Netherlands vs. Namibia: T20 World Cup 2026 Live Score Updates

Delhi, India – The Netherlands and Namibia faced off in a crucial Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In a bid to recover from their narrow defeat against Pakistan, the Netherlands won the toss and opted to bowl first. Namibia, playing their first game of the tournament, looked to start strong.

Toss and Initial Conditions

Netherlands' captain, Scott Edwards, decided to bowl, likely hoping to exploit any early morning moisture in the pitch. The weather in Delhi was relatively chilly, with temperatures expected to range from 12 to 25 degrees Celsius, and no rain was expected. The pitch was expected to be flat, potentially offering a high-scoring game.

Playing XIs

The Netherlands made two changes to their lineup following the defeat to Pakistan. Their confirmed XI included Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Zach Lion Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, and Fred Klaassen.

Namibia's playing XI featured Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, and Max Heingo. Willem Myburgh made his debut in this match.

Head-to-Head

Historically, the Netherlands have had a slight edge over Namibia in T20Is. Out of five encounters, the Netherlands have won three, while Namibia has won one, and one match was washed out. They have split their two previous T20 World Cup encounters, winning one each. In their most recent meeting, the Netherlands emerged victorious in February 2024.

Key Players

Namibia was expected to rely heavily on their captain, Gerhard Erasmus, who is their leading run-scorer in T20Is, with 1833 runs in 77 innings at an average of 32.15. Their bowling attack is spearheaded by Bernard Scholtz, who has 79 T20I wickets at an average of 19.79 and an economy rate of 6.18.

Match Significance

The match was crucial for both teams, as a defeat would significantly hinder their chances of advancing in the tournament. Both teams are in Group A, alongside the USA, India, and Pakistan. The Netherlands were looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking defeat, while Namibia aimed to start their campaign with a victory.

Early Innings

Namibia started their innings cautiously after being put in to bat. Stay tuned for further updates as the match progresses.