It is Scotland winning this Group B match against Namibia. Chasing 156 to win, Scotland looked to be in a bit of trouble at one point, but Michael Leask's big-hitting, coupled with a partnership with Richie Berrington, helped them win the match with nine balls to spare. Namibia, on the other hand, suffered their first loss after winning its campaign opener against Oman. For Scotland, it was the first win in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 after their first match against England was washed out due to rain.
Scotland beat Namibia by five wickets! What a win this is for Scotland with Richie Berrington sending the ball into the stands for a big six. Namibia had the innings under control for a good part but a partnership between Michael Leask and Berrington helped Scotland get past the finish line. It is also Scotland's first win over Namibia in T20Is!
OUT! Michael Leask's carnage has been brought to an end by Ruben Trumpelmann and Namibia still are showing some fight. But is it too late? Michael Leask c David Wiese b Ruben Trumpelmann 35(17)
OUT! Michael Leask's carnage has been brought to an end by Ruben Trumpelmann and Namibia still are showing some fight. But is it too late? Michael Leask c David Wiese b Ruben Trumpelmann 35(17)
Scotland are inching closer to a win here courtesy of some big shots from the bats of Michael Leask and Richie Berrington. Their partnership is beyond 60 runs and Namibia badly need a wicket at this stage.
Scotland are inching closer to a win here courtesy of some big shots from the bats of Michael Leask and Richie Berrington. Their partnership is beyond 60 runs and Namibia badly need a wicket at this stage.
OUT! The wickets keep falling for Scotland with Bernard Scholtz accounting for Matthew Cross. The right-hander attempted a sweep shot and missed the ball completely which went onto strike him in front of the stumps. Namibia are on top here! Matthew Cross lbw b Bernard Scholtz 3(5)
OUT! Zane Green has pulled off a very smart piece of stumping! Brandon McMullen, the batter, missed the ball and Green gathered it behind the stumps. He then waited for the moment when McMullen's feet was in the air and he knocked out the bails in a jiffy. A big wicket and Namibia are clawing their way back. Brandon McMullen st Zane Green b Gerhard Erasmus 19(17)
OUT! Namibia have got the big wicket of Michael Jones and it is captain Gerhard Erasmus who has struck! A big wicket this as the right-hander was going great. Michael Jones c Zane Green b Gerhard Erasmus 26(20)
Michael Jones is turning it on here for Scotland as he smashed a six and a four in the final over of the powerplay. He will be crucial for Scotland's chances in this contest.
Namibia National Cricket Team vs Scotland National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Namibia take on Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, June 7. The Group B match will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados and is set to begin at 12:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time). The Namibia national cricket team got off to a thrilling start to their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a Super Over win over Oman. David Wiese, one of their most experienced players, starred to hand Gerhard Erasmus and co their first win of the T20 World Cup 2024. Ruben Trumpelmann was their star bowler with the left-arm pace accounting for four wickets while giving away just 21 runs in four overs. Skipper Erasmus also took two wickets. With the bat, Namibia's standout performer was Jan Frylinck, who scored 45 runs at a strike rate less than 100 and he and his other teammates will look to put up a much better show with the willow in hand in this contest. With that win, Namibia sit in second spot on the Group B points table. Namibia vs Scotland, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Free Live Streaming Online: How to Watch NAM vs SCO Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?
Scotland in comparison, had to share points with England after rain washed out their clash in Barbados. But the abandoned game still saw a fine batting performance from the opening combination of George Munsey and Michael Jones, who plundered 90 runs in 10 overs. Munsey struck 41 off just 31 deliveries while Jones was the top-scorer, hitting 45 runs off 30 balls. The Scotland national cricket team's batting will give them a lot of confidence heading into this clash as they look to register their first win of ICC T20 World Cup 2024. ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details of Men's Twenty20 Cricket WC .
Squads:
Namibia National Cricket Team: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut
Scotland National Cricket Team: Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal