New Zealand bowlers, while defending a score of 163, were able to down Namibia at a score of 111/7 in 20 overs, winning the match by 52 runs. For Namibia, openers - Stephen Baard (21 off 22) and Michael van Lingen (25 off 25 ) provided a slow but decent start as they added 47 runs in 7.2 overs.
But then Kiwi bowlers took 3 wickets in the space of 2 overs and slowed down the Namibian run rate. With more regular wickets, New Zealand was able to choke Namibia and win their 3rd match in the Super 12 stage.
