Namibia to face Sri Lanka

Jesse Jackson Kauraisa



Namibia’s national cricket team has been pitted against Sri Lanka, Ireland and the Netherlands in Group A of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup to be hosted in Oman and the United Arab Emirates from 17 October to 14 November.

The national men’s cricket team made history in 2019 when they qualified for the T20 World Cup by winning their play-off game against Oman.

The country, however, now faces another test by the name of Sri Lanka and the rest of the opponents during the group stages.

Group B will see Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and Oman battling it out for top places.

The Super 12 teams in Group 1 are England, Australia, South Africa and West Indies.

Meanwhile, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan make up Group 2 of the prestigious tournament.

The top two teams out of Group A and B will join the teams in Group 1 and 2 in the competition.

The venues for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 are Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground.