IND vs NAM Fantasy 11 Prediction | Match 18, Playing XI

IND vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, Match 18, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

India is set to face Namibia in the 18th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Thursday, February 12.

Preview

In the 18th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India (IND) is set to face Namibia (NAM). India made an impressive start to the tournament, securing a 29-run victory over the USA in their previous match. Suryakumar Yadav was the standout performer, delivering a superb innings of 84 runs off 49 balls. In the bowling department, Mohammad Siraj led the attack effectively, claiming three wickets. However, India experienced a brief batting collapse during the match, an area they will look to address and improve upon in the upcoming fixtures.

On the other hand, Namibia did not have a good start to the T20 World Cup 2026 as they lost their last match against the Netherlands by 7 wickets. Despite the loss, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Jan Frylinck made valuable contributions with the bat, scoring 42 and 30 runs, respectively. With the ball, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, and Loftie-Eaton picked up one wicket each.

Match Information

India vs Namibia, 18th Match, Group A

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 12 Feb 2026, Thur, 7:00 PM IST, Delhi

Probable PlayingXI

India

Tilak Varma, SA Yadav(C), RK Singh, Abhishek Sharma, HH Pandya, S Dubey, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh, JJ Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

Bench: SV Samson, Washington Sundar, KL Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Namibia

Gerhard Erasmus(C), WP Myburgh, L Steenkamp, Jonathan Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green, Jan Frylinck, Dylan Leicher, R Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo

Bench:MB Kruger, Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, M Heingo

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- India

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 173

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is traditionally known to favour batters. The flat and hard surface at the beginning of the match allows stroke-makers to play freely and find the boundaries with ease. While spinners can play a crucial role during the middle overs. In the most recent match at this venue, a target of 156 was comfortably chased. Additionally, the average first-innings score here stands at approximately 173, indicating the potential for high-scoring encounters.

Captains- 8

Abhishek Sharma IND | all

Abhishek Sharma has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 285 runs in the last 10 games. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

Suryakumar Yadav IND | bat

Suryakumar is a top-order batsman. He scored 360 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of over 175.

Avoid Player Message- 8

Dylan Leicher- NAM | BOWL- 8.5

Rinku Singh- IND | BAT

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 7 : 4

CreditsLeft- 9.5/100

WicketKeeper

Ishan Kishan- 8.5

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton- 8.5

Batter

Suryakumar Yadav- 9

Tilak Varma- 7

Gerhard Erasmus- 7.5

AllRounder

Hardik Pandya- 9

Abhishek Sharma- 8

Bowler

Jan Frylinck- 8

Arshdeep Singh- 8.5

Varun Chakravarthy- 8

Ruben Trumpelmann- 8.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 7 : 4

CreditsLeft- 9.5/100

WicketKeeper

Ishan Kishan- 8.5

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton- 8.5

Batter

Suryakumar Yadav- 9

Tilak Varma- 7

Gerhard Erasmus- 7.5

AllRounder

Hardik Pandya- 9

Abhishek Sharma- 8

Jonathan Smit- 8

Bowler

Jan Frylinck- 8

Jasprit Bumrah- 9

Varun Chakravarthy- 8

FAQs – India vs Namibia, Match 18, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where will the India vs Namibia match be played?

The match will be played on February 12, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, starting at 7:00 PM IST.

2. What is the pitch report for the Arun Jaitley Stadium?

The pitch is batting-friendly with a flat surface, allowing stroke play early on. Spinners are expected to play a key role during the middle overs. The average first-innings score is around 173.

3. Who are the top fantasy captain choices for this match?

Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma, and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton are strong captain and vice-captain options.

4. Which key players should be watched in this match?

Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah are key players for India, while Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck are crucial for Namibia.

5. Where can we see the IND vs NAM Live Match & Stream today?

We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

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