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runs off 16 balls. Namibia were left to chase a revised target of 126 runs in 10 overs in a rain-curtailed match, and as a result, he made himself retire out considering the circumstances
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became the first batter to be dismissed retired out in a T20 World Cup match. Davin who came in as the opening batsman for
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