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HIGHLIGHTS Zimbabwe vs Namibia, Namibia in Zimbabwe 3 T20I Series 2025, 3rd T20- Result, Scorecard
Match Ended
176/10 ( 19.5 )
204/7 ( 20.0 )
NAM
Namibia beat Zimbabwe by 28 runs
Zimbabwe won the 3 T20I series 2-1
Batting
R
B
4s
6s
Brian Bennettc Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton b Bernard Scholtz
2
4
0
0
Tadiwanashe Marumanic Bernard Scholtz b Gerhard Erasmus
10
3
1
1
Brendan Taylorb JJ Smit
6
8
0
0
Sean Williamslbw b JJ Smit
77
45
10
2
Sikandar Razac Ruben Trumpelmann b JJ Smit
8
8
1
0
Ryan Burlc & b Gerhard Erasmus
32
24
3
1
Tashinga Musekiwac sub Malan Kruger b Ruben Trumpelmann
13
11
1
0
Tinotenda Maposac Zane Green b JJ Smit
6
4
1
0
Wellington Masakadzac Alexander Volschenk b Ruben Trumpelmann
3
3
0
0
Blessing Muzarabanilbw b Ben Shikongo
6
5
1
0
Trevor Gwandunot out
8
5
1
0
Total
19.5 Over (RR: 8.87)
176/10
Fall of Wickets
1-11 (Tadiwanashe Marumani, 0.4 ov), 2-15 (Brian Bennett, 1.4 ov), 3-32 (Brendan Taylor, 3.3 ov), 4-44 (Sikandar Raza, 5.5 ov), 5-109 (Ryan Burl, 13.2 ov), 6-150 (Tashinga Musekiwa, 16.5 ov), 7-159 (Tinotenda Maposa, 17.3 ov), 8-162 (Sean Williams, 18 ov), 9-162 (Wellington Masakadza, 18.1 ov), 10-176 (Blessing Muzarabani, 19.5 ov)
Bowling
O
M
R
W
Gerhard Erasmus
4
0
39
2
Bernard Scholtz
1
0
6
1
Ben Shikongo
3.5
0
35
1
JJ Smit
4
0
29
4
Ruben Trumpelmann
4
0
39
2
Jan-Izak de Villiers
3
0
27
0
Batting
R
B
4s
6s
Jan Frylinckc Brendan Taylor b Sikandar Raza
77
31
8
6
Louren Steenkampc Tadiwanashe Marumani b Tinotenda Maposa
14
14
1
0
Gerhard Erasmusc Tinotenda Maposa b Sikandar Raza
14
22
0
0
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eatonb Sikandar Raza
1
2
0
0
JJ Smitrun out (Tashinga Musekiwa)
1
1
0
0
Zane Greenc Trevor Gwandu b Wellington Masakadza
17
14
1
0
Ruben Trumpelmannb Blessing Muzarabani
46
24
3
4
Alexander Volschenknot out
20
11
0
2
Jan-Izak de Villiersnot out
1
2
0
0
Bernard Scholtz
Ben Shikongo
Total
20.0 Over (RR: 10.20)
204/7
Fall of Wickets
1-74 (Louren Steenkamp, 5 ov), 2-102 (Jan Frylinck, 8.3 ov), 3-104 (Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 9 ov), 4-107 (JJ Smit, 9.4 ov), 5-122 (Gerhard Erasmus, 12.5 ov), 6-144 (Zane Green, 15 ov), 7-197 (Ruben Trumpelmann, 19.3 ov)
Bowling
O
M
R
W
Wellington Masakadza
3
0
28
1
Blessing Muzarabani
4
0
48
1
Sean Williams
3
0
25
0
Trevor Gwandu
2
0
37
0
Tinotenda Maposa
4
0
39
1
Sikandar Raza
4
0
25
3
Commentary
Back for the chase. The players are out in the middle. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani to open for Zimbabwe. Gerhard Erasmus to bowl first.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
But Ruben Trumpelmann stepped up, unleashing a whirlwind 46 off 24 balls, taking Zimbabwe's bowlers to task. His cameo provided the much-needed late acceleration for Namibia. Alexander Volschenk finished the innings in style, smashing an unbeaten 20 off 11 balls, including a big six. Namibia posted 204/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to some scintillating batting from Frylinck and Trumpelmann. Can Zimbabwe chase down this total? We'll have to wait and see.
And what an innings it was for Namibia! Jan Frylinck was on fire from the get-go, smashing his fifty off just 13 balls, a record for the fastest fifty by a Namibian player. He and debutant Louren Steenkamp put on 74 runs for the opening wicket, with Frylinck going on to score 77 before being trapped by Sikandar Raza. That breakthrough was crucial for Zimbabwe, but Namibia's middle order faltered, slumping to 144/6. Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, and Zane Green couldn't capitalize on their starts.
20
over
20 | 9 Runs | HH: 204/7
19.6
6
Blessing Muzarabani to Alexander Volschenk, SIX! What a shot to end the innings! Short, on leg, Alexander Volschenk swivels and pulls it over fine leg for a biggie. Namibia end their innings at 204/7!
19.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan-Izak de Villiers, On a length, on leg, Jan-Izak de Villiers tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
19.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan-Izak de Villiers, On a length, outside off, Jan-Izak de Villiers looks to loft it but misses.
Jan-Izak de Villiers walks in.
19.3
W
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, OUT! TIMBER! Blessing Muzarabani strikes! A yorker, right into the blockhole, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to flick it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rattles onto the stumps. Ruben Trumpelmann makes his way back into the shed after a fine knock.
19.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Alexander Volschenk, Slightly shorter, on leg, Alexander Volschenk flicks it fine for a single.
19.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, On a length, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
19
over
19 | 23 Runs | HH: 195/6
18.6
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann chips it over mid on for one.
