USA vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, Match 26, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

The USA is set to face Namibia in the 26th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Sunday, February 15.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 15 Feb 2026, 08:14 IST

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Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 26th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the United States of America (USA) is set to face Namibia (NAM). The USA performed brilliantly in the last game against the Netherlands and won by 93 runs. In the batting department, Saiteja Mukkamalla scored 79 runs, while Shubham Ranjane also played well and scored 48 runs in just 24 balls. In the bowling department, Harmeet Singh led the attack effectively, claiming four wickets. 

On the other hand, Namibia did not perform well as they lost the previous match against India by 93 runs. In the batting department, Louren Steenkamp tried to give Namibia a strong start and scored 29 runs. While Gerhard Erasmus did well with the ball and took four wickets.

Match Information

United States of America vs Namibia, 26th Match, Group A

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 15 Feb 2026, Sun, 3:00 PM IST ,MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

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Weather Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Clouds

29.7°C

53% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

United States of America

W
L
L
L
L

Namibia

L
L
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Shubham Ranjane

USA - all

136 Runs

4 Matches

2

Shayan Jahangir

USA - bat

91 Runs

3 Matches

3

Saiteja Mukkamalla

USA - bat

81 Runs

3 Matches

4

Monank Patel

USA - wk

79 Runs

4 Matches

5

Milind Kumar

USA - bat

66 Runs

4 Matches

6

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

NAM - wk

55 Runs

3 Matches

1

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

180.00

3 Matches

2

Shubham Ranjane

USA - all

178.95

4 Matches

3

Monank Patel

USA - wk

145.90

4 Matches

4

Shayan Jahangir

USA - bat

137.88

3 Matches

5

Louren Steenkamp

NAM - all

134.62

3 Matches

1

Shadley van Schalkwyk

USA - bowl

11 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Harmeet Singh

USA - bowl

7 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

4 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Mohammad Mohsin

USA - bat

4 Wkts

4 Matches

5

Willem Myburgh

NAM - bat

2 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Bernard Scholtz

NAM - bowl

2 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Willem Myburgh

NAM - bat

5.78

2 Matches

2

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

6.20

3 Matches

3

Nosthush Kenjige

USA - bowl

6.67

1 Match

4

Bernard Scholtz

NAM - bowl

7.55

3 Matches

5

Ali Khan

USA - bowl

7.75

3 Matches

6

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

8.50

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

United States of America

MD Patel (C), Shayan Jahangir (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, SS Ranjane, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, SC van Schalkwyk, NP Kenjige, Ali Khan

Bench : AGS Gous, S Jayasuriya, SN Netravalkar, Ehsan Adil

Namibia

L Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jonathan Smit, Zane Green (wk), MB Kruger, R Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, M Heingo, Ben Shikongo

Bench : Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has traditionally been regarded as a spin-friendly surface. However, the three matches played at this venue so far have produced totals exceeding 170 in five innings, suggesting that the surface has undergone adjustments and is currently offering better conditions for batting.

45%

Pace Bowling

55%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

172

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Saiteja Mukkamalla USA | BAT

Saiteja Mukkamalla has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 287 runs in the last 9 games, including 79 runs against the Netherlands in the previous game.

7.5
VC

Gerhard Erasmus NAM | BAT

Gerhard Erasmus is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. He has scored 260 runs in the last 10 games. Moreover, he also took four wickets against India in the previous game.

8.5

Shubham Ranjane USA | ALL

Shubham Ranjane is a brilliant top-order all-rounder and is currently performing well. He also scored 48 runs off just 25 balls in the last game against the Netherlands.

8

Jan Frylinck NAM | BOWL

Jan Frylinck is an excellent batter. He performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Frylinck has scored 351 runs in the last 10 T20 games.

9

Monank Patel USA | WK

Monank Patel is a top-class T20 batter. He scored 36 runs in the last game against the Netherlands. Fans will expect a match-winning performance from him in this match.

8

Jonathan Smit NAM | ALL

JJ Smit is an excellent all-rounder who played many outstanding innings for his team. He took 14 wickets in the last 9 games.

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5.5

Malan Kruger

NAM | BAT

9

Bernard Scholtz

NAM | BOWL

Last Updated On - Feb 15 2026 8:14 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

USA

7 : 4

NAM

Credits Left
11.5/100

Mega League
Shayan Jahangir
C

8

Gerhard Erasmus

7.5

Monank Patel

9

Saiteja Mukkamalla

8

Milind Kumar

9

Louren Steenkamp

8

Jonathan Smit

8

Shubham Ranjane

8.5

Jan Frylinck

8

Harmeet Singh

6.5

Shadley van Schalkwyk
VC

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

USA

6 : 5

NAM

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Shayan Jahangir

8

Gerhard Erasmus

7.5

Monank Patel

9

Saiteja Mukkamalla

8

Louren Steenkamp

8

Jonathan Smit

8

Shubham Ranjane
C

8.5

Jan Frylinck

8

Ruben Trumpelmann

8.5

Harmeet Singh
VC

6.5

Shadley van Schalkwyk

8

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