Namibia vs United Arab Emirates 10th T20 Match – Result, Scorecard

So, UAE’s win means that it will be Netherlands that go through from Group A along with the Asia Cup champions, Sri Lanka who book their spots in the Super 12s. However, there are still two seats up for grabs. The 2022 T20 World Cup action will continue on 21 October, Friday when we will get a clear picture how the Super 12 will look like. It is another double-header coming your way with much higher stakes this time. First, it will be Ireland locking horns with West Indies at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT). Followed by a game between Scotland and Zimbabwe. The first ball will be at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). But you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Chundangapoyil Rizwan, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. He starts by thanking the almighty for the win. Adds that as this is the first win they are happy and they did well as a team. Further says that they did well in patches in their previous games but the confidence was great in this game and the decision of giving Waseem the last over was instinctive. Ends by saying that they are here to tell the world that they play good cricket and they have done it.

Gerhard Erasmus, the Namibian captain says that they did well to restrict UAE. Also says that post their win against Sri Lanka, they didn’t play good cricket in the next two matches. Applauds David Wiese for his brilliant knock. Ends by adding that they didn’t have enough in them to go through.

Muhammad Waseem wins the Man of the Match award for his complete performance. He says that it was difficult to bowl the death overs as he was bowling for the first time in the tournament. Adds that though it was his first game he planned well and was successful. Further says that the way Zahoor Khan bowled was excellent as well. Ends by saying that he is happy with the win but they should have done well in their previous games as well.

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Earlier in the evening, UAE were off to a slow start having decided to bat first. With the innings going nowhere till the 18th over, Basil Hameed’s lusty blows towards the end helped UAE reach a respectable total. Namibia were listless with the ball earlier and could not threaten the batting department much. Later, UAE were able to defend a below-par target.

United Arab Emirates had nothing to lose in this game and they came up with their best bowling performance tonight against Namibia. Having put Namibia in all sorts of trouble after 13 overs, UAE let it slip and Wiese put them in a worrying situation. Muhammad Waseem though bowled an exceptional final over against Wiese to knock Namibia out of the tournament. UAE will certainly head back home with their heads held high.

Namibia were dealt some early blows in their chase of 149. Their middle order too failed to step up and as a result, Namibia never got going while chasing in this must-win game. At 69-7, Namibia were on the cusp of a defeat. Then the pair of David Wiese and Ruben Trumpelmann resurrected the Namibian innings and put their side back in a commanding position with their stand of 70 runs, the highest ever 8th wicket stand in the history of the T20 World Cup. Namibia gave it their all but in the end it wasn’t meant to be.

A historic win for United Arab Emirates. They have recorded their first even win the T20 World Cup. David Wiese fought till the very end but could not sneak his side into the Super 12s. So near yet so far. Namibia unfortunately will be heading back home here.

Muhammad Waseem to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full again, on the pads. Ruben Trumpelmann only is able to clip past mid on for a single. UAE WIN THE GAME BY 7 RUNS.

Muhammad Waseem to Bernard Scholtz, Full, on middle and leg. Bernard Scholtz flicks it to mid on for one.

Muhammad Waseem to David Wiese, OUT! CAUGHT! Muhammad Waseem is delighted but so are a few Dutch fans in the crowd. This should be the final nail in the coffin. It is full, outside off. Wiese gets under it and lofts it towards long on. It could've been six but Alishan Sharafu had other ideas. He leaps in the deep and takes a sharp catch. Bernard Scholtz is the new man in.

Muhammad Waseem to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full length, sliding down leg. Ruben Trumpelmann clips it through mid-wicket for just a single. David Wiese on strike now.

Muhammad Waseem to David Wiese, Waseem fires in a yorker yet again, on leg. David Wiese digs it out to the leg side and gets a single.

Muhammad Waseem to David Wiese, It is right in the blockhole, on middle and leg. Wiese flicks it to deep mid-wicket. The call is for two and they get two.

Looks like UAE need to put an extra fielder inside the circle, as they go past the cut-off time. Yes, they can only have 4 fielders outside the circle. So, 14 needed of 6 balls now. Who will get over the line?

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, A full toss outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to play at it but misses.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, A yorker and on off, Ruben Trumpelmann digs it back towards the bowler.

