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HIGHLIGHTS Zimbabwe vs Namibia, Namibia in Zimbabwe 3 T20I Series 2025, 2nd T20- Result, Scorecard

( As on - Sep 18 2025, 4:38 PM IST )
Match Ended
ZIM
170/5 ( 18.1 )
Vs
169/6 ( 20.0 )
NAM
Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 wickets

Zimbabwe lead the 3 T20I series 2-0

Batting R B 4s 6s
Tadiwanashe Marumanic Alexander Volschenk b JJ Smit 50 36 2 3
Brian Bennettc Zane Green b Ruben Trumpelmann 40 20 6 1
Brendan Taylorrun out (Gerhard Erasmus / Ruben Trumpelmann) 29 26 2 0
Sikandar Razac Jan-Izak de Villiers b Bernard Scholtz 3 4 0 0
Ryan Burlnot out 24 13 3 0
Tony Munyongac Zane Green b JJ Smit 10 7 2 0
Tashinga Musekiwanot out 9 4 0 1
Wellington Masakadza
Brad Evans
Richard Ngarava
Tinotenda Maposa
Total 18.1 Over (RR: 9.36) 170/5
Fall of Wickets

1-59 (Brian Bennett, 5.5 ov), 2-115 (Tadiwanashe Marumani, 12.3 ov), 3-124 (Sikandar Raza, 13.5 ov), 4-128 (Brendan Taylor, 14.4 ov), 5-152 (Tony Munyonga, 17 ov)

Bowling O M R W
Bernard Scholtz 4 0 33 1
JJ Smit 4 0 38 2
Ruben Trumpelmann 4 0 37 1
Jack Brassell 1 0 13 0
Gerhard Erasmus 1 0 11 0
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 1.1 0 14 0
Jan-Izak de Villiers 3 0 21 0
Batting R B 4s 6s
Jan Frylinckb Richard Ngarava 22 11 3 0
Malan Krugerc Brad Evans b Sikandar Raza 45 44 1 3
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eatonc Brad Evans b Tinotenda Maposa 47 30 2 3
Gerhard Erasmusc Brian Bennett b Richard Ngarava 37 25 3 2
JJ Smitc Tadiwanashe Marumani b Brad Evans 4 7 0 0
Ruben Trumpelmannnot out 1 1 0 0
Alexander Volschenkc Brendan Taylor b Brad Evans 2 2 0 0
Zane Greennot out 0 1 0 0
Jan-Izak de Villiers
Bernard Scholtz
Jack Brassell
Total 20.0 Over (RR: 8.45) 169/6
Fall of Wickets

1-27 (Jan Frylinck, 4 ov), 2-98 (Malan Kruger, 11.5 ov), 3-130 (Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 15.5 ov), 4-164 (Gerhard Erasmus, 19 ov), 5-166 (JJ Smit, 19.3 ov), 6-168 (Alexander Volschenk, 19.5 ov)

Bowling O M R W
Wellington Masakadza 3 0 35 0
Richard Ngarava 4 0 25 2
Brad Evans 3 0 25 2
Tinotenda Maposa 4 0 28 1
Sikandar Raza 4 0 35 1
Ryan Burl 2 0 17 0
Commentary
  • ZIM Ist Inn
  • NAM Ist Inn
We are back with the chase. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani have walked out as the openers for Zimbabwe with Bernard Scholtz ready to bowl the first over of this chase.
... The Run Chase ...
Can Zimbabwe repeat their batting heroics from the first T20I and chase this or are we going to see a much-improved bowling performance by the Namibian bowlers that will help them defend this total? We shall find out soon.
Zimbabwe's bowling performance was inconsistent, starting strong but faltering in the middle phase of the game, where they leaked runs. However, they picked up crucial wickets, with Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans taking 2 wickets each, and Tinotenda Maposa and Sikandar Raza adding 1 wicket each to the tally. Wellington Masakadza was the most expensive bowler, conceding over 11 runs per over. Despite the inconsistency, the bowlers finished well, restricting Namibia to a manageable total.
Namibia got off to a steady start, with the openers adding 27 runs in the first four overs. The partnership for the 2nd wicket between Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Malan Krugere, adding 71 runs, was crucial in laying a perfect platform for the middle order to launch from. Gerhard Erasmus played a key role in stretching the total, scoring a quickfire 37 off just 23 balls. At one point, the visitors looked all set to score past 175, but an excellent final over where Brad Evans gave away just 5 runs restricted the total to 169.  With this competitive total, Namibia will be looking to its bowlers to defend it and secure a win.
Namibia has posted a competitive total of 169 after batting first. The visitors' batting lineup showed promise, with every batter getting a start, but unfortunately, none of them could capitalize on it. Each batter seemed to lose their wicket at a crucial juncture, just when they needed to accelerate the scoring rate. This left a gap of around 10-15 runs in the middle, potentially costing the team a higher total.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs | HH: 169/6
19.6
1
Brad Evans to Zane Green, BYE! A single to end the first inning! A slower bouncer, just outside off. Zane Green tries to hook it but misses. Ruben Trumpelmann does well to set off early and reaches the striker's end before the keeper underarms the ball, which hits the wicket. So, Namibia have put up 169 runs on the board, losing 6 wickets!
Zane Green is the man to face the last delivery.
19.5
W
Brad Evans to Alexander Volschenk, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Brad Evans gets another wicket in the last over! Back of a length from Evans, just outside off, around the sixth stump. Alexander Volschenk charges down the track and punches it away, but gets a slight nick on the outside edge. The ball flies toward the right of the keeper and Brendan Taylor gloves the catch safely.
19.4
2
Brad Evans to Alexander Volschenk, Short, on off. Alexander Volschenk mistimes his pull toward square leg for a boundary.
Alexander Volschenk is the new man in.
19.3
W
Brad Evans to JJ Smit, OUT! CAUGHT! Brad Evans gets his name written on the wicket list! Slower short delivery, on off and middle. JJ Smit gets on his back foot and attempts to pull it over the deep square leg fence but fails. The skier loops toward Blessing Muzarabani toward deep square leg and he takes the catch safely into his hands.