18.5
6
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! That is huge from Ruben Trumpelmann! On a length, in middle, Ruben Trumpelmann picks it well and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
18.4
4
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! Well played! On a length, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann stays in his crease and flat bats it through mid on for a boundary.
18.3
4
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! Streaky! A yorker, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball goes through short fine for a boundary.
18.2
6
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! Right out of the screws! A full toss, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann stays back and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.
18.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, No ball! Slower one, outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann taps it to the fielder at short third. No ball called for overstepping. Free hit coming up...
18.1
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Alexander Volschenk, Much fuller, on off, Alexander Volschenk looks to flick it but miscues it to point for a single.
18
over
18 | 11 Runs | HH: 172/6
17.6
1
Trevor Gwandu to Alexander Volschenk, Full again, on leg, Alexander Volschenk flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
17.5
2
Trevor Gwandu to Alexander Volschenk, Much fuller, on leg, Alexander Volschenk flicks it fine for a brace.
17.4
6
Trevor Gwandu to Alexander Volschenk, SIX! Excellent from Alexander Volschenk! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Alexander Volschenk winds up and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
17.3
0
Trevor Gwandu to Alexander Volschenk, Short ball, on leg, Alexander Volschenk leaves it alone.
17.2
1
Trevor Gwandu to Ruben Trumpelmann, Bowls it on off, Ruben Trumpelmann taps it to cover for one.
17.1
1
Trevor Gwandu to Alexander Volschenk, Too full, outside off, Alexander Volschenk pushes it to cover for one.
17
over
17 | 7 Runs | HH: 161/6
16.6
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, Keeps it full, outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to loft it but misses.
16.5
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Alexander Volschenk, Short, on leg, Alexander Volschenk fends it to square leg for a single.
16.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, Wide! Full, way outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to play at it but misses. Wided.
16.3
2
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, on leg, Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.
16.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Ruben Trumpelmann, Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
16.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Alexander Volschenk, On a length, on leg, Alexander Volschenk tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
16.1
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Alexander Volschenk, Hard length, outside off, Alexander Volschenk tries to drive it but misses.
16
over
16 | 10 Runs | HH: 154/6
15.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, Another one outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann tries to slap it but misses again.
15.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, just outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to play at it but misses.
15.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, Bowls it on off, Ruben Trumpelmann fends it to mid off.
15.3
6
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! What a shot from Ruben Trumpelmann! Nice and full, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann picks it well and clatters it over mid off for a biggie.
15.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! Well played! Short, just outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann makes room and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.
15.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short and wide, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to slap it but misses.
Alexander Volschenk walks in to bat now.
15
over
15 | 10 Runs | HH: 144/6
14.6
W
Wellington Masakadza to Zane Green, OUT! CAUGHT! Wellington Masakadza gets his first wicket! Short and wide, Zane Green looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards point. Trevor Gwandu settles under it and takes a sitter. Zane Green makes his way back into the shed.
14.5
1
Wellington Masakadza to Ruben Trumpelmann, Down the leg side, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
14.4
1
Wellington Masakadza to Zane Green, Bowls it on off, Zane Green pushes it to mid off for one.
14.3
1
Wellington Masakadza to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann punches it to mid off for one.
14.2
6
Wellington Masakadza to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! That goes all the way! In the slot, just outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann winds up and clatters it over deep for a biggie.
14.1
1
Wellington Masakadza to Zane Green, Much fuller, on leg, Zane Green flicks it through square leg for one.
14
over
14 | 11 Runs | HH: 134/5
13.6
1
Sean Williams to Zane Green, Too full, on leg, Zane Green flicks it to square leg for one.
13.5
1
Sean Williams to Ruben Trumpelmann, Keeps it on off, Ruben Trumpelmann pushes it to mid off for one.
13.5
1
Sean Williams to Ruben Trumpelmann, Wide! Down the leg side, Ruben Trumpelmann looks to flick it but misses.
13.4
1
Sean Williams to Zane Green, Full, outside off, Zane Green pushes it to cover for one.
13.3
2
Sean Williams to Zane Green, Full, on leg, Zane Green flicks it through square leg for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.
13.2
4
Sean Williams to Zane Green, FOUR! A boundary after a long time! Full, on leg, Zane Green makes room and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
13.1
1
Sean Williams to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full, outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann pushes it to mid off for one.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs | HH: 123/5
12.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full, on leg, Ruben Trumpelmann turns it to mid-wicket for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann is the new batter.
12.5
W
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, OUT! TAKEN! Sikandar Raza gets this third wicket! Fuller, outside off, Gerhard Erasmus looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards point. Tinotenda Maposa dives to his right and takes a magnificent catch.
12.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Zane Green, Short, on leg, Zane Green tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
12.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Lands it on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it to point for one.
12.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Zane Green, Slower one, on leg, Zane Green tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
12.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Much fuller, on leg, Gerhard Erasmus turns it to mid-wicket for one.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs | HH: 118/4
11.6
1
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowls it on off, Gerhard Erasmus turns it to mid-wicket for one.
11.5
0
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short and wide, Gerhard Erasmus looks to play at it but misses.
11.4
2
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
11.3
0
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it to mid off.
11.2
0
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Flatter, just down the leg side, Gerhard Erasmus looks to flick it but misses. The keeper whips the bails off but Gerhard Erasmus was well in.
11.1
0
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on leg, Gerhard Erasmus fends it to mid on.
11
over
11 | 6 Runs | HH: 115/4
10.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Zane Green, Flatter, down leg, Zane Green looks to play at it but misses. A stifled appeal but turned down.
10.5
2
Sikandar Raza to Zane Green, Bowls it on off, Zane Green pushes it to cover for one again.
10.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Back of a length, on off, Gerhard Erasmus tucks it to mid on for one.
10.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Zane Green, Full, on leg, Zane Green turns it to mid-wicket for one.
10.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus punches it to cover for one more.
10.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Zane Green, Much fuller, on off, Zane Green drives it to cover for one.