Zahoor Khan to David Wiese, Fuller and outside off, David Wiese pushes it to long off for one.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Fuller one, on off. Ruben Trumpelmann flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Bowls it fuller and around off, Ruben Trumpelmann drills it to long off for a brace.

Zahoor Khan to David Wiese, An attempted yorker on off, David Wiese drives it to covers for one.

Zahoor Khan to David Wiese, Wide! A yorker wide outside off, David Wiese lets it go.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, Full on off, David Wiese pushes it down the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single. Wiese brings up his fifty with this single. The job is not done yet.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, SIX! SMASHED! Too short too wide outside off, David Wiese rocks back and cuts it powerfully over backward point for a six. David Wiese is bringing it home for Namibia.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, Full on off, David Wiese knocks it gently towards deep mid-wicket and collects another couple of runs. This is turning out to be an expensive over by Junaid Siddique.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, Low full toss outside off, David Wiese drives it wide of long-off and comes back for two. That shot brings up the 50-run stand between David Wiese and Ruben Trumpelmann.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, FOUR! Smart batting by Wiese! Short of a length on off, Wiese uses the pace and plays it fine between the keeper and short third-man for a boundary.

Junaid Siddique to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann hits it down to long on for one.

Muhammad Waseem to David Wiese, Dropped! Fuller length on middle, David Wiese miscues a heave and gets it off the bottom half of the bat. The ball goes high in the air and the bowler himself runs across towards short mid-wicket. Doesn't judge it and drops a skier. They collect two.

Muhammad Waseem to David Wiese, SIX! Excellent shot! Goes fuller and on off, David Wiese uses his wrist and flicks it over deep square leg for a maximum.

Muhammad Waseem to Ruben Trumpelmann, A single as this is played towards mid off.

Muhammad Waseem to Ruben Trumpelmann, Goes fuller again, this is defended back towards the bowler.

Muhammad Waseem to Ruben Trumpelmann, Play and a miss. Fuller again, outside off. Ruben Trumpelmann looks to play at it but misses.

Muhammad Waseem to David Wiese, Fuller one on middle, David Wiese flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Karthik Meiyappan to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! BANG! Fuller again, on off. Ruben Trumpelmann slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 18 runs off the over. Is there a twist in the tale?

Karthik Meiyappan to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! Goes fuller one off, Ruben Trumpelmann slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a one-bounce boundary!

Karthik Meiyappan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Flighted outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann goes for the slog, gets an inside edge behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, Short on off, David Wiese changes his mind at the last moment and plays it fine to short third man.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, David Wiese smashes it towards deep cover. The fielder in the deep makes a meal of it and concedes the boundary.

Karthik Meiyappan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Flighted outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Khan goes full and wide. Ruben Trumpelmann strokes it to mid off and cross. He will retain the strike.

Zahoor Khan to David Wiese, Khan goes full yet again, wide of off. David Wiese puts in much effort to reach the ball but only gets a single to covers.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Ruben Trumpelmann rotates the strike this time. Good length, in the channel. Ruben Trumpelmann dabs it down to third man for one.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Much fuller, outside off. Ruben Trumpelmann throws his blade at it but does not get a solid connection.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Fuller, on middle. Ruben Trumpelmann leans forward and clips it to the leg side. A good recovery by Khan after serving a no ball in the very first ball.

Zahoor Khan to David Wiese, LEG BYE! Excellent delivery. Khan does not take a blow in the Free Hit. It is fuller, on off. Wiese gets pinged on his pads. They cross for a leg bye.

Zahoor Khan to David Wiese, FOUR! Cracking shot! A much-needed boundary as well! Khan serves a full toss, outside off. David Wiese stands tall and strokes it through covers for four runs. To rub salt to the wounds, the umpire signals a no ball for overstepping. A Free Hit to follow.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, Much fuller, on fourth stumps. David Wiese drives it into covers and they take a quick single. Namibia need 73 runs in 36 balls.

Junaid Siddique to Ruben Trumpelmann, A low full toss, on off. Ruben Trumpelmann works it over the bowler for one run this time.

Junaid Siddique to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, on off. Ruben Trumpelmann goes for the pull. It comes off the bottom end and lobs towards mid on. It is short of the fielder there and they take a couple.

