Sylvia Shihepo's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Namibia Women
Namibia Women have won by 8 runs. Namibia Women batted first and posted 116/8 in 20 overs. United States of America Women, chasing 117, fell short at 108/9 in 20 overs.
Namibia Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Sune Wittmann top-scored with 44 off 44 balls (SR 100), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 41 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Sainavi Kamabalapalli fought hard with 33 off 45 balls, but it was not enough to haul United States of America Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Sylvia Shihepo delivered figures of 4/23 in 3 overs (Econ 7.7). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
USA-W lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 8 wickets for just 116 put Namibia Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
44 off 44 balls (SR 100), 3 fours, 0 sixes
4/23 in 3 overs (Econ: 7.67)
33 off 45 balls (SR 73), 1 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Namibia Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. United States of America Women will rue missed opportunities — a 8 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. USA-W lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.