Namibia vs England, 34th Match, Group B
On a rain-interrupted day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, England faced off against a spirited Namibian side. The stakes were high – a win was imperative for England to secure their spot in the Super 8s.
England’s Innings (122/5 in 10 overs)
- Harry Brook emerged as the hero, smashing 47* runs off just 20 balls. His aggressive strokeplay included 4 fours and 2 sixes.
- Jonny Bairstow provided crucial support with 31 runs.
- Rain played spoilsport, interrupting England’s innings at 82/3.
Namibia’s Chase (Target: DLS-adjusted 127)
- Namibia’s openers knew they had a mountain to climb. Nikolaas Davin retired out after a solid partnership with fellow opener Michael van Lingen.
- Enter David Wiese, who unleashed a flurry of boundaries, including two sixes and a four off Adil Rashid.
- However, England’s bowlers, led by the ever-reliable Harry Brook, kept Namibia in check.
- Namibia finished at 84/3 in their allotted 10 overs.
The Drama Unfolds
- England’s campaign had been rocky – a heavy loss to Australia and a washout against Scotland had them on the edge.
- Brook’s explosive batting and England’s disciplined bowling ensured a hard-fought victory.
- But the defending champions must tread carefully – their fate hinges on the result of the Australia-Scotland clash.