USA will square off against Namibia in the 26th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played on Sunday, 15th February at 3:00 PM IST. The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Check out the best USA vs NAM Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s clash.
Match Preview
USA have made a strong comeback after losing their first two matches, defeating Netherlands by 93 runs to regain confidence.
Namibia, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win after losses against Netherlands and India. They will be eager to turn things around and put up a better performance in this game.
Shadley van Schalkwyk stands out as the top choice for the captaincy role after an excellent run with the ball, having picked up 11 wickets so far. He can also contribute with the bat, adding further value. Shubham Ranjane comes up as a solid option for the vice captaincy role after scoring 136 runs in three games in the tournament.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20Is matches played at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 7 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 5 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 159 runs |
USA vs NAM Probable Playing XI
USA: Monank Patel(c), Shayan Jahangir(w), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan
Namibia: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo
USA vs NAM Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | T20 WC 2026 Stats |
|---|---|
| Shubham Ranjane | 136 runs |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | 81 runs |
| Shayan Jahangir | 69 runs |
| Milind Kumar | 66 runs |
| SC van Schalkwyk | 11 wickets |
| JN Loftie-Eaton | 55 runs |
USA vs NAM Dream11 Team