19.2
1
Brad Evans to Ruben Trumpelmann, Good-length delivery, on middle and leg. Ruben Trumpelmann tucks it toward deep square leg and gets a single.
19.1
1
Brad Evans to JJ Smit, Leg bye! On a length, shapes it down the leg. JJ Smit tries to flick it full-fledged but misses and thumps his thigh pad. The ball rolls toward fine leg and the batter gets a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann walks out next.
19
over
19 | 8 Runs | HH: 164/4
18.6
W
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, OUT! CAUGHT! A stunning catch from Brian Bennett in the deep helps Zimbabwe get rid of Gerhard Erasmus. Full and wide of off, Gerhard Erasmus shuffles across the stumps and plants his back foot deep inside his crease, slogs this well and the ball was destined to sail over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region. Brian Bennett, patrolling that fence, had other ideas as he timed his jump to perfection, grabbing onto the ball with his body momentum taking him over the rope behind him. Brian Bennett just in time, flicks it back inside the playing area, lands his back foot over the rope and jumps back inside the playing area to complete a stunning catch.
18.5
1
Richard Ngarava to JJ Smit, Back of a length around off, JJ Smit pushes this through cover and takes a single.
18.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Back of a length on off, Gerhard Erasmus punches this off his bak foot and tkaes one to bring Smit on strike.
18.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, WIDE! Change of pace from Richard Ngarava, but it's well outside off, beyond the tramline.
18.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, WIDE! Pitches it up, down the leg. Gerhard Erasmus tries to flick but misses.
18.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, and wide outside off as Ngarava watches the batter shuffling across. Gerhard Erasmus tries to scoop it over the keeper but fails the get better.
18.2
4
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, FOUR! This is exceptional batting from Gerhard Erasmus! Change of pace, full toss, just outside off. Gerhard Erasmus shuffles across and crouches low to sweep it toward rigth of the diving deep sqaure leg fiedler for another boundary.
18.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Fuller, outside off. Gerhard Erasmus tries to push it away but inner edges the delivery and the ball rolls back to the bowler.
18
over
18 | 13 Runs | HH: 156/3
17.6
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, Leg bye! Fuller on pads, shaping it in. Gerhard Erasmus misses his flick, wears on his pad and the ball rolls away toward the leg side. The batters crosses!
17.5
6
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, SIX! Gerhard Erasmus is changing the gears now! Tinotenda Maposa bowls a juicy half-volley, just outside off. Gerhard Erasmus' eyes light up watching the half-volley and he lashes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
17.4
4
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, FOUR! Back of a length, on off and middle. Gerhard Erasmus mistimes his heave toward deep mid-wicket. The fielder in the region tries to judge the skier but fails to get the flight of it and gestures that the sunlight got right into his eyeline as he ends up overrunning it. The ball loops over the man and goes on the bounce over the fence.
17.3
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, There's the slower one! Slower short delivery, around off. Gerhard Erasmus attempts to go for a wild pull but his bat is no way near the delivery.
17.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to JJ Smit, On a length, on off. JJ Smit covers the stump and soft hands it toward sqaure leg for one.
17.1
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, On a length, on middle and leg. Gerhard Erasmus makes room and eases it toward cover-point for a single.
17
over
17 | 11 Runs | HH: 143/3
16.6
0
Richard Ngarava to JJ Smit, A slight appeal for caught behind by the bowler, but the keeper is not looking interested on the appeal! Back of a length, angling across the batter. JJ Smit tries to push it toward the off side but gets beaten on the outer edge.
16.5
1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Another bouncer, on middle and off. Gerhard Erasmus pulls it toward deep square leg and gets a single.
16.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Good comeback from Richard Ngarava! Fires a short one, on middle. Gerhard Erasmus detects the bouncer and ducks underneath.
16.3
6
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, SIX! BOOMASTIC! An attempted yorker from Ngarava, but bowls it full toss, on off. Gerhard Erasmus golfs it from the middle of his willow to sail the delivery over long off fence for a biggie.
16.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, WIDE! Fullish, but sprays it wide outside off, beyond the tramline. Gerhard Erasmus offers no shot at it.
16.2
2
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Excellent running between the wickets! Richard Ngarava bowls it on a length, just outside off. Gerhard Erasmus rocks back and steers it through the point and sprints hard to get a brace.
16.1
1
Richard Ngarava to JJ Smit, A slower one to start the over. Back of a length, on off. JJ Smit hangs back and dabs it toward cover for a single.
16
over
16 | 6 Runs | HH: 132/3
15.6
1
Tinotenda Maposa to JJ Smit, Back of a length on the pads, JJ Smit flicks this to fine leg for one.
15.6
1
Tinotenda Maposa to JJ Smit, WIDE! Back of a length, down the leg. JJ Smit hops and tries to tuck it but misses and gets the bonus run.
JJ Smit walks out next.
15.5
W
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! Tinotenda Maposa gets the big fish! Short of a length, angling across the left-hander. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton covers the stump, extends his arms and cuts it uppishly to clear the deep backward fielder but fails to get the required elevation. The ball balloons toward the fielder in the region and Brad Evans makes no mistake and takes it cleanly. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has to depart after a handy knock of 47 runs off 30 deliveries!
15.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, Hard-length, around off. Gerhard Erasmus dabs it toward the short third man and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is rapid enough to complete the single.
15.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Fuller, outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton shuffles across the stumps and attempts to ramp it but underedges the delivery toward square leg. They cross.
15.2
2
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Back of a length, outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton extends his arms and opens the face of his bat to steer it toward deep backward point for a couple of runs.
15.1
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Good-length delivery, outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton covers the stump with his back foot and tries to go big across the line but fails to make the connection.
15
over
15 | 14 Runs | HH: 126/2
14.6
1
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Tossed up on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes this through cover for one.
14.5
6
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, SIX! Another one goes sailing over the fielder for a biggie. Tossed up on middle and leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton slogs this up and over the fielder at deep mid-wicket region for a massive six.
14.4
1
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, First signs of turn from the spinner. Tossed up on off, turning a long way away from the right-hander. Gerhard Erasmus pushes this towards point and takes one.