10
over
10 | 5 Runs | HH: 109/4
9.6
1
Sean Williams to Zane Green, Full, on off, Zane Green tucks it to mid-wicket for one more.
9.5
1
Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus punches it to cover for one.
Zane Green walks in.
9.4
W
Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust! On a length, just outside off, Gerhard Erasmus leans on and taps it through covers. Tashinga Musekiwa picks the ball and hits the bullseye at the bowlers end. The finger goes up straightaway. Excellent comeback from Zimbabwe.
9.3
0
Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, Much fuller, on off, Gerhard Erasmus taps it to cover for none.
9.2
1
Sean Williams to JJ Smit, Short, on off, JJ Smit tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
9.1
1
Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus punches it to mid off for one.
JJ Smit walks in.
9
over
9 | 11 Runs | HH: 104/3
8.6
W
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, OUT! TIMBER! Sikandar Raza gets another. Quicker one from Raza, on middle and leg, and it skids through. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton looks to pull it but gets beaten as the ball hits the timber. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton walks back into the shed.
8.5
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
8.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bowls it on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes it to cover for one.
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton walks in.
8.3
W
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sikandar Raza strikes and gets the big fish! Short, on off, Jan Frylinck looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball goes in the edge back towards the keeper. Brendan Taylor takes a fine catch.
8.2
6
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, SIX! Up and over! On a length, on off, Jan Frylinck hangs back and clatters it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
8.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, Slower one, on off, Jan Frylinck flicks it to mid-wicket.
8.1
3
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, Three wides! Down the leg side, Jan Frylinck looks to play at it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect two runs.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs | HH: 93/1
7.6
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, On a length, outside off, Gerhard Erasmus looks to play at it but misses.
7.5
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus fends it back to the bowler.
7.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Frylinck, Lands it on off, Jan Frylinck tugs it to mid-wicket for one.
7.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, Bowls it on off, Gerhard Erasmus guides it to third man for one.
7.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Frylinck, Lands it on off, Jan Frylinck taps it to mid on for one.
7.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Frylinck, Wide! Short and wide, Jan Frylinck leaves it alone.
7.1
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus taps it to cover for one.
7
over
7 | 3 Runs | HH: 88/1
6.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, Fuller, on off, Jan Frylinck sweeps it to square leg.
6.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, Lands it on off, Jan Frylinck taps it to mid off again.
6.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, Lands it on off, Jan Frylinck pushes it to mid off.
6.3
2
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, Short, on off, Jan Frylinck tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
6.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Short, on off, Gerhard Erasmus taps it to mid off for one.
6.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Gerhard Erasmus, Length, on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it to mid off.
6
over
6 | 11 Runs | HH: 85/1
5.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, What a powerplay this has been for Namibia! Short and wide, Jan Frylinck looks to play at it but misses.
5.5
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! What a shot! Length, just outside off, Jan Frylinck hangs back and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
5.4
6
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, SIX! This goes all the way! Short, on off, Jan Frylinck picks it well and powers it over mid on for a biggie.
5.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, Wide! Down the leg side, Jan Frylinck looks to flick it but misses.
5.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, Beaten again! Length, outside off, Jan Frylinck tries to drive it but gets beaten.
5.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, Length, outside off, Jan Frylinck looks to play at it but misses again.
5.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, Short and wide, Jan Frylinck looks to play at it but misses.
Gerhard Erasmus walks in.
5
over
5 | 4 Runs | HH: 74/1
4.6
W
Tinotenda Maposa to Louren Steenkamp, OUT! TAKEN! Tinotenda Maposa strikes and gets a much needed breakthrough. On a length, just outside off, Louren Steenkamp looks to punch it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It carries towards extra covers where Tadiwanashe Marumani takes a good catch.
4.5
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Louren Steenkamp, On a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp pushes it to mid off.
4.4
2
Tinotenda Maposa to Louren Steenkamp, Short, on off, Louren Steenkamp pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.
4.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Jan Frylinck, Slower one, on leg, Jan Frylinck fends it to the leg side for a single.
4.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Louren Steenkamp, Fuller, on off, Louren Steenkamp drives it to mid off for one.
4.1
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Louren Steenkamp, On a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp punches it to the fielder at extra cover.
4
over
4 | 26 Runs | HH: 70/0
3.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Jan Frylinck, Short and wide, Jan Frylinck looks to slap it but misses.
3.5
6
Trevor Gwandu to Jan Frylinck, SIX MORE! What a knock this has been! Short again, on off, Jan Frylinck picks it well and pulls it elegantly over mid-wicket for another biggie.
3.4
6
Trevor Gwandu to Jan Frylinck, SIX! Fifty up for Jan Frylinck! Fifty from just 13 deliveries! Short, on off, Jan Frylinck hangs back and pulls it magnificently over square leg for a biggie.
3.3
4
Trevor Gwandu to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Excellent from Jan Frylinck! Short, on off, Jan Frylinck stays back and pulls it powerfully through square leg for a boundary.
3.2
6
Trevor Gwandu to Jan Frylinck, SIX! Up and over! On a length, on middle and leg, Jan Frylinck picks it well and helps it over fine leg for a biggie.
3.1
4
Trevor Gwandu to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Top shot! Short, on off, Jan Frylinck hangs back and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3
over
3 | 9 Runs | HH: 44/0
2.6
0
Sean Williams to Louren Steenkamp, Slower one, on off, Louren Steenkamp taps it back to the bowler.
2.5
1
Sean Williams to Jan Frylinck, Bowls it on off, Jan Frylinck taps it to cover for one.
2.4
1
Sean Williams to Louren Steenkamp, Short, on off, Louren Steenkamp taps it to mid off for one.
2.3
2
Sean Williams to Louren Steenkamp, Back of a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp punches it through covers for a brace.
2.3
2
Sean Williams to Jan Frylinck, Two wides! Down the leg side, Jan Frylinck looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a single.
