Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium Central DelhiMatch coverage has started! Live updates will appear here.This live blog is AI generated.Fifty-run stand for Pandya and Dube | India – 176/4 (15.4)February 12, 2026 8:18 pmHardik Pandya and Shivam Dube bring up a vital 50-run partnership, steadying the innings after quick wickets. Their aggressive hitting is pushing India towards a strong total.Partnership StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRHardik Pandya331823183.33Shivam Dube141001140BowlersNameORWEcoBen Shikongo2.433112.38Bernard Scholtz4.041110.25End of Over 11: India builds with Pandya and Dube | India – 122/3 (11.0)February 12, 2026 8:15 pmIndia finishes the 11th over at 122 for 3. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are at the crease, looking to consolidate after Suryakumar Yadav’s dismissal. A crucial period for India to rebuild.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRShivam Dube13901144.44Hardik Pandya261522173.33BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz4.041110.25Ruben Trumpelmann3.033011End of Over 15 | India – 168/4 (15.0)February 12, 2026 8:15 pmIndia finishes the 15th over at 168 for 4. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are in full flow, accelerating the scoring rate with powerful hitting, setting a formidable target for the opposition.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRShivam Dube13901144.44Hardik Pandya261522173.33BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz4.041110.25Ruben Trumpelmann3.033011End of Over 15 | India – (168/4 (15.0))February 12, 2026 8:14 pmIndia finishes the 15th over at a commanding 168 for 4. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are accelerating the innings with powerful hitting.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRShivam Dube13901144.44Hardik Pandya261522173.33BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz4.041110.25Ruben Trumpelmann3.033011Hardik Pandya unleashes a boundary hat-trick | India – 167/4 (14.5)February 12, 2026 8:14 pmHardik Pandya smashes another boundary, completing a hat-trick of boundaries! He is absolutely tearing apart the bowling attack, showing incredible power and timing. India is accelerating rapidly.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRHardik Pandya251422178.57Shivam Dube13901144.44BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz3.540110.43Ruben Trumpelmann3.033011Pandya’s Power Surge: Hat-trick of Boundaries! | India – 157/4 (14.2)February 12, 2026 8:13 pmHardik Pandya is on a rampage, smashing a hat-trick of boundaries and taking the attack to the bowlers. He’s accelerating India’s scoring rapidly, leaving the opposition reeling.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRHardik Pandya151111136.36Shivam Dube13901144.44BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz3.23019Ruben Trumpelmann3.033011Dube Unleashes a Maximum! | India – 145/4 (14.0)February 12, 2026 8:11 pmShivam Dube smashes a magnificent six, getting his innings off to a flying start and adding crucial runs to India’s total. He’s looking to accelerate the scoring.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRShivam Dube12801150Hardik Pandya151111136.36BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz3.01816Ruben Trumpelmann3.033011End of Over 14: India accelerates | India – 144/4 (14.0)February 12, 2026 8:08 pmIndia finishes the 14th over at 144 for 4. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube are at the crease, looking to push the scoring rate in these crucial middle overs.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRHardik Pandya151111136.36Shivam Dube670085.71BowlersNameORWEcoRuben Trumpelmann3.033011Bernard Scholtz3.01715.67Pandya Caps Off Boundary Hat-trick | India – 144/4 (14.0)February 12, 2026 8:08 pmHardik Pandya smashes a boundary to end the over, capping off a hat-trick of boundaries! He’s providing the much-needed acceleration for India, taking the score to 144 for 4.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRHardik Pandya151111136.36Shivam Dube670085.71BowlersNameORWEcoRuben Trumpelmann3.033011Bernard Scholtz3.01715.67Tilak Varma caught out | India – 124/4 (11.5)February 12, 2026 7:58 pmTilak Varma departs after a solid 25 runs, caught by Jonathan Smit off Gerhard Erasmus. This wicket puts India under more pressure as they lose their fourth.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma252130119.05Hardik Pandya250040BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus2.51324.59Bernard Scholtz2.0713.5Varma departs, Smit takes a blinder | India – 124/4 (11.5)February 12, 2026 7:58 pmTilak Varma is out, caught by Jonathan Smit off the bowling of Gerhard Erasmus. A crucial wicket for Namibia as Varma was looking to build a partnership. He departs after scoring 25 runs.