India A Dominate Namibia by 130 Runs in T20 World Cup Warm-Up Clash

India A won the toss and decided to bat first and scored a fabulous score of 197. The star was Riyan Parag, who scored 69 off 39 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes, at a strike rate of 176.92. Naman Dhir scored 39 off 29 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma followed with 35 off 21 balls, keeping the innings moving steadily.

Urvil Patel contributed 14, and Priyansh Arya scored 5 at the top of the order. Captain Ayush Badoni managed only 4, but with the strength of the batting line-up, India A finished on 197/8 in 20 overs. Extras added 13 runs, reflecting Namibia’s lack of discipline in the field.

Chasing 198, Namibia stumbled from the very first over. Gurjapneet Singh, Mayank Yadav, and Ashok Sharma shared the spoils with key wickets, reducing Namibia to 67 all out in just 12.1 overs. Gurjapneet Singh’s opening spell yielded 2/6 from 2 overs, while Ashok Sharma took 2/8, keeping the scoring under control. Vipraj Nigam and Ayush Badoni chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, ensuring no Namibian batter could build a partnership.

Ravi Bishnoi and Priyansh Arya wrapped up the tail, demonstrating India A’s dominance with both bat and ball. Namibia’s highest scorer, Dylan Leicher, managed only 22 off 20 balls, highlighting the effectiveness of India A’s disciplined bowling attack.

This emphatic victory sets a strong tone for India A, boosting confidence ahead of the main tournament.