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Namibia vs Zimbabwe, 4th T20I Match Summary

NAM vs ZIM, 2023 - T20 Summary

Namibia vs Zimbabwe Scorecard
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4th T20I, United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek , Oct 29, 2023
Namibia Namibia
154/3 (18.4/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
153/6 (20.0/20)
Namibia beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Gerhard Erasmus
    31(28)&2/21(4)
ZIM 153/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1471-craig-ervine-playerprofile>Craig Ervine</a>
Craig Ervine
54 (43)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 125.58SR
<a href=/cricket/players/109905-tinashe-kamunhukamwe-playerprofile>Tinashe Kamunhukamwe</a>
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
32 (32)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
NAM 154/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113551-michael-van-lingen-playerprofile>Michael van Lingen</a>
Michael van Lingen
47 (27)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 174.07SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111469-nikolaas-davin-playerprofile>Niko Davin</a>
Niko Davin
34 (25)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 136SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ryan Burl
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/2
R/W
Bowler
Tendai Chatara
ECON 10.87
2.4
OVERS
29/1
R/W
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Right then, that's all from this game. This has been a highly competitive series, and it is only befitting that we get to the final game with the series on the line for both sides. The fifth and final T20I of the series will take place on Monday, 30th of October. The first ball will be bowled at 5.30 pm IST (12.00 pm GMT), but you can join us in advance for the build-up. See you then, cheers!
Namibia's skipper Gerhard Erasmus is the Player of the Match for his crucial contributions in both departments.
Earlier in the game, after Zimbabwe's captain Craig Ervine opted to put runs on the board, quickfire knocks by their openers gave their side a much-needed early push. In the middle phase, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which hampered their momentum. Craig Ervine was unperturbed by what was happening at the other end and led from the front with an unbeaten fifty, taking Zimbabwe to 153. His counterpart Gerhard Erasmus starred with the ball for Namibia, with two wickets to his name.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe have been outplayed with both bat and ball but they have only themselves to blame. Having finished on a positive note with the bat, they were hoping to start well with the ball. It was not the case as their bowlers were taken aback by the attacking approach from the Namibian openers. They were all over the place with their lines and lengths and were made to pay for it. The move to continue with Ryan Burl paid off as he dismissed both openers in a single over to bring Zimbabwe back into the game. With not many runs to defend, they needed wickets to stay in the game and even though they managed to get rid of Jan Frylinck, it was too little too late for Zimbabwe.
We are going the distance! An emphatic victory by Namibia has helped them keep the series alive and has given us a series decider to witness. In their pursuit of a tricky target of 154 runs, Namibia were off to a blazing start with an entertaining 82-run opening stand. Michael Van Lingen was the aggressor of the two batters, while Nikolaas Davin was not much behind in finding boundaries to put pressure on Zimbabwe. Just when both batters were looking comfortable, both fell in quick succession, which gave Zimbabwe more than a sniff. Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck then got together and steadied the ship. The latter could not stay there till the end but the Erasmus batted through to ensure there were no more hiccups in the chase.
Over 18.4 : 154/3
7 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
G. Erasmus
31 (28)
JJ Smit
6 (6)
T. Chatara
2.4-0-29-1
18.4
4
Tendai Chatara To Gerhard Erasmus
Four! That is nicely played. The batter waits and then plays the late cut through third man for a boundary.
18.3
1
Tendai Chatara To JJ Smit
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
18.2
1
Tendai Chatara To Gerhard Erasmus
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
18.1
1
Tendai Chatara To JJ Smit
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Over 18 : 147/3
7 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
G. Erasmus
26 (26)
JJ Smit
4 (4)
A. Ndlovu
4-0-33-0
17.6
2
Ainsley Ndlovu To Gerhard Erasmus
2 runs, that is slogged away through mid on for a couple.
17.5
1
Ainsley Ndlovu To JJ Smit
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
17.4
1
Ainsley Ndlovu To Gerhard Erasmus
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
17.3
1
Ainsley Ndlovu To JJ Smit
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
17.2
1
Ainsley Ndlovu To Gerhard Erasmus
1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
17.1
1
Ainsley Ndlovu To JJ Smit
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Over 17 : 140/3
8 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • W 16.5
  • 116.6
JJ Smit
1 (1)
G. Erasmus
22 (23)
T. Chatara
2-0-22-1
16.6
1
Tendai Chatara To JJ Smit
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
16.5
W
Tendai Chatara To Jan Frylinck OUT!
OUT! Dragged on! The batter has played that onto the stumps.
16.5
wd
Tendai Chatara To Jan Frylinck
Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
16.4
4
Tendai Chatara To Jan Frylinck
Four! The batter is lucky to get an inside edge and yet not be dismissed. A lucky boundary to fine leg.
16.3
1
Tendai Chatara To Gerhard Erasmus
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
16.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Gerhard Erasmus
No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.
16.1
1
Tendai Chatara To Jan Frylinck
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Over 16 : 132/2
12 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
G. Erasmus
21 (21)
J. Frylinck
24 (23)
S. Raza
4-0-31-0
15.6
6
Sikandar Raza To Gerhard Erasmus
Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
15.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Gerhard Erasmus
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
15.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Jan Frylinck
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
15.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Gerhard Erasmus
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
15.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Gerhard Erasmus
Four! Good ball but a good shot too. This is the wrong ‘un but the batter has picked it. Reverse sweeps it through point.
15.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Gerhard Erasmus
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Over 15 : 120/2
6 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 1 LB 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
J. Frylinck
23 (22)
G. Erasmus
10 (16)
W. Madhevere
1-0-5-0
14.6
2
Wesley Madhevere To Jan Frylinck
2 runs, that is just a mere push for a couple of runs.
14.5
1
Wesley Madhevere To Gerhard Erasmus
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Full Commentary
18 OV
7 Runs
A. Ndlovu to JJ Smit G. Erasmus
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
8 Runs
T. Chatara to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus JJ Smit
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • W 16.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
12 Runs
S. Raza to G. Erasmus J. Frylinck
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
6 Runs
W. Madhevere to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus
  • 114.1
  • 1 LB 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
11 Runs
A. Ndlovu to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
R. Burl to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
5 Runs
R. Burl to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 3 B 10.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to J. Frylinck G. Erasmus
  • 09.1
  • 29.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
R. Burl to Van Lingen J. Frylinck N. Davin
  • W 8.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • W 8.6
8 OV
13 Runs
S. Raza to Van Lingen N. Davin
  • 17.1
  • 67.2
  • 27.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
10 Runs
R. Burl to N. Davin Van Lingen
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 26.3
  • 66.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
13 Runs
C. Mumba to N. Davin Van Lingen
  • 05.1
  • 1 WD 5.2
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 1 WD 5.4
  • 65.4
  • 45.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
5 Runs
A. Ndlovu to N. Davin Van Lingen
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
14 Runs
T. Chatara to Van Lingen
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 63.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
10 Runs
A. Ndlovu to N. Davin
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 62.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
5 Runs
C. Mumba to N. Davin Van Lingen
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
12 Runs
F. Akram to Van Lingen
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Namibia beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Gerhard Erasmus
  • Umpire Andrew Louw (NAM), Esau Haynes (NAM) and No TV Umpire
  • Referee No Referee
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 153/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 153/6 in 19.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 103/4 in 15.2 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 65/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 53/1
  • Zimbabwe 51/1 in 5.1 overs
  • Namibia 150/3 in 18.3 overs
  • Namibia 100/2 in 12.1 overs
  • Drinks: Namibia 88/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 59/0
  • Namibia 55/0 in 5.4 overs
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

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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