Updated On: 16 June, 2024 08:21 AM IST | North Sound (Antigua) | mid-day online correspondent
Because of what was at stake, the umpires waited as long as possible at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to get play underway

Namibia`s JJ Smit (L) and Namibia`s captain Gerhard Erasmus (R) congratulate England`s Jofra Archer for winning their ICC men`s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group B cricket match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda. Pic/AFP
England`s defense of the T20 World Cup 2024 title lived on for a few more hours after a must-win over Namibia in a rain-affected match on Saturday.
To reach the Super Eight, England first had to beat Namibia in their maiden T20 matchup. Persistent showers almost ruined the chance, but the match started three hours late and was reduced to 11 overs, then 10 overs after another heavy shower.