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In a tournament that has already seen its fair share of drama, the massive security breach at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12, 2026, has been in the spotlight. Indiaof 2026 T20 World Cup Group A vs. Namibia. As the Men in Blue scrambled to assert their dominance on the pitch, the focus briefly shifted to the stands and then the pitch as enthusiastic fans managed to avoid multiple layers of security cordons. fully clothed Virat Kohli Jersey, Raiders target Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandyacausing a stir among the packed crowd in New Delhi.
T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav stops security, allows fan meeting with Hardik Pandya
The incident occurred in the second innings when India was defending their total of 209. Just as Pandya was about to restart, a young fan wearing the iconic No. 18 jersey rushed into the playing area from the north stand. The raiders managed to reach Pandya at the bowling crease, briefly catching the all-rounder off guard. In an increasingly common sight in Indian cricket, fans tried to touch Pandya’s feet, a gesture of reverence that the star cricketer handled with surprising composure.
Most notable was the Indian captain’s intervention Suryakumar Yadav. As security personnel rushed to stop and restrain the intruders, Suryakumar signaled them to stop. He walked towards the venue and asked the guards to be gentle and ensure that fans got to spend some quality time with Pandya before being escorted away. Pandya followed the captain’s lead and remained calm, even patting the fan on the back. While the crowd cheered the heartwarming interaction, the Delhi Police and DDCA may be criticized for the blunder.
Here is the video:
The way Suryakumar Yadav stopped the security so fans could meet Hardik Pandya 🥹 pic.twitter.com/7aZVpJmgwY
— Amar 💫 (@KUNGFU_PANDYA_0) February 13, 2026
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T20 World Cup 2026: India beat Namibia by 93 runs on Hardik’s all-round performance
On the cricket field, India registers 93 clinical winstheir biggest winning margin in T20 World Cup history. The basis is made of Ishan KishanHe smashed a staggering 61 off 24 balls to take India to their fastest-ever hundred in just 6.5 balls. Pandya also played a crucial role with the bat as he smashed 52 off 28 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes) to help India win at 209/9, although they lost 5 wickets for just 10 runs in the final innings. Gerhard Erasmus (4/20).
Defense led by ‘mysterious spinner’ Varun Chakrabortywhose devastating 3/7 destroyed Namibia’s mid-table order after a promising start. Pandya took two wickets in the last two balls of the innings to end his “eventful” night with figures of 2/21. With two wins in two games, India currently tops Group A and is well prepared for their blockbuster showdown with Pakistan in Colombo this Sunday.
