After an emphatic win against Netherlands, team USA will lock horns against Namibia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on February 15.
It has been a fairly successful tournament for the USA, even after suffering two losses against Pakistan and India respectively. They put on a spirited performance against India at the Wankhede Stadium before Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliance denied them a famous victory. They also had a decent outing against Pakistan, losing by 32 runs
but having certain moments in the game. In their recent encounter against Netherlands, though, they managed to go over the line, winning the match by a mammoth margin of 93 runs.
Namibia, on the other hand, are on a brink of an elimination after losing their first two matches. They faced a seven wicket defeat against Netherlands, followed by 93-run thumping by India. So, this will be a must-win game for The Eagles.
USA vs NAM Match Details
| Match | USA vs Namibia, Match 26, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, February 15, 03:00 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Pitch Report
The iconic venue has hosted three matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, with all being high scoring encounters. The teams chasing the total have won two encounters, suggesting that the pitch gets batting-friendly as the game progresses.
USA vs NAM Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 05 |
| USA Won | 02 |
| NAM Won | 03 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | March 15, 2012 |
| Last-ever Fixture | October 05, 2024 |
USA vs NAM Predicted Playing XIs
United States of America (USA):
Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan
Namibia (NAM):
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo
USA vs NAM Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Shubham Ranjane
USA's middle-order batter Shubham Ranjane has been a revelation in the tournament In three matches, the right-hander has scored 136 runs, maintaining incredible consistency. He will be the batter to watch out for in this crucial encounter.
Probable Best Bowler: Shadley van Schalkwyk
Tournament's leading wicket taker currently, Shadley van Schalkwyk will be the bowler to watch out for in the upcoming encounter. In three matches, the right-arm pacer has picked up 11 wickets, and he will look to continue his dream form.
