From England to Namibia here are five times when India registered their highest powerplay totals in T20Is. The list sees Namibia addition after Indian batters Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson gave a defining start to the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. 

From England to Namibia, India’s 5 highest powerplay scores in T20Is

India continued its winning streak at the T20 World Cup on Thursday (Feb 12) as they beat Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by 93 runs. The win against Namibia comes just days before India face Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Colombo as they now extend their winning streak at the T20 World Cup to 10 matches. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya were the architects of India’s win as they now sit a win away from officially confirming their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026.<h2>Namibia finish second best</h2>Tasked with chasing 210 runs to win, Namibia were undone by a ruthless bowling approach by the defending champions. Louren Steenkamp was the highest scorer with 29 runs, while his opening partner Jan Frylinck scored 22 off 15. However, no big partnership saw Namibia on the receiving end as they were folded out for 116 in 18.2 overs. Varun Chakaravarthy scalped three wickets while Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel ended with two wickets each.<h2>What happened in India’s innings?</h2>Having won the toss, Namibia put India into bat as the defending champions made a good start with Samson and Ishan Kishan. Samson was the aggressor of the duo as he scored 22 off 8 deliveries before being dismissed in the second over. After Samson’s wicket, Ishan Kishan took over the initiative and smashed 61 off 24, scoring his fifty in just 20 balls. He, along with Tilak Varma (25), stitched a stand of 79 runs in 31 balls for the second wicket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;However, Ishan’s wicket saw India’s batting collapse as the Men in Blue lost back-to-back wickets. Hardik Pandya (52 off 28) and Shivam Dube (23 off 16) later stabilised the innings, putting together 81 runs for the fifth wicket. Eventually, India were restricted to 209/9 in their 20 overs despite scoring 86 runs in the Powerplay.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Captain Gerhard Erasmus was the pick of the bowlers for Namibia as he bagged figures of 20/4 in his 20 overs.&nbsp;India are next in action on Sunday when they take on Pakistan in Colombo in a high-stakes contest, while Namibia now face a do-or-die contest against the USA on the same day, with the losing team confirming its exit from the tournament.

The win against Namibia comes just days before India face Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Colombo as they now extend their winning streak at the T20 World Cup to 10 matches. 

India continued its winning streak at the T20 World Cup on Thursday (Feb 12) as they beat Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by 93 runs. The win against Namibia comes just days before India face Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Colombo as they now extend their winning streak at the T20 World Cup to 10 matches. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya were the architects of India’s win as they now sit a win away from officially confirming their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. Namibia finish second best Tasked with chasing 210 runs to win, Namibia were undone by a ruthless bowling approach by the defending champions. Louren Steenkamp was the highest scorer with 29 runs, while his opening partner Jan Frylinck scored 22 off 15. However, no big partnership saw Namibia on the receiving end as they were folded out for 116 in 18.2 overs. Varun Chakaravarthy scalped three wickets while Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel ended with two wickets each. What happened in India’s innings? Having won the toss, Namibia put India into bat as the defending champions made a good start with Samson and Ishan Kishan. Samson was the aggressor of the duo as he scored 22 off 8 deliveries before being dismissed in the second over. After Samson’s wicket, Ishan Kishan took over the initiative and smashed 61 off 24, scoring his fifty in just 20 balls. He, along with Tilak Varma (25), stitched a stand of 79 runs in 31 balls for the second wicket. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds However, Ishan’s wicket saw India’s batting collapse as the Men in Blue lost back-to-back wickets. Hardik Pandya (52 off 28) and Shivam Dube (23 off 16) later stabilised the innings, putting together 81 runs for the fifth wicket. Eventually, India were restricted to 209/9 in their 20 overs despite scoring 86 runs in the Powerplay. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Captain Gerhard Erasmus was the pick of the bowlers for Namibia as he bagged figures of 20/4 in his 20 overs. India are next in action on Sunday when they take on Pakistan in Colombo in a high-stakes contest, while Namibia now face a do-or-die contest against the USA on the same day, with the losing team confirming its exit from the tournament.