14.3
1
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Pushed through on middle and leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton smashes this to long on for a single.
14.2
1
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Fuller on the pads, Gerhard Erasmus gets this away through square leg for one.
14.1
4
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, FOUR! CRUNCHED AWAY FOR FOUR! Tossed up on middle and off, Gerhard Erasmus moves a shade to his leg and smashes this up and over the bowler for a boundary down towards the sight screen.
14
over
14 | 9 Runs | HH: 112/2
13.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Raza ends his spell with a dot. Full and wide of off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton drives this to extra cover for no run.
13.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, WIDE! Quicker one, wide down the leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton goes for the flick but misses. Wided.
13.5
4
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, FOUR! A calculated risky stroke for four from Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. A full toss on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton reverse ramps it over the fielder at short third and sees the ball race away to the fence for four runs.
13.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Seam up, quicker one, on middle and off, Gerhard Erasmus rocks back and works this through mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Tossed up on middle and leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.
13.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Fuller and flatter on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes this wide of Raza to his left for a single towards long off.
13.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, The batter moves to his leg a bit too early and Sikandar Raza was clever enough to fire a fuller one onto his pads. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton drills this down to long on for one.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs | HH: 103/2
12.6
0
Ryan Burl to Gerhard Erasmus, Full and wide outside off, Gerhard Erasmus drives this well but straight to Sikandar Raza at cover.
12.5
0
Ryan Burl to Gerhard Erasmus, Floated wide of off, Gerhard Erasmus cuts this crisply but straight to backward point for a dot.
12.4
1
Ryan Burl to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Too full on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes this to short third again and takes one on the fumble from Tinotenda Maposa.
12.3
1
Ryan Burl to Gerhard Erasmus, Pushed through around off, Gerhard Erasmus guides this to short third's left and takes one.
12.2
1
Ryan Burl to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short and wide of off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton cuts this to deep point for one.
12.1
1
Ryan Burl to Gerhard Erasmus, Quicker and fuller on off, Gerhard Erasmus drops this in front of cover and takes a quick single.
12
over
12 | 7 Runs | HH: 99/2
11.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short of a length on top of off, Gerhard Erasmus cuts this through point for a single to get off the mark.
Gerhard Erasmus is the new man in.
11.5
W
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, OUT! CAUGHT! Brad Evans doesn't drop Malan this time. Another fuller one around middle and leg, Malan Kruger goes for the slog towards the left of Brad Evans at the deep mid-wicket fence this time. Brad Evans times his run perfectly and ends up taking a much more difficult chance than the one he dropped to send back Malan Kruger on 45. The drop only cost 4 runs.
11.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Short of a length on off, Malan Kruger cuts this to point for no run.
11.3
2
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Another set of two for Malan. Tossed up onto the pads, Malan Kruger tucks this in the gap for two.
11.2
2
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, DROPPED! Malan Kruger gets a lifeline on 41. Tossed up, closer to the batter around his pads, Malan Kruger goes for the slog sweep but fails to get right underneath it. Hits this straight to Brad Evans at the deep mid-wicket fence. Brad runs in a bit too aggressively and ends up overrunning it. Goes with hard hands towards the ball and ends up dropping it. Two runs taken.
11.1
2
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Pushed through onto the pads, Malan Kruger gets down on a knee and smashes this towards long leg for a couple.
11
over
11 | 13 Runs | HH: 92/1
10.6
1
Ryan Burl to Malan Kruger, Fuller onto the pads, Malan Kruger flicks this away for a single.
10.5
1
Ryan Burl to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Floated around middle and off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton punches this off his back foot through cover for one more.
10.4
2
Ryan Burl to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Quicker one around middle and leg, Jan pushes this towards wide long on and takes two.
10.3
6
Ryan Burl to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, SIX! That's been clubbed for a biggie. Floated wide of off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton uses the bottom hand to a good effect and slogs this over the feilder at the deep mid-wicket fence for six more.
10.2
1
Ryan Burl to Malan Kruger, Short of a length on off, Malan Kruger rocks back and cuts this to deep point for one.
10.1
2
Ryan Burl to Malan Kruger, Tossed up on middle and off, Malan Kruger pushes this towards wide long off for two.
Malan Kruger and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton have looked at ease against the Zimbabwean bolwers so far, but they'll need to up the ante a bit more.
10
over
10 | 9 Runs | HH: 79/1
9.6
6
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, SIX! DISPATCHED FOR A BIGGIE! A bit too full, onto the pads, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton clears his front foot from the line of the delivery and slogs this deep into the crowd towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
9.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Tossed up wide outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton thumps this off the bottom of his bat towards the bowler's right for no run.
9.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Another appeal for LBW but the umpire rejects this call as well! Drags his length back, on middle and leg. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton tries to flick but gets beaten and pings on his pad. The height might be the issue.
9.3
2
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Slower and wide on off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton lofts it over the cover for a couple.
9.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Shout for LBW but nothing says the umpire! Short, on off. Malan Kruger gets down on his one knee to reverse sweep gets connects the outer part of his bat toward backward point. The battes gets a single.
9.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Tossed up, on leg. Malan Kruger pushes it back to the bolwer.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs | HH: 70/1
8.6
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Malan Kruger, Short of a length, on middle and leg. Malan Kruger pulls it widely. The ball hits the top edge and the ball loops toward the front of the deep backward square leg. They cross
8.5
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Malan Kruger, Fullish, on off. Malan Kruger looks to go big across the line but misses.
8.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Full toss, on off and middle. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton mistimes his pull toward deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
8.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Malan Kruger, LEG BYE! Short, on middle and leg. Malan Kruger hangs back and tries to pull it, but misses out and gets hit on his biceps. The ball rolls toward the short region and the batters cross for a single.
8.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Pre-determined from Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, but couldn't get the desired connection! On a length, around off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton shuffles across the stump to ramp it, but gets the connection from the outer half of his blade. The ball loops and drops much short of the third man fielder.
8.1
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Malan Kruger, Full toss, on middle. Malan Kruger swats it toward deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
8
over
8 | 10 Runs | HH: 65/1
7.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Fullish, on off. Malan Kruger hangs back, deep inside his crease and drives it toward long off to rotate his strike.