2.2
3
Sean Williams to Louren Steenkamp, Much fuller, on off, Louren Steenkamp lifts it over mid off for three runs.
2.1
0
Sean Williams to Louren Steenkamp, On a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp taps it to cover.
2
over
2 | 19 Runs | HH: 35/0
1.6
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, FOUR MORE! Top shot! On a length, outside off, Jan Frylinck stays deep in his crease and steers it late through third man for a boundary.
1.5
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Namibia are on a roll! On a length, on off, Jan Frylinck hangs back and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.
1.4
6
Blessing Muzarabani to Jan Frylinck, SIX! What a shot! Short and wide, Jan Frylinck stays in his crease and lifts it magnificently over covers for a biggie.
1.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Louren Steenkamp, Lands it down leg, Louren Steenkamp looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
1.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Louren Steenkamp, On a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp punches it to cover.
1.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Louren Steenkamp, FOUR! Excellent from Louren Steenkamp! Short of a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp hangs back and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary. What a start from Namibia!
Blessing Muzarabani to share the attack.
1
over
1 | 16 Runs | HH: 16/0
0.6
1
Wellington Masakadza to Louren Steenkamp, Bowls it on off, Louren Steenkamp guides it to third man for one.
0.5
1
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Hard length, on off, Jan Frylinck tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
0.4
4
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Three in a row from Jan Frylinck! On a length, on off, Jan Frylinck hangs back and lifts it over mid off for the hattrick of boundaries.
0.3
4
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, FOUR MORE! Back to back from Jan Frylinck! Full again, on off, Jan Frylinck picks it well and slogs it over mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
0.2
4
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! Top shot! Much fuller, on off, Jan Frylinck gets low and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.1
2
Wellington Masakadza to Jan Frylinck, Short, on off, Jan Frylinck tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
All set for the game to begin. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Jan Frylinck and Louren Steenkamp walk in with their blades for Namibia. Wellington Masakadza has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza stated that his team preferred bowling first. Raza highlighted three changes in the lineups. He emphasized that confidence stems from good performances, citing Zimbabwe's recent success against Sri Lanka. Currently leading the series 2-0, Raza stressed the importance of taking each game one at a time, given the cutthroat nature of the qualifier.
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus says that his team will bat first. He revealed two changes in the lineup, expressing excitement for the match and praising the series for providing valuable exposure for young players. Erasmus commended Zimbabwe's skills, noting they've posed significant challenges for Namibia throughout the series.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sean Williams (In for Brad Evans), Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani (In for Richard Ngarava), Trevor Gwandu (In for Trevor Gwandu).
Namibia (Playing XI) - Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp (In for Malan Kruger), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (WK), Alexander Volschenk, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo (In for Jack Brassell).
TOSS - Namibia have won the toss and will BAT first.
Now, as we head into the final match, the stakes are different for both teams. Namibia, having lost the series, will be playing for pride and a chance to salvage a win against a strong opponent. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will be focused on a ruthless performance to cap off their successful campaign with a clean sweep. Get ready for a thrilling contest as these two teams give it their all in Bulawayo! Toss and team news to follow shortly...
However, Zimbabwe's chase was once again anchored by the impressive Tadiwanashe Marumani, who notched his third consecutive T20I fifty. Ryan Burl’s late heroics with the bat sealed the win, proving that the Chevrons have the depth and firepower to chase down challenging totals. Their consistent performance has been a testament to their form and determination throughout the series.
The series so far has been a showcase of explosive batting and tense finishes. In the opener, the Chevrons' top order, led by spectacular fifties from Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani, posted a formidable total of 211. Despite a valiant chase from the Namibian Eagles, Zimbabwe's bowlers, particularly Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza, held their nerve to secure a 33-run victory. The second match saw Namibia put up a strong total of 169, thanks to some fine contributions from Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, and captain Gerhard Erasmus.
Welcome to the final showdown of the three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Namibia! The stage is set at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo for what promises to be an exciting conclusion. The home side, Zimbabwe, comes into this match with an unassailable 2-0 lead, having already clinched the series with two impressive performances. They'll be looking to complete a clean sweep and assert their dominance with a memorable whitewash on their home turf.
...MATCH DAY...
The third and final T20I at Queens Sports Club may be a dead rubber in the series scoreline, but not in spirit. Zimbabwe already have the trophy bagged with a 2-0 lead, and now they eye a whitewash to stamp their authority. For Namibia, this match is about pride, resilience, and avoiding the bitter taste of a clean sweep. After back-to-back games in two consecutive days that tested both teams’ depth, a day’s breather gives both sides a chance to recharge before one final push. So, how have Zimbabwe played so far? Quite brilliantly. Their batting has been on fire, where Brian Bennett has been the standout star, smashing 94 in the first game and a fiery 40 off just 20 balls in the second, making him the series’ batting heartbeat. Tadiwanashe Marumani, too, has been consistent, following his 62 in the opener with a quickfire 50 in the second. Add in Brendan Taylor’s calm and Ryan Burl’s late fireworks, and the top and middle order look in perfect sync. The bowling has done its job as well, with Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans picking up crucial wickets, while Sikandar Raza continues to chip in with both bat and ball. Then, is there anything that Zimbabwe need to improve? Their bowling - which has been good but in patches. In the first game, Namibia’s late-order hitting dented their death overs. In the second, despite chasing comfortably, they did allow Namibia’s middle order to build partnerships. With the series done, Zimbabwe might even test their bench strength, but Raza will want his attack to be sharper, especially in containing power hitters like Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Gerhard Erasmus. Meanwhile, on the flip side, we have Namibia. Where do they stand after two tough outings? They’ve shown spirit but lacked finishing. In the opener, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Zane Green gave them hope, but chasing a target of 212 was always uphill. In the second game, they were much better - Malan Kruger, Loftie-Eaton, and Erasmus all stitched together a competitive 169, only to watch Zimbabwe hunt it down with ease. The bowlers, led by JJ Smit and Ruben Trumpelmann, fought hard but couldn’t keep Zimbabwe’s aggressive top order quiet. So, what do Namibia need to do to finally cross the line? Convert starts into a match-winning innings. Loftie-Eaton and Kruger have looked good but haven’t carried through to the 70s or 80s that can tilt games. Erasmus needs more support from the lower middle order, where Smit and Trumpelmann can play bigger roles. Bowling-wise, Namibia must strike early - dismissing Bennett or Marumani inside the powerplay is key. Otherwise, they’ll be left chasing shadows again. So, what’s the buildup for this final clash? The Bulawayo pitch has been friendly for batters, with both games crossing 160 easily. Expect another high-scoring contest where the new ball holds the key and slower balls at the death will decide the margins. Zimbabwe, riding on form and home advantage, look favourite to complete the whitewash. But Namibia, with pride on the line and no pressure of series results, might just throw caution to the wind and play their freest cricket yet. Will Zimbabwe complete a clean sweep to underline their dominance, or can Namibia roar back and snatch one for pride? The answer comes under the Bulawayo skies.
