The Namibia vs England T20 World Cup match was shortened to a 11-overs-per-side game due to rain. As the captain of Namibia, Gerhard Erasmus decided to field first against England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. This game is vital for England as they need a win to keep their hopes of advancing to the Super 8 stage. They also need Australia to defeat Scotland in order to secure their place in the next round.
If the match gets abandoned due to rain, England will only earn a single point, which would not be enough for them to qualify. Scotland would automatically progress to the Super 8 stage in that scenario. Both captains – Erasmus and Jos Buttler of England – shared their strategies and thoughts during the toss. Namibia made one change to their lineup, bringing in Kotze, while England made two changes, with Curran and Jordan coming in for Wood and Jacks.
Namibia’s playing XI included Davin, van Lingen, Frylinck, Kotze, Erasmus, Smit, Wiese, Green, Trumpelmann, Scholtz, and Brassell. England’s playing XI featured Salt