what a shot to take Oman through to the World T20. Flat-batted over mid off for six, and Oman's camp rush on to the field in elation. Namibia are disconsolate. Well played Oman, and well played Zeeshan Siddiqui. Namibia, therefore, will not be travelling to India. Oman's celebrations have not stopped yet, and rightly so. They are the lowest-ranked team to qualify for a senior World Cup.
Namibia vs Oman, 4th Qualifying Play-off at Dublin, Jul 23 2015 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
4th Qualifying Play-off, Dublin (Malahide), July 23, 2015, ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier
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end of over 199 runs
OMA: 150/5CRR: 7.89
Zeeshan Siddiqui51 (32b 6x4 2x6)
Craig Williams 4-0-23-0
Gerrie Snyman 3-0-23-1
Rifat Islam Pla: "Well played Oman.This is a historical moment for Oman cricket team."
Nicolaas Scholtz: We lost a bit of momentum in the last five overs of our innings, we went a bit too hard, too early and they bowled well. We were 10 short, 149 was par.
Sultan Ahmed, Oman captain: Very important win for us. We are going to party tonight.
With the win, Oman have been granted T20I status. Another reason to celebrate.
Oman played the slow bowling expertly well, not allowing Namibia to string together dot balls, and thereby kept the required run-rate in check at all times. There was a bit of pressure in the middle but Zeeshan's innings took them through to a memorable victory.
Zeeshan Siddiqui is the Man of the Match. "Our plan was to keep the required run-rate below 8. We wanted to play positive cricket. Our plan has worked and we are very happy. I'm not taking any pressure and the results are there to see."
Humdaan : "Great win by Oman. Would love to see their composure in India!!!!!"
18.6
4
Williams to Zeeshan Siddiqui, FOUR runs
Irfaan: "Siddiqui deserves a half-century and MOM ..."
18.4
1
Williams to Zeeshan Siddiqui, 1 run
slower ball on middle, driven down to sweeper easily. Easy singles for Oman, Namibia have to try bringing everyone in.
18.2
1
Williams to Zeeshan Siddiqui, 1 run
tucked to midwicket, they can easily run through, fielders have to be tighter and closer
Namibia getting some fielders in the ring now
end of over 1812 runs • 1 wicket
OMA: 141/5CRR: 7.83 • RRR: 4.00
Zeeshan Siddiqui45 (29b 5x4 2x6)
Gerrie Snyman 3-0-23-1
Sarel Burger 4-0-30-1
17.6
4
Gerrie to Zeeshan Siddiqui, FOUR runs
Great shot once more, quality stroke, gives himself a bit of room, clears his front foot and smashes it on the ground past cover, no chance for the sweeper
17.5
6
Gerrie to Zeeshan Siddiqui, SIX runs
what a shot this time, match-changing shot. Little bit of air, he comes downa nd lofts it effortlessly over long-off for a massive six. What a timely shot
17.3
W
Gerrie to Mehran Khan, OUT
another wicket, wild slog from Mehran. Gets a thin inside edge and rattles the stumps. Too wide outside off to hoick to leg, poor shot selection
Mehran Khan b G Snyman 0 (2b 0x4 0x6 3m) SR: 0
17.2
1
Gerrie to Zeeshan Siddiqui, 1 run
driven down to long off for one
17.1
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Gerrie to Zeeshan Siddiqui, no run
off his thigh pad, darted on leg, just kisses his thigh pad
20 to win off three overs, Namibia need to string a few dot balls together
end of over 178 runs • 1 wicket
OMA: 129/4CRR: 7.58 • RRR: 6.66
Mehran Khan0 (1b)
Zeeshan Siddiqui34 (25b 4x4 1x6)
Sarel Burger 4-0-30-1
Christiaan Snyman 2-0-19-0
16.6
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Burger to Mehran Khan, no run
good length on middle again, worked to midwicket again who is once again quick on the ball. No run there this time though
16.5
W
Burger to Zeeshan Siddiqui, OUT
fuller and tucked to midwicket, the fielder is quick on the ball and throws it swiftly to the keeper who takes it well, and whips off the bails quickly to find the batsman well short. Another needless run out for Oman, can Namibia find a way through now?
Jatinder Singh run out (Scholtz/†Kotze) 33 (31b 1x4 0x6 46m) SR: 106.45
16.4
1
Burger to Jatinder, 1 run
slower ball again, 99 kph, driven to deep cover for another single
16.3
4
Burger to Jatinder, FOUR runs
great shot! Quicker ball and wide, asking to be hit, Jatinder obliges. Cuts it past short third man
16.2
2
Burger to Jatinder, 2 runs
slower ball again on middle stump, chipped neatly over cover for two, expertly played
16.1
1
Burger to Zeeshan Siddiqui, 1 run
short and outside off, hit in the air to deep point
end of over 168 runs
OMA: 121/3CRR: 7.56 • RRR: 7.00
Jatinder Singh26 (28b)
Zeeshan Siddiqui33 (23b 4x4 1x6)
Christiaan Snyman 2-0-19-0
Bernard Scholtz 4-0-29-1
15.6
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Snyman to Jatinder, no run
slower ball and slightly wide, Jatinder pats it to cover
15.5
1
Snyman to Zeeshan Siddiqui, 1 run
he waits for it again and neatly deflects it down to third man
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