हाइलाइट्स बनाम 3वां टी20 मैच – रिजल्ट, स्कोरकार्ड

We are back with the chase. The two umpires are out in the middle followed by the players of Oman as they take their respective field positions. Nikolaas Davin and Michael Van Lingen walks out as the openers for Namibia. It will be Bilal Khan to open the attack with the ball for Oman.

… The Run Chase …

Bernard Scholtz is down for a chat. He says that the atmosphere in the Caribbean is lovely and they were excited about this first match. Adds that the pitch held up a bit and tried to bowl in good areas. Mentions that they had a perfect start and gives credit to Ruben Trumpelmann for that. Reckons that the wicket is sticking a bit but they need to stay nice and positive with the bat.

The bowling from Namibia was outstanding. Left-arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann was unplayable for the Oman batter and he struck twice in the first over of the game and put the opponents on the backfoot immediately. He was supported well by other bowlers too. Bernard Scholtz and Gerhard Erasmus were good with spin as well. Ruben Trumpelmann was the pick of the bowlers by some distance as he picked up 4 wickets. David Wiese took 3 while Gerhard Erasmus took a couple as well. Bernard Scholtz took one too. The target is a below-par one even on this slow track but can Oman strike early and make a game out of it? we shall find out soon with the chase to follow.

After being put in to bat first, The Oman innings was off to the worst possible start. The side lost two wickets in the first two deliveries and were pinned back to the wall from the very begining. Zeeshan Maqsood then took the attack to the opponents and played a good knock of 22 for his side. The side lost it's top order cheaply and were in all sorts of trouble with the scorecard reflecting 37 for 4 after 6.3 overs. The 4th and 5th wicket partnerships were good for the side but they were right when they looked like shifting gears. Khalid Kail was the pick of the batters as he scored 34 while others got a start but failed to capitalize when it mattered.

A demolition job of the highest order from Namibia as a tremendous performance from their bowlers has restricted Oman to just 109 runs.

David Wiese to Shakeel Ahmed, OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the man but that is a fine catch from Ruben Trumpelmann and Oman have been bowled out inside 20 overs. David Wiese bowls it on a fuller length and wide of the off stump, Shakeel Ahmed latches onto the width and slaps it away a bit uppishly but straight to backward point where Ruben Trumpelmann takes a sharp catch low to his right. Wiese finishes off with three wickets and Oamn are bundled out for 109 runs!

David Wiese to Shakeel Ahmed, FOUR! Up and over! Banged in well short and outside off, Shakeel Ahmed backs away to make room and uppercuts it over short third for a boundary.

David Wiese to Shakeel Ahmed, Floated up full and on middle and leg, Shakeel Ahmed fends it off.

David Wiese to Shakeel Ahmed, FOUR! A valiant effort from the Namibian skipper but it will be a boundary. On a good length and outside off, Shakeel Ahmed steps out and lofts the ball over covers. Gerhard Erasmus chases it down but gets a bit stuck and ventually, the ball trickles off his hands into the fence.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Shakeel Ahmed, Full and outside off, Shakeel Ahmed steps out and gets a thick outside edge taht flies down to third man for a single.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Shakeel Ahmed, A bit fuller and quicker in the channel around off, Shakeel Ahmed looks to drive but misses.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Bilal Khan, Full and angled into the legs, Bilal Khan gets an inside edge off the pads and down to third man for a single. The 100 is finally up for Oman.

Bilal Khan walks out last to bat.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Kaleemullah, OUT! LBW! Another one bites the dust and Ruben Trumpelmann has four wickets to his name. This is bowled on a good length on off stump and angling in. Kaleemullah walks across to the off side and misses the flick, the ball brushes the pads right in front of the stumps and goes to the keeper. There is a loud appeal and the finger goes up.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Shakeel Ahmed, Oh, dear! That should have been a run out but Ruben Trumpelmann has messed up completely and overall that was just a comedy of errors. Bowled from over the wicket to the left-hander, on a hard length and around off, Shakeel Ahmed cuts it to short third and his partnerm is already halfway down the track before being sent back. The ball is thrown back to the bowler who is also halfway down the pitch and will ample time and all stumps to aim at, Ruben misses and eventually, they get a single.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Kaleemullah, Comes from around the stumps, bowled slower and on a shortish length around off, Kaleemullah stays back and works it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Ruben Trumpelmann will bowl the penultimate over.