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma252130119.05Hardik Pandya250040BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus2.51324.59Bernard Scholtz2.0713.5End of Over – India Maintains Momentum | India – 122/3 (11.0)February 12, 2026 7:55 pmIndia finishes the 11th over at 122 for 3. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya are at the crease, looking to consolidate after Suryakumar Yadav’s dismissal. A crucial period for India to rebuild.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRHardik Pandya140025Tilak Varma241730141.18BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz2.0713.5Gerhard Erasmus2.01115.5Suryakumar Yadav is Stumped | India – 120/3 (10.1)February 12, 2026 7:52 pmBig blow for India! Suryakumar Yadav is out stumped by Zane Green off Bernard Scholtz. He departs after scoring 12 runs, leaving India three down. A crucial wicket for Namibia at this stage.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRSuryakumar Yadav12130192.31Tilak Varma231630143.75BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz1.1514.29Gerhard Erasmus2.01115.5Stumped! Suryakumar Yadav departs | India – 120/3 (10.1)February 12, 2026 7:52 pmBig breakthrough for Namibia! Suryakumar Yadav is stumped by Zane Green off the bowling of Bernard Scholtz. He departs after scoring 12 runs, a crucial wicket for the fielding side.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRSuryakumar Yadav12130192.31Tilak Varma231630143.75BowlersNameORWEcoBernard Scholtz1.1514.29Gerhard Erasmus2.01115.5India Dominates Halfway Mark at 120/2 | India – 120/2 (10.0)February 12, 2026 7:51 pmIndia finishes the first half of their innings strongly, reaching 120 for 2 after 10 overs. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 61 set the tone, with Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav now looking to accelerate further.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan612465254.17Tilak Varma231630143.75Suryakumar Yadav121201100BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus2.01115.5Bernard Scholtz1.0505India reaches 120/2 after 10 overs | India – 120/2 (10.0)February 12, 2026 7:51 pmIndia finishes the 10th over strongly at 120 for 2. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are steadily building their partnership, looking to accelerate in the middle overs. A solid display of batting.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma231630143.75Suryakumar Yadav121201100BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus2.01115.5Bernard Scholtz1.0505End of Over 10 | India – 120/2 (10.0)February 12, 2026 7:51 pmIndia finishes the 10th over at 120 for 2. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are building a steady partnership after the early loss of Ishan Kishan.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma231630143.75Suryakumar Yadav121201100BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus2.01115.5Bernard Scholtz1.0505End of Over 9 | India – 119/2 (9.0)February 12, 2026 7:50 pmIndia finishes the 9th over at 119 for 2. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are at the crease, looking to build a strong partnership after the early fireworks.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRSuryakumar Yadav111101100Tilak Varma231630143.75BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus1.51015.45Bernard Scholtz1.0505Suryakumar Yadav smashes a maximum | India – 113/2 (9.3)February 12, 2026 7:49 pmSuryakumar Yadav launches the ball over the ropes for a massive six! He is looking to accelerate the scoring for India after the fall of Ishan Kishan. This shot adds crucial runs to the total.Kishan departs after a fiery knock | India – 104/2 (7.1)February 12, 2026 7:31 pmIshan Kishan’s explosive innings comes to an end, caught by Ben Shikongo off Gerhard Erasmus. He made a fantastic 61 runs, providing a blazing start for India.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan612465254.17Tilak Varma201130181.82BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus0.1010Max Heingo1.018018Kishan departs after a blistering fifty | India – 104/2 (7.1)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmA massive breakthrough for Namibia as Ishan Kishan, after a scintillating innings, is caught by Ben Shikongo off the bowling of Gerhard Erasmus. He departs for a well-made 61.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan612465254.17Tilak Varma201130181.82BowlersNameORWEcoGerhard Erasmus0.1010Max Heingo1.018018Tilak Varma finds the fence | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmTilak Varma starts the over with a lovely boundary, keeping the scoreboard ticking after the powerplay. He picks up four valuable runs, maintaining India’s aggressive momentum.Kishan Blazes to Fifty | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmIshan Kishan reaches a blistering fifty off just 20 balls! His innings has been a spectacle of power-hitting, featuring 5 fours and 4 towering sixes, setting a furious pace for India.