The win against Namibia comes just days before India face Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Colombo as they now extend their winning streak at the T20 World Cup to 10 matches.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: India continue winning streak ahead of high-voltage Pakistan match, beat Namibia by 93 runs

Sanju Samson’s run in the Indian team could be all but over as he yet again failed to deliver for the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup contest against Namibia. Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Samson was dismissed for 22 off 8 as he failed with the bat. After his dismissal, netizens did not sit back with few suggesting it is already over for Samson with the Indian team.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Local man is confused 😭:- Prime Dhoni flop Sanju Samson <a href="https://t.co/LjlhS9XT9b">pic.twitter.com/LjlhS9XT9b</a>&mdash; Yorker__93™ (@Boom__93) <a href="https://twitter.com/Boom__93/status/2021969080950137239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pakistan will be very happy that this fraud Sanju Samson will be opening against them They were struggling to take abhishek Sharma wicket,now they have free wicket of Samson 😭 <a href="https://t.co/PYC1CSw39Y">pic.twitter.com/PYC1CSw39Y</a>&mdash; 𝘿𝙖𝙠𝙨𝙝 (@screwgauge77) <a href="https://twitter.com/screwgauge77/status/2021967530785755645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sanju Samson’s explosive 22 off just 8 balls ends in disappointment as he throws his wicket away after a fiery start.&mdash; 𝚝🅷ₑ@ अभिषेक 🗿🖤 (@imabhi0005) <a href="https://twitter.com/imabhi0005/status/2021948331350786549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Very disappointed the way sanju samson threw his wicket. Most probably he will play against pakistan. He can&#39;t play like this.&mdash; Dev Sharma (@SharmaDev90) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharmaDev90/status/2021946755823321497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Sanju Samson can&#39;t fullfill the expectations 🚨 With all the chances, he got, he never proved his position in the squad. What matters is runs from his bat. Its always about the intent at the top but he should&#39;ve valued his wicket. Unnecessary shots at the beginning will not… <a href="https://t.co/QYa9Kl3aUY">pic.twitter.com/QYa9Kl3aUY</a>&mdash; 🅂🄰🄶🄰🅁 🄼 🄷 (@SagarH62) <a href="https://twitter.com/SagarH62/status/2021946337840050489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sanju Samson in his last 17 T20i innings: 26(20), 5(7), 3(6), 1(3), 16(7), 56(45), 13(17), 39(23), 24(21), 2(4), 37(22), 10(7), 6(5), 0(1),24(15), 6(6), 28(8) against namibia 😅 17 Average 129 SR Poor wicket keeper,cant do partnership Simply on justice quota <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup2026</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wl93fyO9SF">pic.twitter.com/Wl93fyO9SF</a>&mdash; Lily (@offolily) <a href="https://twitter.com/offolily/status/2021945107147370850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened in India’s innings?</h2>Having won the toss, Namibia put India into bat as the defending champions made a good start with Samson and Ishan Kishan. Samson was the aggressor of the duo as he scored 22 off 8 deliveries before being dismissed in the second over. After Samson’s wicket, Ishan Kishan took over the initiative and smashed 61 off 24, scoring his fifty in just 20 balls. He, along with Tilak Varma (25), stitched a stand of 79 runs in 31 balls for the second wicket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;However, Ishan’s wicket saw India’s batting collapse as the Men in Blue lost back-to-back wickets. Hardik Pandya (52 off 28) and Shivam Dube (23 off 16) later stabilised the innings, putting together 81 runs for the fifth wicket. Eventually, India were restricted to 209/9 in their 20 overs despite scoring 86 runs in the Powerplay.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Captain Gerhard Erasmus was the pick of the bowlers for Namibia as he bagged figures of 20/4 in his 20 overs.&nbsp;India are next in action on Sunday when they take on Pakistan in Colombo in a high-stakes contest, while Namibia now face a do-or-die contest against the USA on the same day, with the losing team confirming its exit from the tournament.

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Sanju Samson was dismissed for 22 off 8 as he failed with the bat. After his dismissal, netizens did not sit back with few suggesting it is already over for Samson with the Indian team. 

Sanju Samson’s run in the Indian team could be all but over as he yet again failed to deliver for the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup contest against Namibia. Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Samson was dismissed for 22 off 8 as he failed with the bat. After his dismissal, netizens did not sit back with few suggesting it is already over for Samson with the Indian team.

