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February 12, 2026
Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus has won the toss and he has decided to bowl first against India in their T20 World Cup match in New Delhi.

"We are going to have a bowl. It is a very good flat cricketing surface, from a surface and dew point of view it is the right thing to do. It is about tightening our skillset. Looks like a good wicket, try and chase it in the second half. That's why we play cricket, to entertain. We have two changes," said Erasmus after winning the toss.

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said, "We were looking to bat first. Very happy with it. As long as we are losing the toss and winning the game, we are fine with it. Dew is going to be a big factor, but when you go out and defend totals, it gives you confidence. Abhishek is still not fine, he will miss a game or two. Sanju comes in, similar batter, explosive. Bumrah comes in for Siraj."