India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Thursday 12 February 2026, with the match starting at 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Arun Jaitley Stadium holds 41,000 spectators and is one of India’s most prestigious cricket venues, situated in the heart of the capital city.

India are the defending T20 World Cup champions, having won the 2024 tournament, and entered 2026 as the top-ranked T20I side in the world. A 93-run winning margin is exceptionally dominant in the T20 format, where most matches are decided by much smaller margins, and it demonstrated the gulf in quality between India and the Associate nations in this group.

Namibia are one of Associate cricket’s most admired participants. A nation of approximately 2.5 million people competing against the giants of the global game, Namibia’s cricket program is driven by genuine love for the sport rather than history or infrastructure. Their previous T20 World Cup appearances have produced spirited performances against Full Member nations, and they arrived in 2026 with the same commitment.

The 93-run victory was a comprehensive statement from India, giving their run rate an excellent boost while confirming the tournament favorites’ form. For Namibia, the result was a reminder of the quality gap, though their participation at this level provides invaluable experience for a developing cricket nation.

Timezone conversions for the 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: London: 13:30 GMT, New York: 08:30 EST, Sydney: 00:30 AEDT.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with 20 teams across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This victory over Namibia kept India’s Group A campaign on track as they pursued a place in the Super Eights.

For timezone conversions, check Delhi time, India time, and Namibia time.