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Sanju Samson was dismissed for 22 off 8 as he failed with the bat. After his dismissal, netizens did not sit back with few suggesting it is already over for Samson with the Indian team.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson fails again, end of the road for India batter? Netizens react

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus has called out no under-lights training session ahead of India match in T20 World Cup 2026. Namibia face India on Thursday (Feb 12) at Arun Jaitely Stadium, New Delhi in T20 World Cup 2026 Group A fixture. The Namibia skipper was clearly not amused by not getting any night practice session while India getting two of them. Erasmus, however, remained unperturbed by lack of training under lights and vowed to put up a good fight against the defending champions for first of their T20 WC 2026 campaign. The two teams have faced each other only once - in T20 World Cup 2021 - and India won the contest by 9 wickets.<h2>Namibia skipper Erasmus not happy with no under lights training session ahead of India match</h2>"We haven't had a night training session before this game — I'm not sure why. I believe India has had two night sessions. You can make of that what you want," said Erasmus at the press conference on the eve (Feb 11) of Group A India match in T20 World Cup 2026.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-afghanistan-out-of-tournament-how-double-super-over-loss-vs-sa-impacts-afg-s-super-8-qualification-1770863862404">T20 WC 2026 | How AFG's double super over loss vs SA impacts Super 8 spot</a>The Namibia skipper explained why it was important for them to get a session under lights and said: "We don't have floodlights back home in Namibia, so we don't really play day-night or night games."<h2>What happened last time India faced Namibia in a T20I</h2>The two sides have faced each other only oce in T20Is and the match was played in 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai, UAE. India, under Virat Kohli, won the toss and decided to field first. India bowlers proved the captain's decision right and stopped Namibia at 132/8in 20 overs. For India, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin took three wickets each while Bumrah chipped in with a couple. For Namibia, David Wiese top scored with 26 while opener Stephan Baard scored 21.Chasing a sub-par total on a flat pitch, India made light work of the target and won the match by 9 wickets in just 15.2 overs. For India, openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma (56 off 37) added 86 runs before Suryakumar Yadav (25 not out off 19) and Rahul (unbeaten 54 off 36) finished off the things.

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus explained why it was important for them to get a session under lights ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 India match on Feb 12 in Delhi and said: "We don't have floodlights back home in Namibia, so we don't really play day-night or night games."

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus has called out no under-lights training session ahead of India match in T20 World Cup 2026. Namibia face India on Thursday (Feb 12) at Arun Jaitely Stadium, New Delhi in T20 World Cup 2026 Group A fixture. The Namibia skipper was clearly not amused by not getting any night practice session while India getting two of them. Erasmus, however, remained unperturbed by lack of training under lights and vowed to put up a good fight against the defending champions for first of their T20 WC 2026 campaign. The two teams have faced each other only once - in T20 World Cup 2021 - and India won the contest by 9 wickets. Namibia skipper Erasmus not happy with no under lights training session ahead of India match "We haven't had a night training session before this game — I'm not sure why. I believe India has had two night sessions. You can make of that what you want," said Erasmus at the press conference on the eve (Feb 11) of Group A India match in T20 World Cup 2026. Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | How AFG's double super over loss vs SA impacts Super 8 spot The Namibia skipper explained why it was important for them to get a session under lights and said: "We don't have floodlights back home in Namibia, so we don't really play day-night or night games." What happened last time India faced Namibia in a T20I The two sides have faced each other only oce in T20Is and the match was played in 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai, UAE. India, under Virat Kohli, won the toss and decided to field first. India bowlers proved the captain's decision right and stopped Namibia at 132/8in 20 overs. For India, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin took three wickets each while Bumrah chipped in with a couple. For Namibia, David Wiese top scored with 26 while opener Stephan Baard scored 21. Chasing a sub-par total on a flat pitch, India made light work of the target and won the match by 9 wickets in just 15.2 overs. For India, openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma (56 off 37) added 86 runs before Suryakumar Yadav (25 not out off 19) and Rahul (unbeaten 54 off 36) finished off the things.

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus explained why it was important for them to get a session under lights ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 India match on Feb 12 in Delhi and said: "We don't have floodlights back home in Namibia, so we don't really play day-night or night games."

