T20 World Cup 2021: Namibia Qualify For Super 12, To Join Group A Along With India, Pakistan, NZ, Afghanistan & Scotland

Namibia sealed their place in the Super 12 of the ongoing T20 World Cup after defeating Ireland by 8 wickets on Friday. This victory has come after they were blown away by Sri Lanka in their first match, but returned stronger with a 6-wicket win over Netherlands.

All-rounder David Wiese starred in both victories for Namibia. Chasing 126 in Sharjah against Ireland, Wiese hammered 28 runs off 14 balls to avoid any hiccup in the run-chase, after he had picked a brace with the ball. Captain Gerhard Erasmus remained unbeaten on 53 to steer his side home.

A couple of days ago in Abu Dhabi, versus Netherlands, the lanky all-rounder smashed 66 runs off 40, in an innings laced with 4 fours and 5 sixes, to carry his side over the line in chase of 165.

These two victories, after the loss in their tournament opener to Sri Lanka, have ensured that Namibia go through to the next round, Super 12. The result of the Sri Lanka-Netherlands game later in the evening will decide which group in the Super 12 will Namibia join. Sri Lanka have won both their matches and have already confirmed their spot in the next round.

David Wiese, Player of the Match, said: “It’s completely overwhelming. I didn’t think I would get this award after the way Erasmus’ batted. It was a proper captain’s innings. I’m accepting this but I think it belongs to him. Lot of hard work has gone into this from the boys. There were a few minor blips but overall, it was a strong performance.”

Twitter congratulate Namibia as they qualify for Super 12 of ICC T20 World Cup 2021:

We feel all the joy for Namibia as a crocket nation on the qualification to the Super 12 stage of the #ICCT20WorldCup2021 Well dome to Gerhard Erasmus and his wonderful team??????.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 22, 2021

What a story #T20WorldCup #IREvNAM @CricketNamibia1 send out a strong message to all Associate nations on what can be done .. it can be done .. Well done guys ?‍♀️?‍♀️?‍♀️??? pic.twitter.com/IdXGc5NLmO

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) October 22, 2021

David Wiese is the hero for Namibia:

66*(40) & 1/32(4)
28*(14) & 2/22(4)

Two wins for Namibia and Wiese won the man of the match in both matches. What a player. pic.twitter.com/Yei7RVu73h

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 22, 2021

Namibia is an incredible story. Glenn McGrath's haul in 03. Years as a defacto domestic team in South Africa. And now through to the main part of the tournament by defeating a Test nation, and the winner of the ICC qualifiers.

They just make so many good decisions on the field.

— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) October 22, 2021

Namibia are into the Super 12s of the #T20WorldCup. Africa is represented twice in the tournament. What a result! This is the first time they've beaten a Test playing nation. And their best result at at a major tournament. Halaaaaaala! #cricket

— Firdose Moonda (@FirdoseM) October 22, 2021

After the 2003 World Cup, this was Namibia's first appearance in an ICC tournament and they have made themselves significantly proud of what they have achieved here. Never thought they'd be able to be qualify ahead of Netherlands or Ireland.

Well done, @CricketNamibia1

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) October 22, 2021

This is Namibia's first ever win against a full-member team in international cricket.#T20WorldCup #IREvNAM

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) October 22, 2021

That team and that jersey deserved to be in the Super 12 ?#Namibia #NAMvIRE

— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) October 22, 2021

One of the greatest moments in Namibia's history! Fitting that Wiese sees it through with a cameo. Ireland who have not made it to next round since 2012, continue to wait. Today is the day for Namibia. What a game.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 22, 2021

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