NZ beat NAM Highlights: NRR boost for NZ – New Zealand received a huge boost in their net run rate after a clinical 52 run victory over Namibia in a Group 2, Super 12 match at Sharjah on Friday. The win helped New Zealand go second above Afghanistan. Trent Boult and Tim Southee starred with the ball while James Neesham was adjudged man of the match for his vital 76 runs partnership with Glenn Phillips and a crucial wicket to break Namibia’s opening partnership.Follow Insidesport.in for all T20 World Cup updates.
NZ beat NAM Highlights: All-round New Zealand beat Namibia by 52 runs, get huge NRR boost in semifinals race
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New Zealand edge closer to the semis 📈#T20WorldCup | #NZvNAM | https://t.co/Jkn8Z7ProZ pic.twitter.com/lM6BHLrLa2
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021
Put into bat, New Zealand had a shaky start as David Wiese removed in-form Martin Guptill inside the powerplay. Daryl Mitchell followed him back soon. But James Neesham and Glenn Phillips made sure New Zealand reached a competitive total of 163/4.
After early wickets, Kane Williamson and Devon Conway then steady Kiwi’s innings before Namibia bounced back in the game after skipper Gerard Erasmus removed Kane Williamson in the 13th over. However, Glenn Phillips and James Neesham then accounted for 76 runs partnership in the end & helped New Zealand post a good total of 163/4, with 67 coming off in the final four over.
Some fireworks at the end help New Zealand to a score of 163/4 🎆
Will their bowlers defend this? #T20WorldCup | #NZvNAM | https://t.co/Jkn8Z7ProZ pic.twitter.com/84wHzKS5mI
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021
In reply, Namibia had a solid start as both the openers Stephan Baard and Michael van Lingen got off to a good start and added 47 runs for the opening wicket. New Zealand enjoyed the first success in eight over James Neesham got rid off M van Lingen and since then it was all New Zealand’s game. Mitchell Santner then removed Stephan Baard in the ninth over and then there was no looking back for the Kiwis as they restricted the minnows for 111/7 in the allotted overs to secure 52 runs win.
Tim Southee and Trent Boult were the picks of bowlers for New Zealand as the pace duo returned with two wickets each. Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and James Neesham too picked up a wicket each.
A vital 76 run partnership with Glenn Phillips and breaking Namibia's opening partnership with the ball – @JimmyNeesh is your @ICC Player of the Match in Sharjah. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4ufdMyNa1c
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 5, 2021
Namibia Innings: 111/7 (20), lost by 52 runs.
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephan Baard | 21 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 95.45 | |
| Michael van Lingen | 25 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Gerhard Erasmus (C) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | |
| Zane Green (WK) | 23 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 85.19 | |
| David Wiese | 16 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 94.12 | |
| Jonathan Smit | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 52.94 | |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Craig Williams | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 | |
| Extra | 8 (b 0, w 5, nb 0, lb 3) | |||||
| Total | 111/7 (20) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | Karl Birkenstock, Bernard Scholtz | |||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.75 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Jimmy Neesham | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Ish Sodhi | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 |
| Fall Of Wickets | FOW | Over |
|---|---|---|
| M van Lingen | 1-47 | 7.2 |
| Stephan Baard | 2-51 | 8.1 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3-55 | 9.2 |
| D Wiese | 4-86 | 14.3 |
| Zane Green | 5-102 | 17.5 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 6-103 | 18.2 |
| Craig Williams | 7-105 | 18.5 |
New Zealand innings:
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Daryl Mitchell | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 126.67 | |
| Kane Williamson (C) | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 112.00 | |
| Devon Conway (WK) | 17 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 94.44 | |
| Glenn Phillips | 39 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 185.71 | |
| Jimmy Neesham | 35 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 152.17 | |
| Extra | 7 (b 0, w 6, nb 0, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 163/4 (20) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | Mitchell Santner, AF Milne, TG Southee, TA Boult, IS Sodhi | |||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scholtz | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| David Wiese | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Jonathan Smit | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Karl Birkenstock | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Fall Of Wickets | FOW | Over |
|---|---|---|
| MJ Guptill | 1-30 | 4.1 |
| DJ Mitchell | 2-43 | 6.2 |
| KS Williamson | 3-81 | 12.1 |
| DP Conway | 4-87 | 13.6 |
NZ beat NAM Highlights: All-round New Zealand beat Namibia by 52 runs, get huge NRR boost in semifinals race
Over 16: Adam Milne comes back into the attack
- FOUR! Smit clears the rope for a 4 and a much-needed one for Namibia.
Over 14: Tim Southee comes back into attack
- DRS! Smit survives. The ball had touched the bat and NZ lose a review.
- WICKET! David Wiese has to depart, Southee’s delivery strikes him on the pad and he is trapped LBW.
