Namibia and Zimbabwe have qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after comprehensive wins in the Africa Regional matches in Harare on Thursday. Namibia claimed qualification via semi-final victory while as Zimbabwe’s clinical win over Kenya in the second semi-final meant they sealed the second spot in Africa on Thursday afternoon. The results in Africa mean that only three spots from the Asia-EAP Qualifier are now up for grabs for next year’s tournament. In the first semi-final, the Namibia at one point fell to 41/4 in the fifth over, before a counter-attacking 88-run stand in 7.4 overs between the experienced pair of JJ Smit and Gerhard Erasmus moved their side ahead. Erasmus showed the cool that has helped his side become T20 World Cup regulars, finishing with 55 from 41 balls, while the “Smit can hit” chants were once again belted for JJ, who hit four sixes in his 61 not out from 43 deliveries. The all-rounder then continued his assertive day with the ball, removing three of Tanzania’s top five to finish with 3/16 from his four overs, stifling the Tanzanian reply. Namibia have now qualified for the last four Men’s T20 World Cups, and will look to … Continue reading Namibia, Zimbabwe secure T20 World Cup tickets