India Thrash Namibia by 93 Runs, Italy and Sri Lanka Register Big Wins

India produced a commanding all-round display at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, crushing the Namibia national cricket team by 93 runs in their Group A clash. Batting first, India piled up 209/9 in 20 overs, powered by a blistering 61 off 24 balls from Ishan Kishan, who dismantled the attack during the powerplay . Hardik Pandya added late fireworks with a 28-ball 52, ensuring a daunting total despite Gerhard Erasmus returning 4/20. In reply, Namibia began positively but collapsed once Varun Chakravarthy unleashed his mystery spin , claiming 3/7 and turning the match decisively. Support from Axar Patel and Pandya ensured regular breakthroughs as Namibia were bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs. The emphatic victory lifted India to the top of the standings with two wins from two, significantly boosting their net run rate ahead of key fixtures.

At the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Italy national cricket team scripted history by registering their maiden victory in the tournament, defeating Nepal national cricket team by 10 wickets in a one-sided Group C contest. Nepal were restricted to 123 , with disciplined spells from Italy’s bowlers setting the platform. Chasing 124, openers and brothers Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca struck unbeaten fifties, completing the chase in just 12.4 overs without losing a wicket. The dominant win marked a landmark moment for Italian cricket and highlighted the rising competitiveness of emerging teams.

Meanwhile at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka national cricket team delivered one of the most explosive performances of the tournament, hammering Oman national cricket team by 105 runs . Sri Lanka amassed 225/5 , the highest total of the competition so far, highlighted by a breathtaking 19-ball fifty from captain Dasun Shanaka, alongside attacking contributions from Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake. Oman were bundled out for 120 , despite a fighting effort from Mohammad Nadeem, as Sri Lanka’s bowlers shared the spoils. The massive margin of victory propelled Sri Lanka to the top of their group and strengthened their push towards the Super 8 stage.