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Australia ensured their spot in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a dominant 9-wicket win against Namibia. Demonstrating their bowling strength, led by Adam Zampa, the reigning champions overpowered Namibia and became the second team, alongside South Africa, to advance to the next round.
Toss and bowling decision
After winning the toss, Australia elected to bowl, a decision that proved advantageous as they immediately put Namibia under pressure. The Namibian openers, Michael van Lingen and Nikolaas Davin struggled to form a substantial partnership, managing only 14 runs. Australia’s bowlers, keen to capitalize on the conditions, delivered a disciplined performance right from the start. Josh Hazlewood provided the first br🦋eakthrough by dismissing Davin in the third over, setting the stage for what would be a relentless attack on the Namibian batting lineup.
Early breakthroughs and Namibian struggles
Namibia’s innings never found momentum as Australian bowlers continued to dominate. The early removal of Davin was followed by a series of quick wickets, stifling any hope of a strong start. Namibia’s captain, Gerhard Erasmus, attempted to anchor the innings but found little support from his teammates. Erasmus’s effort, though commendable, was insufficient to steer his team out of trouble as wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Namibia’s batting collapse was a testament to Australia’s superior bowlin🌊g attack, which maintained pressure through🃏out the innings.
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Adam Zampa’s stellar performance
Zampa’s spell was the highlight of the match, as he tore through Namibia’s batting order with clinical precision. Zampa’s four-over spell, yielding four wickets for just 12 runs, was instrumental in dismantling the opposition. His victims included key players like Zane Green, David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz. Zampa’s performance not only showcased his skill but also underscored the depth and versatility of Australia’s bowling attack. Supported by Hazlewood and Marcus Stoinis, who each claimed two wickets, and contributions from Pat Cummins, the Australian bowlers executed their plans flawlessly, restrictin𒅌g Namibia to🅺 a paltry 72 runs in 17 overs.
Australia’s dominant chase and quick finish
Australia’s chase was characterized by aggressive and confident batting. David Warner set the tone with a blistering 20 off just 8 balls, dismantling Namibia’s bowling attack from the outset. Although Warner was dismissed early, his rapid innings had already inflicted significant damage. Travis Head (34) and Mitchell Marsh (18) seamlessly carried forward the momentum, ensuring there were no further hiccups. The duo batted with authority, ꦐand Marsh’s composed finishing touch saw Australia comfortably reach the target within the powerplay overs. The swift chase, completed with nine wickets in hand, highlighted the batting depth and prowess of the Australian side.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Adam Zampa is Australia's greatest living white-ball spinner.
&mdas🔴h; Rick Eyre (@rickeyrecricket.com on Bluesky) (@rickeyrecricket)
Australia men in today's match
✅ Lowest T20I total against them (72 all-out)
✅ Biggest T20I win (86 balls left)
✅ Biggest T20 WC win (9 wkts)
✅ Zampa becomes their first bowler to reac🅷h 100 T20I wickets— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Australia are through to the Super 8s ✨after completel༒y crushing poor Namibia by 9 wickets
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
Zampa joins Schutt and Perry as Aust cricketers with 100 T20 international wickets. He's got 8 wickets at 8 runs apiece so far in
— Daniel Brettig 🏏 (@danbrettig)
Hint of the 2003/🃏2007 Australia ODI side in the ruthlessness of thatಌ performance
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)
AUSTRALIA QUALIFIES FOR THE SUPER 8 OF THE 2024 T20I WORLD CUP…!!!
Securing victory against Namibia.
— Muhammad Saeed (@saeedmalik91)
Australia Qualified for Super 8
Namibia & Oman Eliminated
It's between Sco & Eng for the 2nd team to qualify
— Ritik ✍🏻 (@smith___49)
Australia thrash Namibia in a one-sided contest
Scorecard:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Things escalated VERY quickly once Australia got a bat, and a 📖spot in the Super Eights is secured ✅
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Adam Zampa – the first Australian to 100 T20I wickets! Well deserved for such an important player in Australia's white-ball success over the past few years.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
Most player of the mat🃏ch awards in ICC tournaments by bowlers :
Adam Zampa – 7 *
G. McGrath – 6
J. Bumrah -5Australia won 2 WC▨s in Asia with only him as a specialist spinner and♋ he was highest wicket taker for them in both. A freak from Sydney.
— Rafi (@rafi4999)
