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Zimbabwe vs Namibia: Men’s African Games Ghana, 2024: The cricketing world was treated to a thrilling T20 encounter between Zimbabwe and Namibia at the Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field, Accra. The match took place on a sunny Sunday, March 17, 2024.
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Zimbabwe’s Batting Performance
Zimbabwe, having won the toss, elected to bat first. They put up a formidable total on the board, scoring 197 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The Zimbabwean batting line-up saw some impressive performances. B Bennett, the star of the innings, scored a quickfire 65 off just 39 balls, providing the much-needed impetus to the Zimbabwean innings. J Campell also chipped in with a valuable contribution of 39 runs off 28 balls.
Namibia’s Response
In response, Namibia managed to score 151 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 18.3 overs. M Kruger and N Davin were the top scorers for Namibia, scoring 46 and 37 runs respectively. Their efforts kept Namibia in the hunt, but they still had a mountain to climb.
Bowling Highlights
The bowling department of both teams also saw some notable performances. For Zimbabwe, O Muzondo was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 crucial wickets. On the other hand, N Loftie-Eaton and G Rensburg were the standout bowlers for Namibia, taking 2 and 1 wickets respectively.
As the match is still in progress, cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the final outcome. The match has been a roller coaster ride so far, with both teams showing great determination and skill. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting encounter.
