SCO Win By Five Wickets | Namibia vs Scotland Highlights of ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Scotland Register First Win Of Campaign

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. 

OUT! Tangeni Lungameni has dismissed George Munsey, who wanted to go aerial but found David Wiese! A big wicket this and it is the result of the pressure Namibia put on Scotland. Namibia have gotten off to a decent start with the bowlers keeping it tight, not letting both George Munsey and Michael Jones free their arms. Scotland on the other hand, would aim to maximise the remainder of the powerplay to get a head start in this run chase. George Munsey c Wiese b Lungameni 7(15)

George Munsey and Michael Jones have begun the run chase for Scotland, and both players are looking to put on a decent start. For Namibia, Ruben Trumpleman conceded eight runs with six wides. 

The eagles of Namibia have managed to post a total of some substance here against Scotland. The chief architect of this innings was skipper Gerhard Erasmus, who ensured Namibia bowlers had something to fight for. For Scotland, Brad Wheal took three wickets while Bradley Currie got two. Can Scotland chase this down? Stay tuned to find it out! 

The eagles of Namibia have managed to post a total of some substance here against Scotland. The chief architect of this innings was skipper Gerhard Erasmus, who ensured Namibia bowlers had something to fight for. For Scotland, Brad Wheal took three wickets while Bradley Currie got two. Can Scotland chase this down? Stay tuned to find it out! 

Scotland have done very well to pick up wickets at regular intervals, not allowing Namibia to gain any sort of momentum whatsoever. Barring skipper Gerhard Erasmus, no other batter made any impact whatsoever. 

Scotland have done very well to pick up wickets at regular intervals, not allowing Namibia to gain any sort of momentum whatsoever. Barring skipper Gerhard Erasmus, no other batter made any impact whatsoever. 

Scotland have done very well to pick up wickets at regular intervals, not allowing Namibia to gain any sort of momentum whatsoever. Barring skipper Gerhard Erasmus, no other batter made any impact whatsoever. 

Gerhard Erasmus and Malan Kruger have joined forces in the middle after Namibia lost three early wickets. Both these players will look to give the innings some sort of momentum which can lay the platform for a strong finish. 

Gerhard Erasmus and Malan Kruger have joined forces in the middle after Namibia lost three early wickets. Both these players will look to give the innings some sort of momentum which can lay the platform for a strong finish. 

Gerhard Erasmus and Malan Kruger have joined forces in the middle after Namibia lost three early wickets. Both these players will look to give the innings some sort of momentum which can lay the platform for a strong finish.