T20 World Cup: Namibia shock Sri Lanka

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Jan Frylinck (44) and JJ Smit (31*) delivered some powerful blows that enabled Namibia to overcome a rocky start and score 163/7.

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That proved to be too much for Sri Lanka, who were all out for 108 in their reply.

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Ben Shikongo (2/22) and Player of the Match Frylinck (2/26) each took two wickets as Sri Lanka's elite batting lineup struggled on the big stage. Bernard Scholtz (2/18), David Wiese (2/16), and Ben Shikongo (2/22) also each took two wickets.

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During the middle overs, when the captain Dasun Shanaka (29) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (20) put up 34 for the fifth wicket, there was momentary hope.

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the final six wickets went for just 34 runs, disappointing the local Sri Lankan audience at Kardinia Park.

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Prior to their seasoned middle order's valiant effort to turn the tide in their favour, Namibia had earlier lost three wickets during the Powerplay and was reduced to 43/3.

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