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Make of that what you want:' Namibia skipper slams no night training session before India match

India opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged from hospital ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia but his participation in the match remains uncertain. India play Namibia in Group A fixture on Thursday (Feb 12) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Abhishek, who was admitted to hospital following a stomach infection, was discharged on Wednesday (Feb 11), confirmed Tilak Varma on the eve of India vs Namibia match. Varma also confirmed that a call on dashing opener's participation will be taken on match day, that is Thursday (Feb 12), ahead of the contest. In case Abhishek, who got out on golden duck against USA in India's first match on Feb 7, does not make it to playing XI, Sanju Samson can get a chance to open along with Ishan Kishan.<h2>Tilak offers update on Abhishek's health ahead of India vs Namibia T20 WC 2026 match</h2>“When we reached Delhi, Abhishek needed examinations," Varma told reporters on the eve (Feb 11) of the match against Namibia. "So all that went fine, he has been discharged from hospital today. We have got one more day left before the game tomorrow so we will decide by tomorrow, check how he feels and then take a call."Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-2026-thriller-for-ages-watch-sa-vs-afg-double-super-over-drama-at-narendra-modi-stadium-in-ahmedabad-1770806597881">T20 WC 2026: SA vs AFG double super over drama in Ahmedabad</a>Varma also confirmed that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the first match with illness, is fit and expected to be back for second match of India's title defence."He is doing better and as I said, we have got one more day. So, hopefully, he will be back in the team. If he is doing better, then team takes a call and I think he will be back tomorrow for the second game," Varma said.<h2>India get Ishan Kishan injury scare</h2>Ahead of the match against Namibia, India batter Ishan Kishan faced an injury scare during practice. Kishan was rapped on pads during nets by a Bumrah bowl and was in pain. The batter, however, is most likely to play against Namibia and if not, India could be in a soup for an opener with Abhishek Sharma already uncertain because of his stomach issue.

bhishek, who was admitted to hospital following a stomach infection, was discharged on Wednesday (Feb 11), confirmed Tilak Varma on the eve of India vs Namibia match. Varma also confirmed that a call on dashing opener's participation will be taken on match day, that is Thursday (Feb 12).

India opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged from hospital ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia but his participation in the match remains uncertain. India play Namibia in Group A fixture on Thursday (Feb 12) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Abhishek, who was admitted to hospital following a stomach infection, was discharged on Wednesday (Feb 11), confirmed Tilak Varma on the eve of India vs Namibia match. Varma also confirmed that a call on dashing opener's participation will be taken on match day, that is Thursday (Feb 12), ahead of the contest. In case Abhishek, who got out on golden duck against USA in India's first match on Feb 7, does not make it to playing XI, Sanju Samson can get a chance to open along with Ishan Kishan. Tilak offers update on Abhishek's health ahead of India vs Namibia T20 WC 2026 match “When we reached Delhi, Abhishek needed examinations," Varma told reporters on the eve (Feb 11) of the match against Namibia. "So all that went fine, he has been discharged from hospital today. We have got one more day left before the game tomorrow so we will decide by tomorrow, check how he feels and then take a call." Also Watch: T20 WC 2026: SA vs AFG double super over drama in Ahmedabad Varma also confirmed that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the first match with illness, is fit and expected to be back for second match of India's title defence. "He is doing better and as I said, we have got one more day. So, hopefully, he will be back in the team. If he is doing better, then team takes a call and I think he will be back tomorrow for the second game," Varma said. India get Ishan Kishan injury scare Ahead of the match against Namibia, India batter Ishan Kishan faced an injury scare during practice. Kishan was rapped on pads during nets by a Bumrah bowl and was in pain. The batter, however, is most likely to play against Namibia and if not, India could be in a soup for an opener with Abhishek Sharma already uncertain because of his stomach issue.

bhishek, who was admitted to hospital following a stomach infection, was discharged on Wednesday (Feb 11), confirmed Tilak Varma on the eve of India vs Namibia match. Varma also confirmed that a call on dashing opener's participation will be taken on match day, that is Thursday (Feb 12).

T20 WC 2026 | India opener Abhishek Sharma discharged from hospital, will he play vs Namibia - Here's what Tilak Varma said

India could face a major setback in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after star batter Ishan Kishan was seen limping off in the net sessions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 11). Ishan, who has been in red-hot form for India in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, was seen holding his left toe before resuming batting. The batter later returned to bat, but he received medical attention on the field with the Namibia game just 24 hours away, while India play Pakistan on Sunday in Colombo.<h2>Ishan Kishan injured?</h2>After the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, the Indian team was seen taking practice sessions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as Ishan was struck by a ball on his toe. The deadly yorker was delivered by Jasprit Bumrah as Ishan was quickly rushed to medical aid. He was later seen limping before he came back to bat. The medical staff treated the southpaw on the field with heart in the mouth for the Indian cricket team fans.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team, which will start on Saturday in Mumbai. His superb innings consisted of 6 fours and 10 sixes while scoring runs in tandem. In fact, Ishan scored 84 runs in boundaries while striking at more than 200.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Ishan’s ton came after he had already scored 76 in Raipur, showcasing his intentions with the bat. On the other hand, Samson has been in poor form and is likely to play second fiddle in the side, with Ishan also being the wicketkeeper option.&nbsp;In the opening match of the T20 World Cup on Saturday, the wicketkeeper-batter scored 20 off 16 before he was dismissed.&nbsp;The India vs Namibia T20 World Cup match will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Thursday, with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.

