Namibia has set a record target of 382 runs against Papua New Guinea (PNG)

With the help of Captain Gerrard Erasmus’ brilliant century, Namibia has set a record target of 382 runs against Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the ICC World Cup Qualifier Playoffs. After losing the toss and being invited to bat first, Namibia scored 381 runs losing 8 wickets in the scheduled 50 overs.

Namibia, an associate team, has set a record target of 382 runs for Papua New Guinea in the ICC World Cup Qualifier Playoffs. Namibia lost the toss and was invited to bat first, and with the help of Captain Gerrard Erasmus’ brilliant century, they scored 381 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the scheduled 50 overs.

Namibia has set a record target of 382 runs
Namibia has set a record target of 382 runs

Namibia Breaks Its ODI Record

This is the highest total made by Namibia in its ODI history. Earlier, Namibia scored 324 runs against Oman in ODI in 2020, losing 7 wickets. Breaking the record, they made a total above 350 for the first time.

Namibia creates history with the highest total in ODI

As an associate team, Namibia has become the highest run-scoring team in ODIs. Namibia broke Scotland’s record of 371 runs against England in 2018. Namibian captain Gerard Erasmus played a brilliant century inning of 125 runs off 113 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes.

This is the second and highest performance of Gerrard’s ODI career. At one point, Namibia reached a miserable 10-2. Opener Nicholas Devin, who played the second match of his ODI career, played a memorable inning of 90 runs off 79 balls with 13 fours and 1 six. He was dismissed lbw by Semo Kamiya.

Captain Gerrard Erasmus’ Brilliant Century: Namibia has set a record target of 382 runs

For the third wicket, Gerrard and Devin had a century partnership of 151 runs. For the fourth wicket, Gerrard and Jan Nicol Lofty-Eaton laid the foundations for a huge total by sharing a 130-run partnership.

Memorable Innings from Opener Nicholas Devin

Nicol was dismissed for 61 off 59 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Wicketkeeper Jane Green was dismissed for 32 with 3 fours and 2 sixes in 16 balls, Picky France for 14, and Ruben Trumpelman for 17 runs. Carl Brickenstock remained unbeaten on 19 runs off 8 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes.

PNG was previously defeated by UAE by 21 runs.

Papua New Guinea’s Sema Kamiya takes 5 wickets

Papua New Guinea fast bowler Sema Kamiya took 5 wickets with 68 runs in 10 overs. Kabua Moriah took 2 wickets for 65 runs in 7 overs. Namibia lost the first match against the USA by 80 runs. To finish in the top two, they must win all of their remaining games in order to qualify for the World Cup qualifiers in June and July.

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