Victory tasted sweet for USA captain Monank Patel as his team wrapped up group play in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant 31-run win over Namibia. The skipper credited sharp homework for outsmarting the African side.
Post-match, Patel revealed: ‘Homework is non-negotiable for us against every foe, and we aced it with Namibia.’ Toss win led to first bat on a promising pitch, where USA racked up 199/4.
The opening partnership with Shayan was pivotal. Patel, resuming opener duties, unleashed aggressively. ‘My job is to express myself freely. Seizing the early chance turned the game,’ he said.
Enter Sanjay, whose power-hitting turned heads. ‘An extraordinary talent, he was tense after recent outings but delivered spectacularly today. His long shots got us over 200,’ Patel enthused.
Bowlers sealed the deal, restricting Namibia to 168. Amid losses to India and Pakistan, wins over Netherlands and now Namibia revive USA’s hopes.
Fan frenzy, fueled by Texas Super Kings connections, created a fortress vibe. ‘Last two crowds were phenomenal – pure home support,’ Patel grinned.
This win underscores USA’s strategic depth and emerging talent pool in T20 cricket.