What Happened

In the 26th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the United States national cricket team is set to face Namibia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is scheduled for February 15, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM IST (9:30 AM GMT). Both teams are looking to recover from previous losses in the tournament.

Why It Matters

The USA has played three matches thus far, suffering defeats against Pakistan and India, but achieving a significant 93-run victory over the Netherlands. This win has kept their hopes of qualifying for the Super 8 alive, contingent upon a favorable outcome in this match. Namibia, on the other hand, has also faced challenges, losing to both India and the Netherlands, and is in a must-win situation to keep their tournament aspirations intact.

What’s Next

A victory for the USA would bring them to four points, potentially placing them on par with India and Pakistan, depending on the outcomes of their matches later in the day. The toss for the match will take place at 2:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and stream it on JioHotStar.