That is all from this fantastic tour. Zimbabwe take the prize while Namibia avoid the clean sweep. Sikandar Raza collects the award and his teammates join him to pose for the cameras. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. A lot of cricket is happening around the world. Switch the tabs and join us on the other side. Goodbye and cheers!
Sikandar Raza, the captain of Zimbabwe says they got answers to the questions they were asking before the series but credits the way Namibia played. Mentions they didn't bat or bowl well today, they need to work hard and hope all the departments fire together. Feels they have bowled well in the middle periods throughout the series. Mentions that they need to bat and bowl well in the Powerplay. Ends by appreciating the crowd for the support.
Brian Bennett WINS THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD. He says getting some runs into this series helps him boost his confidence. Mentions Harare wickets are quicker while today the wicket was slightly slower.
Jan Frylinck wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says he just went out there and expressed himself, feels it was just his day. Reckons they play on conditions that are tricky but are happy to play on this flat pitch.
Gerhard Erasmus, the skipper of Namibia says it's good to win the final match and take some momentum into the tour. Tells Zimbabwe played really well and gave a good fight. Reckons the batters expressed themselves in the Powerplay, while he feels the bowlers need to be smarter during crunch situations. Ends by saying they are well prepared for the qualifiers and excited about the challenge ahead.
...Presentation...
Earlier in the game, Jan Frylinck's explosive batting set the tone for Namibia's innings, as he smashed his fifty off just 13 balls, the fastest by a Namibian player. He added 74 runs for the opening wicket with Louren Steenkamp, who contributed 14 runs. Frylinck's 77-run knock came to an end when Sikandar Raza trapped him, providing a crucial breakthrough for Zimbabwe. Ruben Trumpelmann stepped up in the tail-end overs, blasting 46 runs off 24 balls and taking Zimbabwe's bowlers to task while Alexander Volschenk finished the innings with a flourish.
It was hard for Zimbabwe to get back on track after losing four wickets for not many on the board. Trying to get some momentum, Zimbabwe lost too many overs to settle in but credit to Sean Williams' lone effort which kept Zimbabwe kept into the game. For Namibia, JJ Smit was the star with four wickets in his spell.
A solid effort at home from Zimbabwe and they'll take a lot of pride in how they have performed in this series. Despite not winning the series, Namibia were playing for pride and they did the job with the bat up front, which put them in a commendable position. The bowlers started well by picking four wickets inside the Powerplay, including the big wicket of Sikandar Raza but were put under pressure by Sean Williams whose lone effort kept Zimbabwe in the game but with a mountain to climb, Zimbabwe needed fireworks from both sides which didn't arrive.
19.5
over
19.5 | 7 Runs | HH: 176/10
19.5
W
Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, OUT! LBW! That will do! Ben Shikongo serves it on the fuller side on middle and leg. Blessing Muzarabani opens up his body and flicks but misses and gets hit on the boots. Plumb in front and up goes the finger. Namibia win by 28 runs.
19.4
1
Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, Bowls it too full and on middle, Trevor Gwandu hits it to square leg for one more.
19.3
4
Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, FOUR! Ben Shikongo bowls a full toss on middle, Trevor Gwandu whips it to deep square leg, beats the fielder and it races to the fence.
19.2
1
Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, Very full and on middle and leg, flicked to long on for a single.
19.1
1
Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, Drops it on a length and on leg. Trevor Gwandu nudges it back onto the pads, rolls onto the surface and they take a run.
19
over
19 | 7 Runs | HH: 169/9
18.6
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, FOUR! RUNS! Shorter and on middle, Blessing Muzarabani pulls it to deep square leg. The fielder runs to his right, slides and flicks back but the ball still have the legs to roll into the fence.
18.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Trevor Gwandu, Serves it on a length and around off, Trevor Gwandu plays it to cover for a single.
18.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, This is full and on middle. Blessing Muzarabani hits it hard but to long on for a single.
18.3
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, Bowls it very full and on middle. Blessing Muzarabani keeps it out on the off side.
18.2
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Trevor Gwandu, Very full and around off, Trevor Gwandu drills it to long on for a single.
18.1
W
Ruben Trumpelmann to Wellington Masakadza, OUT! TAKEN! Another one falls! Touch fuller and wide of off. Wellington Masakadza swings hard but cue ends his shot to cover where the fielder runs behind, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes it. Alexander Volschenk it was.
18
over
18 | 11 Runs | HH: 162/8
17.6
W
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, OUT! LBW! Sean Williams falls and that should be the game for Namibia. Bowls it very full and around off, Sean Williams tries to reverse hit but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. The length was not good enough to reverse hit.
17.5
1
JJ Smit to Wellington Masakadza, Bowls a slower bumper around off, Wellington Masakadza flat bats it to long on for a single.
