The Democracy News : In the T20 World Cup 2024, England secured a Super-8 qualification spot by defeating Namibia by 41 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis rule in a rain-affected match. This victory marked England's 34th win in the tournament, earning them 5 points in 4 Group B matches. With a net run rate of +3.521, England surpassed Scotland (5 points in 3 matches) in the rankings.
The match, which was shortened to 10-10 overs due to rain, saw Namibia opting to bowl after winning the toss. England batted first, scoring 122 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 10 overs. Following the Duckworth-Lewis method, Namibia had a target of 123 runs in their 10 overs but could only manage 84 for 3 in reply. To secure a spot in the Super-8 round, England needed Australia to defeat Scotland, who had 5 points in 3 games.
With victories over Oman and Namibia, England had positioned themselves in second place in Group B. However, if Scotland won or the match was canceled, England would be eliminated, allowing Scotland to advance to the Super-8s. Namibia's pursuit of 123 runs in 10 overs started well with a 44-run partnership for the first wicket. However, they faltered, losing wickets at crucial moments and ending with a total of 84 for 3 in their allotted overs.
