Wittmann Heads Namibia Women T20 Qualifier

Namibia Women name Suné Wittmann as captain for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal starting January 18, their shot at the 2026 marquee event. This 15-player squad chases one of four spots, blending pace, spin, and batting resilience. Amid growing African women's cricket, Namibia aims to emulate qualifiers' success stories. The announcement ramps up excitement for a pathway tournament with massive stakes.

Suné Wittmann leads a unit featuring all-rounders Naomi Benjamin, Kayleen Green, and pacers Yasmeen Khan, Saima Tuhadeleni. Standouts like Victoria Hamunyela and Wilka Mwatile bring domestic form. Namibia's recent regional triumphs position them as dark horses, similar to their men's T20 pushes. This squad emphasizes balance for Nepal's spin-friendly tracks.

Global Qualifier: Namibia's Qualification Push

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Wittmann's leadership targets top-two finishes for direct qualification, mirroring Thailand's 2024 breakthroughs. Key stats highlight Benjamin's wickets and Green's keeping prowess; squad's versatility counters subcontinental conditions. Historically, African sides struggle here, but Namibia's preparation echoes UAE women's qualifier runs.

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"Suné Wittmann to lead as they aim for one of four spots." - ICC on squad reveal

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