Jan Frylinck (second left) of Namibia celebrates after his side's victory by eight wickets during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Namibia and Ireland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 22, 2021 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Steele-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

World T20: Namibia through to Super 12; Ireland booted

By Editor On Oct 22, 2021 Last updated Oct 22, 2021

Ireland were knocked out of the Men’s T20 World Cup as Namibia pulled off a shock eight-wicket win in Sharjah to reach the Super 12s.

Ireland laboured from 62-0 to 125-8 after Paul Stirling fell for 38.

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus hit 53 not out from 49 balls and David Wiese an unbeaten 28 from 14 to seal victory with nine balls to spare.

It is the first time Namibia, the lowest ranked side in the World Cup, have reached the main draw.

In finishing as runners-up in Group B, they will join India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Pakistan and Scotland in Group One of the Super 12s.

Sri Lanka, who qualified as Group B winners on net run-rate, will play the Netherlands in the final preliminary stage match in Sharjah later on Friday. (BBC Sport)

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