7.5
2
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Tossed up, just outside off. Malan Kruger opens the face of his willow toward backward point, where the fielder fumbles and the batters gets a brace.
7.4
6
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, SIX! Malan Kruger is on fire! Short of a length, on middle. Malan Kruger opens his stance and heaves it over deep sqaure leg fence for six more runs.
7.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Fullish, on middle. Malan Kruger eases it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Malan Kruger, Drags his length back, around the hips of the batter. Malan Kruger pulls it late and soft but straight toward the short fine leg fielder.
7.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Flat and fuller, around off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton leans over the delivery and eases it toward cover for one.
7
over
7 | 13 Runs | HH: 55/1
6.6
1
Brad Evans to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bangs a short one, wide outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton shuflles across the stumps and heaves it toward deep mid-wicket for another single.
6.5
1
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, Yorker, just outside off. Malan Kruger jams it toward cover for one run.
6.5
2
Brad Evans to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, NO BALL! Brad Evans has overstepped. Short, on the stumps, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton flicks it toward mid-wicket and gets a single. Free Hit upcoming!
6.4
1
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, Slower short delivery, outside off. Malan Kruger pulls it toward sqare leg and gets a single..
6.3
6
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, SIX! Up, up and over! Brad Evans bowls it fuller, just outside off. Malan Kruger strides out and launches to sail the delivery over the sweeper cover fence for half a dozen runs.
6.2
1
Brad Evans to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Back of a length, wide outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton drives it from the outer part of his willow toward deep cover for another single.
6.1
1
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, Full-length delivery, on middle. Malan Kruger tucks it toward long on and gets a single.
6
over
6 | 6 Runs | HH: 42/1
5.6
4
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, FOUR! Runs are piling thick and fast for Namibia! Pitches it up, on off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton prods and flicks the delivery wide of the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
5.5
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Back of a length, just outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton gets behind the bounce and eases it toward the off side.
5.4
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bumper, just outside off. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton makes room and tries to cut it but misses on the outer edge.
5.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Malan Kruger, Pitches it on the stumps. Malan Kruger knocks it toward mid on and sprints for a single.
5.2
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Malan Kruger, On a length, just outside off. Malan Kruger drives it, but straight to the hands of the cover fielder.
5.1
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short, on middle, angles it in. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton hops and flicks it toward the front of the square leg fielder for a single.
5
over
5 | 9 Runs | HH: 36/1
4.6
2
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, On a length, on middle, shaping it in. Malan Kruger tucks it toward sqaure leg and gets a couple of runs.
4.5
0
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, Shortish, angling across the right-hander. Malan Kruger tries to poke at it but misses.
4.4
0
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, Short, on the stumps. Malan Kruger blocks it toward mid on.
4.3
6
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, SIX! BOOM! Back of a length, on off. Malan Kruger swats it up and over deep mid-wicket fence for six more runs. Malan Kruger has taken it on himself to keep his foot on the accelerator and he has been doing it well so far.
4.2
0
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, Back of a length, just outside off. Malan Kruger steers it toward backward point.
4.1
0
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, A bit too full, on off, Malan Kruger pushes this to point.
4.1
1
Brad Evans to Malan Kruger, WIDE! Short and wide down the leg, Malan Kruger leaves it. Wided.
Who walks out next? Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, it is.
4
over
4 | 5 Runs | HH: 27/1
3.6
W
Richard Ngarava to Jan Frylinck, OUT! TIMBER! That's a perfect pacers' response after being hit for a boundary. Richard Ngarava goes full and right into the stumps, Jan Frylinck moved to his leg looking to open up the off side, goes for a sliced stroke through point but misses out completely and sees the stumps rattled behind him.
3.5
4
Richard Ngarava to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! That's been pulled away for a boundary. Back of a length around middle and leg, Jan Frylinck clears his front leg from the line of it and pulls this up and over the fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary to his tally now.
3.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, Too full around off, Malan Kruger drives this crisply towards the left of Brian Bennett at cover and he does extremely well to dive towards his left and keep this down to one.
The physio is out having a mandatory concussion check on the batter. Malan Kruger looks good to continue.
3.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, OUCH! That surely must've hurt Malan Kruger. Bumper around middle and leg, Malan Kruger goes for the pull but gets late at it. The ball thumps him onto the side of the helmet and deflects towards short third.
3.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, Good length on off, Malan Kruger rocks back and manages to block it out this time.
3.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, BEAUTY FROM NGARAVA! Back of a length pitching around middle and off and shaping away from the batter. Malan Kruger hops onto his back foot looking to block this but gets beaten on the outside and sees it gathered by the keeper.
3
over
3 | 16 Runs | HH: 22/0
2.6
2
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Tossed up, on off. Jan Frylinck works it toward wide mid-wicket and gets a couple.
2.5
2
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Short, on off. Jan Frylinck rocks back and tries to heave it once again but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls toward the same gap around the sqaure leg and the batters gets two more runs.
2.4
2
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Short, just outside off. Jan Frylinck pulls it toward wide long on for another brace.
2.3
2
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Fullish, on middle and leg. Jan Frylinck tucks it toward the vast gap around the sqaure leg region and gets a couple of runs.
2.2
4
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries from Jan Frylinck! Pitches it up, outside off. Jan Frylinck plants his front foot toward the delivery and uses his bottom hand to loft it over the cover region. The ball bounces away toward the deep sweeper cover fence and the batter gets a boundary
2.1
4
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! HAMMERED AWAY! Short, on off. Jan Frylinck clears his front foot and pulls it across the line toward deep sqaure leg fence for a boundary.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs | HH: 6/0
1.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, BEATEN! Short of a length, outside off. Malan Kruger looks to knock it from his back foot but gets beaten on the outer edge.
1.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, Full-length delivery, on leg and middle. Malan Kruger makes room and tries to punch it toward the off side but gets the connection on the inner edge, onto pads and it rolls back to the bowler.
1.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, On a length, around off. Malan Kruger rocks back and pushes it toward cover for no run.
1.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Malan Kruger, On a length, shaping it across the line. Malan Kruger looks to lash it through the cover region but gets beaten on the inner edge.
