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3rd T20I, United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek , Oct 27, 2023
% Chance to Win
NAM
ZIM
Inn Break
Right then, that is it from this game where Zimbabwe takes the lead in the series and are in the driving seat as they need just one more win to seal it in the last two games while Namibia needs to buckle up quickly and come back stronger in the next one. The 4th T20I will be played on 29th October, Sunday at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT), but you can join us early for all the build-up to the match. Cheers!
Sikandar Raza is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his solid half-century.
Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Namibia posted a somewhat fighting total on the board with contributions from Jan Frylinck, Jean-Pierre Kotze, and JJ Smit. For Zimbabwe, every bowler got a wicket each except Sikandar Raza while Luke Jongwe picked up a couple to cap off a fine bowling effort. The wicket was a bit tricky and the visitors lost early wickets as well but another excellent knock from their golden boy Sikandar Raza made sure that they got over the line.
Namibia, on the other hand, knew that they did not have a lot of runs to defend but they gave their all. Their bowlers tried their best and they didn't give up till the end. It's just that if their fielding and catching had been a bit better, things could have been more interesting. Ben Shikongo, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, and Handre Klazinga all chipped in with one wicket each but it just wasn't meant to be for them. They have now lost two in a row and will need to revisit their plans and come up with something different in the next game.
Zimbabwe lost Nick Welch in the very first over after he hit a couple of lusty blows but his partner Tinashe Kamunhukamwe along with Craig Ervine built a solid platform for the chase. Unfortunately, both of them got out at the wrong moment with the former scoring 36 runs. However, it was that man again, Sikandar Raza who stepped up for his team when they needed him and paced his innings beautifully and always kept the required rate in check. He registered another brilliant half-century but couldn't stay till the end as he departed trying to finish things off with a maximum. Ryan Burl supported him well from the other end and remained unbeaten on 15 while Wesley Madhevere got the job done with a massive hit.
ZIMBABWE GO 2-1 UP IN THE SERIES! A solid performance from them and they have completely outplayed their opponents in all three departments here and deserved to win the game. They will be eying to seal the series in the next game while the hosts need to win that one to stay alive in it.
End Of The Over 18.4 : 144/4
10 Runs
- 218.1
- 218.2
- 018.3
- 618.4
W. Madhevere
11 (7)
R. Burl
15 (16)
B. Shikongo
2.4-0-28-1
18.4
6
Ben Shikongo To Wesley Madhevere
Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
18.3
0
Ben Shikongo To Wesley Madhevere
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
18.2
2
Ben Shikongo To Wesley Madhevere
2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.
18.1
2
Ben Shikongo To Wesley Madhevere
2 runs, that is punched off the front foot for a couple.
End Of The Over 18 : 134/4
4 Runs
- 117.1
- 217.2
- W 17.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
W. Madhevere
1 (3)
R. Burl
15 (16)
H. Klazinga
2-0-17-1
17.6
1
Handre Klazinga To Wesley Madhevere
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
17.5
0
Handre Klazinga To Wesley Madhevere
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
17.4
0
Handre Klazinga To Wesley Madhevere
No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.
17.3
W
Handre Klazinga To Sikandar Raza OUT!
OUT! That is a spectacular diving catch.
17.2
2
Handre Klazinga To Sikandar Raza
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
17.1
1
Handre Klazinga To Ryan Burl
1 run, the batter comes forward and punches it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 130/3
14 Runs
- 616.1
- 116.2
- 416.3
- 116.4
- 016.5
- 216.6
S. Raza
50 (34)
R. Burl
14 (15)
JJ Smit
3-0-27-0
16.6
2
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
16.5
0
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
16.4
1
JJ Smit To Ryan Burl
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
16.3
4
JJ Smit To Ryan Burl
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
16.2
1
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
16.1
6
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
Six! Wow! The batter has just played a short-arm jab but the ball has gone all the way.
End Of The Over 16 : 116/3
8 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 415.3
- 115.4
- 115.5
- 115.6
S. Raza
41 (30)
R. Burl
9 (13)
B. Scholtz
3-0-19-0
15.6
1
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
15.5
1
Bernard Scholtz To Ryan Burl
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
15.4
1
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
15.3
4
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at covers. Bounces into the fence.
15.2
0
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
15.1
1
Bernard Scholtz To Ryan Burl
1 run, that is slogged away through mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 108/3
13 Runs
- 114.1
- 614.2
- 414.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
S. Raza
35 (26)
R. Burl
7 (11)
G. Erasmus
3-0-18-1
14.6
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
No run, the batter goes back and steers it, but straight to the fielder.
14.5
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Ryan Burl
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
14.4
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a single.
14.3
4
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through third man. Finds the fence.
