 

Wicketkeeper-batter Zane Green has played 75 T20 matches, scoring 629 runs at an average of 17.47.

Bowler: Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo 

Ruben Trumpelmann has taken 50 wickets in 46 matches. Bernard Scholtz has claimed 81 wickets in 78 games, while Ben Shikongo has picked up 38 wickets in 43 matches. 

Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo.

United States of America T20 World Cup 2026 squad: 

Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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