1.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Jan Frylinck, Length delivery around middle and leg, Jan Frylinck flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.
1.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Jan Frylinck, Good length wide of off, Jan gets behind it and blocks this out.
1
over
1 | 5 Runs | HH: 5/0
0.6
0
Wellington Masakadza to Malan Kruger, Pushed through on off, Malan Kruger pushes this around cover for a dot to close the over.
0.5
0
Wellington Masakadza to Malan Kruger, Floated on off, Malan Kruger looks to block this around mid-wicket but the ball turns and gets an outside edge short of backward point for no run.
0.4
4
Wellington Masakadza to Malan Kruger, FOUR! We have our first boundary of the contest and it comes off the bat of Malan. Short of a length around off, Malan Kruger rocks onto his back foot and cuts this past point for the first boundary of this game. Namibia would be counting on him for many more.
0.3
0
Wellington Masakadza to Malan Kruger, Fuller on middle and off, Malan Kruger times this well again but straight to the fielder for no run.
0.2
0
Wellington Masakadza to Malan Kruger, Good length around off, Malan Kruger drives this to cover for a dot.
0.1
1
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Quicker one around off, Jan Frylinck gets on top of it and pushes this in the gap for the first run of the game. Takes a single to get off the mark.
In other news from the cricketing world, the Asia Cup 2025 is underway, with eight teams competing in two groups. India tops Group A with 4 points, having thumped UAE by 9 wickets and Pakistan by 7 wickets, while Pakistan is second with 2 points from a win against Oman. UAE and Oman trail with 2 and 0 points, respectively. In Group B, Sri Lanka leads with 4 points from victories over Bangladesh and Hong Kong, followed by Afghanistan and Bangladesh with 2 points each. The sides will also be playing against each other later in the evening and Hong Kong at the bottom with 0 points. India has already qualified for the Super 4 stage, and Sri Lanka is likely to join them. The upcoming match between UAE and Pakistan is a virtual knockout, with the winner advancing alongside India from Group A and the loser being eliminated.
Namibia (Playing XI) - Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa.
TOSS - Zimbabwe have won the toss and their skipper, Sikandar Raza, has opted to BOWL first.
Zimbabwe has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Namibia. The final match is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 11.30 am GMT. Meanwhile, the Asia Cup is heating up with exciting matches. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan is underway and all you need to do is switch tabs to catch the action from that contest. Cheers for now.
Zimbabwe's BRIAN BENNETT has been adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH, for his quickfire 40 (20). He was not the highest scorer of the innings but his quickfire knock helped the hosts get off the blocks quickly.
Earlier in the inning, after being asked to bat first, Namibia set a competitive total. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton topped the order with a swift 47, with the help of Malan Kruger, who also scored a hefty 45 runs, giving a good start to the team despite losing an early wicket. The bowlers of the Chevrons bowled well in patches and an excellent last over, where Brad Evans gave just 5, helped Zimbabwe restrict the Namibian total to under 170.
However, following the first dismissal of the Chevrons, Tadiwanashe Marumani seized the moment, stepping into Bennett's role and unleashing an aggressive assault on the Namibian bowlers. His fearless approach kept the opposition distant from regaining its footing. Just as he reached his impressive consecutive half-century, JJ Smit made a pivotal impact by securing an essential breakthrough. Although Namibia began to take wickets thereafter, their efforts were too little, too late, as the damage had already been inflicted. Ryan Burl ensured that the innings concluded on a high note, wrapping up a commanding display by the team.
Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani entered the field determined to put pressure on the bowlers from the outset. Brian Bennett showcased his impeccable stroke play, while Tadiwanashe Marumani took a more measured approach to settle into the match. Together, they built a formidable partnership, scoring 59 runs in just 36 deliveries. However, just as Brian Bennett was becoming a serious threat, Ruben Trumpelmann struck, removing the Zimbabwean opener.
The series is done and dusted with a game to spare as Zimbabwe cruised to their second victory in the second match of this three-match T20I series, winning by 5 wickets. The opening batters once again rose to the occasion, setting up the chase this time. They took full control of the game, leaving Namibia struggling to keep up.
18.1
6
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Tashinga Musekiwa, SIX! GAME, SET AND MATCH! Fuller one, on middle and leg, Tashinga Musekiwa slogs this out of the park towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie to win this contest by 5 wickets.
18
over
18 | 12 Runs | HH: 164/5
17.6
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, FOUR! This is probably game done and dusted for the hosts. Pitched up on off, Ryan Burl gets right on top of the bounce and smashes this crisply through the gap at extra cover for a boundary more. Zimbabwe are just one hit away from claiming the series.
17.5
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, FOUR! A welcome boundary for the Chevrons. Short-pitched, on off, Ryan Burl stands still and pulls this flat and in the gap over square leg for four runs. Zimbabwe now needs 10 runs off 13 balls.
17.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, Good length on middle and off, Tashinga Musekiwa pulls this well but short of the fielder at deep mid-wicket for just one this time.
17.3
2
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, Back of a length on middle and off, Tashinga Musekiwa mistimes the pull towards long on for a couple.
17.2
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, Good length on off, Tashinga Musekiwa tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.
17.1
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, Full toss on off, Ryan Burl thumps this down to long off for one.
Tashinga Musekiwa walks out next.
17
over
17 | 12 Runs | HH: 152/5
16.6
W
JJ Smit to Tony Munyonga, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! JJ Smit gets his second of the game. On a length, down the leg, was in the zone to be smashed away for runs. Tony Munyonga looks for the sweep to the pacer but ends up hitting this off his gloves back to the keeper towards his left. Zane Green makes no mistake and holds onto it.
16.5
1
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, Good length on middle and off, Ryan Burl opens the face of his bat and runs this through point for one.
16.5
1
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, WIDE! Slower one down the leg, Ryan Burl leaves it all alone. Wided.
16.4
2
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, Good length around middle and off, Ryan Burl is experienced enough to dab this gently towards mid-wicket and take two.
16.3
4
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, FOUR! Excellent maneuvering of the field by Ryan. Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Ryan Burl steps across and hooks this well over the fiedler at short fine leg for four more runs.