14.2
6
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
Six! Biggie! Good feet movement, getting down and sweeping it away to send the ball into the crowd.
14.1
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Ryan Burl
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 95/3
4 Runs
- 113.1
- 213.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
R. Burl
5 (9)
S. Raza
24 (22)
J. Frylinck
3-0-12-1
13.6
1
Jan Frylinck To Ryan Burl
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
13.5
0
Jan Frylinck To Ryan Burl
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
13.4
0
Jan Frylinck To Ryan Burl
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
13.3
0
Jan Frylinck To Ryan Burl
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
13.2
2
Jan Frylinck To Ryan Burl
2 runs, the batter comes forward and punches it through covers for a couple of runs.
13.1
1
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
1 run, the batter comes forward and punches it through mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 91/3
11 Runs
- 412.1
- 412.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 212.5
- 012.6
R. Burl
2 (4)
S. Raza
23 (21)
T. Lungameni
2-0-22-0
12.6
0
Tangeni Lungameni To Ryan Burl
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
12.5
2
Tangeni Lungameni To Ryan Burl
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
12.4
0
Tangeni Lungameni To Ryan Burl
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
12.3
1
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
12.2
4
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Four! That is powerfully hit. Slog swept over square leg for a boundary.
12.1
4
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and bags himself a boundary.
End Of The Over 12 : 80/3
4 Runs
- 011.1
- 211.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- W 11.5
- 011.6
R. Burl
0 (1)
S. Raza
14 (18)
J. Frylinck
2-0-8-1
11.6
0
Jan Frylinck To Ryan Burl
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
11.5
W
Jan Frylinck To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! That has gone through the batsman’s defense.
11.4
1
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.
11.3
1
Jan Frylinck To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, that is slogged away through mid on for a single.
11.2
2
Jan Frylinck To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
2 runs, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through covers for a couple.
11.1
0
Jan Frylinck To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
End Of The Over 11 : 76/2
5 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 210.5
- 010.6
S. Raza
13 (17)
T. Kamunhukamwe
33 (28)
JJ Smit
2-0-13-0
10.6
0
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
10.5
2
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
2 runs, the batter has tapped that away for a couple.
10.4
1
JJ Smit To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
10.3
0
JJ Smit To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
10.2
1
JJ Smit To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
10.1
1
JJ Smit To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
End Of The Over 10 : 71/2
4 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
S. Raza
10 (14)
T. Kamunhukamwe
31 (25)
J. Frylinck
1-0-4-0
9.6
0
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
9.5
1
Jan Frylinck To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
9.4
1
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
9.3
1
Jan Frylinck To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.
9.2
1
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
9.1
0
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
End Of The Over 9 : 67/2
8 Runs
- 18.1
- 68.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 18.6
S. Raza
8 (10)
T. Kamunhukamwe
29 (23)
B. Scholtz
2-0-11-0
8.6
1
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
1 run, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a single.
8.5
0
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
8.4
0
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
8.3
0
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
No run, played lofted shot towards mid wicket.
8.2
6
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
8.1
1
Bernard Scholtz To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, the batter goes back and just glances it through the square leg region for a run.
End Of The Over 8 : 59/2
13 Runs
- 07.1
- 67.2
- 07.3
- 67.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
S. Raza
1 (5)
T. Kamunhukamwe
28 (22)
H. Klazinga
1-0-13-0
7.6
0
Handre Klazinga To Sikandar Raza
No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.
7.5
1
Handre Klazinga To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, that is slogged away through mid on for a single.
7.4
6
Handre Klazinga To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Six! You cannot keep a fielder for that. That has been scooped over the fence for a maximum.
7.3
0
Handre Klazinga To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
7.2
6
Handre Klazinga To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
7.1
0
Handre Klazinga To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
End Of The Over 7 : 46/2
3 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 16.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
T. Kamunhukamwe
15 (17)
S. Raza
1 (4)
B. Scholtz
1-0-3-0
6.6
1
Bernard Scholtz To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
6.5
1
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
6.4
0
Bernard Scholtz To Sikandar Raza
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
6.3
1
Bernard Scholtz To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.
6.2
0
Bernard Scholtz To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
6.1
0
Bernard Scholtz To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
End Of The Over 6 : 43/2
2 Runs
- 15.1
- 1 LB 5.2
- 05.3
- W 5.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
S. Raza
0 (2)
T. Kamunhukamwe
13 (13)
G. Erasmus
2-0-5-1
5.6
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
5.5
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
5.4
W
Gerhard Erasmus To Craig Ervine OUT!
