NED vs NAM, Match 10, Cricket Tips: Netherlands came very close to a win in the first game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against Pakistan. They did a lot of hard work, despite an average batting show, but a few errors on the field cost them two crucial points. But they will aim to bounce back to win their first game.
They are scheduled to lock horns with Namibia on February 10 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Netherlands have good numbers against this team, and they will fancy their chances. But Namibia have been a tricky opposition, which have an experienced side, which can outperform them if they get a good start.
NED vs NAM: Match Details
Date: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
NED vs NAM Live Streaming Details
The live action of the upcoming game will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans also have a chance to watch the game on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform.
NED vs NAM: Head-to-Head in T20Is
Total Matches: 5
Netherlands: 3
Namibia: 1
No-Result: 1
NED vs NAM: Ground Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to produce a flat deck, which will assist the batters. This is a difficult surface for the bowlers. The average score here in T20Is is 175 or more. Batting conditions will also improve with time, and chasing should be a good decision in this game.
NED vs NAM: Possible XIs
Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Logan van Beek, Zach Lion Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren.
Namibia: Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo, Jack Brassell
NED vs NAM: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Max O'Dowd is the leading scorer for the Dutch in T20Is, and his experience will be key. For Namibia, captain Gerhard Erasmus will be the main man with the bat.
Probable Best Bowler
Aryan Dutt has been one of the few spinners who can bowl in the powerplay and take wickets, which makes him an asset. For Namibia, the experience of Ruben Trumpelmann will be crucial in this game.
Today Match Prediction: Netherlands have a little weaker bowling unit for death overs, while Namibia have a good combination overall. Hence, we predict Namibia to win this game.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.