USA vs NAM Prediction Match 26- Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The USA face Namibia on February 15 [Source: Indiancric_, ragav_x/X.com]

The USA will face Namibia in Match 26 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on February 15 at 3 PM (IST).

This will be a big opportunity for the USA to give themselves an outside chance for the Super 8 by getting to 4 points in their last group stage fixture. The India-Pakistan game later in the night means that at least one team will drop points, and the USA could still be in a race.

Namibia have lost both their opening matches and their fight in this game will be to stay alive in the tournament, with a match against Pakistan left to be played. If they win here, they will eliminate the USA and go up to a maximum of 4 points if they also defeat Pakistan.

USA vs NAM current form (Last 5 T20Is)

The USA are coming into the clash with 3 wins in their last five matches. The wins include one against the Netherlands in this competition. On the other hand, Namibia have won two and lost three. They are yet to open their account in this tournament.

USA vs NAM player battles

Saiteja Mukkamulla vs Bernard Scholtz

The 21-year-old USA opener, Saiteja Mukkamulla, returned to their XI in the last match and showcased why his career strike rate reads over 150 in T20Is. With his 79-run knock, he cruised past the Dutch to gather 2 points. As a senior pro, who is known for his economic left-arm orthodox, Bernard Scholtz can use his experience and skills to get rid of him before he starts smashing them.

Gerhard Erasmus vs Harmeet Singh

Captain Gerard Erasmus is key to Namibia’s success with the bat. Their batting lineup operates around him and will once again play an important role in the middle overs, consolidating and accelerating, like he usually does. He will face the in-form Harmeet Singh, who has been dominating in this phase and running away with the matches.

So far, he has picked 7 wickets in the tournament, and this battle could potentially decide the game, especially from Namibia’s perspective.

Shubham Ranjane vs JJ Smit

Shubham Ranjane is coming into their final match with three good cameos late in the innings, scoring 136 runs at a strike rate of 178.94 — mostly at the death. He will be up against the experience of JJ Smit’s left-arm pace. Smit has been a reliable bowling option for Erasmus and will be a key to restrict USA’s score in the final five overs, where Ranjane has been firing on all cylinders.

USA vs NAM top performers

Most runs for USA vs NAM (among squad members)

USA opener, Andries Gous has scored 118 runs in 2 innings against Namibia. He has a strike rate of 171.01 with a high score of 81 against the opposition.

Most wickets for USA vs NAM (among squad members)

Milind Kumar has picked 6 wickets in 6 overs against Namibia with his off-break bowling. He has the best figures of 5/16 and an economy rate of 6 runs per over against them.

Most runs for NAM vs USA (among squad members)

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus, with 79 runs in 2 innings at a good strike rate of 151.92, is the most for anyone in their squad.

Most wickets for NAM vs USA (among squad members)

Similar to the record with the bat, Erasmus also leads the bowling charts with 4 wickets in 2 innings against the USA. He has the best figures of 3/23 and an economy rate of 6.87 runs per over.

USA vs NAM toss prediction

So far, in the 6 T20Is played at the venue, four have been won by teams chasing the score. Contrary to the general beliefs, Chennai has provided good batting tracks, with pacers having more assistance than the spinners. The ball has been coming onto the bat well, and it gets better under the light, i.e., towards the middle of the second innings. Win the toss and bowl will be the best choice here.

USA vs NAM 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay- 55/1

Final score- 178/6

USA vs NAM 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay- 65/1

Final score- 180/4

USA vs NAM top players prediction

USA top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Monank Patel, Shubham Ranjane

Probable best bowlers

Shadley van Schalkwyk, Harmeet Singh

NAM top players prediction

Probable best batters

Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit

Probable best bowlers

Bernard Scholtz, Gerhard Erasmus

Who will hit the most sixes in USA vs NAM Match 26?

Shubham Ranjane

Who will score the most fours in USA vs NAM Match 26?

Gerhard Erasmus

USA vs NAM match winner prediction: Who will win Match 26?

Previously, the two teams have played each other only on two occasions in 2024, and the USA won both their matches. Looking at the player-by-player matchup and overall performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the USA have an upper hand over Namibia as well. Namibia will not be pushovers and will fight, but might eventually fall short on the night.