Namibia vs Oman, 4th Qualifying Play-off at Dublin, Jul 23 2015 - Match Result

RESULT
4th Qualifying Play-off, Dublin (Malahide), July 23, 2015, ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier
148/9
(19/20 ov, T:149) 150/5

Oman won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

zeeshan-siddiqui
Player Of The Match
51* (32)
Match centre Scores :  Thilak Ram •  Comms :  Nikhil Kalro
Scorecard summary
Namibia1 Inn
148/9(20 overs)
62 (52)
3/23 (4)
2/12 (2)
Oman2 Inn
150/5(19 overs)
*51 (32)
1/29 (4)
33 (31)
1/30 (4)
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Over19
9 runs
OMA 150/5CRR: 7.89
Zeeshan Siddiqui 51 (32b 6x4 2x6)
CG Williams0/23 (4)

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

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.

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

Over18
12 runs, 1 wicket
OMA 141/5CRR: 7.83  RRR: 4.00
Zeeshan Siddiqui 45 (29b 5x4 2x6)
G Snyman1/23 (3)
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
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

Over17
8 runs, 1 wicket
OMA 129/4CRR: 7.58  RRR: 6.66
Mehran Khan 0 (1b)Zeeshan Siddiqui 34 (25b 4x4 1x6)
SF Burger1/30 (4)
16.6
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 (NRP 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

Over16
8 runs
OMA 121/3CRR: 7.56  RRR: 7.00
Jatinder Singh 26 (28b)Zeeshan Siddiqui 33 (23b 4x4 1x6)
CF Snyman0/19 (2)
15.6
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

Best performances - batters
Spike GraphWagon Zone
SJ Baard
62 runs (52)
4 fours3 sixes
Productive shot
on drive
10 runs
0 four1 six
Control
76%
Zeeshan Siddiqui
51 runs (32)
6 fours2 sixes
Productive shot
cover drive
16 runs
2 fours1 six
Control
88%
Best performances - bowlers
M Ansari
O
4
M
0
R
23
W
3
ECO
5.75
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
1W
1W
Aamir Kaleem
O
2
M
0
R
12
W
2
ECO
6
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
TossOman, elected to field first
Season2015
Player Of The Match
Series resultOman advanced
Hours of play (local time)14.15 start, First Session 14.15-15.40, Interval 15.40-16.00, Second Session 16.00-17.25
Match days23 July 2015 - day (20-over match)
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee