The India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline covers three official ICC tournament matches — one ODI and two T20 Internationals — played between 2003 and 2026. India has won all three encounters. Namibia made their international cricket debut at the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, qualifying as runners-up of the 2001 ICC Trophy held in Canada. Since then, the two nations have met in the 2021 and 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cups.
This article provides a complete, chronological account of every match in the India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team history, including full scorecards, bowling figures, player performances, head-to-head statistics, and tournament standings.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only. All match data, statistics, and records have been compiled from publicly available and reputable cricket databases. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and reliability, readers are encouraged to verify important information with official sources, as cricket records are subject to updates and revisions.
Head-to-Head Summary – India vs Namibia (All Formats)
| Format | Matches Played | India Won | Namibia Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI (ICC World Cup) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I (ICC T20 World Cup) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Test | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total (All Formats) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
India leads the overall India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team head-to-head record 3–0 across all ICC tournaments as of May 2026. Namibia does not hold Test status, so no Test matches have been played between the two nations.
ICC ODI World Cup – India vs Namibia
| Year | Venue | Toss | India Score | Namibia Score | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kingsmead, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | India elected to bat | 311/2 (50 overs) | 130 (42.3 overs) | India won by 181 runs | Sachin Tendulkar – 152 (151) |
ICC T20 World Cup – India vs Namibia
| Year | Venue | Toss | India Score | Namibia Score | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE | India elected to field | 136/1 (15.2 overs) | 132/8 (20 overs) | India won by 9 wickets (28 balls remaining) | Ravindra Jadeja – 3/16 |
| 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India | India elected to bat | 209/9 (20 overs) | 116 (18.2 overs) | India won by 93 runs | Hardik Pandya – 52(28) & 2/21 |
Match 1 – ICC Cricket World Cup 2003
Date: February 23, 2003
Venue: Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2003, Group Stage (Match 25)
Toss: India won the toss and elected to bat
This was the first-ever meeting between India and Namibia in international cricket and Namibia’s debut match at an ICC Cricket World Cup. India posted 311/2 in 50 overs, largely due to a record-breaking second-wicket partnership of 244 runs between Sachin Tendulkar (152 off 151 balls) and Sourav Ganguly (112* off 109 balls). Tendulkar’s 152 was his highest World Cup score at the time and the second-highest individual score in ICC World Cup history at that stage. India’s total of 311/2 was also the highest innings total recorded at that venue in ODI cricket.
Namibia’s chase never gained traction against India’s experienced bowling attack. Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh, and Yuvraj Singh shared the wickets. Namibia were dismissed for 130 in 42.3 overs. India won by 181 runs — the largest victory margin in that edition’s group stage.
India Innings – ICC World Cup 2003
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar | c Blignaut b van Vuuren | 152 | 151 | 18 | 2 | 100.66 |
| V Sehwag | c Snyman b van Vuuren | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.84 |
| SC Ganguly | not out | 112 | 109 | 5 | 5 | 102.75 |
| R Dravid | not out | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Extras | (b 4, lb 3, w 12, nb 3) | 22 | ||||
| Total | 2 wkts, 50 overs | 311 |
Namibia Bowling – ICC World Cup 2003
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ van Vuuren | 10 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 5.00 |
| AJ Burger | 8 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 7.63 |
| GJ Snyman | 8 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 7.00 |
| BG Murgatroyd | 8 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 7.88 |
| D Keulder | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 5.71 |
| L Louw | 9 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 4.56 |
Namibia Innings – ICC World Cup 2003
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB Swanepoel | b Nehra | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| AJ Burger | b Nehra | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| GJ Snyman | c Srinath b Yuvraj | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| D Keulder | c Dravid b Harbhajan | 12 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 48.00 |
| D Kotze | c & b Yuvraj | 26 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 68.42 |
| MB Kotze | b Harbhajan | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| RJ van Vuuren | b Zaheer | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| AJ van Schoor | c Zaheer b Harbhajan | 18 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 81.82 |
| B Kotze | c Zaheer b Yuvraj | 14 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 70.00 |
| M van Rooi | c & b Zaheer | 19 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 70.37 |
| BG Murgatroyd | not out | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 9, nb 2) | 13 | ||||
| Total | all out, 42.3 overs | 130 |
India Bowling – ICC World Cup 2003
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaheer Khan | 9 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 3.11 |
| Ashish Nehra | 8 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 2.88 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 9 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Javagal Srinath | 6.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 7 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 3.14 |
| SR Tendulkar | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.33 |
Result: India won by 181 runs
Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar — 152 (151)
Match 2 – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021
Date: November 8, 2021
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, Super 12s — Group 2 (Match 42)
Toss: India won the toss and elected to field
This match took place in the Super 12 stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup. India’s spinners dominated the Namibia innings. Ravindra Jadeja took 3/16 and Ravichandran Ashwin added 2/14, combining to dismiss five of Namibia’s top seven batters. Namibia were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs.