16.2
2
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, Good length on middle and leg, Ryan Burl pushes this to wide long on for two.
16.1
2
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, Good length on the pads, Ryan Burl edges this off the inside towards long leg for two.
16
over
16 | 10 Runs | HH: 140/4
15.6
4
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tony Munyonga, FOUR! Second boundary of this over and this will settle the nerves in that Zimbabwean camp. Back of a length on the pads, Tony Munyonga flicks this over short fine leg fielder for four runs. 30 needed from the last 4 overs.
15.5
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tony Munyonga, Good length wide of off, Tony Munyonga goes for the pull again and gets beaten again.
15.4
4
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tony Munyonga, FOUR! That's been crunched away for four. Back of a length around off, Tony Munyonga jumps down the track and smashes this up and over extra cover for a boundary. This has been muscled away for four.
15.3
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Ryan Burl, Back of a length around off, Ryan Burl dabs this to third man region for one.
15.2
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tony Munyonga, Yorker on off, Tony Munyonga clips this to deep mid-wicket for one.
15.1
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tony Munyonga, Back of a length around off, Tony Munyonga goes for a pull but misses out.
15
over
15 | 6 Runs | HH: 130/4
14.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tony Munyonga, Hard-length delivery, outside off. Tony Munyonga pushes it toward wide of the cover fielder for a single.
14.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, On a length, on middle and leg. Ryan Burl eases it toward the leg side for a single
Tony Munyonga walks out next.
14.4
W
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, OUT! RUN OUT! That is an exceptional piece of fielding from Gerhard Erasmus! Back of a length, on off and middle. Ryan Burl pulls it toward the deep mid-wicket region and gets calls for a double. Gerhard Erasmus sprints to his left hand picks up the delivery fast and throws it toward the non-striker's end. Brendan Taylor is a bit late reaching the bowler's end. He dives to get in time, but fails to get the better. The skipper stepping up when his team needs it the most!
14.3
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brendan Taylor, Pitches it up, on off and middle. Brendan Taylor flicks it toward square leg for a single.
14.2
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, Short, outside off. Ryan Burl covers the stump and pulls it toward deep mid-wicket. The fielder fumbles to pick the ball in the first time, but that costs no run to Namibia.
14.1
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brendan Taylor, Fullish, on off. Brendan Taylor lunges and closes his bat to tuck it toward the right of the square leg fielder for a single.
14
over
14 | 6 Runs | HH: 124/3
13.6
0
Bernard Scholtz to Ryan Burl, Pitches it up, on off. Ryan Burl punches it straight back to the bowler.
Ryan Burl comes out next.
13.5
W
Bernard Scholtz to Sikandar Raza, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! On a length arond middle and off, Sikandar Raza dances down and goes for a wild heave. Mistimes this off the toe end of his bat and finds Jan-Izak de Villiers at the long on fence for his dismissal.
13.4
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Fuller on middle and leg, Brendan Taylor pushes this to long on for a single.
13.3
4
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, FOUR! Clever from the experienced batter. Tossed up on off, Brendan Taylor plays the reverse sweep, manages to keep it down and wide to the right of short third for four runs.
13.2
0
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Arm ball, fuller on off. Brendan Taylor prods and defends it right under his eyesight.
13.1
1
Bernard Scholtz to Sikandar Raza, On a length, on off. Sikandar Raza steers it toward point and gets a single.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs | HH: 118/2
12.6
1
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, Pitches it up, on off. Sikandar Raza eases it wide of the cover fielder for a single.
12.5
1
JJ Smit to Brendan Taylor, On a length, around off. Brendan Taylor punches it toward cover and a misfield allows the batter to get the run.
12.4
1
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, Chance of a run-out goes begging! Fuller, on off. Raza plays it with soft hands toward the front of the cover fielder and sets off for a single but the fielder is rapid enough to pick it one-handed and underarms it toward the non-striker's end while he is diving forward. Raza lost his hope and almost gave up, but it's all for the best for him that the ball missed hitting the stump.
Sikandar Raza walks out next.
12.3
W
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! JJ Smit gets his man! A big breakthrough for Namibia! JJ Smit bowls over the wicket and bends his back to bowl a bumper, outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani hops and upper cuts the delivery, but fails to connect it well. The ball loops toward deep cover-point fielder and Alexander Volschenk scoops the dolly.
12.2
1
JJ Smit to Brendan Taylor, Pitches it up, on middle. Brendan Taylor covers the stump and flicks it toward sqaure leg for one.
12.1
0
JJ Smit to Brendan Taylor, Play and a miss! Back of a length, angling across the line. Brendan Taylor attempts to punch it away but gets beaten on the outer edge.
12
over
12 | 8 Runs | HH: 114/1
11.6
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Brendan Taylor, Short, wide outside off. Brendan Taylor punches it toward deep cover for a single.
11.5
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Brendan Taylor, Fuller, on off and middle. Brendan Taylor pushes it toward the left of the bowler. Jan Balt does well to dive and makes a stop.
11.4
2
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Brendan Taylor, Touch fuller, angling in. Brendan Taylor tucks it toward sqaure leg and gets a couple of runs.
11.3
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, FIFTY FOR MARUMANI! Back of a length, just outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani steers it toward deep cover and gets a single for his half-century. He lifts his willow up and soaks all the applause from the crowd and pavilion.
11.2
4
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, FOUR! Streaky, but the runs will count! Short of a length, on off, angling across the line. Tadiwanashe Marumani once again goes for the pull shot. It connects the top edge and the ball shoots toward third man fence for a boundary.
11.1
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Short, on the batter's lane. Tadiwanashe Marumani mistimes his pull just toward leg side.
11
over
11 | 12 Runs | HH: 106/1
10.6
2
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Tossed up, just outside off. Brendan Taylor lofts it toward deep cover and gets a brace.
10.5
1
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, On a length, on off. Tadiwanashe Marumani knocks it toward long off for a single.
10.4
2
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, TWO BYES! Fuller, angling it down the leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani tries to flick it but misses the connection. The ball brushes the pad of the batter and rolls toward deep fine leg for a couple of run.
