The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 footprints ended with a high drama on Thursday when Namibia and Zimbabwe won two places coveted for the tournament, confirming their tickets to the Marquee event next year in India and Sri Lanka.Over the boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!In the first half in Harare, Namibia overturned a shaky start to win Tanzania. Reduced to 41/4 in five overs, Eagles saw a problem before JJ SMIT and the captain Gerhard Erasmus produces a blistered counterattack. Both sewn together with the 88 stand operated in just 7.4 overs, with Erasmus tying the scene with 55 out of 41 balls.On the other hand, people echoed with the songs “Smit Can Hit” as JJ Smit destroyed four six -year -olds on their way to 61 out of 43 balls. His brilliance did not end there-with the ball in his hand, Smit unveiled Tanzania’s highest order, ending with an incredible 3/16 figure. His spell effectively closed the door where the Tanzanian battle was hoping, sealing the appearance of the fourth T20 World Cup -Namibia.
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Zimbabwe secured a second African ticket with a seven -wicked victory over Kenya in the next game. Kenya’s patel rake stood tall with 65 bold from 47 shipping, but the lack of support around him left the short team, broadcast just 122.Chevrons pursued targets easily, thanks to the starting start of Brian Bennett’s opening. The senior player knocked 51 out of just 25 balls, ripping Kenya’s attacks, including six boundaries outside Lucas Ndandason. Zimbabwe reached its target comfortably, marking their return globally after losing the 2024 edition.With two African slots deciding, only three places from Asia-EAP Qualification are now remaining to be won for the T20 World Cup expanded in 2026.