In a dominant display at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India crushed Namibia by 93 runs to etch their name in the annals of T20 World Cup history. This victory marks the 10th consecutive win for the Men in Blue in the tournament, a feat unmatched by any other nation.
Captain Rohit Sharma’s side posted a formidable 209/9, powered by explosive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (61) and Hardik Pandya (52). Gerhard Erasmus was the standout for Namibia, claiming 4 wickets, while Ben Shikongo, JJ Smuts, and Bernard Scholtz picked up one each.
Chasing a mountain of 210, Namibia folded for 116 in 18.2 overs. Lauren Steenkamp top-scored with 29, supported by Jan Frylinck’s 22. India’s bowlers ran riot, led by Varun Chakaravarthy’s brilliant 3/7. Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah each claimed a wicket.
This triumph surpasses India’s previous biggest T20 World Cup win by margin, eclipsing the 90-run victory over England in 2012. South Africa and Australia trail with 8 straight wins each, while England and India previously held the 7-win streak.
The win cements India’s unparalleled dominance in T20 World Cups, setting a new benchmark as they continue their unbeaten run. Fans are already buzzing about what’s next for this unstoppable force.