'No more minnows': Netizens react after Namibia register spectacular upset over Asian champs SL in T20 World Cup

'No more minnows': Netizens react after Namibia register spectacular upset over Asian champs SL in T20 World Cup

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Sunday, October 16, 2022, 01:33 PM IST
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The great history of spectacular upsets in T20 cricket had another chapter added as Namibia secured a 55-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the T20 World Cup at Kardinia Park, Geelong, on Sunday.

After big-hitting fireworks from Jan Frylinck (44) and JJ Smit (31 not out) in the last five overs helped Namibia post a competitive 163/7 in 20 overs, the bowlers produced a superb collective show to bowl out Sri Lanka for 108 in 19 overs for a historic win over a major cricketing nation.

Cricket fans took to social media to share their reaction.

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