Netherlands pip UAE to T20 World Cup spot

Wednesday, 30 October 2019 08:41

The Netherlands and Namibia are the latest teams to qualify for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup.

The Dutch team confirmed their spot after beating the UAE by eight wickets in the playoff of the qualifiers in Dubai.

They restricted the hosts for 80-9, and then reached the victory target with 29 balls remaining.

The UAE still have a final chance to reach the main tournament when they face Scotland in the qualifying playoff on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, Namibia defeated Oman by 54 runs to book their place in the World Cup.

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