Over 14: Ish Sodhi comes back
- SIX! Green this time and he hammers Sodhi for a big 6.
- SIX! Wiese clears the fence this time for a big six.
Over 12: Ish Sodi continues
- Oh My! Wiese tries to hammer the ball and it strikes Ish Sodhi on his forehead. Good thing is that it took a little deflection of his arm. Otherwise, it could have been scary.
I’m just glad he’s ok!!! That was so scary!!! @ish_sodhi #IshSodhi @BLACKCAPS #t20worldcup2021 #T20 pic.twitter.com/OzcOflcb7n
— Aaron 🇳🇿 (@SportsFan437) November 5, 2021
Over 10: Ish Sodi comes in
- David Wiese comes in to bat.
- WICKET! Erasmus has to depart. The ball kept low and it kissed passed the bat and Conway took a good catch.
Over 9: Santner continues
- WICKET! Baard departs. Santner’s delivery finds some bounce and it cleans up Baard’s stumps.
Over 8: Neesham called into attack
- Neesham also brings up 150 T20 wickets.
- WICKET! Finally a breakthrough for NZ. The delivery stayed low and Lingen beaten completely as it cleans up his stumps.
Over 7: Santner comes into attack
- FOUR! Lingen takes on Santner and hammers him for a 4. NZ need a wicket here.
Over 6: Milne continues for NZ
- SIX! Lingen grows in confidence and smashes Milne for a 6.
- FOUR! Lingen finally opens up the bat, takes on Milne and hammers it for a four.
Over 5: Boult continues for NZ
- FOUR! Stephen Baard looks more confident, takes on Boult for a 4.
Over 4: Southee continues for NZ
- It has been a slow start from Namibia and a lot will depend on their openers.
Over 1: Southee opens bowling for NZ
- FOUR! Edge and it goes past the keeper for a 4.
NZ vs NAM Live Score: New Zealand innings: 163/4 (20)
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Trumpelmann b Wiese | 18 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Daryl Mitchell | c van Lingen b Scholtz | 19 | 15 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 126.66 | ||
| Kane Williamson (c) | b Erasmus | 28 | 25 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 112.00 | ||
| Devon Conway † | run out (Erasmus/Birkenstock) | 17 | 18 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 94.44 | ||
| Glenn Phillips | not out | 39 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 185.71 | ||
| James Neesham | not out | 35 | 23 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 152.17 | ||
| Extras | (lb 1, w 6) | 7 | |||||||
| TOTAL | (20 Ov, RR: 8.15) | 163/4 | |||||||
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Did not bat: Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
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Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Martin Guptill, 4.1 ov), 2-43 (Daryl Mitchell, 6.2 ov), 3-81 (Kane Williamson, 12.1 ov), 4-87 (Devon Conway, 13.6 ov)
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| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scholtz | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5.00 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Wiese | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Smit | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Karl Birkenstock | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Over 20: JJ Smit will bowl the final over
- Starts with a dot
- SIX! Short ball & Neesham pulls it through mid-wicket. 150 up for NZ
- 18 runs from the over with a couple of extras
- NZ finishes off at 163/4
Over 19: Ruben Trumpelmann comes back into the attack
- Glenn Phillips welcomes him with a FOUR!
- SIX! Huge over deep mid-wicket from Phillips
- 14 runs from it
Over 18: David Wiese comes up with his final over
- SIX! Glenn Phillips slaps it through cover
- SIX! This time Neesham goes big over long-on
- FOUR more! 21 runs from the over
Over 17: Erasmus comes up with his final over
- SIX! Glenn Phillips slams it through mid-wicket
- 14 runs from the over
Over 16: David Wiese comes back into the attack
- Just 5 runs from it
Over 15: Gerard Erasmus comes up with his third over
- Just 4 runs from it
Over 14: Karl Birkenstock comes up with his second over
- THAT’s OUT! Run out! Devon Conway departs while taking a double
- New Zealand lose their fourth
- James Neesham comes to bat
- Namibia is still in the game
Run out ☝️
Some superb work from Namibia in the field sends Conway packing for 17.
New Zealand lose their fourth.#T20WorldCup | #NZvNAM | https://t.co/Jkn8Z7ProZ
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021
Over 13: Gerard Erasmus comes back into the attack
- WICKET! BOWLED! Williamson departs at 28
- Glenn Phillips comes to bat as Kiwis are three down now
- Just 1 run from the over
Skipper gets the skipper 👊
Kane Williamson plays on a delivery by Gerhard Erasmus onto his own stumps.
