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Namibia vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I Match Summary

NAM vs ZIM, 2023 - T20 Summary

Namibia vs Zimbabwe Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek , Oct 25, 2023
Namibia Namibia
198/3 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
200/5 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Sikandar Raza
    82(35)&0/38(3)
NAM 198/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113551-michael-van-lingen-playerprofile>Michael van Lingen</a>
Michael van Lingen
67 (37)
  • 10x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 181.08SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111469-nikolaas-davin-playerprofile>Nikolaas Davin</a>
Nikolaas Davin
60 (44)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 136.36SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ryan Burl
ECON 10.00
3
OVERS
30/1
R/W
Bowler
Tendai Chatara
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/1
R/W
ZIM 200/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
82 (35)
  • 3x4s
  • 9x6s
  • 234.28SR
Innocent Kaia
Innocent Kaia
37 (30)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 123.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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That's all we have from this entertaining game. The third T20I is on 27th October (Friday) at 5.30 pm IST (12 pm GMT). We look forward to some more exciting action. Cheers!
With all the momentum in Zimbabwe's corner, Jan Frylinck bowled a splendid penultimate over and the visitors were left with 18 runs to achieve in the last over to win. Sikandar Raza though maintained his composure and smashed the required runs - two biggies and a last-ball four being the most impactful ones. He remained unbeaten on 82 runs off just 35 balls and stole the thunder right under Namibia's nose.
The game that appeared to be slipping away from Zimbabwe was caught by the scruff of its neck by Sikandar Raza who transferred all the pressure on the Namibian bowlers. All of a sudden, boundaries started to flow and the equation was brought down to 55 runs off the last 24 balls. The cameo of Wesley Madhevere cannot be undermined as that allowed the equation to trim down further and Zimbabwe required 24 off 12 balls.
After a hapless show with the ball, Zimbabwe needed a strong Powerplay with the bat, although that didn't happen. They managed just 35 for 1 in the first six overs and the scoreboard pressure was immense on them. Losing a set Innocent Kaia further compounded their miserable situation. Then, Sikandar Raza walked in and he changed the complexion of the chase with his power-hitting.
SIKANDAR RAZA, YOU CHAMPION! What a game of cricket we have just witnessed! After a one-sided match last evening, we wished for a competitive contest and that's exactly what we got! Zimbabwe are up and running in celebration, superb victory for them to make this 5-match series level at 1-1.
Over 20 : 200/5
19 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 1 WD 19.2
  • 619.2
  • 619.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 419.6
S. Raza
82 (35)
C. Madande
5 (6)
T. Lungameni
4-0-45-0
19.6
4
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Four! Nice one. A good-looking square drive is played and it results in a boundary.
19.5
1
Tangeni Lungameni To Clive Madande
1 run, played towards covers.
19.4
1
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
19.3
6
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
19.2
6
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
19.2
wd
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Wide! The batter is not interested in playing at that.
19.1
0
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
No run, played lofted shot towards mid off.
Over 19 : 181/5
6 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 218.3
  • 118.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
S. Raza
65 (30)
C. Madande
4 (5)
J. Frylinck
3-0-29-1
18.6
1
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and guides it through point for a single.
18.5
2
Jan Frylinck To Sikandar Raza
2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.
18.4
1
Jan Frylinck To Clive Madande
1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
18.3
2
Jan Frylinck To Clive Madande
2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.
18.2
0
Jan Frylinck To Clive Madande
No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.
18.1
0
Jan Frylinck To Clive Madande
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Over 18 : 175/5
12 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 017.2
  • W 17.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 017.6
S. Raza
62 (28)
C. Madande
1 (1)
G. Erasmus
4-0-29-2
17.6
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
17.5
6
Gerhard Erasmus To Sikandar Raza
Six! The go-to shot of many a batter against a spinner. Get down and play the slog sweep. This one has cleared the ropes.
17.4
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Clive Madande
1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
17.4
wd
Gerhard Erasmus To Clive Madande
Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
17.3
W
Gerhard Erasmus To Wesley Madhevere OUT!
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
17.2
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Wesley Madhevere
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
17.1
4
Gerhard Erasmus To Wesley Madhevere
Four! That is delicately played. Scooped over the keeper for a boundary.
Over 17 : 163/4
19 Runs
  • 1 B 16.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 7 NB 16.5
  • 1 B 16.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 616.6
S. Raza
56 (26)
W. Madhevere
19 (9)
T. Lungameni
3-0-26-0
16.6
6
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
16.6
wd
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
Wide! The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
16.5
b
Tangeni Lungameni To Wesley Madhevere
Bye. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
16.5
nb
Tangeni Lungameni To Wesley Madhevere
No ball and Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
16.4
1
Tangeni Lungameni To Sikandar Raza
1 run.
Full Commentary
20 OV
19 Runs
T. Lungameni to S. Raza C. Madande
  • 019.1
  • 1 WD 19.2
  • 619.2
  • 619.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
6 Runs
J. Frylinck to C. Madande S. Raza
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 218.3
  • 118.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
12 Runs
G. Erasmus to W. Madhevere C. Madande S. Raza
  • 417.1
  • 017.2
  • W 17.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
19 Runs
T. Lungameni to S. Raza W. Madhevere
  • 1 B 16.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 7 NB 16.5
  • 1 B 16.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 616.6
16 OV
13 Runs
B. Scholtz to S. Raza W. Madhevere
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 015.3
  • 615.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
16 Runs
B. Shikongo to W. Madhevere S. Raza
  • 214.1
  • 414.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
11 Runs
G. Erasmus to R. Burl S. Raza W. Madhevere
  • 113.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • W 13.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
15 Runs
J. Frylinck to R. Burl S. Raza
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 612.3
  • 612.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
10 Runs
B. Scholtz to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 011.1
  • 611.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
18 Runs
Nicol Loftie to I. Kaia R. Burl
  • 410.1
  • 410.2
  • 610.3
  • 210.4
  • W 10.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
4 Runs
T. Lungameni to S. Raza I. Kaia
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
J. Frylinck to C. Ervine I. Kaia S. Raza
  • 1 LB 8.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 28.4
  • W 8.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
3 Runs
G. Erasmus to C. Ervine I. Kaia
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
10 Runs
JJ Smit to I. Kaia C. Ervine
  • 06.1
  • 46.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
3 Runs
G. Erasmus to I. Kaia C. Ervine
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
6 Runs
JJ Smit to N. Welch I. Kaia
  • 44.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • W 4.6
4 OV
5 Runs
B. Scholtz to N. Welch I. Kaia
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
6 Runs
T. Lungameni to I. Kaia N. Welch
  • 12.1
  • 22.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 1 LB 2.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
B. Shikongo to I. Kaia N. Welch
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
8 Runs
B. Scholtz to N. Welch I. Kaia
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Sikandar Raza
  • Umpire Andrew Louw (NAM), Claus Schumacher (NAM) and No TV Umpire
  • Referee No Referee
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