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5Powerplay Blitz! India Dominates Early | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmIndia finishes the powerplay at a blistering 86 for 1, thanks to Ishan Kishan’s sensational fifty off just 20 balls. Tilak Varma provided solid support as they put the Namibia bowlers under immense pressure.Powerplay Summary (6 Overs)BatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250.00Tilak Varma13820162.50BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019.00Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.50Ben Shikongo2.025112.50Ishan Kishan’s Blazing Fifty Powers India’s Powerplay | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmIshan Kishan reaches a sensational fifty, smashing 50 runs off just 20 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. India finishes the powerplay at a commanding 86 for 1, thanks to his aggressive batting.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5Powerplay fireworks: India races to 86/1 | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmIndia concludes the powerplay with a blistering 86 for 1. Ishan Kishan leads the charge with a rapid fifty, well supported by Tilak Varma, setting a strong foundation.Match Statistics – End of Over 6.0BatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5India Finishes Powerplay on a High | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmIndia concludes the powerplay on a high, reaching 86 for 1 after 6 overs. Ishan Kishan has been the star, smashing a brilliant fifty, while Tilak Varma provides solid support. Namibia needs a breakthrough to stem the flow of runs.Match Statistics – End of Over 6.0BatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019.0Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5Ben Shikongo2.025112.5Powerplay fireworks: India blazes past 80! | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:32 pmWhat an action-packed powerplay! Ishan Kishan reached a blistering fifty, anchoring India’s aggressive start. Despite the early loss of Sanju Samson, India has posted a formidable 86/1 after 6 overs, setting a strong foundation.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5End of Powerplay: India Dominates | India – 86/1 (6.0)February 12, 2026 7:33 pmA blistering powerplay comes to an end with India scoring 86 runs for the loss of one wicket. Ishan Kishan reached a quickfire fifty, leading the charge with aggressive hitting.Match Statistics – End of Over 6BatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan502054250.00Tilak Varma13820162.50BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit2.038019.00Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.50Ben Shikongo2.025112.50Fifty partnership flies off the bat! | India – 70/1 (5.3)February 12, 2026 7:33 pmIshan Kishan and Tilak Varma have brought up a blistering 50-run partnership in quick time, providing a much-needed acceleration after an early wicket. Their aggressive batting has put India in a commanding position.Partnership Milestone50-Run PartnershipBatsmanRunsBalls4s6sIshan Kishan381443Tilak Varma13820Partnership Total: 51 runs off 22 balls (Run Rate: 13.91)Kishan Unleashes a Six-Hitting Spree | India – 70/1 (5.3)February 12, 2026 7:33 pmIshan Kishan launches another massive six, completing a hat-trick of maximums! He is absolutely dominating the bowling attack, showcasing incredible power-hitting and pushing India’s score rapidly. A sensational display!Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan341743200Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit1.322014.67Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5Kishan goes big, again! Consecutive sixes! | India – 64/1 (5.2)February 12, 2026 7:33 pmIshan Kishan unleashes another powerful six, sending the ball sailing over the boundary! He is in destructive form, hitting back-to-back maximums and putting immense pressure on the bowlers. India is accelerating rapidly.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan281641175Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit1.216012Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5Kishan’s Hat-trick of Boundaries! | India – 58/1 (5.1)February 12, 2026 7:34 pmIshan Kishan unleashes another powerful hit, sending the ball soaring for a six! This completes a hat-trick of boundaries for him, showcasing his explosive form and accelerating India’s score.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan281641175.00Tilak Varma13820162.5BowlersNameORWEcoJonathan Smit1.216012.0Ruben Trumpelmann2.023011.5Tilak Varma unleashes another boundary! | India – 54/1 (4.4)February 12, 2026 7:34 pmTilak Varma smashes another boundary, continuing the onslaught and keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly. He is looking in great touch and building momentum for India.