Namibia qualified for the men’s T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the first team to secure a spot from the Africa qualifiers. They defeated Tanzania in their semi-final match in Harare on Thursday. They will be joined at the World Cup by either Kenya or Zimbabwe, who will compete in the other semi-final. South Africa is the third African team at the World Cup, having qualified directly.

This will be Namibia’s fourth appearance at the men’s T20 World Cup, following their participation in the 2021 (Super 12s) and 2022 (group stage) editions, as well as the 2024 (group stage) edition.

JJ Smit starred with the bat, leading Namibia to a 63-run victory. The 29-year-old scored an unbeaten 61 and took 3-16 in the African qualifier. Hosts Zimbabwe and Kenya will battle for the other spot later on Thur

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