The fifth match of Namibia vs Netherlands ICC T20 World cup 2022, Group A ongoing ICC T20 world cup 2022 was played between Namibia vs the Netherlands. After winning against Sri Lanka in their first match Namibia becomes the strong contestant from group A to qualify for the super 12. But they upset fans with the team performance in their second match of the group stage against the Netherlands.
Toss and Match Result
Namibia won the toss and decided to bat first against the Netherlands but this decision does not go in their favor. Namibia struggled from the start of the match. And just manage to put 121 runs on the board after losing 6 wickets. When the Netherlands come to bat, they put a charge on the Namibian bowler and played attacking cricket. The Netherlands easily managed to score 122 runs target on the 3rd ball of the 20th over. The Netherlands scored 122/5 in 19.3 overs. Now Namibia must need to win against UAE which will play on 20th October 2022 at GMHBA stadium in Australia to qualify for the super 12. If Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands on 20th October 2022 at GMHBA stadium in Australia otherwise it comes to run rate on the point table.
Player of the Match
Bas de Leede won another player of the match award in the previous match which the Netherlands played against UAE. The Bas de Leede had 30 runs in 30 balls at a strike rate of 100 and also bowled 3 overs and just gave 18 runs and get 2 wickets for his team. Bas de Leede was announced player of the match for playing run a ball of 30 runs inning and 2/18 in his bowling. And Bas de Leede has also the best bowling figure in this match. Another match was played between Sri Lanka vs UAE.