ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 15-Feb-2026 03:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
USA 199/4 (20)
NAM 168/6 (20)
United States of America won by 31 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann* | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Dylan Leicher | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadley van Schalkwyk* | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Ali Khan | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
United States of America vs Namibia
United States of America — Innings 1 (199/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monank Patel (c) c Smit b Willem Myburgh | 52 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 173.33 | |
| Shayan Jahangir (wk) c Smit b Willem Myburgh | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 122.22 | |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla c Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton b Gerhard Erasmus | 17 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 94.44 | |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi not out | 68 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 206.06 | |
| Milind Kumar c Smit b Gerhard Erasmus | 28 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 140 | |
| Shubham Ranjane not out | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 199 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 |
| JJ Smit | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Max Heingo | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Willem Myburgh | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 9 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Monank Patel & Shayan Jahangir | 68 | 41 |
| Monank Patel & Saiteja Mukkamalla | 21 | 21 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi & Saiteja Mukkamalla | 14 | 8 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi & Milind Kumar | 87 | 46 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi & Shubham Ranjane | 9 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shayan Jahangir | 6.5 | 68 |
| 2 | Monank Patel | 10.2 | 89 |
| 3 | Saiteja Mukkamalla | 11.4 | 103 |
| 4 | Milind Kumar | 19.2 | 190 |
Namibia — Innings 2 (168/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp c Mohammad Mohsin b Shubham Ranjane | 58 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 148.72 | |
| Jan Frylinck c and b Shadley van Schalkwyk | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 126.67 | |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton c Shubham Ranjane b Saurabh Netravalkar | 28 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 164.71 | |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) c Shayan Jahangir b Shadley van Schalkwyk | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| JJ Smit c Shayan Jahangir b Ali Khan | 31 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 134.78 | |
| Zane Green (wk) retd out | 18 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 138.46 | |
| Ruben Trumpelmann not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Dylan Leicher not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 5 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 168 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Khan | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Milind Kumar | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Harmeet Singh | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Shubham Ranjane | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp & Jan Frylinck | 54 | 32 |
| Louren Steenkamp & Loftie-Eaton | 45 | 31 |
| Louren Steenkamp & Gerhard Erasmus | 13 | 12 |
| Smit & Gerhard Erasmus | 11 | 13 |
| Smit & Zane Green | 26 | 20 |
| Smit & Ruben Trumpelmann | 19 | 11 |
| Dylan Leicher & Ruben Trumpelmann | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Frylinck | 5.2 | 54 |
| 2 | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 10.3 | 99 |
| 3 | Louren Steenkamp | 12.3 | 112 |
| 4 | Gerhard Erasmus | 14.4 | 123 |
| 5 | JJ Smit | 19.5 | 168 |
Match Info
| Match | United States of America vs Namibia |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 15-Feb-2026 03:00 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai |
| Seating Capacity | 50000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: United States of America vs Namibia (USA vs NAM)
United States of America will face Namibia in a thrilling match on 15-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 03:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report for USA vs NAM Match 26 Match
The MA Chidambaram stadium is generally known for his balanced conditions with slightly better support to the Spinners. The batters do enjoy batting on this surface however as the match proceeds , the spinners gets their grip better.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Chennai, IN will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 29°C on the match day with 75% humidity and 25.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
United States of America is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Namibia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. United States of America will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Namibia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between United States of America batting and Namibia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will United States of America showcase its strengths, or will Namibia pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 15-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
