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Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Match 5 Match Summary

NAM vs ZIM, 2026 - T20 Summary

Namibia vs Zimbabwe Scorecard
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Match 5, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek , Sep 03, 2026
Namibia Namibia
156/6 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
159/5 (18.1/20)
Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Innocent Kaia
    72(42)
NAM 156/6
Bat Top Batsmen
Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus
88 (48)
  • 8x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 183.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/120302-alexander-volschenk-playerprofile>Alexander Volschenk</a>
Alexander Volschenk
29 (31)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 93.54SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Brad Evans
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/2
R/W
Bowler
Kundai Matigimu
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/2
R/W
ZIM 159/5
Bat Top Batsmen
Innocent Kaia
Innocent Kaia
72 (42)
  • 8x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 171.42SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
29 (24)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 120.83SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ruben Trumpelmann
ECON 10.25
4
OVERS
41/2
R/W
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One final league game remains - And that brings us to the end of a rather one-sided affair, where Zimbabwe got the better of Namibia. Our focus now shifts to the final league game of this T20I Tri-Series, with hosts Namibia set to take on South Africa here in Windhoek on Friday, September 4. With a place in the final at stake, there is plenty to play for, and the action gets underway at 12 pm GMT. As always, make sure you join us early for all the build-up to what promises to be another cracking contest. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
The victorious skipper of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says they bowled really well in the Powerplay and managed to control the game through the middle overs, with a lot more boxes ticked in their performance this time around. He points out that the strong winds at the ground can make a significant difference, with hitting into the wind proving difficult while shots with it become much easier. Raza also notes that the conditions make taking catches challenging. Looking ahead to the final league game, Raza says the team will be watching the match closely, although there is little they can do about the outcome. He adds that they will be wishing for South Africa to win, while acknowledging that both teams will give it their best.
The captain of Namibia - Gerhard Erasmus admits they fell short again, saying Zimbabwe bowled really well during the Powerplay, while his side never quite looked like a confident outfit. He says they only started to settle into the game after the first six overs and tried to reconstruct the innings to give their bowlers something to work with, but acknowledges the total was definitely not enough on that pitch. Asked about whether match-ups played a role in the batters' struggles, Erasmus says that was something they could assess during the post-match analysis. He adds that, at that stage, he did not see any particular match-ups that stood out.
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Namibia left chasing the game - Namibia simply did not have enough runs to work with. JJ Smit provided an early breakthrough, but they were unable to build any sustained pressure thereafter. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton eventually ended the first major partnership, but Namibia needed wickets in clusters to make a real contest of it. The big wicket of Innocent Kaia from Jack Brassell and two wickets in two balls from Ruben Trumpelmann briefly raised hopes, but by then too much damage had been done, leaving the hosts with little room for a comeback.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Innocent Kaia wins the award for his match-winning knock of 72 off 42 balls. He says it was a great feeling to finally contribute with the bat in the Tri-Series. He adds that it was only his second game and he managed to score runs for his side, which left him happy with his contribution. Speaking about his approach after they lost early wickets, Kaia says it was quite clear in his mind that they had to carry the momentum forward. He wanted to play aggressively and take the attack to the bowlers, rather than allow the pressure to build. Kaia says the innings was very much his natural game, adding that he always tried to express himself whenever he played the game.
A comfortable cruise - Zimbabwe made the chase look remarkably straightforward for much of the innings. Ben Curran fell early, but that barely slowed them down as Brian Bennett and Innocent Kaia kept the intent positive, racing Zimbabwe to 59/1 by the end of the Powerplay. Their 61-run partnership laid the foundation before Kaia took charge alongside Sikandar Raza, with the pair adding another 54 to put Zimbabwe firmly in control. Kaia brought up a well-deserved fifty but could not see the chase through, yet Ryan Burl and Tadiwanashe Marumani ensured there were no late jitters, calmly guiding Zimbabwe over the line.
Zimbabwe stay in the hunt - Zimbabwe come away with a convincing victory and complete a double over Namibia in the Tri-Series, keeping their hopes of reaching the final firmly alive. Their fate, however, now rests on what happens in the final league game. For Namibia, this was a frustrating outing as they were unable to match Zimbabwe's intensity at any stage of the contest. The hosts now have everything to play for against South Africa and will need to rediscover the form they showed in the opening game against the Proteas if they are to make it to the final.
Over 18.1 : 159/5
6 Runs
  • 618.1
R. Burl
12 (10)
T. Marumani
13 (12)
JJ Smit
3.1-0-34-1
18.1
6
JJ Smit To Ryan Burl
SIX! Ryan Burl finishes things off in style! JJ Smit bangs this into the pitch, outside off. Burl holds the bat like a tennis player and smashes it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie. ZIMBABWE WIN BY 5 WICKETS, with 11 balls to spare.
JJ Smit is back on.
Over 18 : 153/5
6 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 2 LB 17.4
  • 017.5
  • 217.6
T. Marumani
13 (12)
R. Burl
6 (9)
J. Balt
4-0-19-0
17.6
2
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Drops it short, on leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a brace. Zimbabwe are just one hit away from the win now.
