Erasmus, Wiese take debutants Namibia to Super 12s

SHARJAH: A terrific performance by Gerhard Erasmus (53 off 49) and David Wiese (28 runs and 2 wickets) powered Namibia to the Super-12 stage with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Ireland in the 11th match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, here on Friday.

Namibia became the fourth and final team to qualify for the Super 12 stage from Round 1 of the tournament. They will now become part of Group 2 featuring India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Scotland. A clinical bowling performance led by Jan Frylinck 3/21 and David Wiese helped Namibia restrict Ireland to 125/8 in 20 overs.

In reply, skipper Gerhard Erasmus (53 off 49) smashed a fine fifty and helped Namibia chase down the target in 18.3 overs with eight wickets in hand. Along with Erasmus, David Wiese also played a valuable knock of 28 off 14 balls.

Namibia had a slow start. They were 27-1 after 6 overs at the cost of Craig Williams' (15) wicket. However, Zane Green and Erasmus gave some pace to the innings and took Namibia to 49/1 after ten overs.

Brief scores: Ireland 125/8 in 20 overs (Paul Stirling 38, Kevin O'Brien 25; Jan Frylinck 3/21, David Wiese 2/22) lost to Namibia 126-2 in 18.3 overs (Gerhard Erasmus 53, David Wiese 28; Curtis Campher 2/14). IANS

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