NEW DELHI: Namibia clinched a dramatic victory over Oman through a nerve-wracking
Super Over
in a thrilling
T20 World Cup
Group B match in
Barbados
, thanks to the heroic efforts of
David Wiese
.
The game, held at
Kensington Oval
, ended with both teams tied at 109 runs after their respective 20 overs, necessitating the decisive Super Over.
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Namibia, who seemed poised for an early win after
Ruben Trumpelmann
's brilliant four-wicket haul, which saw Oman bowled out for 109 in just 19.4 overs, faced stiff resistance from Oman's disciplined bowlers.
Mehran Khan
's exceptional spell ensured a nail-biting finish as Namibia matched Oman's total, pushing the match into the Super Over.
AS IT HAPPENED: NAM vs OMA | T20 World Cup 2024
In the Super Over, Namibia batted first, with Wiese leading the charge. His aggressive and strategic play was evident from the start.
Facing Bilal Khan, Wiese smashed the first ball for a four and followed it up with a six on the second ball, setting the tone for a high-scoring over. With contributions from Erasmus, Namibia posted an imposing 21 runs in their Super Over.
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Defending this total, Wiese took on the ball again and delivered a stellar performance. Despite conceding a six on the final ball, Wiese's tight and tactical bowling restricted Oman to just 10 runs, sealing a crucial victory for Namibia.
The Super Over sequence was a display of Wiese's all-round abilities. His first ball boundary and subsequent six put immediate pressure on Oman.
A clever use of the crease and inventive shots helped Namibia reach 21. In response, Wiese's disciplined bowling, including a dot ball and a critical wicket, ensured Oman couldn't mount a successful chase.
The T20 World Cup witnessed its second-ever Super Over in this match, with the first one taking place in 2012 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Kandy.
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