Nam 102-4published at 17.4 overs
He middles this one! Zane Green smacks a horizontal bat shot straight over Southee's head for four.
Summary
Namibia never in hunt, finishing 52 runs short - defeat confirms their elimination
New Zealand hit 67 off last four overs to reach 163-4
Nam 102-4published at 17.4 overs
Postpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialSingles are not remotely good enough for Namibia here.
Nam 98-4published at 17.2 overs
Ooh, inches away.
JJ Smit goes for the big heave-ho off Tim Southee and completely misses it, the ball flashing narrowly wide of the stumps.
Nam 96-4published at 17 overs
Trent Boult is back as we edge towards the final overs and it is ruthless stuff, just the four runs off it.
51 dot balls Namibia have faced today.
Postpublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Stephan Baard was the second Namibia batter to fall as he plays across the line and is clean bowled by Jimmy Neesham.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
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Image source, Getty ImagesJez: Namibia clearly have some genuine skill and talent in their ranks. It's now so important the cricket community rallies, gives them exposure and really puts proper effort into their development rather than let them dwindle away like they did with Kenya.
Nam 91-4published at 15.5 overs
Shot.
JJ Smit has recovered from his hit in the unmentionables last over and clatters the ball through the covers for four.
Postpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialEveryone who has come out to bat today has found it so difficult to start their innings.
Nam 87-4published at 15.3 overs
Adam Milne is back and that's lovely diving stop from Martin Guptill at point to prevent the single.
New Zealand have been on it in the field today.
Postpublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialI always laugh when I see a physio running on when somebody has been hit in the groin area. Really... what are they going to do?!!
Nam 86-4published at 15 overs
JJ Smit misses a pull and it strikes him right in the box.
Ouch, ouch, ouch.
Postpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match SpecialOh, he inside-edged it!
Not outpublished at 14.4 overs
Snicko shows up a thin edge off the bat before it hit the pads.
Review burned.
Postpublished at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match SpecialIt didn't look a bad shout! My instinct was that it's out.
New Zealand reviewpublished at 14.4 overs
Southee thinks he has got JJ Smit here - New Zealand sends it upstairs.
Postpublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialThat's the game for New Zealand.
Postpublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match SpecialI gave that out before the umpire raised his finger. It was plumb!
WICKETpublished at 14.3 overs
Wiese lbw Southee 16 (Nam 86-4)
Tim Southee is back and strikes straight away!
That was as plumb as they come to be honest. David Wiese briefly considers a review but Zane Green wisely advises him against.
Nam 85-3published at 14 overs
New Zealand were 87-4 at this stage, though it was round about now that they put their foot on the accelerator.
Can Namibia repeat the trick? If so we could be in for a thrilling finish.
Postpublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2021
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match SpecialThis is more like it from Namibia!