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Namibia on Tuesday became the first team from the Africa Region Qualifier to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup with a 58-run win over Tanzania. The win secured Namibia a spot in the tournament, which is being held in the US and West Indies. Namibia’s impeccable record of five wins in five matches confirmed their spot in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and included wins over Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. After moving ahead of Tanzania, the Eagles claimed the two points needed for qualification and remained at the top of the table with 10 points.
The battle for the last spot continues, with Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria still in the thick of the action. Uganda and Kenya still control their fate, while Zimbabwe and Nigeria depend on other outcomes to fall in their favor.
The win against Tanzania confirmed that Namibia will participate in the T20 Men’s World Cup for the third time in a row. In 2021, they secured their place in the Super 12 after finishing second in the group stage, but failed to do so last year.
Tanzania won the toss and tested Namibia. A collective batting effort from the top four batters took Namibia on its way to a score of over 150. JJ Smit remained unbeaten, scoring 40 in 25 balls and scoring one boundary and four maximums. Zane Green and Nicol Loftie-Eaton made crucial cameos to add 157 runs.
Namibia ended the inning with a score of 157/6.
In response, Tanzania struggled from the very beginning. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus claimed two wickets, while experienced all-rounder David Wiese was also among the wicket-takers with one wicket. Tanzania’s struggles were reflected in the fact that none of their batters scored more than run-a-ball.
Amal Rajeevan put up a brave fight with the bat with his unbeaten 41, but ultimately his efforts were in vain. Namibia won the game with 58 points.
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