Australia Vs Namibia: Aussies Win Big, Seal Super 8 Berth At T20 World Cup - In Pics

A dominant Australian team thumped Namibia by nine wickets in their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua (West Indies) on Wednesday (June 12). The Adam Zampa-led Australian bowling attack dismissed Namibia for a lowly 72-run total. Their batters then chased down the target in a mere 5.4 overs, with Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh remaining not out on 34 (off 17 balls) and 18 (off 9) respectively. With that, the Aussies confirmed their passage to the Super 8s.

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Updated on: 12 June 2024 1:05 pm

T20 Cricket World Cup 2024: Australia vs Namibia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's captain Mitchell Marsh, center, and batting partner Travis Head are congratulated by Namibia players after their nine-wicket victory in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Mitchell Marsh plays a shot against Namibia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's captain Mitchell Marsh plays a shot against Namibia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Travis Head bats against Namibia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Travis Head bats against Namibia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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David Warner plays a shot against Namibia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's David Warner plays a shot against Namibia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Gerhard Erasmus bats against Australia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Namibia's captain Gerhard Erasmus bats against Australia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Australia's Adam Zampa | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Adam Zampa tosses a ball while bowling against Namibia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Ruben Trumpelmann hits a six against Australia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Namibia's Ruben Trumpelmann plays a shot for six runs against Australia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Bernard Scholtz is bowled by Adam Zampa | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Namibia's Bernard Scholtz is bowled by Australia's Adam Zampa for a duck during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Nathan Ellis bowls against Namibia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Nathan Ellis bowls against Namibia during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.

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Australia players celebrate a wicket against Namibia | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Australia's Glenn Maxwell, second from left, celebrates with teammates after taking the catch to dismiss Namibia's Michael Van Lingen for 10 runs during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.