Outstanding performances from David Warner, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa led a short-handed Australia to a commanding win over Namibia. Australia v Namibia, Scorecard Australia has sent a clear warning to their competitors at the BETWINS.IN Men’s T20 World Cup with a decisive seven-wicket win over Namibia in their opening warm-up match in Trinidad on Tuesday. Despite missing several star players who have not yet arrived in the Caribbean and having to use some of their coaches as substitute fielders, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions were in excellent form. They chased down Namibia’s total of 119/9 with ease, finishing the game with 10 overs to spare, thanks to a rapid half-century from David Warner (54)**. Warner hit six fours and three massive sixes at the Port of Spain venue, facing just 21 deliveries—a positive sign for the Aussies after the left-hander’s struggles with consistency and injury during the recent IPL. Seamer Josh Hazlewood was impressed with Warner’s performance and expects the veteran to be a significant contributor in the upcoming event. “When it comes to these tournaments, he always stands up as we know, so I expect nothing but big things again from the Bull (Warner),” Hazlewood told Cricket Australia post-match. “He looked good out there on what seemed like a tough wicket and he timed the ball well from the start. “So we always expect big things from Davey.” Hazlewood (2/5) set the tone with a superb opening spell that included three maidens, while first-choice spinner Adam Zampa (3/25) bowled effectively as Namibia only managed to reach 100 thanks to some late hitting from Zane Green (38). Australia openers Mitchell Marsh and Warner had 39 runs on the board within three overs in reply. The dismissals of Marsh for 18 and stand-in No.3 Josh Inglis (5) allowed Tim David (23) to come to the crease, keeping the runs flowing with ease. David fell in the ninth over to Bernard Scholtz (2/16), but Matthew Wade (12) and Warner kept the momentum going as Australia claimed victory comfortably. Mitch Marsh and Gerhard Erasmus at the toss // Cricket Australia Earlier, the warm-up fixture between the USA and Bangladesh in Dallas was cancelled due to rain, while the Netherlands registered an impressive 20-run victory over Sri Lanka in Florida. Sri Lanka v Netherlands, Scorecard Limited tickets remain available for all matches in New York, including access to the Premium Club and the exclusive Diamond Club, where fans can meet cricket legends in the best seats in the house. Watch India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, Canada, Ireland, and our hosts USA and be part of history at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Visit tickets.t20worldcup.com to get your tickets.
