T20 World Cup LIVE: Netherlands Choose to Bowl First Against Namibia in Delhi Showdown

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup delivered another packed day on Tuesday, with six teams in action across venues in India and Sri Lanka. Fans were treated to a mix of fresh rivalries and high-stakes clashes as the tournament gained momentum.

Namibia vs Netherlands Opener

Namibia faced the Netherlands in their first match of the tournament, marking a crucial early test for both sides. With points on the line from the start, the opening encounter in Delhi carried added pressure and promise.

Toss Update from Delhi

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first, banking on his bowling attack to make early inroads. The decision reflected confidence in the team’s ability to exploit conditions under lights.

Netherlands Playing XI

The Dutch side featured a balanced mix of experience and firepower, led by Scott Edwards. The lineup included Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten and Fred Klaassen.

Namibia Playing XI

Namibia walked in with a strong core under skipper Gerhard Erasmus. Their XI comprised Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz and Max Heingo.

More Clashes to Follow

Later in the day, New Zealand aimed to extend their winning run against the UAE in Chennai. The evening spotlight shifted to Colombo, where Pakistan locked horns with the USA in a rematch of their dramatic Super Over thriller from the 2024 edition.