Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to short fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rajeevan, fielded by Selvaraj. That's the end of the Namibia innings as they posted a respectable total on the board. Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smit scored crucial fifties for their team when they struggled at 41 for 4. In a Semi-final, there is pressure for Tanzania to chase this score. Can they deliver and step into the final? Let's find out in the run chase shortly.
19.5
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Maker.
19.4
SIX! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
19.3
SIX! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep backward point for 6 runs.
19.2
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Bakrania.
19.1
SIX! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Shikongo. Tanzania: 108/7 (rr 5.68)
18.6
FOUR! Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
18.5
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Augastin.
18.4
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Yorker, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rajeevan.
18.3
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rajeevan.
18.2
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rajeevan.
18.1
FOUR! Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to Zane Green. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Juma.
17.5
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maker.
17.4
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Maker.
17.3
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Patwa. Tanzania skipper leaves the field due to an injury.
17.2
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chete.
17.1
FOUR! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Khalidi Amiri to JJ Smit. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bakrania.
16.5
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Augastin.
16.4
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chete.
16.3
OUT! L.B.W. Khalidi Amiri to Ruben Trumpelmann. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump moves in front working, hit pad. Plumb in front!
16.2
Salum Jumbe c Jan-Izak de Villiers b Ruben Trumpelmann 0 (3)
OUT! Caught. Khalidi Amiri to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off, caught by Maker. What an outstanding catch!
16.1
Khalidi Amiri to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Kimote.
SIX! Salum Jumbe to JJ Smit. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
15.5
Salum Jumbe to Gerhard Erasmus. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
15.4
Salum Jumbe to JJ Smit. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maker.
15.3
Salum Jumbe to JJ Smit. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, bottom edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Juma.
15.2
Salum Jumbe to Gerhard Erasmus. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chete.
15.1
FOUR! Salum Jumbe to Gerhard Erasmus. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Amal Rajeevan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shikongo. Namibia ease through to a comfortable win by 63 runs. With this, they step into the Final of the Africa Qualifier and qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India. The Tanzania batters couldn't cope with Namibia's bowling standards and lost wickets regularly in the run chase. Ben Shikongo and JJ Smit picked up three wickets each. JJ Smit is the Player of the Match for his all round performance.
19.5
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Amal Rajeevan. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Scholtz.
19.4
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sivaraj Selvaraj. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Steenkamp.
19.3
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sivaraj Selvaraj. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Kruger.
19.2
Khalidi Amiri b Nicol Loftie-Eaton 0 (1)
OUT! Bowled. Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Khalidi Amiri. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, missed. A wicket for Loftie-Eaton.
19.1
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Amal Rajeevan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Smit.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Shikongo. Tanzania: 108/7 (rr 5.68)
18.6
Ally Mpeka Kimote c Zane Green b Ben Shikongo 6 (6)
OUT! Caught. Ben Shikongo to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Green. Another one bites the dust.
18.5
Ben Shikongo to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Loftie-Eaton.
18.4
Ben Shikongo to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
18.3
Ben Shikongo to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
18.2
Ben Shikongo to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by de Villiers.
18.1
FOUR! Ben Shikongo to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to short leg for no runs.
16.5
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kruger.
16.4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shikongo.
16.3
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Green.
16.2
Salum Jumbe c Jan-Izak de Villiers b Ruben Trumpelmann 0 (3)
OUT! Caught. Ruben Trumpelmann to Salum Jumbe. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by de Villiers. Top edge and taken at Fine leg.
16.1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Kruger.
JJ Smit to Salum Jumbe. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
15.5
JJ Smit to Salum Jumbe. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
15.4
Maker Mukesh c Nicol Loftie-Eaton b JJ Smit 24 (20)
OUT! Caught. JJ Smit to Mukesh Suthar Maker. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Loftie-Eaton. Simple catch.
15.3
FOUR! JJ Smit to Mukesh Suthar Maker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
15.2
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Erasmus.
15.1
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
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Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to short fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rajeevan, fielded by Selvaraj. That's the end of the Namibia innings as they posted a respectable total on the board. Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smit scored crucial fifties for their team when they struggled at 41 for 4. In a Semi-final, there is pressure for Tanzania to chase this score. Can they deliver and step into the final? Let's find out in the run chase shortly.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Maker.
SIX! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
SIX! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep backward point for 6 runs.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Bakrania.
SIX! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Augastin.
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Yorker, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rajeevan.
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rajeevan.
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rajeevan.
FOUR! Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to Zane Green. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Juma.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maker.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Maker.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Patwa. Tanzania skipper leaves the field due to an injury.
Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chete.
FOUR! Ally Mpeka Kimote to JJ Smit. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Khalidi Amiri to JJ Smit. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bakrania.
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Augastin.
Khalidi Amiri to Zane Green. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chete.
OUT! L.B.W. Khalidi Amiri to Ruben Trumpelmann. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump moves in front working, hit pad. Plumb in front!
OUT! Caught. Khalidi Amiri to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off, caught by Maker. What an outstanding catch!
Khalidi Amiri to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Kimote.
SIX! Salum Jumbe to JJ Smit. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Salum Jumbe to Gerhard Erasmus. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Salum Jumbe to JJ Smit. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maker.
Salum Jumbe to JJ Smit. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, bottom edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Juma.
Salum Jumbe to Gerhard Erasmus. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chete.
FOUR! Salum Jumbe to Gerhard Erasmus. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Amal Rajeevan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shikongo. Namibia ease through to a comfortable win by 63 runs. With this, they step into the Final of the Africa Qualifier and qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India. The Tanzania batters couldn't cope with Namibia's bowling standards and lost wickets regularly in the run chase. Ben Shikongo and JJ Smit picked up three wickets each. JJ Smit is the Player of the Match for his all round performance.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Amal Rajeevan. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Scholtz.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sivaraj Selvaraj. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Steenkamp.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sivaraj Selvaraj. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Kruger.
OUT! Bowled. Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Khalidi Amiri. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, missed. A wicket for Loftie-Eaton.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Amal Rajeevan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Smit.
OUT! Caught. Ben Shikongo to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Green. Another one bites the dust.
Ben Shikongo to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Loftie-Eaton.
Ben Shikongo to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
Ben Shikongo to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Ben Shikongo to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by de Villiers.
FOUR! Ben Shikongo to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Loftie-Eaton.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Shikongo.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Erasmus.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Steenkamp.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, bottom edge to third slip for no runs, fielded by Green.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to short leg for no runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kruger.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shikongo.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ally Mpeka Kimote. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Green.
OUT! Caught. Ruben Trumpelmann to Salum Jumbe. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by de Villiers. Top edge and taken at Fine leg.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Amal Rajeevan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Kruger.
JJ Smit to Salum Jumbe. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
JJ Smit to Salum Jumbe. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. JJ Smit to Mukesh Suthar Maker. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Loftie-Eaton. Simple catch.
FOUR! JJ Smit to Mukesh Suthar Maker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Erasmus.
JJ Smit to Amal Rajeevan. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.