T20 World Cup: India beats Namibia by 93 runs, Varun Chakravarthy picks 3/7

India put on a dominant performance to beat Namibia by 93 runs in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After Namibia’s captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and elected to field, India’s batters made full use of the batting conditions to post a big total that proved too much for the visitors. 

Opener Ishan Kishan was the star of the Indian innings, scoring a blistering 61 off just 24 balls that included multiple boundaries and sixes, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to hit a T20 World Cup fifty. Sanju Samson gave a quick start with 22 off eight deliveries, while Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav added important runs to help India finish with a strong 209/9 in their allotted 20 overs.  Namibia’s chase never gained traction as India’s bowlers kept applying pressure. The Namibian side were dismissed for 116 in 18.2 overs, falling well short of the required target. Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy struck early to break key partnerships, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube also contributed with vital wickets to stitch the bowling effort together. 

The comprehensive 93-run win gives India a significant boost in the group standings, showcasing a balanced performance with both bat and ball. India’s batting firepower and disciplined bowling attack were on full display, underlining their intent as a top contender in this year’s tournament.