India (136/1) defeat Namibia (132/8)by nine wickets in the final game of the Super 12 stage at the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai. It was a brilliant all round performance by Virat Kohli's men as they ended their campaign with a third successive victory.
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India vs Namibia Highlights of T20 World Cup 2021 Match 42: IND End Campaign With Dominant Win
This will be the first T20I meeting between the teams and with both being knocked out of the competition but will be aiming to end their season on a high note. India will be aiming for another dominating display to continue their winning run while Namibia will aim to register one of the biggest wins in the country’s cricketing history.
08 Nov, 22:16 (IST)
The equation is 22 runs off 42 deliveries. India are closing in on another easy win as they aim to end their campaign on a high note.
08 Nov, 22:01 (IST)
Wicket! Jan Frylinch provides the breakthrough for Namibia as he dismisses Rohit Sharma, who tried to clear the ropes but got a leading edge giving an easy catch to Zane Green. Rohit c Zane Green b Jan Frylinck 56(37).
08 Nov, 21:53 (IST)
Fifty! Rohit Sharma completed his 24th T20I half century. It has been a brilliant batting performance by the Indian opener so far.
08 Nov, 21:43 (IST)
Yet another brilliant opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as they bring up fifty runs for India. The duo have dominated Namibian bowling setting a great platform for the next batters to come if any.
08 Nov, 21:29 (IST)
Milestone for Rohit Sharma as 3000 T20I runs come up for the Indian opener. The Indian batters have once again given their team a great start as they look to take the team over the line for a third consecutive game.
08 Nov, 21:20 (IST)
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul begin the chase as India search for their third consecutive win of the T2o World Cup 2021. Namibia bowlers will aim to make some early inroads to put Indians under pressure.
08 Nov, 20:58 (IST)
It was another brilliant bowling performance by India and they restrict Namibia to a sub-par score. Virat Kohli will be hoping that the batters can get the job done.
08 Nov, 20:48 (IST)
With star man David Wiese on the crease, Namibia will be hoping for a string finish to the game and the all-rounder will have a huge responsibility on providing them with it.
08 Nov, 20:38 (IST)
Wicket! Brilliant delivery from Ravi Ashwin stumbles Zane Green as the Namibian keeper fails to read the ball and has his timber disturbed. Zane Green b Ashwin 0(1).
08 Nov, 20:35 (IST)
Caught! Yet another wicket for Ravindra Jadeja and this time it is JJ Smit as he tried to take the aggressive approach but hit the ball straight to Rohit Sharma, who took a brilliant catch in the covers. Smit c Rohit b Jadeja 9(9).
08 Nov, 20:27 (IST)
Caught! A difficult knock by the Namibian skipper comes to an end as Rishabh Pant once again is sharp behind the stumps as this time the Indian keeper takes a brilliant catch. Ravi Ashwin gets his second wicket of the game. Erasmus c Pant b Ashwin 12(20).
08 Nov, 20:15 (IST)
Wicket! Namibia continue to lose wickets as Loftie-Eaton is the next man to depart after he slices the ball to Rohit Sharma in the slips. Ravi Ashwin gets his first wicket of the game. Loftie-Eaton c Rohit b Ashwin 5(5).
08 Nov, 20:05 (IST)
Wicket! India continue to assert their dominance over Namibia as Ravindra Jadeja traps the well-set Stephan Baard in front of the stumps following which Namibia lose one of their reviews. Baard lbw b Jadeja 21(21).
08 Nov, 19:57 (IST)
Wicket! Namibia lose another as Craig Williams departs after some smart bowling by Ravindra Jadeja and quick work by Rishabh Pant behind the stumps. Craig Williams st Pant b Jadeja 0(4).
08 Nov, 19:53 (IST)
Wicket! Jasprit Bumrah provides the breakthrough for India as Michael van Lingen mistimes his shot giving an easy catch to Mohammad Shami at mid-off. Michael van Lingen c Shami b Bumrah 14(15).
08 Nov, 19:49 (IST)
Stephan Baard, Michael van Lingen have made a strong start for Namibia and both batters will be aiming to continue that. The duo have scored at a good pace while displaying some tremendous shots.
08 Nov, 19:40 (IST)
Jasprit Bumrah was wayward in his very first over of the game and Michael van Lingen took full advantage, smashing the Indian bowler to a couple of fours.
08 Nov, 19:35 (IST)
Both teams will be heading home after this encounter but will be aiming to finish off their campaign with a win. Stephan Baard, Michael van Lingen will look to get their team off to a brilliant start while Indian bowlers search for some early breakthroughs.
08 Nov, 19:06 (IST)
India have won the toss and Virat Kohli opts to bowl first. Rahul Chahar comes in for the Men in Bue as he replaces Varun Chakravarthy. Meanwhile, Jan Frylinck returns for Namibia after missing the NZ clash due to injury.
India and Namibia will face off against each other in the final game of the Super 12 stage at the T20 World Cup 2021. The clash will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on November 08, 2021 (Monday). Both teams have their fates sealed and will be aiming to end the competition on a high note. Meanwhile, we bring you the live score of the IND vs NAM encounter at the T20 World Cup. ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Points Table, Super 12: Pakistan Remains Unbeaten in Group Stage.
India have had a disappointing World Cup so far but will be aiming to produce a sensational display in their final game of the tournament. Two early losses to New Zealand and Pakistan are the main reason Virat Kohli’s team have been knocked out. This encounter will be a good opportunity for Team India to give youngsters an opportunity to prove that they are worthy of a first-team place in the coming years.
Meanwhile, Namibia have been impressive in their maiden outing in the Super 12 stage and will hope that they can produce one of the biggest upsets in the T20 World Cup history. Gerhard Earsmus’ team defeated Scotland in their opening encounter but since have lost three consecutive games and once again enter a game as the underdogs.
This will be the first T20I meeting between the teams and with both being knocked out of the competition but will be aiming to end their season on a high note. India will be aiming for another dominating display to continue their winning run while Namibia will aim to register one of the biggest wins in the country’s cricketing history.
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