Australia World Cup Super 8 spot is confirmed as they beat Namibia by nine wickets today at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Wednesday.
Namibia posted a total of 73 runs on the board, The Australia teams easily take down the target in just 5.4 overs with loss of 1 wicket. This victory has opened the gates of Super 8 for Australia team.
David Wiese the rewoned player from Namibia Cricket team was the one to take wicket. He dismissed Australian opener david warner on 20 runs off 8 balls.
Travis head remained not-out on 34 runs in just 17 deliveries. Travis hits five fours and two huge sixes.
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In the first innings, Australia cleaned up whole namibian team on just 72 runs after they decided to bowl first.
Adam Zampa the leg spinner from Aussies side has also achieved a milestone in this game. he become the Australian men’s cricketer to take 100 wickets in T20I cricket after bagging figures of 4-12 in four overs. Adam Zampa on this said:
“To get the win tonight and qualify for the Super Eights, that is a nice feeling,” Zampa said after being named Player of the Match.”
“I bowled a couple of pies tonight but in general, the ball feels like it is coming out well. Being encouraged to pick up wickets in the middle, particularly by the captain.
“We are happy, it is the first step in trying to take the trophy home but a long way to go.”
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This was the first competitive T20I between Australia and Namibia. But they played each other in a warm-up game before this tournament, with Australia registering a convincing seven-wicket win.
Namibia vs Australia World Cup Teams:
Namibia World Cup Team:
Nikolaas Davin, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo.
Australia World Cup Team:
Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.