Australia vs Namibia Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: Australia Clinches Victory in Dominant Fashion
Australia vs Namibia Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Match Recap
Match Highlights
12.06.2024: In a commanding performance, Australia secured a spot in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Namibia by nine wickets. Set a modest target of 73 runs, Australia chased down the score in just 5.4 overs.
First Innings: Namibia Struggles
Namibia’s batting lineup faltered under pressure, with captain Gerhard Erasmus being one of only two batters to reach double figures. Namibia was bowled out for just 72 runs, with their top order collapsing early. Half of the team was back in the pavilion with only 21 runs on the board.
Australia’s Dominant Chase
Australia’s chase was spearheaded by Travis Head, who scored a quickfire 34 off 17 balls. He was well-supported by David Warner (20 off 8 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (18 off 9 balls), ensuring the target was met before the powerplay ended.
Match Summary
- Namibia Innings: 72 all out
- Top Scorer: Gerhard Erasmus
- Australia Bowling: Clinical performance, restricting Namibia to a low total
- Australia Innings: 73/1 in 5.4 overs
- Top Scorers: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh
Captains’ Comments
Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s captain, won the toss and chose to bowl first. His decision paid off as the bowlers dominated the Namibian lineup. Reflecting on the match, Marsh said, “We executed our plans perfectly. The bowlers set the tone, and the batters finished it off in style.”
Gerhard Erasmus, Namibia’s captain, acknowledged the tough loss, stating, “It was a challenging game. We need to regroup and focus on the next matches. Credit to Australia for their all-round performance.”
Australia’s Road to Super 8s
With this victory, Australia has secured a place in the Super 8 stage, following earlier wins against Oman and England. They now stand second in Group B, showing strong form as they progress in the tournament.
Namibia’s Tournament Journey
Namibia had a mixed start in the T20 World Cup. They won their opening game against Oman in a thrilling Super Over but fell to Scotland in their second match by five wickets. Their defeat to Australia has made their path to the next stage more challenging.
Playing XIs
Australia XI:
- David Warner
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Tim David
- Matthew Wade (wk)
- Pat Cummins
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
Namibia XI:
- Michael van Lingen
- Nikolaas Davin
- Jan Frylinck
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- Zane Green (wk)
- David Wiese
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- JJ Smit
- Bernard Scholtz
- Jack Brassell
- Ben Shikongo
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Source – The Indian Express