Bridgetown, June 02, 2024 – The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup witnessed a nail-biting encounter as Namibia triumphed over Oman in a dramatic Super Over finish after both teams ended their innings tied at 109 runs.
Oman Innings
Oman was bowled out for 109 in 19.4 overs. Contributions from Aqib Ilyas (30 off 27) and Zeeshan Maqsood (25 off 22) provided some stability, but Namibia’s disciplined bowling attack ensured they never gained significant momentum.
Key Performances:
- Aqib Ilyas: 30 (27), 4 fours
- Zeeshan Maqsood: 25 (22), 2 fours, 1 six
- David Wiese: 3/28 (4 overs)
Namibia’s David Wiese was the standout bowler, claiming three crucial wickets and restricting Oman’s scoring rate.
Namibia Bowling:
- David Wiese: 3/28 (4 overs)
- Bernard Scholtz: 2/20 (4 overs)
- Ruben Trumpelmann: 2/25 (3.4 overs)
Namibia Innings
In reply, Namibia also managed 109 runs in their 20 overs, leading to a rare and exciting tie. Craig Williams top-scored with 36 off 30 balls, while JJ Smit’s 25 off 22 balls kept Namibia in the hunt. Oman’s bowlers fought hard to keep the match balanced.
Key Performances:
- Craig Williams: 36 (30), 3 fours, 2 sixes
- JJ Smit: 25 (22), 2 fours, 1 six
- Bilal Khan: 2/21 (4 overs)
- Kaleemullah: 2/24 (4 overs)
Oman Bowling:
- Bilal Khan: 2/21 (4 overs)
- Kaleemullah: 2/24 (4 overs)
- Zeeshan Maqsood: 1/18 (4 overs)
The Super Over
With the match tied, the outcome was decided by a Super Over. Oman batted first and set a target of 8 runs. Namibia, led by David Wiese’s impactful all-round performance, chased it down with a ball to spare, sealing their victory.
Super Over Highlights:
- Oman: 8 runs (1 over)
- Namibia: 9 runs (0.5 overs)
Player of the Match
David Wiese was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling figures of 3/28 and his crucial role in the Super Over.
Match Summary:
- Oman: 109 all out in 19.4 overs (Aqib Ilyas 30, Zeeshan Maqsood 25; David Wiese 3/28)
- Namibia: 109/6 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 36, JJ Smit 25; Bilal Khan 2/21)
- Result: Match tied (Namibia won the Super Over)
- Player of the Match: David Wiese (Namibia) 3/28
This thrilling encounter highlighted the unpredictability and excitement of T20 cricket, with Namibia showcasing their resilience and composure under pressure to secure a memorable victory.
