LOOK: Namibia keep T20 World Cup hopes alive with win over Netherlands in Abu Dhabi

David Wiese bludgeons unbeaten 66 as Namibia overcome Dutch in UAE

Published: October 20, 2021 18:25 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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David Wiese bludgeoned an unbeaten 66 as Namibia stayed alive at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a six-wicket triumph over the Netherlands. Image Credit: AFP

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In a sweltering Abu Dhabi, where temperatures soared to 36 degrees, former South Africa international Wiese hit five sixes and four boundaries as Namibia chased down their target of 165 with six balls to spare. Image Credit: AFP

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It was Namibia’s first ever win at the World Cup and kept alive their hopes of making the Super 12 stage. Image Credit: AFP

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In their opening game on Monday, they had crashed to 96 all out and lost by seven wickets to 2014 champions Sri Lanka. Image Credit: AFP

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“It’s awesome,” said man-of-the-match Wiese. “It means a lot to me to be in a World Cup. To be on the international stage is special and to put in a big performance for Namibia, I’m glad to get this opportunity to play international cricket.” Image Credit: AFP

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Defeat almost certainly means the Dutch, who lost their opener to Ireland, also by seven wickets, will be eliminated. Even a win over Sri Lanka in their concluding Group A game on Friday may not be enough. Image Credit: AFP

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Wiese, the 36-year-old all-rounder who played for his native South Africa in the 2016 T20 World Cup, set Namibia on their way with a half-century off 29 balls. He was well-supported by captain Gerhard Erasmus who contributed 32 off 22 balls with the pair putting on 93 for the fourth wicket. Image Credit: AFP

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“It’s a special moment in Cricket Namibia history, first win on the World Cup stage,” said Erasmus. Image Credit: AFP

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