17.4
2
JJ Smit to Wellington Masakadza, Very full and attacking the stumps. Wellington Masakadza whips it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
Wellington Masakadza comes to the middle.
17.3
W
JJ Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Namibia keep applying the pressure! A good length delivery, outside off and shapes away. Maposa swings hard but only manages a thick edge to the keeper who takes it well.
17.3
1
JJ Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Wide! Bowls the slower one, but well over the tramline, left alone.
17.2
4
JJ Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, FOUR! Maposa hits his first boundary! Gets another full toss, this is outside off. Maposa crunches it to deep cover for a boundary.
17.1
1
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, A yorker, around off, Sean Williams jams it out to mid off for a sharp single.
17.1
2
JJ Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, JJ Smit starts with a full toss, around off. Maposa swings hard and slices it to deep point where the fielder charges in and slides but fails to hold onto the ball. Falls down for a run.
17
over
17 | 16 Runs | HH: 151/6
16.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tinotenda Maposa, Short in length and on middle, Maposa plays it to long on and gets off the strike for a single.
16.5
W
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, OUT! TAKEN! Ruben Trumpelmann has something to cheer! Touch fuller and around off, in the slot again. Tashinga Musekiwa looks to flick off the wrist over mid-wicket but gets only height behind it. Malan Kruger at deep mid-wicket takes a simple catch.
16.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Dishes out a yorker on leg, Sean Williams digs it out on the deck and runs across.
16.3
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, FOUR! MORE! 14 runs so far! A full toss around the waist. Sean Williams makes room and whacks it to deep square leg for a boundary.
16.2
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, FOUR! Streaky but it all counts! A bumper, outside off. Sean Williams swings across and top edges it behind the keeper and it goes to the fence. Pressure on Ruben Trumpelmann.
16.1
6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, SIX! Sean Williams is up for the task! Ruben Trumpelmann serves it on the shorter side and on off, Sean Williams pulls it to deep square leg for a biggie.
16
over
16 | 13 Runs | HH: 135/5
15.6
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, A single to end the over as Sean Williams punches it down to long off.
15.5
4
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, FOUR! SUPERB! The wrong un', this is full and on off. Sean Williams reverse sweeps it fine past point and it rolls to the fence once again.
15.4
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Tashinga Musekiwa, Musekiwa works it to long off and runs across for a single.
15.3
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, Shorter and on middle, extra bounce. Sean Williams works it to cover for a single.
15.2
4
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, FOUR! Plays with more authority. Fuller delivery on middle, Sean Williams slog-sweeps it to fine leg and it races to the fence.
15.1
2
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, TWO MORE! Tossed up around leg. Sean Williams steps across and slog-sweeps it, gets a top edge to deep square leg where the fielder runs in and dives forward but spills it out. That's fifty for Sean Williams.
15
over
15 | 10 Runs | HH: 122/5
14.6
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, On a length and on top of off. Sean Williams works it to long on for a single to end the over.
14.5
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tashinga Musekiwa, Hits it on a length and outside off. Musekiwa slices his shot to deep point for a single.
14.4
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tashinga Musekiwa, Shorter and outside off, skids a bit. Musekiwa swings across the line and misses.
14.3
4
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tashinga Musekiwa, FOUR! HIT AWAY! Touch fuller and outside off. Musekiwa swings across and hits it to long on, in the gap and it races to the fence.
14.2
2
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tashinga Musekiwa, TWO MORE! Good length delivery on leg. Musekiwa whips it behind square on the leg side. A risky second run but Musekiwa makes it with a dive.
14.1
2
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Tashinga Musekiwa, Short in length and around off, Musekiwa pulls it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
14
over
14 | 7 Runs | HH: 112/5
13.6
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Tashinga Musekiwa, Flatter and around off, Musekiwa plays it to mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
0
Gerhard Erasmus to Tashinga Musekiwa, Very full and on middle and leg. Musekiwa drills it back to Gerhard Erasmus.
13.4
2
Gerhard Erasmus to Tashinga Musekiwa, Gerhard Erasmus keeps the same length and line, Musekiwa plays with an angled bat to deep point for a couple.
13.3
0
Gerhard Erasmus to Tashinga Musekiwa, Flat, quick and outside off, Musekiwa looks to cut but misses.
Tashinga Musekiwa is the new man in.
13.2
W
Gerhard Erasmus to Ryan Burl, OUT! GONE! The captain strikes! Much needed breakthrough! Bowls on the skiddy length and on leg. Ryan Burl backs away and tries to push it across but hits it straight back to Gerhard Erasmus who moves to his left and gobbles it up.
13.1
4
Gerhard Erasmus to Ryan Burl, FOUR! HIT AWAY! Begins with a full toss angling outside off. Ryan Burl slams it down to long on, past the fielder there for four runs.
13
over
13 | 11 Runs | HH: 105/4
12.6
4
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, FOUR! SOLID! On a good length and on middle and leg. Sean Williams uses the angle and bunts it past square leg for a boundary. 11 runs off the over.
12.5
0
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, Excellent delivery! A yorker, right at the base of the leg pole. Sean Williams can only jam it out.
12.4
0
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, Bangs it short and around off, keeps it tight. Sean Williams looks to reverse hit but the length was not good enough.
12.3
1
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, Very full and around off, Burl sweeps it to square leg for a single.
12.2
0
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, Keeps the same line and further ups his length, just around off. Ryan Burl looks to heave but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but turned down. Impact was outside the line.
12.1
6
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, SIX! Zimbabwe are on song now! A good length delivery, around off, Ryan Burl picks the length and powers it over cow corner for a biggie. Much needed.
12
over
12 | 12 Runs | HH: 94/4
11.6
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Ryan Burl, Too full and on the pads, Burl whips it to deep square leg for a run.
11.5
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, On middle, fuller. Sean Williams works it to long on for a single.
