Namibia scored 72 in 17 overs, where as Australia scored 74/1 in 5.4 overs.
So, finally Australia beat Namibia by nine wickets.
Australia demonstrated clinical efficiency and ruthlessness as they dismantled Namibia in their first-ever T20I encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
Adam Zampa’s impressive figures of 4 for 12 restricted Namibia to a meager total of 72 runs.
Australia chased down the target in just 5.4 overs, securing their qualification to the Super 8s while condemning Namibia to elimination.
Namibia’s Innings:
Power Play: Hazlewood, Cummins ensure no take-off for Namibia In the initial overs, Mitchell Marsh’s decision to bowl paid off as Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins swiftly put Namibia under pressure.
Hazlewood’s early breakthroughs restricted Namibia to 17/3, with only two boundaries scored in the phase.
Middle Overs: Zampa runs riot Adam Zampa’s devastating spell further derailed Namibia’s innings, with wickets falling consistently and runs drying up.
Zampa’s 100th T20I wicket included crucial dismissals, leaving Namibia reeling at 43/8.
Death Overs: Erasmus fights but Namibia fold Despite captain Gerhard Erasmus’s late efforts, Namibia succumbed to pressure, folding their innings three overs short with Erasmus running out of proficient batting partners.
Australia’s Innings:
Power Play: Head, Warner finish charge inside six overs Australia’s chase was swift and aggressive, with David Warner and Travis Head leading the charge.
Warner’s quick boundaries and Head’s aggressive stroke play ensured Australia finished the Power Play at 74/1, comfortably sealing the match with 86 balls to spare.
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