ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 26: USA vs NAM, head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
Namibia face the USA in Match 26 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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USA will face off against Nambia in Match 26 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 15, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The USA will look to carry on their winning streak, while Namibia are still waiting to record their first win in the tournament.
USA bounced back in style after two early losses. They defeated the Netherlands with an impressive all-round display. Saiteja Mukkamalla made a match-winning contribution, while Shubham Ranjane contributed valuable runs. The bowlers, however, have done well, with Harmeet Singh and Shadley van Schalkwyk making crucial breakthroughs for Namibia.
So far, Namibia has failed to deliver, losing both their matches. They were beaten by the Netherlands in their opener and then suffered a heavy defeat against India. In the last game, they were bowled out for 116 while chasing a big target. erhard Erasmus was the bright spot with the ball, taking four wickets. The Namibian batsmen will have to improve their performance to stand a chance against the USA.
USA vs NAM: Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Matches Played: 2
- Namibia Won: 0
- USA Won: 2
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
USA vs NAM: Pitch Report
The pitch in Chennai generally provides good pace and bounce, especially in the initial overs of the innings, and the batsmen can play their shots. As the match progresses, spinners may get some assistance. A first-innings total around 170 is considered competitive at this venue.
USA vs NAM: Predicted Playing XIs
Namibia (NAM):
Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Max Heingo
United States of America (USA):
Andries Gous (wk), Jasdeep Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Shubham Ranjane, Monank Patel, Harmeet Singh, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Sanjay Krishnamurthy
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