David Wiese to Shakeel Ahmed, Pace on this time, a bit fuller around off and skidding through, Shakeel Ahmed stays back and cuts it straight to backward point.

David Wiese to Kaleemullah, Slower delivery, bowled back of a length and around off, Kaleemullah walks across and nudges it on the leg side for one run.

Kaleemullah walks out next to bat.

David Wiese to Mehran Khan, OUT! LBW! David Wiese was very confident and he does get another wicket here. Wiese comes from wider of the crease and angles it in a long way from around off stump on a good length. It is the slower one again and Mehran Khan misses the ball completely while going for the big heave leg side. The ball hits the thigh pads and rolls wide of the keeper to the off side and Wiese's appeal is turned down by the umpire. It is reviewed and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds and Oman lose their eighth wicket.

David Wiese to Shakeel Ahmed, Oh, that one seemed to hit a crack and just take off! Slower one around off and just into the pitch, the ball bounces extra and takes the glove of Shakeel Ahmed before rolloing behind point. They get a single.

Shakeel Ahmed walks out next to bat.

David Wiese to Khalid Kail, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A stunning effort off his own bowling and David Wiese has his first wicket of the game. Another slower delivery, bowled on a fuller length and around off. Khalid Kail looks to drive through the line of the ball but the ball just sticks in the pitch and the shot is mistimed. The ball goes uppishly to the left of the bowler and Wiese dives across on the followthrough to take a fine tumbling catch.

David Wiese to Khalid Kail, SIX! BANG! This is pitched up a bit in the slot around off and slower too, Khalid Kail just gets under it and pumps the ball a long way over wide long on for a 93-meter biggie.

David Wiese comes back into the attack.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mehran Khan, Another slower one, floated up full and outside off, Mehran Khan charges down the track to go big but is beaten all ends up.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mehran Khan, Nicely bowled! Tangeni Lungameni sees the batter stepping out and dishes out the slower bumper, Mehran Khan ends up ducking under it.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mehran Khan, FOUR! Hammered away! Length ball around off, Mehran Khan stpes out and drills the ball flat back past the bowler and to the right of long off for a boundary.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Good length around off, tapped away past point for a single.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mehran Khan, Oh, that is a fine effort from Jan Frylinck but did he spill it? Yes, it does look like it. Bowled on a hard length and around off, Mehran Khan steps out to go big but miscues the lofted shot over mid off. Jan Frylinck comes in quickly and dives forward, getting both hands on it but it doesn't stick. A single is taken.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mehran Khan, Slightly back of a length and outside off stump, Mehran Khan tries playing it on the up but mistimes it to the left of the bowler.

Play halted! Khalid Kail is feeling the heat and he looks exhausted at the moment. The physio walks out to have a look on the batter. A bit of fluid intake and Khalid Kail is all set to keep going.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Good running! Fractionally short around off, Khalid Kail shuffles across to the off side and works it in front of mid-wicket before speeding back for the second run.

Gerhard Erasmus to Mehran Khan, A bit flatter and at the stumps, staying a tad low, Mehran Khan goes on the back foot and flicks it in front of square leg for one more.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Quick and full on the pads, clipped away in front of square on the leg side for one run.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Bowls this one from behind the stumps and bowls it quicker on middle and leg, Khalid Kail plays it abck to the bowler.

Gerhard Erasmus to Mehran Khan, No hat-trick! On middle and leg stump, Mehran Khan flicks it away towards mid-wicket for a run.

Mehran Khan walks out next in the middle.

Gerhard Erasmus to Mohammad Nadeem, OUT! LBW! A prolonged appeal and eventually, the finger does go up. Gerhard Erasmus comes from around the wicket and floats it up on a nagging length around middle, getting it to turn back in. Mohammad Nadeem leans right ahead to flick it away but is beaten on the inside edge due to the turn and gets hit on the pads. The finger goes up and Nadeem is stood in disbelief but Oman are out of reviews and that looked pretty straight.

Gerhard Erasmus comes back into the attack.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Excellent fielding! Short and wide outside off stump, Khalid Kail rocks back to cut but the man at point dives to his right and makes a fine stop.

Bernard Scholtz to Mohammad Nadeem, Shorter delivery around middle, worked off the back foot on the leg side for a run.

Bernard Scholtz to Mohammad Nadeem, Around off stump, a bit shorter as well, Mohammad Nadeem stays back and taps the ball past the man at covers and picks up a brace.

