Shell-shocked Namibia captain Deon Kotze described his side as "blown
away by two of the best bowlers in the world" after their record thrashing
at the hands of Australia.
Namibia's 45 all out, in just 14 overs, was the lowest second innings score
ever in a one-day international, and the 256-run verdict was a record margin
Glenn McGrath was the chief destroyer, taking a World Cup record seven for
15, but he was backed by Brett Lee, whose one for 26 belied his scorching
"Glenn McGrath was outstanding," Kotze said.
"We were so caught up with Brett Lee's pace that we seemed to relax a bit
against the better bowler.
We have been very competitive against the top sides in terms of fielding
Namibia captain Deon Kotze
"We have got to learn to play the lengths that these guys play
Kotze professed himself satisfied with Namibia's performance in the field, right up until Darren Lehmann smashed 28 runs off the final over of the inning from Rudi van Vuuren - another World Cup record.
The African side now have to prepare for Monday's battle-of-the-minnows
against Holland in Bloemfontein.
"We have been very competitive against the top sides in terms of fielding
and bowling and we have just got to keep the same disciplines," said Kotze.
"The biggest mistake would be to think that we have done the hard work and
relax against Holland."
However, coach Dougie Brown admitted that it would be difficult to lift the
side after a demoralising day against Australia.
"We have got to convince them that the Dutch are only as good as us and not
better," he said.
"People are stuggling to come to terms with a level way higher than they
have played at previously."