11.4
4
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, FOUR! AND AGAIN! Sean Williams nails it well! Fuller delivery, outside off. Sean Williams shuffles across and scoops it to fine leg and it races to the fence. Just using the pace.
11.3
2
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, Pitched up delivery, outside off, Sean Williams strokes it through covers for a couple of runs.
11.2
4
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, FOUR! Innovative! Very full and outside off, Sean Williams steps across, opens up the body and laps it over to fine leg for a boundary.
11.1
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, Jan-Izak de Villiers bangs it short and outside off, a bit straight. Sean Williams looks to push it away but misses.
11
over
11 | 8 Runs | HH: 82/4
10.6
0
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, Angles across a length ball, around off, Burl plays it off the inner half of the bat to the bowler.
10.5
1
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, A yorker-length delivery on the pads. Sean Williams whips it to short fine leg for a quick single.
10.4
1
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, Bowls a straighter line on the pads. Burl plays it to long on for a single.
10.3
0
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, Attacks the stumps with a length ball on middle, Burl goes back to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
10.2
4
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, FOUR! Finally a boundary arrives! Slants in a length ball on the pads. Burl uses the pace and whacks it past short fine leg for a boundary.
10.1
2
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, Back of a length and around off, Burl pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
10
over
10 | 5 Runs | HH: 74/4
9.6
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, Good start by Jan-Izak de Villiers! Too full and around off, Sean Williams digs it out to mid off.
9.5
2
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, On a nagging length and outside off, Sean Williams plays it to deep cover for a couple of runs.
9.4
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Ryan Burl, Steams in and angles it onto the pads. Burl whacks it to deep square leg for a single.
9.3
0
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Ryan Burl, Overpitched and outside off. Burl knocks it to cover.
9.2
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Sean Williams, Too full and on middle and leg. Sean Williams lofts it down to long on, to the left of the fielder for a single.
9.1
1
Jan-Izak de Villiers to Ryan Burl, Jan-Izak de Villiers serves it full and outside off. Burl nicely drives but finds the man at cover. One.
9
over
9 | 10 Runs | HH: 69/4
8.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, Short of a length and on middle, Burl pulls it flat and to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Bowls a low full toss on the pads. Sean Williams nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
8.4
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Bangs it short and on middle, Sean Williams looks to pull but misses.
8.3
6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, FOUR! Welcome boundary! Excellent shot! Ruben Trumpelmann serves it on a length and on leg. Sean Williams goes back and whacks it over fine leg and it goes all the way for a six.
8.2
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Ryan Burl, Bowls it into the surface and around off, Ryan Burl works it to long on for a single.
8.1
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Short of a length and on middle and leg. Sean Williams pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8
over
8 | 6 Runs | HH: 59/4
7.6
0
Gerhard Erasmus to Ryan Burl, Slows up the pace and bowls it on middle, Burl nudges it to mid on.
7.5
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, Floats it full and on middle, Sean Williams reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
7.4
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Ryan Burl, Flat and outside off, Burl slaps it to deep cover for a single.
7.4
2
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, TWO WIDES! Tossed up down the leg side. Sean Williams uses his feet to flick but misses and the keeper fumbles to carry it cleanly. A single.
7.3
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Ryan Burl, Darted on the pads. Burl flicks it to square leg for a quick single.
7.2
0
Gerhard Erasmus to Ryan Burl, Tossed up, outside off. Ryan Burl punches well but straight to cover.
7.1
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Sean Williams, Shorter and outside off, Sean Williams chops it to point for a single.
Change. Gerhard Erasmus is back on.
7
over
7 | 9 Runs | HH: 53/4
6.6
4
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, FOUR! Good end to the over but Zimbabwe still need more! A length ball on middle and leg. Ryan Burl shuffles across and tickles it down to fine leg for a boundary.
6.5
1
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, Angles it on the pads, clipped to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.4
0
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, Ben Shikongo hits the deck hard and angles it on leg, Sean Williams is beaten for pace as he tries to work it across but misses.
6.3
1
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, Short in length and outside off, Ryan Burl guides it to third man for a single.
6.2
2
Ben Shikongo to Ryan Burl, This is full and on middle and leg, Ryan Burl nudges it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
6.1
1
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, This is full and around off, Sean Williams strokes it to deep cover for a single.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs | HH: 44/4
5.6
0
JJ Smit to Ryan Burl, On a length and around off, Ryan Burl blocks it out.
Ryan Burl walks in next.
5.5
W
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, OUT! TAKEN! Sikandar Raza falls and Zimbabwe are in real spot of bother. Short of a good length and on leg. Sikandar Raza makes room and pulls to deep square leg where Ruben Trumpelmann stands close to the ropes, and holds onto it.
5.4
1
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, Sean Williams takes the charge and whacks this length ball to mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
0
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, Hard length delivery, around off, nips back in. Sean Williams drops it back to the bowler.
5.2
0
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, Serves it full and invites Sean Williams for a drive, outside off. SW goes after it but misses.
5.1
1
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, Leg bye! Slants a length ball on middle and leg. Sikandar Raza misses his flick and it rolls on the leg side for a leg bye.
5
over
5 | 6 Runs | HH: 42/3
4.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sikandar Raza, Goes very full now, angling on middle and leg. Sikandar Raza flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
4.5
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sikandar Raza, Drops a fine bumper, outside off, Sikandar Raza leaves it alone.
4.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Shorter and on middle, Sean Williams pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
4.3
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, A length ball, outside off, Sean Williams punches it to cover.
4.2
3
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sikandar Raza, THREE RUNS! Back of a length and outside off, Sikandar Raza swings across the line and slices it over to backward point. The fielder runs behind, gives a chase and flicks it back near the fence to save a run.
4.1
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, This is full and on middle and leg, eased to long on for a single.
4
over
4 | 6 Runs | HH: 36/3
3.6
0
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, Length ball on middle, defended out.