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma9610150Ishan Kishan221440157.14BowlersNameORWEcoRuben Trumpelmann1.419011.4Ben Shikongo2.025112.5Tilak Varma joins the party with a boundary hat-trick | India – 52/1 (4.3)February 12, 2026 7:40 pmTilak Varma smashes a brilliant boundary, completing a hat-trick of fours! He is accelerating the scoring rate, putting pressure on the Namibian bowlers. India’s innings is gaining momentum.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma7510140Ishan Kishan221440157.14BowlersNameORWEcoRuben Trumpelmann1.317011.33Ben Shikongo2.025112.5Kishan’s Bat Explodes: Hat-trick of Boundaries! | India – 43/1 (4.0)February 12, 2026 7:40 pmIshan Kishan continues his aggressive play, smashing another boundary to complete a hat-trick of fours. He’s looking dangerous and giving India a strong start, putting pressure on the bowlers.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRTilak Varma340075Ishan Kishan171230141.67BowlersNameORWEcoBen Shikongo2.025112.5Jonathan Smit1.010010Kishan on a roll! Three consecutive boundaries! | India – 36/1 (3.1)February 12, 2026 7:40 pmIshan Kishan smashes another boundary, making it three in a row! He’s finding his rhythm and putting the pressure back on the bowlers, keeping the scoreboard ticking rapidly for India.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRIshan Kishan11820137.5Tilak Varma230066.67BowlersNameORWEcoBen Shikongo1.118115.43Jonathan Smit1.010010Kishan finds the fence again | India – 31/1 (2.4)February 12, 2026 7:40 pmIshan Kishan dispatches the ball to the boundary, a well-timed shot that races away. He is looking to build a partnership here for India.Ishan Kishan finds the fence | India – 31/1 (2.4)February 12, 2026 7:49 pmIshan Kishan picks up a much-needed boundary, driving the ball with precision. This shot will help ease the pressure and keep the scoreboard ticking for India.Samson departs after a fiery start | India – 25/1 (2.0)February 12, 2026 7:50 pmBen Shikongo gets the breakthrough for Namibia! Sanju Samson, after a blistering start, nicks one to Louren Steenkamp. A big wicket for Namibia, halting India’s aggressive momentum.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRSanju Samson22813275Ishan Kishan240050BowlersNameORWEcoBen Shikongo1.017117Ruben Trumpelmann1.0808Samson Blazes On! Four after three sixes | India – 25/0 (1.5)February 12, 2026 7:51 pmSanju Samson is in an aggressive mood, following up his hat-trick of sixes with a cracking four. He is dismantling the bowling attack, giving India a flying start and putting Namibia on the back foot.Match StatisticsBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRSanju Samson22713314.29Ishan Kishan240050BowlersNameORWEcoBen Shikongo0.517020.4Ruben Trumpelmann1.0808Samson on fire with a sixes hat-trick | India – 21/0 (1.4)February 12, 2026 7:51 pmSanju Samson unleashes a sensational hat-trick of sixes, lighting up the stadium with his aggressive strokeplay. A breathtaking display of power hitting early in the innings.Live Match StatisticsBatsmenPlayerRBSRSanju Samson186300.0Ishan Kishan2450.0BowlersPlayerORWEcoBen Shikongo0.413019.5Ruben Trumpelmann1.0808.0Sanju Samson unleashes another maximum | India – 15/0 (1.3)February 12, 2026 7:51 pmSanju Samson smashes another six, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! He is looking in ominous form, dominating the early proceedings with aggressive strokeplay.Live ScorecardBatsmenNameRB4s6sSRSanju Samson12502240Ishan Kishan240050BowlersNameOMRWECONBen Shikongo0.307014Ruben Trumpelmann1.00808Samson unleashes a monstrous six! | India – 8/0 (0.6)February 12, 2026 7:52 pmSanju Samson steps out and launches the ball high over the ropes for the first maximum of the innings. A powerful statement early on, putting the bowler under immediate pressure.Match StatisticsCurrent BattingBatsmanRBSRSanju Samson64150.00Ishan Kishan1250.00Current BowlingBowlerORWEcoRuben Trumpelmann0.6808.00Playing XI AnnouncedFebruary 12, 2026 7:52 pmThe confirmed playing XIs for both India and Namibia have been announced, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Both teams have picked strong squads with a mix of experience and youth.🏏 Playing XIINDIASanju Samson KeeperIshan Kishan KeeperTilak Varma BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav BatsmanShivam Dube All-rounderRinku Singh BatsmanHardik Pandya All-rounderAxar Patel All-rounderArshdeep Singh BowlerVarun Chakravarthy BowlerJasprit Bumrah BowlerNAMIBIALouren Steenkamp BatsmanJan Frylinck All-rounderNicol Loftie-Eaton All-rounderGerhard Erasmus BatsmanJonathan Smit BatsmanZane Green KeeperRuben Trumpelmann BowlerMalan Kruger BatsmanBernard Scholtz All-rounderBen Shikongo BowlerMax Heingo All-rounder