The intense battle for the final spot continues, with Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria still actively vying for contention.
Namibia has become the inaugural team from the Africa Region Qualifier to confirm their participation in the 2024 T20 World Cup following a resounding 58-run triumph over Tanzania on Tuesday. The win solidifies Namibia’s position in the tournament, slated to be held in the United States and the West Indies. Boasting an impeccable record of five wins in as many games, Namibia’s journey to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 included notable victories against Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Surging ahead of Tanzania, the Eagles secured the essential two points for qualification, maintaining their perch atop the table with a total of 10 points.
The intense battle for the final spot continues, with Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria still actively vying for contention. Uganda and Kenya retain control over their fate, while Zimbabwe and Nigeria hinge their hopes on external outcomes falling favourably. The triumph against Tanzania underscores Namibia’s emergence as a consistent presence in the Men’s T20 World Cup, marking their third consecutive qualification. In 2021, they advanced to the Super 12 stage after securing the second spot in the group stage but fell short last year.
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Opting to field after winning the toss, Tanzania faced a formidable challenge from Namibia’s collective batting effort, with the top four batters contributing to a score exceeding 150. JJ Smit’s unbeaten 40 off 25 balls, featuring a boundary and four maximums, complemented crucial cameos from Zane Green and Nicol Loftie-Eaton, propelling the total to 157/6.
In response, Tanzania encountered struggles right from the opening over. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus and seasoned all-rounder David Wiese shared the wickets, restricting Tanzania’s batsmen to a run-a-ball performance. Despite Amal Rajeevan’s valiant unbeaten 41, Namibia emerged victorious, sealing the game with a convincing 58-run margin.
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