Bernard Scholtz to Mohammad Nadeem, Quicker one angled into the batter, Mohammad Nadeem gets cramped for room but manages to defend it out.

Bernard Scholtz to Mohammad Nadeem, Quick and short around off stump, Mohammad Nadeem backs away and taps it in front of point.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Tossed up wide of the off stump, Khalid Kail goes after it and swats it without much timing through mid-wicket for just a single.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Slower and shorter around off, tucked aaway neatly behind square leg for a single.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Another slower one, a tad full and around off, blocked to the off side.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Nice change-up! Takes pace off and bowls it on a nagging length, this one sits in the deck and shoots off taking Khalid Kail by surprise and he gets hit on the gloves.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mohammad Nadeem, On the fuller side again and on off stump, Mohammad Nadeem just takes a step to the off side and nudges it around the corner for a single.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mohammad Nadeem, Full again and around off stump, Mohammad Nadeem jams the ball back to the bowler.

Tangeni Lungameni to Mohammad Nadeem, Full and quick on the fourth stump line, really skidding through, Mohammad Nadeem looks to poke at it but is beaten for pace.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, On a dragged length and around off, this one grips a bit and straightens, Khalid Kail manages to defend off the back foot.

Bernard Scholtz to Mohammad Nadeem, Flatter one bowled onto middle and leg, Mohammad Nadeem nudges it onto the leg side for a quick single.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, A bit more flight on that one and bowled around off and middle, Khalid Kail with the sweep shot and he gets it through square leg for a run.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Nice and full again, aimed at the stumps, Khalid Kail blocks it off.

Bernard Scholtz to Mohammad Nadeem, Full again and coming on with the arm into middle and leg, Mohammad Nadeem gets a leading edge towards point and picks up a single.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Fired in full and around off, this is pushed out on the off side for one.

Mohammad Nadeem walks out next in the middle.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, OUT! CAUGHT! Gerhard Erasmus has done it for his side and has broken the stand. Tosses this one up nicely from around the stumps but just drags the length back and bowls it a bit wider of the off stump. Ayaan Khan comes down the pitch but is beaten in the flight and forces the lofted shot which comes off the outside half of the bat and goes over covers. Jan Frylinck comes in from the deep and takes a good catch.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Given as runs! Flights it up on a length and around middle, this one turns back in and the ball takes a bit of an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls to tnhe off side and the batters get across for a quick single.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Flatter delivery, sliding it just across the off stump, Khalid Kail stays back and dabs it down towards short third.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Flighted delivery, full and just turning away from off stump, Ayaan Khan strokes it away through the point region for another single.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Tosses this one up nicely across the off stump, Khalid Kail stays leg side of the ball and heaves it along the ground towards long on for one more.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Shorter one into the pitch on off stump, Ayaan Khan stays compact and punches it down to long on for a single

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Brings out the slower one yet again and bowls it very full around off stump, this one grips a bit and goes past the outside edge.

Tangeni Lungameni to Ayaan Khan, Fuller in length, pace on and on middle and leg, Ayaan Khan steps out and drills it down to long on for a single.

Tangeni Lungameni to Ayaan Khan, WIDE! Takes pace off one more time and just angles this one down the leg side for a wide.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Another slower ball, a bit into the pitch and over off stump, Khalid Kail waits and nudges it away through square leg for one. The batters look for two but won't get it.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Comes from around the wicket to the right-hander and bowls a slower delivery around the top of off stump, Khalid Kail blocks it out.

Tangeni Lungameni to Ayaan Khan, Leg bye! A bit fuller and slower now but angled into the legs again, Ayaan Khan misses the flick and the ball goes off the pads in front of square on the leg side. They collect a leg bye.

Tangeni Lungameni to Ayaan Khan, Starts the new spell from over the stumps and angles it in on a good length into the pads. Ayaan Khan misses the tuck and gets hit on the pads.