17.5
0
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Slows it up, full and on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani defends it on the front foot.
17.4
lb
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Flatter, full and on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes for the reverse sweep but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards short third. Max Heingo tries to stop it but boots it away towards fine leg, allowing the second run. 150 up for Zimbabwe!
17.3
1
Jan Balt To Ryan Burl
Flighted, full and on off, Ryan Burl pushes it to cover.
17.2
0
Jan Balt To Ryan Burl
Floated, full and on middle, Ryan Burl knocks it to the right of the bowler.
17.1
1
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Tossed up, full and on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani eases it down to long off for a single.
10 needed in 18 balls! This could well be the final over of the game.
Over 17 : 147/5
11 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 616.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
R. Burl
5 (7)
T. Marumani
10 (8)
J. Brassell
4-0-34-1
16.6
0
Jack Brassell To Ryan Burl
Back of a length and on off, Ryan Burl pats it down to the off side.
16.5
1
Jack Brassell To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Good length and on mleg, Tadiwanashe Marumani nudes it to fine leg for one.
16.5
wd
Jack Brassell To Tadiwanashe Marumani
WIDE! Fuller but down the leg side, Tadiwanashe Marumani fails to glance it away. Wided.
16.4
6
Jack Brassell To Tadiwanashe Marumani
SIX! Gets hold of that one! Jack Brassell sticks to the shorter length and on middle and leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani is waiting for it, swivels and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
16.4
wd
Jack Brassell To Tadiwanashe Marumani
WIDE! Dug into the surface and around leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani misses out on the pull. The keeper grabs it and appeals for it but nothing doing. Wided.
16.3
1
Jack Brassell To Ryan Burl
Bangs this into the pitch, and down the leg side, Ryan Burl pulls it on the bounce to deep fine for a run.
16.2
1
Jack Brassell To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Short of a length and around leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani gets inside the line and hooks it to deep fine leg for a single.
The physio is in for the mandatory concussion check. Tadiwanashe Marumani seems good to go again.
16.1
0
Jack Brassell To Tadiwanashe Marumani
A quick and sharp bouncer, on middle. Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to pull it away but gets late on the shot and the ball hits him bang on the grill of the helmet. He looks a bit shaken.
Jack Brassell will bowl out now. Maybe the last throw of the dice from Namibia.
Over 16 : 136/5
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
T. Marumani
2 (4)
R. Burl
4 (5)
J. Balt
3-0-15-0
15.6
1
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Another short delivery, on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani nudges it around the corner for one more.
15.5
0
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, skids through. Tadiwanashe Marumani moves back to cut but misses.
15.4
0
Jan Balt To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Floated, full and on middle, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes down and reverse sweeps it to point.
Full Commentary
18 OV
6 Runs
J. Balt to T. Marumani R. Burl
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 2 LB 17.4
  • 017.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
11 Runs
J. Brassell to T. Marumani R. Burl
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 616.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
4 Runs
J. Balt to R. Burl T. Marumani
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to S. Raza R. Burl W. Madhevere
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • W 14.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
3 Runs
J. Brassell to S. Raza I. Kaia R. Burl
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
12 Runs
JJ Smit to I. Kaia S. Raza
  • 612.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
M. Heingo to S. Raza I. Kaia
  • 211.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
12 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to I. Kaia S. Raza
  • 410.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
8 Runs
J. Balt to S. Raza I. Kaia
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
10 Runs
J. Brassell to I. Kaia S. Raza
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 68.6
8 OV
3 Runs
J. Balt to I. Kaia S. Raza
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
11 Runs
Jan Nicol Loftie to I. Kaia B. Bennett
  • 46.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 26.4
  • 46.5
  • W 6.6
6 OV
10 Runs
M. Heingo to B. Bennett I. Kaia
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
10 Runs
J. Brassell to I. Kaia
  • 04.1
  • 24.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
12 Runs
JJ Smit to B. Bennett I. Kaia
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
15 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to I. Kaia B. Bennett
  • 22.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
4 Runs
JJ Smit to B. Bennett B. Curran I. Kaia
  • 11.1
  • W 1.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
8 Runs
R. Trumpelmann to B. Bennett B. Curran
  • 10.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Namibia 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 Innocent Kaia
  • Umpire Ewoud Lassen (NAM), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Claus Schumacher (NAM)
  • Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Namibia 156/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Namibia 150/6 in 19.3 overs
  • Namibia 100/3 in 14.5 overs
  • M Erasmus 16th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 42 balls between G Erasmus (28) and A Volschenk (20)
  • Namibia 50/3 in 9.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 26/3
  • Zimbabwe 151/5 in 17.4 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 33 balls between I Kaia (31) and S Raza (19)
  • Zimbabwe 100/2 in 10.4 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 28 balls between B Bennett (13) and I Kaia (36)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 59/1
  • Zimbabwe 50/1 in 5.2 overs
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