Extended Metro Hours
In anticipation of the significant India vs. Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 match, scheduled for February 12th at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Metro
Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced special extended operating hours. This crucial decision is designed to provide a seamless and secure travel experience for the large influx of spectators expected to attend the game. The DMRC confirmed these arrangements through a post on the social media platform X, explicitly stating, "Special arrangements by Delhi Metro for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026." The extension of train services into the late hours aims to facilitate fan movement, ensuring that supporters can reach the stadium and return home comfortably, thereby minimizing logistical challenges associated with such a major sporting event and promoting wider participation.
Match Details
The T20 World Cup 2026 contest on February 12th will feature the defending champions, India, facing off against Namibia in their second group-stage fixture. Having secured a victory in their opening match, India, currently leading Group A, will be looking to maintain their winning momentum at the Delhi venue. Their previous performance saw them defeat the USA by a margin of 29 runs, with captain Suryakumar Yadav delivering a stellar unbeaten performance of 84 runs from 49 balls. Following this encounter with Namibia, India is slated to participate in another highly anticipated World Cup game against Pakistan in Colombo on February 15th. The team's group stage journey will conclude with a match against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18th. The Indian squad for these tournaments includes notable players such as Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Washington Sundar.