3.5
0
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, Short of a good length and around off, swings in sharply. Sikandar Raza is cut in half as he walks down to defend this one.
3.4
4
JJ Smit to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Sikandar Raza's favourite no-look shot! Gets a fuller delivery on the pads. Sikandar Raza bends and whips it across, behind square leg for a boundary. Off the mark in style.
Sikandar Raza comes to the middle.
3.3
W
JJ Smit to Brendan Taylor, OUT! TIMBER! Through the gates! Excellent from JJ Smit! Bowls with an in-angler, around off, it lands and nips back in sharply. Brendan Taylor plants his front foot out to push it across but is beaten and it goes through the gap and hits the stumps. The wood goes for a cartwheel.
3.2
1
JJ Smit to Sean Williams, Serves it full and outside off, shapes away. Sean Williams knocks it down to mid off for a single.
3.1
1
JJ Smit to Brendan Taylor, Touch fuller and shaping on middle, Taylor nudges it to square leg for a single.
3
over
3 | 11 Runs | HH: 30/2
2.6
4
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, FOUR! 11 runs off the over! Good length delivery, outside off. Sean Williams flat bats it straight down the ground past mid off for a boundary.
2.5
4
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, FOUR! HELPED AWAY! Shorter and angling on the leg side. Sean Williams hangs back and pulls it fine past short fine leg for a boundary.
2.4
1
Ben Shikongo to Brendan Taylor, Shorter and outside off, Taylor dabs it to short third man for a quick single.
2.3
1
Ben Shikongo to Sean Williams, Drops it full and swings back in on middle, Sean Williams whacks it to deep square leg for a single.
2.2
1
Ben Shikongo to Brendan Taylor, Pitches it up, outside off, Taylor drives it to extra-cover for a quick single.
2.1
0
Ben Shikongo to Brendan Taylor, Short of a good length and around off, Taylor punches it straight to mid off.
2
over
2 | 6 Runs | HH: 19/2
1.6
4
Bernard Scholtz to Sean Williams, FOUR! No time to settle in! Drops it short and around off. Sean Williams powers it over mid-wicket and it races to the fence.
1.5
0
Bernard Scholtz to Sean Williams, Flatter delivery on middle, Sean Williams nudges it to mid-wicket.
Sean Williams comes in next.
1.4
W
Bernard Scholtz to Brian Bennett, OUT! TAKEN! Both the openers go in the first two overs! Bernard Scholtz nicely loops it up on middle, Bennett tries to play with the line, lofts it over to long off where Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton runs in and dives to complete the catch.
1.3
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brendan Taylor, Floats it full with a bit of inward shape on middle, Taylor works it to deep square leg for a single.
1.2
1
Bernard Scholtz to Brian Bennett, Flatter delivery on middle, Bennett whips it to deep square leg for a single.
1.1
0
Bernard Scholtz to Brian Bennett, Tossed up, full and outside off. Bennett looks to push but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Bernard Scholtz to share the attack.
1
over
1 | 13 Runs | HH: 13/1
0.6
0
Gerhard Erasmus to Brendan Taylor, Angles across the arm ball, outside off. Taylor looks to punch it away but misses.
0.5
2
Gerhard Erasmus to Brendan Taylor, Very full and on middle and leg. Taylor sweeps it to the right of deep square leg who dives across and flicks it back to save a couple.
Brendan Taylor comes in next.
0.4
W
Gerhard Erasmus to Tadiwanashe Marumani, OUT! TAKEN! Gerhard Erasmus strikes. Bowls a half-tracker, outside off and it shapes in around off. Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back to pull but top edges it behind to short fine leg where Bernard Scholtz takes the skier.
0.3
6
Gerhard Erasmus to Tadiwanashe Marumani, SIX! BANG! There she goes! Floats it full and around off, Tadiwanashe Marumani gets inside the line and slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
0.2
4
Gerhard Erasmus to Tadiwanashe Marumani, FOUR! Helped away! Fuller delivery angling on the pads. Tadiwanashe Marumani tickles it fine past short fine leg for a boundary.
0.1
1
Gerhard Erasmus to Brian Bennett, Tossed up full and on off, Brian Bennett eases it to long on for a single. Zimbabwe are underway.
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett
Bat/Bow
Tadiwanashe Marumani
Bat/Bow
Brendan Taylor
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Sean Williams
Bat/Bow
Sikandar Raza
CAP/Bat/Bow
Ryan Burl
Bat/Bow
Tashinga Musekiwa
Bat/Bow
Wellington Masakadza
Bat/Bow
Tinotenda Maposa
Bat/Bow
Blessing Muzarabani
Bat/Bow
Trevor Gwandu
Bat/Bow
Namibia
Jan Frylinck
Bat/Bow
Louren Steenkamp
Bat/Bow
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Bat/Bow
Gerhard Erasmus
CAP/Bat/Bow
JJ Smit
Bat/Bow
Ruben Trumpelmann
Bat/Bow
Zane Green
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Alexander Volschenk
Bat/Bow
Jan-Izak de Villiers
Bat/Bow
Bernard Scholtz
Bat/Bow
Ben Shikongo
Bat/Bow
Match Details
SeriesNamibia in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2025VenueQueens Sports Club, BulawayoDate 18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2025Toss NAM, elected to bat firstUmpiresLangton Rusere (ZIM), Foster Mutizwa (ZIM) and Iknow Chabi (ZIM)Match Result Namibia beat Zimbabwe by 28 runs Player Of The Match Jan Frylinck
Match Result Update: Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 3rd I T20 - Namibia in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2025
The 3rd I T20 between Zimbabwe and Namibia at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo ended with a win for Namibia, who bowled out Zimbabwe for 176 while defending a target of 205, clinching a 28 runs victory.
With the ball, JJ Smit starred with figures of 4/29, supported by Gerhard Erasmus who took 2 wickets to dismantle the chase.
Match Summary:
Namibia: 204
Zimbabwe: 176
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