By Admin 
IND vs NAM: This time in the T20 World Cup 2026, small teams seem to be in a mood to cause big upsets. Teams like Afghanistan, Nepal, Netherlands and America have given tough competition to the big countries and shown that now no competition is easy. In such a situation, the India vs Namibia match to be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 12th February is also not one to be taken lightly.
India definitely defeated America in its first match, but that victory was not completely satisfactory. Some shortcomings were seen in the match, which if repeated, can cause trouble even to a team like Namibia.
1. Mistake of underestimating the opponent
In the match against America, the Indian team looked a little loose in the beginning. The top order batsmen did not look comfortable in front of the new ball. This is an indication that no team can be considered lightly on the basis of its name or ranking. Namibia has displayed disciplined bowling in its first match. In such a situation, Indian batsmen will have to be cautious from the beginning.
2. Top order responsibility
In T20 cricket, a fast start is considered half the victory. However, in the last match, India’s top order disintegrated under pressure. The team was in trouble in the power play itself due to the early fall of early wickets. If the captain had not been able to handle the innings, the score could have been much smaller. Against Namibia, the opener and number three-four batsmen will have to play responsibly, so that the team can build a strong base.
3. Prudence is necessary in the middle overs
The run rate slowed down between 7 and 15 overs against America. In attempts of big shots, wickets kept falling and the scoreboard came to a standstill. In T20, not only powerplay and death overs, but also the middle overs are equally important. Against Namibia, the batsmen will have to form partnerships by rotating the strike, so that they get a chance to play big shots in the end.
India has both experience and depth, but this tournament has made it clear that there is no room for carelessness. If the team learns from past mistakes, then victory against Namibia could be easy. Otherwise, even a small mistake in T20 can cause a big upset.