India’s chase was led by Rohit Sharma (56 off 37 balls) and KL Rahul (54* off 36 balls). India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs, winning by 9 wickets with 28 balls remaining.
Namibia Innings – ICC T20 World Cup 2021
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M van Lingen | b Ashwin | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| C Williams | c Kishan b Jadeja | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| SJ Baard | lbw b Jadeja | 21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| JN Loftie-Eaton | b Ashwin | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| MG Erasmus (c) | c sub b Jadeja | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| JJ Smit | c Kohli b Bumrah | 21 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 95.45 |
| ZE Green (wk) | c Vihari b Shami | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| D Wiese | run out (Shami) | 23 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 127.78 |
| JN Frylinck | not out | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| R Trumpelmann | not out | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 108.33 |
| B Shikongo | did not bat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 5, w 11, nb 2) | 18 | ||||
| Total | 8 wkts, 20 overs | 132 |
India Bowling – ICC T20 World Cup 2021
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4.00 |
| R Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.50 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
India Innings – ICC T20 World Cup 2021
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG Sharma | c Green b Trumpelmann | 56 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 151.35 |
| KL Rahul | not out | 54 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 150.00 |
| SKY Yadav | not out | 25 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 131.58 |
| Extras | (w 1) | 1 | ||||
| Total | 1 wkt, 15.2 overs | 136 |
Namibia Bowling – ICC T20 World Cup 2021
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| B Shikongo | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| JN Frylinck | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| D Wiese | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| JJ Smit | 2.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6.43 |
Result: India won by 9 wickets (28 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja — 3/16
Match 3 – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 12, 2026
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla), New Delhi, India
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025/26, Group A (Match 18)
Toss: India won the toss and elected to bat
Match Number: T20I No. 3703
The most recent match in the India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline was played at India’s home venue in New Delhi. India were at full strength, with Jasprit Bumrah returning to the lineup for his first game of the tournament.
Ishan Kishan scored 61 off 24 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes), while Sanju Samson contributed 22 off 8 balls. By the end of the powerplay, India had reached 86/1. A mid-innings collapse saw India lose 4 wickets for 6 runs, largely due to Gerhard Erasmus who took 4/33. Hardik Pandya steadied the innings with 52 off 28 balls, and India posted 209/9.
In reply, Varun Chakaravarthy was the most destructive bowler with 3/7 in 2 overs. Hardik Pandya took 2/21, Jasprit Bumrah took 1/20, and Axar Patel added 1/21. Namibia were bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs. India’s 93-run win was their largest victory margin in T20 World Cup history at that time.
India Innings – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Samson | c deep midwicket b Shikongo | 22 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 275.00 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | review upheld — out | 61 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 254.17 |
| Tilak Varma | c Erasmus b Smit | 18 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 112.50 |
| SKY Yadav (c) | c Trumpelmann b Erasmus | 30 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 136.36 |
| HH Pandya | c sub [D Leicher] b Erasmus | 52 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 185.71 |
| SN Dube | run out (Shikongo) | 23 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 143.75 |
| Rinku Singh | c Erasmus b Smit | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| AR Patel | b Erasmus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | run out (Kruger) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| V Chakaravarthy | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| JJ Bumrah | did not bat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 7) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 9 wkts, 20 overs | 209 |
Namibia Bowling – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| B Shikongo | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 13.67 |
| JJ Smit | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
| Max Heingo | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
| MG Erasmus (c) | 4 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 8.25 |
| M Kruger | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
Namibia Innings – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Batsman | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Steenkamp | c Kishan b Arshdeep | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| JN Frylinck | c Patel b Arshdeep | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| JN Loftie-Eaton | c Patel b Chakaravarthy | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| MG Erasmus (c) | c Dube b Chakaravarthy | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 110.00 |
