Published on: Feb 11, 2026 8:51 pm IST | Updated on: Feb 11, 2026 7:44 pm IST
The reigning champions will be heading to the nation’s capital for match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. They will be squaring off against Namibia, who are heading into this contest after getting beaten by the Netherlands by 7 wickets. This will be a Group A game to be played in Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Indian team will be the one heading into this game with the favorite tag. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 18th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
After a win over the United States of America in their opening game of this World Cup, Team India will be looking to humble yet another associate nation with relative ease. A big win in this game will take their net run rate to the highest of peaks in Group A, so that it can cover any hiccups if they arrive. The win probability meter should favor the hosts, Team India. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 18th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
NAM: 0% win chance IND: 100% win chance
The Indian wicket-keeper batter has been in scintillating touch oflate. He had an impressive run in the 5-match T20I series against South Africa and will be a key figure in this World Cup as well.
After a heroic innings in the pening game against USA, the Indian skipper has already announced himself in this World Cup. Expect him to carry on from where he left in Mumbai.
The Indian no 3 batter will be crucial in the middle order. He plays spin well and will look to take advantage of the shorter boundaries at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Expect him to play at his pace like he did in the last game.
The experienced left-hand opener will be a crucial cog for Namibia at the top. Frylinck scored 26 balls 30 in the last game and has been in scintillating touch of late with 350 runs from his last 10 T20I knocks.
Check out our prediction for the IND vs NAM 18th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
The reigning champions India will eye a commanding win when they face Namibia in Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Having started their campaign strongly, India enter this Group A clash as overwhelming favorites. With a powerful batting lineup and a versatile bowling attack, the Men in Blue will look to dominate proceedings under the lights in front of a packed home crowd.
Namibia, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing seven‑wicket defeat against the Netherlands. Their batting lacked intent, and their bowlers struggled to contain runs, leaving them with plenty to address before taking on the defending champions. Against India’s depth and firepower, Namibia will need a near‑perfect performance to stay competitive.
For India, this fixture presents an opportunity not just to secure two points but also to boost their net run rate significantly. A big win here could push their NRR to the top of Group A, providing a cushion in case of any hiccups later in the tournament. Expect India to come hard from ball one, aiming for a statement victory that reinforces their status as favorites to retain the crown.
Namibia face their toughest challenge yet as they prepare to take on reigning champions India in Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After suffering a seven‑wicket defeat to the Netherlands in their opening game, Namibia now confront a side brimming with confidence, depth, and home support. The gulf in quality between the two teams is evident, but the question remains: how far can Namibia push India?
For Namibia, the key lies in their bowling attack, particularly left‑arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann, who has the ability to swing the ball under lights. Their batters, however, must find a way to counter India’s world‑class bowling unit and avoid early collapses. Even small partnerships could help them stay competitive and stretch the contest.
Namibia’s resilience will be tested, and while an upset looks unlikely, their fight could determine how long they stay in the game against the reigning champions. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 1 IND won: 1 NAM won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA: W W L W W RECENT form NAMIBIA: W W L W L
India and Namibia have collided only once in T20I cricket. Their only meeting came in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup that saw India thrash Namibia by 9 wickets.
How will the two teams, i.e., Namibia and India, fare in the 18th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Dylan Leicher, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumplemann, Bernard Scholtz, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo
Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma/Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 18th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Namibia and India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi:
Under lights in Delhi, the team winning the toss may prefer to bat first. The pitch favors stroke play, and setting a target around 180 could be decisive. With evening dew reducing grip for bowlers, scoreboard pressure becomes a safer option in this high‑profile clash. Team India has no issues batting first or second, but Namibia would want to bat first, as they know their opponents can score heavily if they bat first.
The online live streaming of the 18th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will take place on Star Sports Network channels.
The co-hosts and reigning champions are the outright favorites to win this game. They are among the tournament favorites, and Namibia doesn’t stand a chance of beating this Indian team. All sportsbooks are favoring Team India, and so are we. Expect a one-sided affair favoring the reigning champions. Therefore, as per our prediction, Pakistan is expected to win the NED vs NAM, 18th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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