Ishan Kishan, who has been in red-hot form for India in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, was seen holding his left toe before resuming batting. 

India could face a major setback in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after star batter Ishan Kishan was seen limping off in the net sessions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 11). Ishan, who has been in red-hot form for India in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, was seen holding his left toe before resuming batting. The batter later returned to bat, but he received medical attention on the field with the Namibia game just 24 hours away, while India play Pakistan on Sunday in Colombo. Ishan Kishan injured? After the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, the Indian team was seen taking practice sessions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as Ishan was struck by a ball on his toe. The deadly yorker was delivered by Jasprit Bumrah as Ishan was quickly rushed to medical aid. He was later seen limping before he came back to bat. The medical staff treated the southpaw on the field with heart in the mouth for the Indian cricket team fans. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team, which will start on Saturday in Mumbai. His superb innings consisted of 6 fours and 10 sixes while scoring runs in tandem. In fact, Ishan scored 84 runs in boundaries while striking at more than 200. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Ishan’s ton came after he had already scored 76 in Raipur, showcasing his intentions with the bat. On the other hand, Samson has been in poor form and is likely to play second fiddle in the side, with Ishan also being the wicketkeeper option. In the opening match of the T20 World Cup on Saturday, the wicketkeeper-batter scored 20 off 16 before he was dismissed. The India vs Namibia T20 World Cup match will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Thursday, with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.

Ishan Kishan, who has been in red-hot form for India in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, was seen holding his left toe before resuming batting.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan spotted limping in nets ahead of crucial Namibia, Pakistan matches

India signed off their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia here on Monday.

India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match.

Suryakumar Yadav also remained not out on 25. For Namibia, Jan Frylinck took one wicket. Earlier, India restricted Namibia to 132 for 8.

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Invited to bat, Namibia struggled to get going and they suffered a batting collapse after an opening stand of 33 between Stephan Baard (21) and Michael van Lingen (14).

David Wiese top-scored for Namibia with a 25-ball 26. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets apiece while Jasprit Bumrah got two.

This match is the last for Virat Kohli as India captain in T20 Internationals while Ravi Shashtri is donning the head coach's hat for the last time.

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Brief Scores:

Namibia: 132 for 8 in 20 overs (David Wiese 26; Ravindra Jadeja 3/16, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/20).

India: 136 for 1 in 15.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 56; KL Rahul 54 not out; Jan Frylinck 1/19).&nbsp;

India signed off their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia here on Monday. India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match.

India signed off their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia here on Monday. India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match. Suryakumar Yadav also remained not out on 25. For Namibia, Jan Frylinck took one wicket. Earlier, India restricted Namibia to 132 for 8. Also Read: Not an excuse, but would have liked bigger gap between IPL and T20 World Cup 2021: Ravi Shastri Invited to bat, Namibia struggled to get going and they suffered a batting collapse after an opening stand of 33 between Stephan Baard (21) and Michael van Lingen (14). David Wiese top-scored for Namibia with a 25-ball 26. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets apiece while Jasprit Bumrah got two. This match is the last for Virat Kohli as India captain in T20 Internationals while Ravi Shashtri is donning the head coach's hat for the last time. Also Read: Should Kohli also step down as ODI & Test captain: Fan asks Sehwag, former opener responds Brief Scores: Namibia: 132 for 8 in 20 overs (David Wiese 26; Ravindra Jadeja 3/16, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/20). India: 136 for 1 in 15.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 56; KL Rahul 54 not out; Jan Frylinck 1/19).

Jadeja, Rohit help India thrash Namibia by 9 wickets in dead-rubber to end T20 WC campaign with a win

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Jadeja, Rohit help India thrash Namibia by 9 wickets in dead-rubber to end T20 WC campaign with a win