New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- India posted a commanding total of 209/9 against Namibia in a high-octane T20 World Cup clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

Thanks to a whirlwind 61 from Ishan Kishan and late fireworks from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube that helped the defending champions cross the 200-run mark.

Despite some late hiccups, the Men in Blue managed to navigate the Namibian bowling attack, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus, who claimed a four-wicket haul to keep the contest alive.

After being asked to bat first, India were off to a decent start after they made 8/0 in the first over.

In the very next over, Sanju Samson hammered two sixes and one four before Ben Shikongo removed the India batter for 8-ball 22. Aft...