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
5.3
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Craig Ervine
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
5.2
lb
Gerhard Erasmus To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Leg bye, the batter goes back in his crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
5.1
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Craig Ervine
1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 41/1
8 Runs
- 24.1
- 04.2
- 44.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 1 WD 4.6
- 14.6
C. Ervine
16 (13)
T. Kamunhukamwe
13 (12)
JJ Smit
1-0-8-0
4.6
1
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
4.6
wd
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
Wide! The batter is not interested in playing at that.
4.5
0
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
No run, the batter plays the pull shot off the front foot but finds the fielder there.
4.4
0
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
4.3
4
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
4.2
0
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
4.1
2
JJ Smit To Craig Ervine
2 runs, that is pushed away for a couple.
End Of The Over 4 : 33/1
4 Runs
- 23.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 1 WD 3.5
- 03.5
- 03.6
T. Kamunhukamwe
13 (12)
C. Ervine
9 (7)
G. Erasmus
1-0-4-0
3.6
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is glanced away beautifully, but for no run.
3.5
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.
3.5
wd
Gerhard Erasmus To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
3.4
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
3.3
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Craig Ervine
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
3.2
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Craig Ervine
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
3.1
2
Gerhard Erasmus To Craig Ervine
2 runs, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through square leg for a couple.
End Of The Over 3 : 29/1
8 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 42.6
T. Kamunhukamwe
13 (9)
C. Ervine
6 (4)
B. Shikongo
2-0-18-1
2.6
4
Ben Shikongo To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.
2.5
0
Ben Shikongo To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
2.4
4
Ben Shikongo To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Four! That is a supreme insult to a bowler. The ball is driven straight back to where it came from.
2.3
0
Ben Shikongo To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
2.2
0
Ben Shikongo To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.
2.1
0
Ben Shikongo To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.
End Of The Over 2 : 21/1
11 Runs
- 41.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 21.4
- 41.5
- 01.6
C. Ervine
6 (4)
T. Kamunhukamwe
5 (3)
T. Lungameni
1-0-11-0
1.6
0
Tangeni Lungameni To Craig Ervine
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
1.5
4
Tangeni Lungameni To Craig Ervine
Four! Nicely done. Going back in his crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.
1.4
2
Tangeni Lungameni To Craig Ervine
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
1.3
1
Tangeni Lungameni To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches him a single.
1.2
0
Tangeni Lungameni To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.
1.1
4
Tangeni Lungameni To Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at mid off. Bounces into the fence.
End Of The Over 1 : 10/1
10 Runs
- 00.1
- 60.2
- 00.3
- 40.4
- W 0.5
- 00.6
C. Ervine
0 (1)
T. Kamunhukamwe
0 (0)
B. Shikongo
1-0-10-1
0.6
0
Ben Shikongo To Craig Ervine
No run, the batter lets the ball go outside his off stump.
0.5
W
Ben Shikongo To Nick Welch OUT!
OUT! The batter has missed the ball and is hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW and it is given.
0.4
4
Ben Shikongo To Nick Welch
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
0.3
0
Ben Shikongo To Nick Welch
No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.
0.2
6
Ben Shikongo To Nick Welch
Six! There she goes! The ball is travelling into the crowd, thanks to a flick shot off the back foot. The umpire raises both his arms.
0.1
0
Ben Shikongo To Nick Welch
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
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Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Nick Welch
- Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
- Craig Ervine
- Sikandar Raza
- Ryan Burl
- Wesley Madhevere
- Clive Madande
- Luke Jongwe
- Carl Mumba
- Richard Ngarava
- Ainsley Ndlovu
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Namibia won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match Sikandar Raza
- Umpire Claus Schumacher (NAM), Ewoud Lassen (NAM) and No TV Umpire
- Referee No Referee
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Namibia 138/6 in 20.0 overs
- Namibia 102/4 in 14.5 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between J Frylinck (29) and J Kotze (16)
- J Frylinck dropped on 31 by C Mumba in 12.3 overs
- Drinks: Namibia 62/3 in 10.0 overs
- Namibia 51/3 in 8.3 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 36/3
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between S Raza (36) and R Burl (14)
- S Raza 8th T20I hundred: 50 runs in 34 balls (4x4) (3x6)
- Zimbabwe 102/3in 14.2 overs
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 71/2 in 10.0 overs
- Zimbabwe 52/2 in 7.2 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 43/2
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Nikolaas Davin NAM | 203 | 50.75 |
| Sikandar Raza ZIM | 177 | 44.25 |
| Michael Van Lingen NAM | 129 | 25.80 |
| Jan Frylinck NAM | 100 | 25.00 |
| Gerhard Erasmus NAM | 87 | 21.75 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus NAM | 9 | 5.05 |
| Richard Ngarava ZIM | 5 | 3.90 |
| JJ Smit NAM | 5 | 7.16 |
| Tendai Chatara ZIM | 5 | 7.21 |
| Jan Frylinck NAM | 5 | 7.34 |
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