The Indian team is ready for its second match in the T20 World Cup 2026, where it will face Namibia. This match will be played on Thursday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Team India had started the tournament with a win and now under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, the team will enter the field with the intention of continuing the same winning streak.
Concern about Abhishek Sharma’s fitness
The Namibian team had to face defeat against the Netherlands on this very ground. Therefore, she will try her best to make a comeback in this match. Before this match, there is concern in the Indian camp about the fitness of opener Abhishek Sharma. He was suffering from stomach infection and fever and had to be admitted to a private hospital in Delhi. Although he has now been discharged from the hospital, the final decision regarding his match fitness will have to be taken by the team management. If Abhishek is not fully fit, then Sanju Samson may get a chance to open the innings in his place.
Samson is known for his aggressive batting and has the ability to score fast runs in the powerplay. India can get a big relief in the bowling department. Jasprit Bumrah could not play in the first match against America due to fever, but now he is said to be completely fit. He has also practiced in the nets, which indicates that he may be included in the playing eleven against Namibia. His return will strengthen the Indian pace attack, especially in the final overs. If Bumrah comes into the team then Mohammad Siraj may have to sit out.
Poor performance against America
In the match against America, except Suryakumar Yadav, other batsmen could not perform as per expectations. This match will be a good opportunity for the Indian batsmen to gain momentum before the important match against Pakistan on 15th February. If Samson and Ishan Kishan open then the team can get a fast start. Tilak Verma and captain Suryakumar Yadav will have a big responsibility in the middle order, while Rinku Singh can play the role of finisher.
To maintain balance, the team can go with three all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey and Akshar Patel. Varun Chakraborty and Akshar can handle the responsibility of spin, while the pair of Arshdeep Singh and Bumrah can play an important role in fast bowling. Overall, India would like to register a win in this match and move ahead with confidence.
India’s probable playing eleven
Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
indian team squad
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj.
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