India A Wins by 130 Runs Over Namibia in T20 Warmup

Bengaluru, India – India A secured a commanding 130-run victory over Namibia in a warmup match for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Friday, February 7, 2026, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Led by Ayush Badoni, the Indian side posted 197 for eight in their 20 overs before dismantling the Namibian batting lineup for just 67 in 12.1 overs.

India A won the toss and elected to bat first on a batsman-friendly pitch. The innings began promisingly with 23 runs from the first 10 balls, but openers Priyansh Arya (5) and Urvil Patel (14) fell quickly, leaving the score at 25 for two. Naman Dhir (39 off 29 balls, including one four and three sixes) and Riyan Parag (69 off 39 balls, with five fours and six sixes) then forged a crucial 111-run partnership, rebuilding the innings and accelerating the scoring rate. Parag's aggressive strokeplay, including multiple boundaries over the infield, anchored the middle order.

Ashutosh Sharma provided a late flourish with 35 off 21 balls, featuring several fours and a six, as India A reached their total. Namibia's bowlers fought back effectively in patches, with Max Heingo claiming two for 30 and Ruben Trumpelmann taking two for 44. Gerhard Erasmus,...