| JJ Smit | b Chakaravarthy | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| ZE Green (wk) | hit wicket b Dube | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| M Kruger | c Bumrah b Patel | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| R Trumpelmann | b Bumrah | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| B Scholtz | c Patel b Pandya | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| B Shikongo | lbw b Pandya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Max Heingo | not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 14, nb 2) | 17 | ||||
| Total | all out, 18.2 overs | 116 |
India Bowling – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12.00 |
| JJ Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| HH Pandya | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| V Chakaravarthy | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3.50 |
| AR Patel | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7.00 |
| SN Dube | 2.2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 4.71 |
Result: India won by 93 runs
Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya — 52 (28) & 2/21
IND vs NAM Head-to-Head (ODI)
| Stat | India | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 | 1 |
| Won | 1 | 0 |
| Lost | 0 | 1 |
| Tied / No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 311/2 | 130 |
| Lowest Team Total | 311/2 | 130 |
| Biggest Win Margin | 181 runs | N/A |
| Most Runs (Player) | Sachin Tendulkar — 152 | Deon Kotze — 26 |
| Best Bowling (Player) | Harbhajan Singh — 3/27 | RJ van Vuuren — 2/50 |
IND vs NAM Head-to-Head (T20I)
| Stat | India | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 | 2 |
| Won | 2 | 0 |
| Lost | 0 | 2 |
| Tied / No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 209/9 (2026) | 132/8 (2021) |
| Lowest Team Total | 136/1 (2021) | 116 (2026) |
| Biggest Win Margin | 93 runs (2026) | N/A |
| Most Runs (Player) | Ishan Kishan — 61 (2026) | MG Erasmus — 22 (2026) |
| Best Bowling (Player) | Ravindra Jadeja — 3/16 (2021) | MG Erasmus — 4/33 (2026) |
ICC Champions Trophy – India vs Namibia
Namibia has not qualified for any edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. No match has been played between India and Namibia in that competition.
| Edition | India Participated | Namibia Participated | Match Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2025 (all editions) | Yes | No | N/A |
Key Players & Memorable Performances – Era-Wise (2003–2026)
2003 – ICC ODI World Cup
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | Batsman | 152 off 151 balls — highest WC score at the time; Player of the Match |
| Sourav Ganguly | India | Batsman | 112* off 109 balls; 244-run partnership with Tendulkar |
| Harbhajan Singh | India | Spin bowler | 3/27 in 9 overs |
| Zaheer Khan | India | Pace bowler | 2/28 in 9 overs |
| Deon Kotze | Namibia | Batsman | 26 — highest individual score for Namibia in the match |
| RJ van Vuuren | Namibia | Pace bowler | 2/50 — only Namibia bowler to take 2 wickets |
2021 – ICC T20 World Cup
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | Spin bowler | 3/16 in 4 overs — Player of the Match |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | Spin bowler | 2/14 in 4 overs |
| Rohit Sharma | India | Batsman | 56 off 37 balls (7×4, 2×6) |
| KL Rahul | India | Batsman | 54* off 36 balls |
| David Wiese | Namibia | All-rounder | 23 off 18 balls — top scorer for Namibia |
| Jan Frylinck | Namibia | Batsman | 15* off 12 balls |
2026 – ICC T20 World Cup
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | India | Batsman / WK | 61 off 24 balls (6×4, 5×6) — match MVP |
| Hardik Pandya | India | All-rounder | 52 off 28 balls & 2/21 — Player of the Match |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | India | Spin bowler | 3/7 in 2 overs |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Pace bowler | 1/20 in 4 overs |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | All-rounder / Captain | 4/33 in 4 overs — best bowling by a Namibia player vs India |
| Jan Frylinck | Namibia | Batsman | 20 off 15 balls — top scorer for Namibia in 2026 |
IND vs NAM Records
| Record Category | Details | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score — India (ODI) | Sachin Tendulkar — 152 off 151 balls | 2003 |
| Highest Individual Score — India (T20I) | Ishan Kishan — 61 off 24 balls | 2026 |
| Highest Individual Score — Namibia (ODI) | Deon Kotze — 26 | 2003 |
| Highest Individual Score — Namibia (T20I) | Gerhard Erasmus — 22 (2026); JJ Smit — 21 (2021) | 2021, 2026 |
| Best Bowling — India (ODI) | Harbhajan Singh — 3/27 | 2003 |
| Best Bowling — India (T20I) | Ravindra Jadeja — 3/16 | 2021 |
| Best Bowling — Namibia vs India | Gerhard Erasmus — 4/33 | 2026 |
| Highest Partnership — India | Tendulkar–Ganguly — 244* (ODI, 2nd wicket) | 2003 |
| Highest Partnership — Namibia | Frylinck–Trumpelmann — 31* (T20I, unbroken 9th wicket) | 2021 |
| Biggest Win Margin by Runs | India — 181 runs (ODI, 2003) | 2003 |
| Biggest Win Margin by Wickets | India — 9 wickets, 28 balls remaining (T20I, 2021) | 2021 |
| Lowest Total — Namibia vs India | 116 (T20I, 2026) | 2026 |
Greatest Wins in IND vs NAM History
| Year | Format | Venue | India Score | Namibia Score | Win Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ODI | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 311/2 | 130 | 181 runs |
| 2021 | T20I | Dubai, UAE | 136/1 | 132/8 | 9 wickets (28 balls rem.) |
| 2026 | T20I | New Delhi, India | 209/9 | 116 | 93 runs |
