ATG WHS Old Boys Clinch Cricket Namibia T20 Premier League Title in Final-Ball Thriller

ATG WHS Old Boys Clinch Cricket Namibia T20 Premier League Title in Final-Ball Thriller. ATG WHS Old Boys captured the Cricket Namibia T20 Premier League title on Sunday after defeating APS Wanderers in a dramatic last-ball finish. The final, played under high pressure, saw WHS Old Boys chase down a target of 142 to win by scoring the single run required off the very last delivery, finishing on 143 for six.

The match remained finely balanced throughout, with both sides positioned to take the championship until the final ball. Wanderers, who had posted 142 for eight, put up a determined defence, but WHS Old Boys held their nerve to secure the trophy.

The standout performance of the final came from Adriaan Coetzee, who was named Player of the Match. Opening the batting for WHS Old Boys, Coetzee struck an impressive 76 runs off 54 balls, including six fours and four sixes. His contribution was instrumental in the successful chase. Earlier in the match, Coetzee demonstrated his all-round ability by taking 2/17 in four overs, dismissing Niko Davin caught behind and bowling Karl Birkenstock. He also executed a run-out that removed Danie van Schoor, rounding off a dominant display.

Wanderers’ innings was anchored by JC Balt, who recorded his second half-century in as many days, scoring 51 off 46 deliveries with seven boundaries. Their effort was further boosted by left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz, whose remarkable figures of five wickets for 25 runs in four overs nearly swung the match in their favour.

Despite entering the knockout stages without a single win in the regular season, Wanderers delivered two strong performances in the playoffs, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit.

The final will be remembered as one of the closest in recent T20 Premier League history, with WHS Old Boys emerging as deserving champions after a gripping contest.