Sport|ICC Men's T20 World CupIndia hammer Namibia in run-up to Pakistan T20 World Cup showdownIshan Kishan and Hardik Pandya score half centuries for T20 World Cup holders India in 93-run win against Namibia.

Sports Update: T20 World Cup - India vs Namibia

The Indian cricket team secured a significant victory against Namibia in the Group A match of the Twenty20 World Cup, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium. This win advances India towards the Super Eight stage of the tournament.

India, after being put to bat on Thursday, achieved a total of 209-9. Key contributions came from Ishan Kishan, who scored 61 runs, and Hardik Pandya with 52 runs, both delivering rapid half-centuries.

In response, Namibia was restricted to 116 runs in 18.2 overs. This victory marks India's second consecutive win, placing them at the top of Group A due to a superior net run-rate compared to Pakistan.

India's aggressive start was bolstered by Ishan Kishan, who overcame an initial LBW decision through a successful review, subsequently hitting four consecutive sixes off JJ Smit.

Despite a promising start, Namibia struggled with consistent wicket losses. Key contributions from Steenkamp (29) and Jan Frylinck (22) were insufficient to maintain the chase.

India's bowling attack was led by Varun Chakravarthy, who took three wickets for seven runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya each contributed significantly to the bowling efforts.

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, commented on the challenging pitch conditions, acknowledging the effective performances of Kishan and Sanju Samson in navigating the difficult batting environment.

Namibia's captain, Gerhard Erasmus, noted the impact of Varun Chakravarthy's bowling spell, which played a critical role in undermining Namibia's chase.

The next fixture for India is a much-anticipated match against Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.