Also known as: captain Patel · Captain Monank Patel
Monank Patel — Namibia captain who reached his 1000th T20 International run during T20 World Cup 2026 play.
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The Namibian
Monank Patel scored 30 for USA at the top of the order
“Sheyan Jayasuriya scored 76 and Monank Patel 30 at the top of the order, while Shayan Jahangir (73 not out) and Harmeet Singh (54 not out) shared an unbroken seventh wicket partnership of 93 runs.”
Namibia finish campaign on a highThe Namibian
Monank Patel scored a century (108) in USA's successful chase against Namibia
“The USA won against Namibia thanks to skipper Monank Patel, who scored a fine century (108) as the home side made a successful chase of 298 for nine with seven deliveries remaining.”
USA clinch CWC League 2 title after win over NamibiaInformanté
Monank Patel scored 108 from 100 balls including 14 fours
“Patel scored 108 from 100 balls, including 14 fours, before Ruben Trumpelmann dismissed him with the USA on 215/2.”
Namibia set new ODI record despite USA defeatInformanté
Captain Monank Patel laid solid foundation with opening partnership of 68 runs
“Captain Monank Patel and Shayan Jahangir laid a solid foundation with a 68-run opening partnership off just 41 balls.”
Namibia set 200-run target by USAInformanté
Patel became first USA batter to score 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals
“Patel also reached a personal milestone during his half-century, becoming the first USA batter to score 1 000 runs in T20 Internationals.”
Namibia set 200-run target by USAThe Namibian
Monank Patel was dismissed for 72 by Gerhard Erasmus
“Erasmus dismissed Patel for 72 (7×4, 1×6) and Kumar (0) off successive balls, but Mukamalla (59 not out) and Shayan Jahangir (21 not out) took the USA to a commanding victory as they reached 200/4 off 41,3 overs.”
Bald Eagles down Fish EaglesNamibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States defeated Namibia by four wickets in Dallas to clinch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 title, reaching an unassailable 47 points. The victory secured the USA a berth in the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, along with Scotland and the Netherlands, which will determine the final four places for the 2027 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia scored 298/9 against the United States in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash in Dallas, but the USA reached 299/6 in 48.5 overs to win by four wickets. The 597-run combined total was the highest recorded in an ODI between the two nations.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia lost to the United States by 31 runs at the T20 World Cup in Chennai, falling short of a 200-run target with a score of 168/6. The defeat leaves Namibia at the bottom of Group A with one group match remaining against Pakistan.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States posted 199/4 against Namibia in a T20 Cricket World Cup match on Sunday, the highest total the USA has scored in the tournament. Namibia requires 200 runs to win, with captain Monank Patel reaching his 1000th T20 International run for the USA and Sanjay Krishnamurthi scoring 68 off a blistering partnership.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
Pakistan defeated the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup Group A match in Colombo, with opener Sahibzada Farhan scoring 73 and spinner Usman Tariq taking three wickets to restrict USA to 158-8 in chase of Pakistan's 190-9. The win avenged Pakistan's previous T20 World Cup loss to USA and extended their tournament record to two wins from two games.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
India captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 and Mohammed Siraj's three wickets helped India recover from 77-6 to post 161-9, defeating the USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup opener at the Wankhede Stadium. The USA managed 132-8 in reply despite a strong fourth-wicket partnership.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A features defending champions India, Pakistan, the 2024 surprise package USA, Namibia competing in their fourth straight tournament, and the Netherlands, with Pakistan and the Netherlands opening the tournament on 7 February in Colombo. India are the number one-ranked side in both T20Is and ODIs, while Namibia will face India and Pakistan for only the second time.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →