USA Beat Namibia by 31 Runs at T20 World Cup

Monank Patel leads US to victory over Namibia

USA defeats Namibia by 31 runs at T20 World Cup, keeping Super 8 hopes alive with strong batting performance.

Patel blazed to 52 off 30 balls, giving the US a blazing start...

The United States secured a 31-run win over Namibia at the T20 World Cup, keeping their Super 8 hopes alive. Captain Monank Patel and Sanjay Krishnamurthi led the charge with half-centuries, posting 199-4 in Chennai.

Namibia struggled to chase the target, with Shadley van Schalkwyk (2-27) and Saurabh Netravalkar (1-27) restricting their flow of runs. Despite a solid start, Namibia fell short, ending at 168-6.

Patel blazed to 52 off 30 balls, giving the US a blazing start. He teamed up with Krishnamurthi for an 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket, pushing the team to their highest total of the campaign.

USA keep their #T20WorldCup hopes alive with a solid victory over Namibia 👊

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— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 15, 2026

Krishnamurthi's Explosive Knock

Krishna Kumar steered the US to a crucial win with an unbeaten 68 off 33 balls, hitting six sixes and four boundaries. This was his first T20I half-century, and it played a pivotal role in the team's recovery.

Namibia's Winding Down

Namibia had a strong start, reaching 97-1 in 10 overs thanks to Louren Steenkamp's 58. However, they struggled after Steenkamp's dismissal in the 13th over, eventually finishing 168-6. This loss marks their third straight defeat.

US Hopes for Top-Two Finish

The US, who lost their opening matches to India and Pakistan, now has four points. They'll rely on a positive net run rate to secure a top-two finish and advance to the next round.