The decision, however, was met with an explosive response from the Indian top order.
Kishan led the charge with a scintillating 61 off just 24 balls, hammering six fours and five sixes in a breathtaking display of power-hitting.
His aggressive knock laid a solid foundation for a big total.
Sanju Samson contributed 22 runs, while Tilak Varma added 25 to keep the momentum going in the middle overs.
Toward the end, Hardik Pandya delivered a strong finishing touch, smashing 52 off 28 balls.
Shivam Dube also chipped in with a quick 23 from 16 deliveries to push India past the 200-run mark.
For Namibia, skipper Gerhard Erasmus was the standout bowler, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for just 20 runs to keep India from running away with an even bigger total.
Namibia now face a daunting 210-run target to secure victory.
Namibia will need a strong start and sustained partnerships to stay in contention against India’s disciplined bowling attack.
