Wiese, Powell react after Namibia, West Indies win close T20 World Cup encounters

West Indies captain Rovman Powell acknowledged the team's shortcomings and stressed the need for improvement after a tense five-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in their T20 World Cup Group C opener.

Despite PNG setting a modest target of 137, the West Indies struggled and only secured victory in the 19th over, highlighting performance issues.

"PNG's plans were simple, and they played some really good cricket. It is important to get two points in this tournament," Powell said during the post-match presentation ceremony.

"Roston Chase bowled pretty well, and to come out under pressure in the end and the way he played was what we needed. We are 60-70% there. We can be better in all three departments. Hopefully, we can correct that for the 2nd game," Powell added.

Namibia’s David Wiese expressed relief and humor after leading his team to a thrilling super-over win against Oman.

Both teams scored 109 runs in 20 overs, with Namibia needing two runs on the final ball but managing only a tie due to a fielding error.

"Aged a couple of years tonight. Don't have a lot of years left in me (laughs),” Wiese said after the match.

“It helped that I had a feel of the game and knew if I get a few hits out in the super over… then with the ball, felt like taking the ball and executing.

“Pitch was difficult, didn't play the way we thought. But we adapted well. It was two-paced, it was a difficult wicket to get yourself in. Definitely one you needed to spend a bit of time before capitalising.”

Wiese, named player of the match, noted the challenging pitch conditions and expressed disappointment in allowing Oman back into the game.

“Difficult to gauge a good target because if you're chasing 180 then you're playing differently. But when you let them bowl the way they did, you bring them back into the game…lots of learnings from this game,” he added.

In the super over, Wiese's 13 runs in four balls helped Namibia set a target of 21, which they defended successfully.