Junaid Siddique to Ruben Trumpelmann, A peach of a delivery! It is a length ball, nipping in from outside off. Ruben Trumpelmann is cut into half this time.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, A full toss, on off. David Wiese helps it down the ground for a single.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, WIDE! Good length, outside off, shaping away. Wiese goes for the upper cut but does not reach.

Junaid Siddique to David Wiese, David Wiese tries to be innovation but it does not come off. A length ball, outside off. Wiese shuffles and looks to scoop it over the keeper's head but misses.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Swing and a miss! A successful over from Khan comes to an end. It is a good-length ball, outside off. Ruben Trumpelmann looks to cut it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, Great recovery by Khan, the Free Hit does not cost him much. It is full, outside off. Ruben Trumpelmann outside-edges it to short third where the fielder makes a solid stop.

Zahoor Khan to Ruben Trumpelmann, A length ball, on off, blocked out. The umpire though signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps. Free Hit to follow.

Ruben Trumpelmann is the new batter.

Zahoor Khan to Zane Green, OUT! CLEANED UP! Zahoor Khan seems to be in a hurry to end things here. He picks up his second wicket of the over. UAE have never won a T20 World Cup game and they can change it here. Khan uses the angle really well and dishes a yorker, which is swinging in from outside off. Green fails to dig it away only to see the stumps lit-up.

Zahoor Khan to Zane Green, A sharp bumper, on middle. Green looks to hook it away but misses. The keeper makes a stifled appeal for caught behind but the bowler shows no interest.

Zahoor Khan to Zane Green, A low full toss, on the pads, Green flicks it to deep square leg for two runs.

Zane Green walks in.

Zahoor Khan to Jan Frylinck, OUT! TIMBER! What a move to get Khan into the attack. Chundangapoyil Rizwan has hardly been wrong with his decisions tonight. Khan comes 'round the wicket and hurls in a yorker, right in the blockhole. It is tailing in from outside off. Jan Frylinck shuffles and tries to play it leg side but misses. The ball sneaks through the gap and rattles the stumps. Just when Namibia were trying to get back in the game, they lose a wicket which disturbs their progress here.

Zahoor Khan comes into the attack now.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, Looped up, on off, blocked out. A good over for Namibia, they need more such overs.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, SIX! All the way! This should release some pressure. It is fuller, on middle and leg. David Wiese gets low and smokes it into the stands. It goes easily past the mid-wicket fence.

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, Fuller, on off. Jan Frylinck sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, Shorter, wide of off. David Wiese slaps it to sweeper cover for one.

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, BYE! How has this missed the stumps! Karthik Meiyappan serves a googly around off, leaving the left-hander. Jan Frylinck looks to slog it away but misses. The ball zips past the off pole, hits the keeper on the pads and deflects to third man. They cross for a bye.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, Short ball, outside off. David Wiese slashes it to deep covers for a single.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Bit flatter, on off. Wiese knocks it towards covers and takes off for a single. These singles won't hurt UAE at the moment.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, This is pushed through quicker, on leg. Wiese misses his flick and takes a hit on his pads. There is an appeal for lbw but the umpire shows no interest.

Aayan Afzal Khan to Jan Frylinck, Another single now as Jan Frylinck flicks it to mid-wicket.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Full, attacking the stumps. Wiese drives it to mid off for one.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, This one comes in with the arm, on middle and leg, Wiese tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Aayan Afzal Khan to Jan Frylinck, Fuller, on off. Jan Frylinck shuffles and flicks it into mid-wicket for a single.

Drinks! Namibia is in all kinds of trouble here and the onus is on Jan Frylinck and David Wiese now. They will need to put up a solid stand if they need to win this one. United Arab Emirates have been amazing with the ball and they will look to carry on the same momentum. Namibia are 53/5 inside 10 overs now!

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, Short on middle, Jan Frylinck rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, Full on middle, Jan Frylinck reverse sweeps it to short third man for another dot.

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, Short outside off, Jan Frylinck pulls it mid-wicket for no run.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, Flighted on off, David Wiese shimmies down the track and mistimes his slog to deep mid-wicket.

