Sanjay Krishnamurthi starred with the bat as america skipped previous Namibia by 31 runs to remain within the hunt for a Tremendous 8s spot after claiming their second group-stage victory.
The consequence means the USA are nonetheless mathematically in competition for the Tremendous 8s, however will want one in all India and Pakistan to lose each of their remaining matches and a web run-rate swing.
Namibia, nevertheless, are out of the event after failing to win any of their three group-stage fixtures.
After profitable the toss and selecting to bat, the USA seemed to construct on their spectacular consequence over the Netherlands final day trip, understanding something however a win at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium would lead to elimination.
Captain Monank Patel’s spectacular knock of 52 from 30 balls ensured they made a flying begin, whereas Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 off 33 helped them as much as a formidable 199-4.
The USA took command by courageous hitting from the outset, with their openers posting 68 runs off 6.5 overs earlier than Namibia’s WP Myburgh dismissed Shayan Jahangir for 22.
Namibia have been the architects of their very own downfall within the discipline, although, having dropped three alternatives to dismiss Monank and Krishnamurthi.
Their improbable knocks, which noticed Krishnamurthi get his second T20 worldwide half-century, featured 9 sixes and 7 fours.
Though the chase of 200 proved an excessive amount of for Namibia, who wanted 103 on the midway mark and 47 going into their final 10 balls, Louren Steenkamp made 58 off 39 in a stable outing and JJ Smit hit a promising 31 off 23.
Shadley van Schalkwyk discovered but extra pleasure with the ball in hand for the USA, including the wickets of Namibia opener Jan Frylinck and captain Gerhard Erasmus to take his tally to 13 at this yr’s event.