He is out for 28.#T20WorldCup | #NZvNAM | https://t.co/Jkn8Z7ProZ pic.twitter.com/Bx54HKsidx
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021
Over 12: Karl Birkenstock comes into the attack
- Starts with a dot ball
- Just 4 runs from it
Over 11: Loftie Eaton comes back into the attack
- Three singles from first deliveries
- A SIX & a FOUR to end the over from Williamson
- 15 runs from it
| BATTING | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | c Trumpelmann b Wiese | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 | |||
| Daryl Mitchell | c van Lingen b Scholtz | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 126.66 | |||
| Kane Williamson (c) | not out | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 | |||
| Devon Conway † | not out | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |||
| Extras | 0 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | (7.6 Ov, RR: 6.87) | 55/2 | |||||||
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Yet to bat: Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
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Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Martin Guptill, 4.1 ov), 2-43 (Daryl Mitchell, 6.2 ov)
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| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scholtz | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Wiese | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7.00 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Smit | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NZ vs NAM LIVE Score: Williamson, Conway steady New Zealand after early blows; NZ 62/2 (10) – Follow LIVE updates
Over 6: Bernard Scholtz comes in
- WICKET! Another big wicket. Daryl Mitchell departs after a good start.
Over 5: David Wiese comes up with the second over
- WICKET! Guptill holes down straight to mid-off
- Guptill departs at 18 & New Zealand lose their first wicket
- Kane Williamson comes to bat
- FOUR! Williamson slams it through the deep backward point
- 6 runs from it
Over 4: JJ Smit comes into the attack
- Starts with a dot
- FOUR! Daryl Mitchell punches it down the ground
- Nine runs from the over
Over 3: David Wiese comes into the attack
- Eight runs from the over
Over 2: Ruben Trumpelmann comes into the attack
- Starts with a dot
- FOUR! Guptill walks down the wicket and smashes it through mid-off
- Just four runs from it
Over 1: Bernard Scholtz comes up with the first over
- Guptill gets off to the mark with a single
- SIX! Guptill smokes it over long-on
- Nine runs from it
Martin Guptill & Daryl Mitchell will start the innings for New Zealand
@15:24 – Both teams walking towards their respective flags & its time for National Anthems
New Zealand are in a pole position to make the semi-finals and will hope to avoid any slip-ups as they take on minnows Namibia today. Namibia has won the toss and invited Kane Williamson’s side to set up the target. The BlackCaps are unchanged & are currently third in the group on net run rate, and face the prospect of a decider against Afghanistan, and will hope to continue their good run. Namibia meanwhile will look to add a surprise win to their kitty and aim to replicate Scotland, who gave the Kiwis a tough fight in their game.
With the bat first in Sharjah. A toss win for Namibia and they opt to bowl. An unchanged XI from the last two matches. Follow play LIVE in NZ on @skysportnz and @SENZ_Radio with HIGHLIGHTS on @sparknzsport. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/RsU9xiA7RO #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/P1M8xCVJta
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 5, 2021
Namibia (Playing XI): Stephan Baard, Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus(c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Michael van Lingen, Karl Birkenstock, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
Toss Update: Namibia have won the toss and have opted to bowl first
Toss update from Sharjah 📰
Namibia have won the toss and will field first. #T20WorldCup | #NZvNAM | https://t.co/Jkn8Z7ProZ pic.twitter.com/MxrLtOG7GN
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021
The pitch at Sharjah has been slow and toss will be a crucial factor. With NZ looking to avoid any slip-ups, Kane Williamson will hope to get his call right.
Do-or-die today in Group 2 😤#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/HrZvdKRTNu
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021
NZ vs NAM LIVE: New Zealand look to avoid any slip-ups as they face minnows Namibia – Follow LIVE updates
New Zealand have done well to bounce back from their opening game defeat to Pakistan to place them in pole position to make the semis from Group 2. Kane Williamson and Co. have registered wins over India and Scotland since, and face Namibia in their next encounter. The Blackcaps will hope to rake in a huge victory and beef up their net run rate, before heading into the game against Afghanistan. Williamson would be keen that his side avoid any slip-ups when they take the field in Sharjah.
Namibia meanwhile clinched a fantastic win over Scotland, but have fallen short against the rest of their Super 12 opponents. They fell to a 45-run defeat against Pakistan in their last game, despite the heroics of all-rounder David Wiese.
NZ vs NAM LIVE: New Zealand look to avoid any slip-ups as they face minnows Namibia – Follow LIVE updates
New Zealand vs Namibia pitch report and weather forecast
Sharjah is one of the toughest tracks in the T20 World Cup which has assisted the spinners the most. In Super 12s, spinners have picked 35 wickets here and conceded runs well under 7 runs/over. Teams chasing have had a fine record at the venue and expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first. With this being a day game, expect the temperatures to range in mid 30-degree Celsius range. Dew is unlikely to make much difference, with the game being played in the day.
New Zealand vs Namibia probable XIs
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(c), James Neesham, Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult
Namibia: Stephan Baard, Michael van Lingen, Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus(c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green(w), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, Ben Shikongo
NZ vs NAM LIVE streaming
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