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, Flighted on middle, Jan Frylinck gets forward and flicks it to deep mid wicket.

Karthik Meiyappan to David Wiese, Flighted on off, David Wiese punches it to the right of backward point for a single.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Fuller length and around off. Wiese drives it down to deep covers for a single.

Aayan Afzal Khan to Jan Frylinck, Tossed up on off, Jan Frylinck eases it to mid on for one.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Fuller and on off, this is driven towards extra covers for one.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Pushed through quicker, on off. Wiese blocks it to cover.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Fuller one on off, David Wiese drives it to extra covers for one.

Aayan Afzal Khan to David Wiese, Fuller on the off. Wiese pushes it to short extra covers.

Karthik Meiyappan to Jan Frylinck, Loops it up, on off, defended out watchfully.

Karthik Meiyappan to JJ Smit, RUN OUT! A huge mix-up and Namibia are five down in a jiffy. A flatter one on off, JJ Smit flicks it to mid on and calls for one. There is a huge mix-up as they look for a second but Jan Frylinck sends JJ Smit back from the halfway. Karthik Meiyappan is quick to run at the ball as he throws towards Ahmed Raza at the non strikers end who does the rest and JJ Smit has to make his way back in to the hut.

Karthik Meiyappan to JJ Smit, Flighted on off, pushed towards backward point.

Karthik Meiyappan to JJ Smit, On off, blocked out.

JJ Smit comes in at number 6.

Karthik Meiyappan to Gerhard Erasmus, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Meiyappan strikes! Googly on off, Erasmus goes for the cut and pays the price as he ends up dragging it back onto the stumps. United Arab Emirates will be delighted to see the of Gerhard Erasmus. Namibia are falling apart here.

Karthik Meiyappan to Gerhard Erasmus, Meiyappan starts off with a googly that is defended by Gerhard Erasmus.

Change. The Hat-Trick hero, Karthik Meiyappan comes into the attack now for UAE.

Ahmed Raza to Jan Frylinck, Tosses it up, on off. Jan Frylinck shuffles across and slaps it to deep covers for a brace.

Ahmed Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Another one outside off, Gerhard Erasmus taps it to backward point for one again.

Ahmed Raza to Jan Frylinck, Serves this one outside off, Jan Frylinck guides it to short third man for one.

Ahmed Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Touch fuller, around off. Gerhard Erasmus flicks it to square leg for one.

Ahmed Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Tossed up, on off. This is defended back to the bowler.

Ahmed Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and just outside off, Gerhard Erasmus moves forward and smashes it past covers for a boundary!

Change. Ahmed Raza comes into the attack now.

Junaid Siddique to Jan Frylinck, Off cutter on middle, Jan Frylinck gets deceived by the slowness of the delivery. The outside edge falls short of the third man in the ring. Siddique wanted a better effort there from Aayan Afzal Khan.

Junaid Siddique to Gerhard Erasmus, Back of a length on off, Gerhard Erasmus plays it to backward point for another single.

Junaid Siddique to Gerhard Erasmus, Wide! Full and down the legside, Gerhard Erasmus tries to help it behind square but doesn't make any contact.

Junaid Siddique to Jan Frylinck, Short on off, Jan Frylinck punches it to mid off and takes a quick single.

Junaid Siddique to Jan Frylinck, Short of a length outside off, Jan Frylinck cuts it fiercely to backward point.

Junaid Siddique to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Jan Frylinck is up and running! Banged in short by Junaid Siddique, Frylinck pulls it from off over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Junaid Siddique to Gerhard Erasmus, Short on off, Gerhard Erasmus plays it fine off the backfoot to short third man.

Jan Frylinck is the next batter.

Basil Hameed to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, OUT! LBW! The skipper's decision to keep Hameed on for his third over does wonders this time. Namibia lose their third wicket. It is not what they had envisioned for themselves. UAE are right on top here. It is floated, around middle. Nicol Loftie-Eaton goes for the sweep but misses it completely. The ball though straightens a bit and pings him on his thigh pads. There is a loud appeal but he umpire is not interested. Hameed convinces his skipper and they take the review. The Ball Tracking confirms three reds and the umpire is forced to overturn his decision.

Basil Hameed to Gerhard Erasmus, A single now as this is pushed gently into covers.

