Namibia, the team that shocked all in the first match of the 20-20 World Cup after defeating Sri Lanka as been knocked out of the tournament. The African nation team lost the do-or-die match against UAE by just seven runs and crashed out of the tournament.
Although the man slipped away from Namibia’s hands in the first 12 overs itself when they had lost 7 wickets at just 67 runs, however, a brave David Wiese walked in at that moment and changed the whole complexion of the game.
The right-hand batter played a sensational knock of 55 runs off of 36 deliveries to take his team on the verge of a historic win. The batter however was dismissed on the third ball of the last over after playing his heart out. What followed was a scene that broke the hearts of all cricket fans around the globe.
After getting dismissed and missing the win by a fine margin, Wiese was seen sitting in the dugout with his head in his hands and wiping the tears that rolled down his cheeks. Social media was buzzing after Wiese’s fighting knock and many hailed him as a hero.
Earlier, UAE made 148 runs after coming onto bat first. A solid half-century from opener Muhammad Waseem (50) and an unbeaten knock of 43 from Chundangapoyil Rizwan helped the Asian country to a defendable total.
In reply, Namibia got off to a poor start and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. They found themselves struggling at 69/7 in 12.4 overs when David Wiese walked in and took the game by the scruff of the neck. The 37-year-old batter however could not take his team across the finishing line in what has been one of the saddest moments of this 20-20 World Cup in Australia.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to David Wiese’s incredible innings and his heartbreaking wicket.
Feel for David Wiese, he fought from nowhere, this knock will be remembered forever.
Comeback strong, Wiese. pic.twitter.com/mjXqAJSvFV
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 20, 2022
Well fought, David Wiese – 55 in just 36 balls. Tried to rescue Namibia from 69/7 in a 149 chase, gave his everything to take Namibia to Super 12s.
Take a bow, Wiese. pic.twitter.com/pG0Pp6e6Ds
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 20, 2022
This is truly heartbreaking pictures – David Wiese gave his absolute best.
You played like a champ, Wiese!! ?? pic.twitter.com/orlY2pgEvf
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 20, 2022
Have to feel for David Wiese & Namibia but you’re unlikely to see a better 19th and 20th over in a narrow run-chase than this from #UAE #T20WorldCup
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 20, 2022
HISTORY! What an amazing win for UAE. Led brilliantly by the entire unit who have played brilliantly to see off Namibia.
David Wiese tried his best but he alone can't win them every game. Hopefully more heroes for them ahead, for now, it's UAE who played better and get the win!
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 20, 2022
This fifty from David Wiese is one of the greatest innings ever played in a T20 WC.
Result doesn't even matter now.
The calmness, composure and smartness required to make a match out of this was just otherworldly.
Gave it his all.— Abdullah (@abdullahhammad4) October 20, 2022
This game is really cruel at times! You gotta feel for David Wiese and Namibia! #T20WorldCup #NAMvUAE pic.twitter.com/KqzpQZU3jK
— Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) October 20, 2022
The last few minutes of David Wiese on camera need to played out again with a suitable soundtrack. That incredible raw emotion of sport. Quite nothing like it #T20WorldCup
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 20, 2022
David Wiese came to bat at 46-5 in 8th over.
Scored 55 runs on 36 balls and single handedly almost took his team to the next round of the WC.
It wasn't meant to be but he did everything he could.
Take a bow, sir.
You will always be loved by the Qalanders.— Abdullah (@abdullahhammad4) October 20, 2022
#T20worldcup2022 #UAEvNAM#NAMvUAE #T20WorldCup???
Cricket Fans to David Wiese ? pic.twitter.com/j2tcnYgbtC
— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) October 20, 2022
I Tried So Hard And Got So Far
But In The End It Doesn’t Even Matter.. ?
Well Played, @David_Wiese.. #NAMvsUAE#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/V4rpiB1QUZ— Qalab_E_Abbas_Warraich (@NotYourQulab) October 20, 2022
Dear champion #davidwiese don't be sad you played really well love from Pakistan #NAMvUAE pic.twitter.com/K18p0AV0Ak
— Naheed Ahmed (@NaheedA00230650) October 20, 2022
So near yet so far , it's not over until it's over .
Nonetheless nothing can be taken away from this mammoth knock by Namibia's ONE MAN ARMY , The Man, The myth, The Legend David Wiese .#T20worldcup22 #T20 pic.twitter.com/8AKRjYEQue— CricKabila (@MTapree) October 20, 2022
Stars of the game: #DavidWiese who took his team almost over the line with his fighting 55 and #Waseem Who hit a brilliant 50 with the bat and his death over bowling, more importantly the wicket of Wiese. A terrific tournament this is! #UAEvsNAM #T20worldcup
— Subbu Andhukuri ?? (@SubbuAndhukuri) October 20, 2022
Raise your head up high @David_Wiese, you tried your best but it was just a bad day. #NAMvUAE #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter
— Shamak Layeeq (@shamak_layeeq) October 20, 2022
