Namibia vs England 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, witnessed a gripping encounter between Namibia and England. The stakes were high, and both teams were eager to secure a victory.
Match Details:
Date:
June 15, 2024
Time:
17:00 UTC
Venue:
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
Toss:
Namibia won the toss and chose to field first.
Match
England’s Innings
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- Namibia won the toss and elected to field first.
- England’s openers, Hales and Malan, took the crease.
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- Alex Hales unleashed an aggressive assault, smashing boundaries.
- He scored 30 runs off 12 balls before falling to a catch by Lohmann.
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- Dawid Malan provided stability, accumulating 25 runs.
- His partnership with H. Brook set the foundation.
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- Harry Brook stole the show with a blistering knock.
- His explosive 47 runs off 20 balls included powerful shots all around the ground.
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- Despite losing wickets, England managed 122 runs in their 10 overs.
- The rain arrived during their innings, affecting the outfield.
Namibia’s Inning
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- Namibia needed 123 runs to win.
- Their openers, M. Lingen and J. Kotze, faced England’s attack.
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- M. Lingen played cautiously, rotating the strike.
- He reached 33 runs off 29 balls before the rain intensified.
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- The drizzle turned persistent, forcing the players off the field.
- The match was reduced to 10 overs per side using the DLS method.
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- Namibia’s revised target was 126 runs (DLS-adjusted).
- They needed 43 runs from the remaining overs.
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- Despite the revised target, Namibia struggled.
- England’s bowlers, led by T. Curran, kept the pressure on.
Result:
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- Namibia managed 84 runs for 3 wickets in their 10 overs.
- England won by 41 runs (DLS method).
- H. Brook was named Player of the Match.
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Summary
Inning 1 (England):
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- England scored 122 runs for 5 wickets in 10 overs.
- Notable performances: H. Brook (47 runs in 20 balls).
- Inning 2 (Namibia):
- Namibia scored 84 runs for 3 wickets in 10 overs.
- Top scorer: M. Lingen (33 runs in 29 balls).
- Result: England won by 41 runs (DLS method).
- Player of the Match: H. Brook (England).
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Key Moments:
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- Rain interrupted play, but England secured a crucial victory.
- England’s chances now depend on Australia beating Scotland.
Head To Head Record
Namibia and England have never met in T20Is, and they will be facing each other for the first time in the T20 World Cup. However, during the 2003 ODI World Cup, England and Namibia clashed in a match. In that game, played in Gqeberha, Namibia won the toss and elected to field first. England put up 272 runs on the board in their 50 overs, with Alec Stewart top-scoring with 60 off 77 balls, while Marcus Trescothick contributed 58 off 66. In the chase, Namibia were held to 217-9, even as Jan-Berrie Burger smashed 85 off 85 balls. For England, Ronnie Irani claimed 3-30, while Andrew Flintoff and Craig White picked up two wickets each. As for their T20 World Cup encounter, England needs to win this contest to keep their Super 8 hopes alive, while Namibia will be playing for pride.
