Twitter Reactions: Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese sparkle as Namibia march into the T20 WC Super 12

The 11^th match of the T20 World Cup 2021 Qualifiers (Group A) stage saw action between Namibia and Ireland from Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match which was crucial for both parties to bag a Super 12 berth ended in Namibia’s favour as they won the game by eight wickets. Winning the toss, Ireland decided to take up the field with the bat first and posted an average total of 125 runs on the board.

The expected names and the top three batting contenders of Ireland only fired and the rest of the batters followed the pattern of coming and leaving in a quick span. The opening stand flourished for the team as Paul Stirling and Kevin O Brien added 38 and 25 runs respectively from their ends. Chipping in at no.3, Andrew Balbirnie played a cameo of 21 runs to help his side.

However, from here on the story of collapse prevailed for Ireland as they struggled to put only 125 runs on the board. Jan Frylinck picked three wickets for his side and had the best economy to offer from the bowling artillery of Namibia as he conceded at 5.20. David Wiese also remained impressive while picking up two wickets and conceding at 5.50 in the day.

Gerhard Erasmus leads Namibia from the front

However, when the chasing game for Namibia began, the opener left shortly after adding just 15 runs. After that point, there followed a show of fine batting effort where Zane Green and David Wiese produced 24 (32) and 28* (14) runs, respectively whereas skipper Gerhard Erasmus led the team from the front by smashing a stunning half-century (53* off 49)

Here is how Twitter reacted to Namibia’s win

We feel all the joy for Namibia as a crocket nation on the qualification to the Super 12 stage of the #ICCT20WorldCup2021 Well dome to Gerhard Erasmus and his wonderful team👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 22, 2021

You absolute legends!@CricketNamibia1 @gerharderasmus

— Peter Borren (@dutchiepdb) October 22, 2021

What a story #T20WorldCup #IREvNAM @CricketNamibia1 send out a strong message to all Associate nations on what can be done .. it can be done .. Well done guys 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/IdXGc5NLmO

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) October 22, 2021

Moments of glory for Namibia courtesy David Wiese and Gerhard Erasmus.

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) October 22, 2021

Namibia join the party Qualified super 12 take a bow 🤩 David Wiese and Gerhard Erasmus. #Namibia #T20WorldCup

— Saim🇵🇰 (@Saim815) October 22, 2021

@David_Wiese retaining lahore Qalandar form….

We'll played wiese

— Hamza Arshid (Hami) (@arshid_hamza) October 22, 2021

@David_Wiese you beauty

— Saima 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@sazam2013) October 22, 2021

So happy for David Wiese and Namibia who are playing their first T20 World Cup. They've won their previous 20 T20is out of 25 they've played, a very well deserving team into the main stage.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 22, 2021

David Wiese Youu Beautyyyy

Congratulations Namibia for Super 12s#Namibia #DavidWiese

— S A A D 🇵🇰 (@TheSaadWrites) October 22, 2021

You @David_Wiese are a GOD gift for Namibia Cricket 🏏 😂

Congratulations for taking your team into super 12 round. 🥳#T20WorldCup

— 🇵🇰صاحبّ جـــــــی🇵🇰 (@ReallAsad) October 22, 2021

David Wiese did it for Namibia, what he couldn't do for Lahore Qalandars. Remember the name @David_Wiese 🔥❤️
Congratulations to Namibia for qualifying Super 12.#WT20 #Namibia https://t.co/E2VpAUskOv pic.twitter.com/9CBfDZpuxZ

— Azeem Tariq (@azeem_tariq) October 22, 2021

David Wiese is the hero for Namibia:

66*(40) & 1/32(4)
28*(14) & 2/22(4)

Two wins for Namibia and Wiese won the man of the match in both matches. What a player. #namibia #DavidWiese #T20WorldCup

— Muhammad Sohaib (@msohaib_khaan) October 22, 2021

For his all-round excellence of 2-22 and 28* off 14, David Wiese is the MoTM!!! 🇳🇦#T20WorldCup #Namibia pic.twitter.com/xUGCiIez7p

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 22, 2021

Talking of the bowling show from Ireland, Curtis Campher picked two wickets for Ireland while conceding at an impressive 4.70. However, all went in vain as Namibia showed nerves of steel, in the end, to sail into the Super 12 stage.

Talking of the Qualifiers stage, Bangladesh and Scotland have already qualified from Group B for the Super 12 stage. Sri Lanka made a cut quite some time back for the Super 12 stage from Group A and now Namibia became the other team from the same group to qualify.