🏏ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026:M18: India vs Namibia, Delhi 🏏 - Page 28

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Why arent we placed under nz and aussies ..seriously ind vs pak seems forced now..we need to play more against aussies and their mentality to upgrade ourselves

Originally posted by: Swathi_7

Why arent we placed under nz and aussies ..seriously ind vs pak seems forced now..we need to fight more against aussies and their mentality

Pace vs Spin in this game

Pace: 7/235 in 25.2 overs, ER: 9.27, Dots: 53 (34.8%)

Spin: 10/88 in 13 overs, ER: 6.76, Dots: 39 (50%)

10 wickets to spin tonight - the most in a Men’s T20I in India, after 12 featuring the hosts and New Zealand in Nagpur at the T20 World Cup 2016.

18 games into the tournament, spinners have bowled 50.4% of the overs so far, the highest in a T20 World Cup edition, followed by 45.8% in 2012 (in Sri Lanka).

Most consecutive wins in Men’s T20 WC

10* - India (2024-2026)

8 - South Africa (2024)

8 - Australia (2022-2024)

7 - England (2010-2012)

7 - India (2012-2014)

Biggest victory margins for India at T20 WC (by runs)

93 runs vs NAM, Delhi, 2026

90 runs vs ENG, Colombo RPS, 2012

73 runs vs AUS, Mirpur, 2014

71 runs vs ZIM, Melbourne, 2022

68 runs vs ENG, Providence, 2024 SF

Hardik Pandya | Player of the Match:

Yeah, definitely, just enjoying the sport. Had a good couple of months to prepare and, you know, get the rhythm and, you know, get the body right. Thus far everything is going well.

(on his batting) Yes, I've always taken pride in my batting as an all-rounder. So whenever I get an opportunity, I make sure that both the skills are managed rightly. And yeah, I always mention it quite earlier as well that batting is always close to my heart. And when that comes, it's a, you know, if you add the more sugar to the cake.

(on his body) Body has been fantastic. I've always mentioned it takes a lot of hard work, which I cherish. But, you know, playing for the country has always been a pride, always been my number priority. It does need an extra hard work, which I do. A lot of work goes behind the scene where I'm kind of out and kind of go into army, army sort of a camp where I do morning, evening sessions, which kind of keeps me going. And whenever I come, just before a big series or a big tournament, I kind of give myself a month or something to go and do kind of those routine, make sure I eat well, make sure I sleep well, make sure my habits are good. And you know, it gives me always a great rhythm. And at the same point of time, body gives me immense support while playing.

(on the variety of their bowling) Yes, I think that's the strength of this team. We have a lot of options. We have fast bowling covered, we have spin covered. There are days when fast bowlers will come in the party when the wicket offers. And at the same point of time, spinners that have been in the middle have been fantastic. Varun, Axar, Kuldeep, whenever he's got opportunity. I think they've been fantastic. At the same point of time, whenever the fast bowlers get opportunity, they've been fantastic. And I think they have done a tremendous job.

(on the pitch today) Yes, I think two back-to-back games in the World Cup have been a little, I wouldn't say batting friendly. We had to adapt. I think today, even when I went to bat, it felt like the wicket was holding a bit. It was keeping a lower, keeping low as well. But yeah, you know, all these wickets in big tournaments, you just adapt and, you know, let your skill set work and understanding the game. And yeah, it was different, but I would, we would like a normal flat wicket.

Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia captain: Yeah, I felt, you know, that we've had that it's quite a small ground, maybe a bit of dew settling might make it tough for the spinners in the back half of their innings. So yeah, we really felt after 26 overs of cricket that we're in with a chance, and unfortunately that spell of Varun broke the back of our chase. Yeah, I think so. I think that depth spell as well from Smit coming back, you know, after the powerplay and leaked a bit, I think that's, that's the kind of specialization we want in our team. It's always been a matter of getting the top and bottom ends of our innings to a higher standard to compete with these bigger teams. Yeah, I think that's perhaps low conditions in Chennai suited us, and I think there's still a lot in the tank. I don't think we're playing at 100% now. So we'd like to see that happen on this tour still. We've got a lot of firepower in our batting, but we're not quite getting enough balls in the belt to set that foundation to show that firepower. No, I don't think any change in the pitch. I think obviously there's quality on the ball from the bowlers from India, and that's shown in that middle period. That over 6 to 10 just broke the back.

Suryakumar Yadav | India captain: Pretty good game for everyone. I think it was not an easy wicket to bat on, but the way Ishan and Sanju started, it did look like it was an easy wicket. And then the partnership between Shivam and Hardik, the way they batted after losing two or three quick wickets, I think it was very commendable. I think the ball was stopping a little bit, but I don't want to take any credit away from all the Namibian bowlers. They bowled really well. I think they came out with fire. They had their plans, executed really well, but very impressed with their bowling as well. We lost two or three quick wickets, but then we had a good partnership and a good finish at the end as well. I mean, yeah, it was a big plus to see Bumrah bowl a quota of all the four overs. Good to have him back in the side. He's all set to go for the next game as well. And also Varun Chakravarthy, the way they bowl in partnerships together with Axar Patel, I think it's a difficult combination to play. Absolutely. I mean, with the new ball, with the old ball, and he also bowls in death overs whenever needed. And the way he bats, I think it's a big boost for the team coming in that situation, having that positive mindset and taking that MoM today in a crucial game. I think it's a good thing for the team. So pretty happy with the way things have gone so far. Exactly what you're looking for going ahead. Absolutely. I mean, every game is important. And yeah, we did start a little scratchy, but then I think we are on the road.

Pnadya deserved the POTM

Jeet gaye

Originally posted by: PunnyPotato

Pnadya deserved the POTM

Jeet gaye

I felt Varun deserved it more. His wickets laid the foundation for breaking the run Namibia was on.

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

I felt Varun deserved it more. His wickets laid the foundation for breaking the run Namibia was on.

But Pandya scored 50 too, when we were losing wickets, he scored a quick 50, otherwise 200 nahi hote. & the way dusre side se wickets jaa rahe the, Kya pata kitne he run bante and all out ho jaate hum.

Originally posted by: PunnyPotato

Ishaan looks soo happy.

I am soo glad he is back in team and performing too well.

On top of that making GG smile

https://x.com/PK23032/status/2021941398069739785

All because of Hardik. Hardik is there as his Guardian. Now he has full freedom and he can enjoy full on.