Lowest Totals in IND vs NAM Matches
| Team | Total | Format | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 116 | T20I | 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Namibia | 130 | ODI | 2003 | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Namibia | 132/8 | T20I | 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| India | 136/1 | T20I | 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| India | 209/9 | T20I | 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
Tournament Standings
T20 World Cup 2021 – Super 12, Group 2 (Final Standings)
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +1.028 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.918 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +1.809 |
| India | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -0.050 |
| Scotland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -2.436 |
| Namibia | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.279 |
T20 World Cup 2026 – Group A (Standings at Time of IND vs NAM, Match 18)
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.65 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -4.65 |
About the Teams
India National Cricket Team
India is a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and holds Test, ODI, and T20I status. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) governs the national team. India has won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 2011, the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and 2013, and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024. India is consistently ranked among the top three nations in all three formats.
Namibia National Cricket Team
Namibia is an Associate Member of the ICC. They qualified for their first ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003 as runners-up of the 2001 ICC Trophy. Namibia gained full ICC Associate status and qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021 and 2026. Cricket Namibia governs the national team. Gerhard Erasmus has served as a long-standing captain and the team’s most prominent all-round performer.
Expert Opinion
Cricket analysts note that the progress visible across Namibia’s three encounters with India reflects the wider development of Associate cricket over two decades. In 2003, Namibia were playing their first-ever World Cup match and had limited exposure to high-level competition. By 2026, Gerhard Erasmus’s 4-wicket haul against a full-strength Indian side at a T20 World Cup held in India demonstrated notable improvement in the quality and tactical awareness of Associate Member nations. The expansion of the ICC T20 World Cup format which has offered more Associate teams competitive exposure has been a key factor in this development.
Conclusion
The India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline documents three ICC tournament matches played from 2003 to 2026. India has won all three matches — one ODI and two T20 Internationals — by substantial margins. The India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team head-to-head record stands at 3–0 in India’s favour as of May 2026.
The 2003 match remains the most statistically notable, with Sachin Tendulkar’s 152 and a 244-run partnership with Sourav Ganguly. The 2021 T20 World Cup encounter is defined by the spin bowling dominance of Jadeja and Ashwin. The 2026 match at New Delhi is significant for India’s largest T20 World Cup win by runs, while also recording the best bowling figures by a Namibian player against India — Gerhard Erasmus’s 4/33.
The Ind vs Namibia matches collectively offer a factual record of how Associate cricket has progressed, and how India has consistently fielded competitive squads in every ICC tournament across formats.
? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many times have India and Namibia played each other in international cricket?
India and Namibia have played 3 official ICC matches — one ODI (2003 World Cup) and two T20Is (2021 and 2026 T20 World Cups). No bilateral series or non-ICC matches have taken place between the two nations.
Q2. What is India’s overall head-to-head record against Namibia?
India leads the India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team head-to-head 3–0 across all formats as of May 2026.
Q3. What is the highest individual score in IND vs NAM matches?
Sachin Tendulkar’s 152 off 151 balls in the 2003 ODI World Cup at Pietermaritzburg is the highest individual score in India National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team match history.
Q4. Has Namibia won any match against India?
No. Namibia has not won a match against India in any format as of May 2026.
Q5. Who was the Player of the Match in the 2026 T20 World Cup IND vs NAM match?
Hardik Pandya was named Player of the Match for scoring 52 off 28 balls and taking 2/21 in the match played on February 12, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Q6. What was the biggest win margin between India and Namibia?
India’s largest win by runs was 181 runs in the 2003 ODI World Cup. Their largest T20I win was 93 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Q7. Has there ever been a Test match between India and Namibia?
No. Namibia does not hold Test Member status with the ICC, so no Test match has been played between the two nations.
Q8. Who captained Namibia in the 2021 and 2026 T20 World Cups against India?
Gerhard Erasmus captained Namibia in both the 2021 and 2026 ICC T20 World Cups. He is also their most successful bowler against India, having taken 4/33 in the 2026 match.
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