Netherlands beat Namibia to edge closer to T20 World Cup main phase
Bas de Leede gave the Netherlands a shot at qualification for the main phase of the T20 World Cup as they beat Namibia in Geelong.
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ICC T20 World Cup: Netherlands stumble to five-wicket win over Namibia
With more than six overs left, the Netherlands were 92 for two in pursuit of a modest total of 121 for six but lost three wickets for 10 runs to turn the match into a nail-biter.
T20 World Cup, Namibia vs Netherlands, Group A Live Updates: Namibia Win Toss, Opt To Bat
T20 World Cup, Namibia vs Netherlands, Group A Match Live Updates:Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and opted to bat against Netherlands in their Group A match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Simonds Stadium, Geelong. Both the teams have opened their match tally with a win. Namibia defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs, while on the other hand, Netherlands registered a win against UAE by three wickets. It will be interesting to see that which side will be dominating the other as both the teams have shown a great potential in their previous games. Both sides will be looking to maintain a winning streak. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"Nam Yaad Rakhna": World Reacts As Namibia Upset Sri Lanka In T20 World Cup Opener
Namibia on Sunday handed a stunning loss 55-run loss to Sri Lanka in the opening match of round 1 of T20 World Cup. Defending 163 for 7 at Kardinia Park in Geelong, Namibia bundled out Sri Lanka for 108 runs in 19 overs. Jan Frylinck scored 44 off 28 balls and JJ Smit scored 31 off 16 as Namibia posted 163 for 7 on the board after getting an invitation to bat first. In reply, they bundled out Sri Lanka for 108 runs in 19 overs. Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jan Frylinck and David Wiese took two wickets each for Namibia while JJ Smit claimed one wicket.
T20 World Cup: Gerhard Erasmus Responds To Sachin Tendulkar's "Naam Yaad Rakhna" Tweet After Namibia Stun Sri Lanka
Namibia pulled off a huge upset as the Gerhard Erasmus-led side thrashed reigning Asian champions Sri Lanka in the opening Round 1 game of the T20 World Cup at the Kardinia Park in Geelong. Namibia recovered from 93 for six in the 15th over to post a challenging 163 for seven in 20 overs. Jan Frylinck (44 off 28) and JJ Smit (31 not out off 16) did the damage in the death overs, sharing a whirlwind 69-run stand off 33 balls to raise concerns in the Sri Lankan dressing room.
Watch: UAE Batter Hilariously Trips Over Boundary Rope After Dismissal In T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup got underway on Sunday and in the opening game of the tournament, minnows Namibia stunned Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Group A. The second game of the day is being played between United Arab Emirates and Netherlands at Simonds Stadium in Geelong. After opting to bat, UAE managed to post just 111/8 in 20 overs with Muhammad Waseem top-scoring with a knock of 41 runs. For Netherlands, Bas de Leede returned with three wickets.
T20 World Cup: Jan Frylinck stars as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in tournament opener
The left-handed Frylinck and JJ Smit, who made an unbeaten 31, lifted Namibia to 163-7 with their 69-run seventh-wicket stand, after being invited to bat first in Geelong. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 108 in 19 overs with David Wiese, Frylinck, Bernard Scholtz and Ben Shikongo taking two wickets each in the team's first of three opening-round matches.
"Nam Yaad Rakhna": World Reacts As Namibia Upset Sri Lanka In T20 World Cup Opener
Namibia on Sunday handed a stunning loss 55-run loss to Sri Lanka in the opening match of round 1 of T20 World Cup. Defending 163 for 7 at Kardinia Park in Geelong, Namibia bundled out Sri Lanka for 108 runs in 19 overs. Jan Frylinck scored 44 off 28 balls and JJ Smit scored 31 off 16 as Namibia posted 163 for 7 on the board after getting an invitation to bat first. In reply, they bundled out Sri Lanka for 108 runs in 19 overs. Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jan Frylinck and David Wiese took two wickets each for Namibia while JJ Smit claimed one wicket.