Drinks break! Pheww, what a first 10 overs this has been! Namibia have been dominant with the ball thanks to some scintillating bowling with the new ball by Ruben Trumpelmann as he picked up 3 wickets inside the Powerplay. Oman have struggled to find any momentum but are now just starting to tick a bit. This partnership between Ayaan Khan and Khalid Kail is very crucial for them if they are to get to a defendable total. Let's see how the rest of the innings pans out.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, LEG BYE! Darts one quicker on the pads, Ayaan Khan misses the flick anf the ball bumps off his pads towards square leg for one.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Quicker and flatter on pads, Ayaan Khan tucks it away towards deep square leg and takes two comfortably.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Short of a lenght in middle, Ayaan Khan defends this off the front foot.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Too full on off, Ayaan Khan drills this to extra-cover for no run.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Fuller on off, Khalid Kail goes deep inside his crease and cuts this for one.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, FOUR! Full and wide on off, Khalid Kail drills this all along the ground thorugh cover for four. The fielder in the deep puts in a good effort to save this from crossing the ropes but failed to do so.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, Fuller in middle, Ayaan Khan blocks this out.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, SIX! HAMMERED AWAY! Tossed up in middle, Ayaan Khan dances down the track and lofts this off the middle sailing it over the fielder at long on for a maximum.  Ayaan Khan seems to have made his mind on taking on the left-arm spinner.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Tossed up in middle, Khalid Kail nudges it away on the leg side for one.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, Length dragged back a bit, Ayaan Khan shimmies down the track and looks to clear the fence but gets it off the inside of his bat and rolls this through mid-wicket for one.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Fuller on off, Khalid Kail sweeps this towards deep square leg for one.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, Short of a length on the pads, Ayaan Khan tucks this towards square leg for one.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, WIDE! Darts one wide down leg, Ayaan Khan leaves it as the umpire signals wide.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Tossed up on off, Ayaan Khan taps it in front of cover and takes a quick single.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Floats one on off, Ayaan Khan drives this all along the carpet towards cover for no run.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Fuller one in middle, Ayaan Khan pushes this back to the bowler.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Too full and wide of off, Khalid Kail drills this to sweeper cover for one.

Gerhard Erasmus to Ayaan Khan, Drifting in and turning away from the left-hander, Ayaan Khan gets a genuine outside edge towards short third fielder for one.

Gerhard Erasmus to Khalid Kail, Fuller in middle, Khalid Kail looks for the scoop but tow pokes it towards square leg for one.

Gerhard Erasmus brings himself into the attack now.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, Tossed up around off, Ayaan Khan slices this to short third for no run.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, Too full around off, Ayaan Khan pushes this back to the bowler.

Bernard Scholtz to Ayaan Khan, Quicker and flatter on off, Ayaan Khan defends this solidly off the front foot.

Ayaan Khan is the new batter in.

Bernard Scholtz to Zeeshan Maqsood, OUT! TRAPPED IN FRONT! Bernard Scholtz gets the big fish as he removes Zeeshan Maqsood from the middle. Spins one back into the batter, Zeeshan Maqsood looks to gently push this towards long off but gets a bit late and the ball strikes him on his back pad plumb in front of the stumps. The umpire signals out but Zeeshan Maqsood asks for a review. The ball tracker suggests all reds and the on-field decision stays.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Fuller on off, Khalid Kail drills this to long off for one.

Bernard Scholtz to Khalid Kail, Tossed up coning in with the arm, Khalid Kail looks to play it on the leg side but gets beaten.

Bernard Scholtz to have a bowl now.

David Wiese to Zeeshan Maqsood, Good length in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood blocks it back to the bowler.

David Wiese to Zeeshan Maqsood, FOUR! Zeeshan Maqsood is on fire! Back of a length outside off, Zeeshan Maqsood smashes this througn cover for a boundary. Zeeshan Maqsood is playing superbly for his side.

David Wiese to Khalid Kail, Back of a length around off, Khalid Kail dabs this towards third man region for one.

David Wiese to Khalid Kail, Fuller one on the pads, Khalid Kail misses the flick as the ball brushes off his pads towards short fine leg for no run.

David Wiese to Zeeshan Maqsood, On a length around the pads, Zeeshan Maqsood flicks this off the pads towards short fine leg for one.

David Wiese to Khalid Kail, Good length in middle, Khalid Kail tucks it away towards fine leg for one.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, FOUR! OH WOW! This is some stroke from the ex-skipper of Oman. Back of a length around middle and leg, Zeeshan Maqsood tilts a bit towards off and swings this flamboyantly through square leg for a boundary more. A bit of Rishabh Pant to it.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, Back of a length around off, Zeeshan Maqsood pushes this gently towards cover-point for no run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, FOUR! Zeeshan Maqsood is taking the attack to the bowlers of Namibia. Too full in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood steps down the track and flicks this for a boundary towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Khalid Kail, On a length outside off, Khalid Kail plays it late and cuts this towards deep third for one.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Khalid Kail, Good length outside off, Khalid Kail punches this to cover-point for no run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, On a length angling into the batter, Zeeshan Maqsood helps this off the under edge towards short fine leg for one.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Good length outside off, Khalid Kail bumps this towards the fielder at short cover for no run to end a decent over for Oman.

