Australia beat Namibia by 9 wickets

Tags: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024,
Australia vs Namibia, twenty fourth Match, Group B at Antigua, Jun 11, 2024,
Australia,
Namibia

Revealed on: Jun 12, 2024

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Australia received the toss and so they determined to bowl first. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus top-scored for the Africans with a battling innings of 36 earlier than he miscued a Marcus Stoinis supply to Glenn Maxwell at midwicket.

Zampa’s remaining wicket, when he bowled Bernard Scholtz by way of the gate, made him the primary Australian man to take 100 wickets within the shortest format of the worldwide sport.He was named the participant of the match for his 4/12. For Namibia, Gerard Erasmus top-scored for Namibia, with a 36-run knock because the group had been bowled out for 72

Australia certified for the Tremendous 8s after defeating Namibia by 9 wickets on Wednesday on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Set a goal of 73 runs, Australia’s Travis Head (34 off 17), David Warner (20 runs off 8 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (18 off 9) went out all weapons blazing to finish the chase in 5.4 overs, earlier than the powerplay was over.

Mitchell Marsh Australia captain: I believed it was an excellent efficiency from the bowling group. Swing was round and all-round knowledgeable efficiency. It is actually vital and nice to qualify for the tremendous eights.. We are going to handle as many as we will over the subsequent few days. [on Zampa] If you happen to have a look at his profession during the last 4-5 years, he ‘s most likely our most vital participant. He loves the strain and he’s bowling properly for the time being and we’re fortunate to have him. [on how they are enjoying the off days in West Indies] In all probability not as many beers as you had again within the day Haydos. Plenty of seaside days and it is like being again in Perth, we’re having fun with it.

Gerhard Erasmus Namibia captain: You can’t sit again in opposition to the most effective on the earth. The talent hole is there, we tried to shut that by preventing fireplace with fireplace however we didn’t do this on this match to this point. A very good aspect like Australia with their skillset will expose you if you’re not mentally there, the circumstances had been honest and sadly we didn’t play properly sufficient based on the circumstances.

Adam Zampa is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliance with the ball. He says that it’s a good feeling to get the win and qualify for the Tremendous 8 stage. Shares that the ball has been popping out of his hand properly. Provides that he’s being inspired by the captain to choose wickets within the center section. Tells that cross-breeze was one thing they skilled in Barbados and it’s one thing they should consider whereas taking part in right here within the Caribbean.