Basil Hameed to Gerhard Erasmus, FOUR! Easy pickings! This one is spilled down leg. Gerhard Erasmus swivels and helps it down to fine leg for four runs.

Basil Hameed to Gerhard Erasmus, Flatter, outside off. Erasmus cuts it to backward point.

Basil Hameed to Gerhard Erasmus, Tossed up, full and on off. Gerhard Erasmus gets low and slogs it to deep mid-wicket. Muhammad Waseem does well in the deep to push the ball in play and save the boundary. They get two.

Basil Hameed to Gerhard Erasmus, A googly this time, on off. Gerhard Erasmus blocks it out solidly.

Zahoor Khan to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Full outside off, Nicol Loftie-Eaton drives it to cover.

Zahoor Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, Short on middle, Gerhard Erasmus works it towards square leg and gets off the mark.

Zahoor Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, Back of a length on off, Gerhard Erasmus defends it off the backfoot.

Zahoor Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, Fuller and on off, Gerhard Erasmus lofts it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes in the air but falls short of the mid off fielder.

Zahoor Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, Full on off, Erasmus gets forward and chips it uppishly wide of mid off.

Zahoor Khan to Gerhard Erasmus, Good length outside off, Gerhard Erasmus shoulders arms to it and lets it go.

Zahoor Khan to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 2 Wides! Full down the leg side, Vriitya Aravind dives to his right and makes a good stop. The batsmen cross for a single on the fumble.

Gerhard Erasmus walks in. Also, Zahoor Khan comes into the attack.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, OUT! CAUGHT! Namibia lose another wicket now. They are in a spot of bother here. Basil Hameed is elated with this wicket. It is a short ball, Michael Van Lingen eyes lit up. He swivels and pulls it to deep square leg. He does not get the desired distance on it and hits it straight down the throat of Alishan Sharafu who makes no mistake in the deep.

Basil Hameed to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Pushed through quicker, on off. Nicol Loftie-Eaton drives it to long off for one.

Basil Hameed to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Flatter, on off, pushed to covers.

Basil Hameed to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Loops it up, outside off, turning away, Nicol Loftie-Eaton slashes at it but misses.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, Fuller, on off. Michael Van Lingen pushes it to cover for one.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, FOUR! Short and punished. Back of a length, outside off, width on offer. Michael Van Lingen hangs back and slams it through covers for one.

Junaid Siddique to Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Good length on middle, Nicol Loftie-Eaton defends it to mid-wicket. Good first over by Junaid Siddique .

Nicol Loftie-Eaton is the new batter.

Junaid Siddique to Stephan Baard, OUT! CAUGHT! United Arab Emirates get the early wicket here. Short and at the pads, Stephan Baard looking to work it on the leg side, gets a leading edge that balloons to Ahmed Raza at extra cover. Junaid Siddique strikes in his first over.

Junaid Siddique to Stephan Baard, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Stephan Baard throws his hands at it, gets a thick outside edge that flies past first slip for a boundary.

Junaid Siddique to Stephan Baard, Short and going away from the batter, Stephan Baard slashes at it and gets beaten.

Junaid Siddique to Stephan Baard, Back of a length outside off, Stephan Baard tries to cut but gets an under edge that rolls behind to the keeper.

Junaid Siddique to Michael Van Lingen, Short on off, Michael Van Lingen pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Junaid Siddique to bowl from the other end.

Basil Hameed to Stephan Baard, Tosses it up, full, outside off. Baard gets on his front foot and blocks it out. A tidy over from Hameed comes to an end.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, Floated and full, on leg. Michael Van Lingen gets low and sweeps it past short fine leg. The outfield though is very slow and the fielder reaches there in time to save a single. Three taken.

Basil Hameed to Stephan Baard, LEG BYE! This one is on the pads. Baard misses his flicks. It rolls towards square leg off the pads. They collect a leg bye.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, Michael Van Lingen and Namibia are off the mark here. Flatter and on off. Michael Van Lingen smacks it down to long on for one.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, Back of a length, outside off. Michael Van Lingen looks to cut it away but misses.

Basil Hameed to Michael Van Lingen, Hameed starts with a short ball, on off. Michael Van Lingen punches it towards backward point and it almost carries to the fielder.