Tangeni Lungameni to Khalid Kail, Good length on the pads, Khalid Kail tucks this wide of the short fine leg fielder for a couple.

Tangeni Lungameni to Zeeshan Maqsood, Full and in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood drives this towards the right of mid on and takes a quick one.

Tangeni Lungameni to Zeeshan Maqsood, FOUR! PICKED UP FOR FOUR! Good length shaping in on middle and leg, Zeeshan Maqsood picks it up early and lofts this over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. Zeeshan Maqsood is looking to play with some positive intent despite wickets falling on the other end.

Tangeni Lungameni to Zeeshan Maqsood, Back of a length on off, Zeeshan Maqsood pushes this to cover for no run.

Tangeni Lungameni to Zeeshan Maqsood, Play and a miss. On a length outside off, Zeeshan Maqsood looks for the drive and gets beaten on his outside edge.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Khalid Kail, Full and wide outside off, Khalid Kail looks for the cut but misses.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Khalid Kail, Too full and wide outside off, Khalid Kail looks for the expansive drive and gets beaten.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Khalid Kail, On a length outside off, Khalid Kail pushes firmly at it and chops this to long leg for a couple.

Khalid Kail walks in with Oman in a spot of bother.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Naseem Khushi, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Ruben Trumpelmann has his third and it is Naseem Khushi this time who has to walk back. Comes from around the wicket, hits the hard length angling into the batter, Naseem Khushi looks to clear the fielder at mid off but gets it high off the bat and slices this down the throat of Gerhard Erasmus at mid off for a simple take.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, Good length in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood tucks this towards the leg side and takes one.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Naseem Khushi, On a length from arond the wicket, Naseem Khushi looks for the ramp but toe pokes it in front of the stumps towards the leg side and takes one.

David Wiese to Zeeshan Maqsood, Hits the hard length on off, Zeeshan Maqsood punches this to the off side for another dot.

David Wiese to Zeeshan Maqsood, Good length on top of off, Zeeshan Maqsood pushes this towards mid on for no run.

David Wiese to Naseem Khushi, On a length angling into the batter, Naseem Khushi chops this onto his pads and towards the leg side for one.

David Wiese to Naseem Khushi, BEATEN! Good length just above middle, Naseem Khushi was looking to play this on the on side but gets decieved by the slower one.

David Wiese to Naseem Khushi, On a length around off, Naseem Khushi plays it away from his body and edges this on a couple of bounce towards short third.

David Wiese to Naseem Khushi, FOUR! CONVINCINGLY FLICKED FOR FOUR! Over-pitched on the pads, Naseem Khushi stands his ground and flicks this up and over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary to start his innings.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, Back of a length in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood looks to pull this one but gets it off the cue end rolling the ball towards mid on for no run. Naseem Khushi was looking for a single but denied rightly so by Zeeshan Maqsood.

David Wiese to operate from the other end.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, NO BALL! Ruben Trumpelmann has overstepped. Too full but wide down leg, Zeeshan Maqsood looks for the flick but misses.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, Good length coning in this time, Zeeshan Maqsood flicks this through square leg and collects a couple.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, On a length shaping away form the batter outside off, Zeeshan Maqsood throws his bat at it but gets beaten.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Zeeshan Maqsood, Good length around off, Zeeshan Maqsood takes a confident stride out in front and punches this to cover for no run. Negates the hattrick delivery well.

Zeeshan Maqsood comes in to face the hat-trick delivery.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Aqib Ilyas, OUT! DEJA VU! That's two in two for Ruben Trumpelmann and he couldn't have dreamt of a start like this. Yorker in middle, shaping in on the batter yet again. Aqib Ilyas gets late to bring his back down behind this and the ball strikes him on the full bang in front of the middle pole. The umpire signals out but Aqib Ilyas opts for a DRS. With all reds on the ball tracker the batter is set to walk back.

Skipper, Aqib Ilyas walks in at number 3.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Kashyap Prajapati, OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Picture perfect start for Namibia and Ruben Trumpelmann. The bowler comes over the wicket and lands one full and swinging in on the batter, Kashyap Prajapati misses the flick completely as the ball strikes him on his front pad. A gentle appeal and the umpire had no doubts in raising his finger to signal out. A golden duck for Kashyap Prajapati.

