USA Beat Namibia by 31 Runs to Stay Alive in T20 World Cup Race

USA defeated Namibia by 31 runs in the T20 World Cup, with Sanjay Krishnamurthi earning Player of the Match.

USA kept their Super Eights hopes alive with a 31-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup. The result gives Monank Patel’s side two wins from three matches, while Namibia exits after three defeats.

USA posted 199/4 in 20 overs. Captain Monank Patel scored 52 off 30 balls, and Sanjay Krishnamurthi remained unbeaten on 68 off 33. Namibia missed early chances in the field, which proved costly.

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Namibia started the chase steadily and stayed competitive through the first 10 overs. However, the scoring rate dropped sharply in the second half. Louren Steenkamp struck a fighting half-century, but Namibia finished on 149/4, falling well short of the target. This win keeps the United States alive in the tournament as they await qualification results.

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

📝: https://t.co/8TCNm3ABpy pic.twitter.com/fdl0fWU2fT

— ICC (@ICC) February 15, 2026

Van Schalkwyk just keeps taking wickets. Unreal numbers from the USA bowler at this World Cup. His variations are his biggest strength, but it’s his control of the line that makes him the number one wicket-taker in this tournament.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 15, 2026

USA beat Namibia by 31 runs, holding them to 168/6 in response to USA's 199. Sanjay Krishnamurthi named Player of the Match for his 68*. Shadley van Schalkwyk takes 2 more wickets in the chase to extend his tourney lead to 13.

USA still mathematically alive for the Super 8s.

— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) February 15, 2026

USA BEAT NAMIBIA BY 31 RUNS.

– Back to back victories for USA. pic.twitter.com/5aO5KS6IQV

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 15, 2026