Netherlands and Namibia are ready to face each other in the 10th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Tuesday, February 10. This match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM IST. Stay tuned with our NED vs NAM prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
In their very first match, the Netherlands showed the entire cricketing world what kind of preparation they had come into this tournament. They almost defeated Pakistan in the last game, but a few misfields and a lack of game awareness in tough situations cost them the match. However, considering the Netherlands’ performance in the first match, no team will make the mistake of taking them lightly in the tournament.
On the other hand, Namibia have not been able to do much in the previous T20 tournament so far and this is their fourth appearance in the T20 World Cup. They made it to the Super 12s in the T20 World Cup 2022 and will be aiming to replicate the same performance this time as well.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 7 T20 matches have been played between these two sides, in which Netherlands performed outstandingly and won 4 games, while Namibia has won twice. Moreover, Netherlands also performed well in the recent past; they won three of the last five head-to-head games, and Namibia won just once.
Netherlands Preview
The Netherlands started the tournament on a high note, but narrowly missed out on making history, losing their last match to Pakistan by three wickets. Certainly, their lack of experience in tough competitive games came to notice in the last match.
While batting first in the last game, the Netherlands did not get a good start from the top order and lost two wickets in the first powerplay. However, Bas de Leede’s 30 off 25 balls and captain Scott Edwards’ 37 off 29 balls, helped the Netherlands reach a respectable total of 147 runs. Netherlands also performed brilliantly in bowling in the last match. Initially, Pakistan was looking good against them but in the middle Netherlands turned the entire game and took wickets continuously.
Paul van Meekeren was the most successful bowler, taking two wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs, while Aryan Dutt also took two wickets for 33 runs in 4 overs. Apart from them, Roelof van der Merwe also bowled brilliantly.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Edwards | Over 22.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Scott Edwards scored a composed 37 off 29 balls in the last match and handled pressure well. As captain and Netherlands’ most reliable batter, he is well placed to anchor the innings and cross this mark again.
Namibia Preview
Namibia secured their fourth T20 World Cup berth with a stellar performance in the Africa Region qualifiers. They have the ability to upset any good team with its excellent performance. Under the captaincy of Gerhard Erasmus, Namibia will surely want to make this T20 World Cup memorable.
In batting, Namibia will be hoping for a good performance from Jan Frylinck. He has scored 320 runs at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 193 in the last nine matches. Apart from him, captain Gerhard Erasmus is also performing brilliantly and has scored 267 runs in the last 10 matches.
In bowling, Namibia will be expecting a good performance from Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, who was the highest wicket-taker in the Africa region qualifiers, taking 10 wickets in five matches. Apart from him, JJ Smit has also been performing consistently well and has taken 13 wickets in the last 8 innings.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Frylinck | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Jan Frylinck has been in outstanding form, scoring 320 runs in his last nine matches at a strike rate of 193. As Namibia’s key batter and match-winner, he is a strong pick to cross this line again.
NED vs NAM Probably Playing XI
Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan Van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren.
Namibia: 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.
NED vs NAM Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, is generally provides a good batting surface. Due to the flat and hard surface at the start of the match, it will be easy for the batsmen to hit boundaries here. However, after this, as the balls get old, the conditions here may change a bit, and the spinners will have the ability to come in and turn the game momentum in the middle order. But the fast outfield and short boundaries here will definitely benefit the batsmen.
The weather on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi is expected to be sunny, around 25°C, with 0% chance of rain, moderate 60% humidity and light winds near 6 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 14 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 145 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 133 |
| Highest total recorded | 221/9 (20 Ovs) – IND vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 120/10 (19.3 Ovs) – SL vs RSA |
| Highest score chased | 212/3 (19.1 Ovs) – RSA vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 96/7 (20 Ovs) – INDW vs PAKW |
NED vs NAM Winner Prediction
Looking at their recent performances, the Netherlands have the potential to perform well in this tournament. Moreover, their excellent performance in the last match will definitely give them confidence for the upcoming tournament, hence the Netherlands will be the favourites to win this match.
On the other hand, Namibia’s performance has also been excellent in the recent past. They managed to defeat a big team like South Africa in their last match. So, no team would want to take them lightly. By handling the game pressure and taking advantage of small opportunities, Namibia also has the ability to win this match.
Our Prediction: Netherlands
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Details
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare, Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports |
| Bangladesh | TSM (via Rabbithole) |
| North America | Willow |
| Middle East & North Africa | E& (selected matches), ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, ICC.tv |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, ICC.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ , ICC.tv |
| Australia, Europe, Caribbean, SE Asia, Pacific Islands, South America | ICC.tv |
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