10.3
0
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Full-length delivery, on off. Tadiwanashe Marumani goes deep into the crease and punches it back to the bowler.
Tadiwanashe Marumani, right after hitting this away for a six, has gone down with cramps. The physio has run in with the magic spray and a lot of fluids that'll probably get Tadiwanashe Marumani ready to go again. Marumani, after receiving the treatment, is up on his feet and good to continue.
10.2
6
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, SIX! Tadiwanashe Marumani is too hot to handle now! Short of a length, on middle, turns it toward leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani rotates and pulls it with the turn of the ball, to hoist it over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen. 100 up for Zimbabwe!
10.1
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Short, on off, turns it out. Brendan Taylor nudges it toward long on and gets the single .
10
over
10 | 4 Runs | HH: 94/1
9.6
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Full and wide of off, Tadiwanashe Marumani swings at it but misses out.
9.5
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Half a chance goes begging. Good length on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani steps across and goes for a nudge towards the leg side. Closes the bat face early and ends up edging this just short of the bowler in his follow-through.
9.4
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Brendan Taylor, Good length on middle and leg, Brendan Taylor tucks this to short fine leg for one.
9.3
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, LEG BYE! Too quick and full on the pads, Tadiwanashe Marumani misses out on the flick. Gets it deflected off his pads towards square leg for a leg bye.
9.2
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Brendan Taylor, Back of a length on the pads, Brendan Taylor tucks this through square leg for one.
9.1
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Good length on middle and off, Tadiwanashe Marumani works this away for a single.
9
over
9 | 8 Runs | HH: 90/1
8.6
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Floated full on the pads, Tadiwanashe Marumani pushes this through mid-wicket for one.
8.5
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Brendan Taylor, Quicker one around off, Brendan Taylor punches this in the gap for one.
8.4
4
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Brendan Taylor, FOUR! GLORIOUS! Tossed up around middle and off, Brendan Taylor gets right on top of the bounce and lofts this presenting a full face of his bat, up and over the bowler for a boundary down towards the sight screen.
8.3
2
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Brendan Taylor, Tossed up on leg, Brendan Taylor sweeps this to deep square leg for two.
8.2
0
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Brendan Taylor, Is that a drop by Zane Green behind the stumps? Fired down the leg, Brendan Taylor looks to paddle sweep this, but the ball goes past the batter, and the keeper misses out on both attempts to grab it. Looking at the bowler's reaction, it seems that the batter had edged this.
8.1
0
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Brendan Taylor, Tossed up on off, Brendan Taylor defends this off his front foot.
8
over
8 | 11 Runs | HH: 82/1
7.6
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Brendan Taylor, Fuller on middle and leg, Brendan Taylor tucks this to square leg for one.
7.5
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Floated on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani swings and hits this to deep square leg for one.
7.4
6
Gerhard Erasmus to Tadiwanashe Marumani, SIX! This is gigantic from the southpaw. Short of a length around off, Tadiwanashe Marumani plants this front foot away from the line of it and slogs this up and over the fielder and even behind the stands towards the deep mid-wicket region for six.
7.3
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Brendan Taylor, Fired wide of off, Brendan Taylor looks to cut this but chops this off the under edge towards point for one.
7.2
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Floated full on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes deep inside his crease and tucks this away to deep mid-wicket for one.
7.1
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Brendan Taylor, Quicker one on middle and leg, Brendan Taylor tucks this through square leg and takes one.
7
over
7 | 12 Runs | HH: 71/1
6.6
2
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Quicker one on middle and leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani nudges this in the gap and takes two more.
6.5
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Fuller on the pads, Brendan Taylor flicks this away for one.
6.4
3
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Quicker one on the pads, Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks this to deep mid-wicket for two. A fumble from the fielder allows the batters to take an extra run.
6.3
4
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, FOUR! Fuller one, wide of off, Tadiwanashe Marumani steps a long way across and sweeps this fine and wide to the right of the fielder at short fine leg for four runs. Tadiwanashe Marumani has taken over after the dismissal of Brian Bennett.
6.2
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Too full on off, Brendan Taylor tucks this towards square leg and rotates again.
6.1
1
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Quicker one around middle and leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani rocks back and flicks this through mid-wicket for one.
6
over
6 | 7 Runs | HH: 59/1
5.6
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brendan Taylor, Comes over the wicket, fires in a full and wide one outside off, Brendan Taylor leaves it all alone.
Brendan Taylor is the new batter on the crease. Will he be able to fill the shoes of Brian Bennett?
5.5
W
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brian Bennett, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Change of angle works for Ruben Trumpelmann and Namibia. Ruben Trumpelmann comes round the wicket and bends his back to bowl a bumper, down the leg. Brian Bennett looks to hook this away for runs but gets it gloved back into the keeper's safe custody. Zane Green makes no mistake and Brian Bennett is sent back on 40(20).
5.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Right in the block hole, on middle and leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani gets it away towards deep mid-wicket for one.
5.3
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Full and down the leg, cramping Tadiwanashe Marumani for any bit of room. TM misses out on the flick again and wears it on his pads yet again.
5.2
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tadiwanashe Marumani, On a length, drifting down the leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to flick this but falls over and misses out. Gets thud on his front pad. A loud appeal for LBW from Ruben Trumpelmann and the Namibian side but the umpire turns it down.
5.1
6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tadiwanashe Marumani, SIX! Finally, Tadiwanashe Marumani cuts loose. Back of a length on middle and off, Tadiwanashe Marumani pulls this right off the middle of his bat and lands it on deep into the stands towards the deep square leg region for six runs.
5
over
5 | 10 Runs | HH: 52/0
4.6
1
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Good-length delivery, on middle, shapes it in. Tadiwanashe Marumani lifts his front foot up and soft hands it toward square leg for a single.
4.5
1
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, Pitches it up, on pads. Brian Bennett works it toward mid-wicket and gets a single.
4.4
1
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Full-length delivery, around off. Tadiwanashe Marumani pushes it toward wide cover to keep rotating the strike.
4.3
0
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Back of a length, on off. Tadiwanashe Marumani stabs it toward cover for no run.
