NewzDAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA produced a disciplined bowling display to beat Namibia by 25 runs after defending a total of 100 for eight in their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier match at TCA Cricket Arena in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Batting first, Tanzania posted 100 for eight from their allotted 20 overs, setting Namibia a target of 101 in a match that ultimately turned into a contest of patience and pressure. Namibia struggled to build momentum in reply and were eventually bowled out for just 75 in 15.5 overs, handing Tanzania a convincing victory and an important early boost in the qualifying race.
Tanzania’s bowlers set the tone early, with Lightness Eliud leading the attack and finishing with two wickets for 27 runs from her four overs. She was supported by Amina Kombo, who also claimed two wickets, conceding only 25 runs from her 2.5 overs. ALSO READ: Mbeya City set sights on Premier League success Dorice Helment was equally effective, taking two wickets for just two runs from three overs, while Maria Justine Massawe and Rebeca Martin chipped in with a wicket apiece.
They lost three wickets for only four runs inside the opening two overs before Elly Gwana-Nasho Kambonde briefly restored hope with a determined 28 off 33 balls. Veronika Popyeninawa Tobias also battled hard, making 25 from 18 balls, but Namibia could not sustain the recovery as Tanzania kept tightening the pressure. The hosts continued to strike at crucial moments, with Namibia slipping from 66 for six to 75 all out as Tanzania’s attack closed out the innings in style.
For Tanzania, the victory was built on a collective bowling effort rather than dependence on one individual, with the attack maintaining pressure throughout Namibia’s innings. The post Tanzania bowl Namibia out to seal 25-run win appeared first on Daily News.
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