BRIDGETOWN – In the third match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Namibia on Monday secured a thrilling victory against Oman after a tense super over showdown.
Chasing Oman’s target of 110 runs, Namibia matched the score, posting 109 runs for the loss of 6 wickets within the stipulated 20 overs, resulting in a tied match.
During the super over, Namibia’s David Wiese and Captain Gerhard Erasmus showcased remarkable batting prowess, scoring 21 runs against Oman’s bowling attack led by Bilal Khan.
Later, Oman’s batting duo of Aqib Ilyas and Nasim Khushi struggled against Namibia’s David Wiese, managing to score only 10 runs in response, thus handing Namibia a narrow 11-run victory in the super over.
In the previous encounter, both teams clashed at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, where Oman’s batting lineup faced a formidable challenge against Namibia’s bowling attack. Despite efforts from Khalid Kail, Zeeshan Maqsood, Ayhan Khan, and Shakil Ahmed, Oman could only muster 109 runs before being bowled out in 19.4 overs.
In response, Namibia’s batsmen displayed resilience, with contributions from Nicholas Davin, Jan Frylinck, and Captain Gerhard Erasmus, steering their team towards the target. Despite some late wickets, Namibia managed to equal Oman’s score, setting the stage for an intense super over finish.