4.2
1
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, On a length, on middle and leg. Brian Bennett tucks it toward mid-wicket and gets a single.
4.1
4
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, FOUR! Brian Bennett is just not stopping with his fiery boundaries! JJ Smit pitches it up, on middle. Brian Bennett clears his front foot and launches it over the head of the bowler for four more runs.
4.1
2
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, NO BALL! JJ Smit has overstepped.  Short on leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani pulls it toward deep square leg for a single.
4
over
4 | 13 Runs | HH: 42/0
3.6
4
Jack Brassell to Brian Bennett, FOUR! Brian Bennett, you beauty! Jack Brassell bowls on a length, just outside off. Brian Bennett stays back and punches it uppishly, over the head of the cover fielder for another boundary.
3.5
2
Jack Brassell to Brian Bennett, Fuller, on off and middle. Brian Bennett mistimes his slog toward deep mid-wicket. The fielder at the mid-wicket region has a chase and gets to the rolling ball. The batter gets a couple.
3.4
4
Jack Brassell to Brian Bennett, FOUR! STREAKY! Back of a length, outside off, around the seventh stump. Brian Bennett stays deep inside the crease and attempts to lash it over the cover region but gets nicked on the outer edge and the ball zips past the keeper for a boundary.
3.3
2
Jack Brassell to Brian Bennett, Short of a length, on middle and leg, shapes it in. Brian Bennett glances it toward far right of the deep sqaure leg to get a brace.
3.2
0
Jack Brassell to Brian Bennett, Hard length, outside off. Brian Bennett punches it toward the point fielder.
3.1
1
Jack Brassell to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Back of a length, around the hips of the batter. Tadiwanashe Marumani mistimes his pull toward short fine leg and gets a single.
3
over
3 | 12 Runs | HH: 29/0
2.6
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brian Bennett, Peach of a delivery! Hard-length delivery, angling in, but nips it a shy bit away from the batter. Brian Bennett tries to defend it off his front foot but the ball sneaks past the outside edge.
2.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Pitches it up, around the pad of the batter. Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks it toward the leg side and gets a single.
2.4
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Good-length delivery, just outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani pats it toward point.
2.3
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brian Bennett, Back of a length, on middle. Brian Bennett pulls it toward deep square leg for a single.
2.2
6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brian Bennett, SIX! This is Brian Bennett at his best! Short of a length, around off. Brian Bennett pulls it across the line, over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Six more runs added to his account.
2.1
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Brian Bennett, FOUR! Oh... glorious from Brian Bennett! Ruben Trumpelmann bowls it fuller, just outside off. Brian Bennett plants his front foot toward the delivery, leans on it and drills it between the gap around the cover region for four more runs.
2
over
2 | 12 Runs | HH: 17/0
1.6
2
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, On a length, outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani tries to push it toward cover but gets the outer edge. The ball rolls toward the backward point and the batters take a couple.
1.5
1
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, On a length, in the line of stumps. Brian Bennett punches it toward mid on. The fielder offers a dive and makes a stop. Only a single taken!
1.4
4
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, FOUR! Sloppy fielding! Pitches it up, on middle and leg. on middle and leg, shapes it down the leg. Brian Bennett glances it toward the short fine leg fielder. He gets behind the rolling ball, but it gets through his legs and races to the fence behind him for four.
1.3
4
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length, on off. Brian Bennett hangs back on his back foot and pulls it hard over the deep mid-wicket fielder for the first boundary of the chase.
1.2
0
JJ Smit to Brian Bennett, Back of a length, around off. Brian Bennett eases it toward the off side.
1.1
1
JJ Smit to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Short of a length, outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani pats it toward ponit and sprints for a single.
Who'll bowl from the other end? JJ Smit will bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 5 Runs | HH: 5/0
0.6
1
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Flat and fuller, on middle. Tadiwanashe Marumani tries to flick but closes the face of his bat early. The ball hits the leading edge and rolls toward cover. They cross.
0.5
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brian Bennett, Fuller, on off. Brian Bennett pushes it toward cover for one.
0.4
1
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Pitches it up, on middle. Tadiwanashe Marumani punches it toward long on for a single.
0.3
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brian Bennett, Short, around off. Brian Bennett stabs it toward cover for a single.
0.2
0
Bernard Scholtz to Brian Bennett, Short, outside off. Brian Bennett goes for a chop but misses.
0.1
1
Bernard Scholtz to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Floated on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani pushes this away in the gap on the leg side for a single to get us underway.
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett
Bat/Bow
Tadiwanashe Marumani
Bat/Bow
Brendan Taylor
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Sikandar Raza
CAP/Bat/Bow
Ryan Burl
Bat/Bow
Tony Munyonga
Bat/Bow
Tashinga Musekiwa
Bat/Bow
Wellington Masakadza
Bat/Bow
Brad Evans
Bat/Bow
Richard Ngarava
Bat/Bow
Tinotenda Maposa
Bat/Bow
Namibia
Jan Frylinck
Bat/Bow
Malan Kruger
Bat/Bow
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Bat/Bow
Gerhard Erasmus
CAP/Bat/Bow
JJ Smit
Bat/Bow
Alexander Volschenk
Bat/Bow
Zane Green
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ruben Trumpelmann
Bat/Bow
Jan-Izak de Villiers
Bat/Bow
Bernard Scholtz
Bat/Bow
Jack Brassell
Bat/Bow
Match Details
SeriesNamibia in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2025VenueQueens Sports Club, BulawayoDate 16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025Toss ZIM, elected to field firstUmpiresLangton Rusere (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Foster Mutizwa (ZIM)Match Result Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 wickets Player Of The Match Brian Bennett

Match Result Update: Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 2nd I T20 - Namibia in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2025

The 2nd I T20 between Zimbabwe and Namibia at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo ended with a win for Zimbabwe, who successfully chased down a target of 170, winning the match by 5 wickets.

Tadiwanashe Marumani anchored the innings with a brilliant 50 off 36, while Brian Bennett provided key support with 40 runs. Together, they guided Zimbabwe to 170/5 in 18.1 overs.

Match Summary:

  • Namibia: 169

  • Zimbabwe: 170

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