The Netherlands will play Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Dutch seek a rebound after a narrow loss to Pakistan in their first match. Namibia, with a settled core, enters their fourth T20 World Cup campaign led by Gerhard Erasmus.
The Netherlands, led by captain Scott Edwards, posted 147 runs against Pakistan. Despite a competitive effort, they fell short in their opening game. Namibia, relying on all-round strength, features key players like Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit for balance and flexibility.
Namibia’s batting lineup, anchored by Louren Steenkamp and Malan Kruger, looks for stability. The match is set to begin at 11 am IST. New Zealand will also play against the United Arab Emirates in their second match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