Done with the pre-match proceedings and it is now time to play! The two umpires are out in the middle and they are followed by the players of Namibia who take their places on the field. It will be the duo of Naseem Khushi and Kashyap Prajapati to open the innings for Oman. Ruben Trumpelmann has been handed the new ball and he is ready to speed in. Let's play…

We are almost ready for the start of the game but first, the two sets of players will lineup for their respective national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Oman first followed by the national anthem of Namibia.

PITCH REPORT – Matthew Hayden is pitchside. He says that there is a bit of wind coming in from the East coast and in general, the boundaries are small all across the ground. Morgan joins him and says that the pitch will get slower as the game goes on and the pacers will use the slower balls more and more.

The skipper of Oman, Aqib Ilyas says they will look to set a good target on board and put pressure on Namibia. Adds that playing Namibia before the tournament would surely help them as it gives a good idea of the opponents strength and weakness. Metions that all the planning has been done and it now time to execute their plans.

Namibia's captain, Gerhard Erasmus says that they will bowl first due to the rain around and will look to gather some information early on. Adds that they have prepared really well and will look to showcase that now. Adds that it is a good thing that they have played against Oman recently and ends by saying that you need to execute well to earn points.

Oman (Playing XI) – Kashyap Prajapati, Naseem Khushi (WK), Aqib Ilyas (C), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan.

Namibia (Playing XI) – Nikolaas Davin, Michael Van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Malan Kruger, JJ Smit, David Wiese, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni.

TOSS – The coin lands in favor of Namibia and they have decided to BOWL first.

Oman on the other hand will be led by all-rounder Aqib Ilyas. Oman has been a side on the upward in recent years and they have gathered much-needed experience to perform well in key moments. Kashyap Prajapati and Naseem Khushi are an explosive duo right at the top for them with the compactness of Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood and Pratik Athavale in the middle. The bowling will be relying on the capable shoulders of Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt. The side has a perfect blend of youth and experience that could be useful on any day. Which side will kickstart their campaign with a victory to their name? We shall find out in a while. Stay tuned for toss and team updates in a while…

Gerhard Erasmus -led Namibia is the stronger of the two sides and possesses much more experience than their opponents for the day. They have arrived with an experienced side with compact batters, impactful all-rounders and a good-looking bowling attack. The batting will rely on skipper Gerhard Erasmus, Malan Kruger, Jean-Pierre Kotze and others while the role of finishing will be on a quality duo of David Wiese and Jan Frylinck. The pace bowling will be led by Ruben Trumpelmann while the side will rely on Bernard Scholtz to cause headaches to the opponent batters with his left-arm spin. The side looks solid on paper and they have recently defeated Oman in a 5-match series before the ICC T20 World Cup. 

Hello and welcome to everyone tuning in. In game no. 3 of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, Namibia will take on Oman at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. 

… MATCHDAY …

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is here and cricketing fans all across the globe will have their eyes fixated on the fast-paced and ehthralling cricketing action over the course of the next month or so and in Match 3 of the tournament, Namibia will take on Oman at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. This will be the first maatch of Group B which also features Australia, England and Scotland which makes this clash a huge deal as this might be a huge morale-booster to the side that is able to get the win. Namibia are a well-drilled unit who have been able to roar back into major ICC events in recent times after some success in the earkly 2000s. Led by the dynamic Gerhard Erasmus who is the main man for them with both bat and ball, Namibia also features quite a few players who can play different roles given the requirements. They do have a few decent spinners and Bernard Scholtz will be one to look out for and the pace duo of Ruben Trumpelmann and Tangeni Lungameni can be destructive once in-form. The batting line-up is fairly experienced but needs to fire if they are to get a win or two under their belt. Oman on the other hand will be confident coming into this clash as they recently made the final of the ACC Premier Cup losing to the UAE but they did lose to Namibia in a five-match T20I series narrowly. Before the T20 World Cup, Oman announced Aqib Ilyas as their new skipper taking over from Zeeshan Maqsood and will Aqib will be expected to lead Oman into a new era. They do have a few experienced batters at the top in the form of Kashyap Prajapati and former skipper Zeeshan Maqsood but the middle order does seem slightly weak. They do have a more than decent pace battery to trouble the opposition but their slower bowlers will need to step up if they are to win. A clash that has a lot riding on it even if it's the opening fixture for both sides and neither will back down from a dogfight. Who are you backing for the win?