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Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 1st T20I Match Summary

ZIM vs NAM, 2022 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs Namibia Scorecard
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1st T20I, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo , May 17, 2022
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
153/4 (20.0/20)
Namibia Namibia
146/5 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 7 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Craig Ervine
    55(39)
ZIM 153/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1471-craig-ervine-playerprofile>Craig Ervine</a>
Craig Ervine
55 (39)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 141.02SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
37 (30)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 123.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
NAM 146/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113550-divan-la-cock-playerprofile>Divan la Cock</a>
Divan la Cock
66 (43)
  • 3x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 153.48SR
Craig Williams
Craig Williams
25 (34)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 73.52SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Milton Shumba
ECON 5.33
3
OVERS
16/3
R/W
Bowler
Brandon Mavuta
ECON 6.66
3
OVERS
20/1
R/W
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Right then, that is all we have from this game. The second T20I will be played on Thursday, 19th May. That game is set to begin at 4:30 pm IST (11:00 am GMT). Our coverage, though, will start in advance. Do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Craig Ervine has been named Player of the Match for his innings of 55.
Earlier in the day, after electing to bat first, Zimbabwe put on 153 runs on the board thanks to a brilliant captain's knock from Craig Ervine and a decent cameo from Sikandar Raza. The bowling from Namibia was good with Bernard Scholtz picking up two wickets and skipper Gerhard Erasmus too doing an economical job. Chasing a getable target, Namibia's innings got off to an ideal start but as the match got tighter, the lower order batters just found it tougher to score and Zimbabwe ended up winning the match.
The Zimbabwe bowlers deserve a round of applause and deservingly so. After their batters had put on a below-par total on the board, the opening bowlers too couldn't make inroads inside the Powerplay. However, the introduction of Milton Shumba was the turning point as he picked up three wickets and turned the game on its head. Tendai Chatara then closed out the game well and the hosts have the early lead in the series.
Namibia will be kicking themselves after that loss. They were cruising along at one point and with Divan la Cock set at the crease, they would not have expected to falter like this. After a strong showing with the ball, the openers put Namibia in command but a poor show from the middle order have caused them dearly.
What a start to the series we've had! Zimbabwe have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to take a 1-0 lead in the five match series.
Over 20 : 146/5
7 Runs
  • 119.1
  • W 19.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • 219.5
  • 119.6
D. Wiese
14 (11)
R. Trumpelmann
1 (1)
T. Chatara
4-0-25-1
19.6
1
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
A length ball, around middle and leg. David Wiese tucks it towards deep square leg for a single. Zimbabwe win by 7 runs!
19.5
2
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
Well bowled! A yorker-length delivery, outside off. David Wiese drives it towards sweeper cover for a brace.
19.4
2
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
Two taken! Fuller again, around middle and leg. David Wiese pushes it towards deep mid-wicket. They come back for the second run.
19.3
1
Tendai Chatara To Ruben Trumpelmann
Back of a length, outside off, slower ball. Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it towards long on and hands the strike back to David Wiese.
Ruben Trumpelmann is the new man in.
19.2
W
Tendai Chatara To Zane Green OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A peach of a delivery! Tendai Chatara sends back Zane Green which means a new batter will be at the crease. A perfect yorker, outside off. Zane Green looks to squeeze this away, but he gets a faint edge back to the keeper. Regis Chakabva grabs it safely.
19.1
1
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
Very full, around off. David Wiese drives it through cover for a single.
Over 19 : 139/4
9 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 418.5
  • 018.6
Z. Green
19 (14)
D. Wiese
8 (7)
L. Jongwe
3-0-18-0
18.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Zane Green
Swing and a miss! Wide of off, fuller in length. Zane Green throws his bat at it but he misses. 15 off 6 now.
18.5
4
Luke Jongwe To Zane Green
FOUR! Lovely shot! A shorter ball, around off. Zane Green upper cuts this over the keeper's head towards third man for a boundary.
18.4
1
Luke Jongwe To David Wiese
Well bowled! A yorker this time, on middle. David Wiese knocks it towards long on for a single.
18.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Zane Green
Width on offer now, another short ball. Zane Green cuts it towards deep cover. Only a single.
18.2
1
Luke Jongwe To David Wiese
Another back-of-a-length delivery, a slower one now. David Wiese pulls this but the ball goes off the inner half of his bat towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.1
2
Luke Jongwe To David Wiese
Luke Jongwe digs it short, around middle. David Wiese pulls it towards deep square leg. The fielder there dives to his right and makes a good stop. Two taken!
Over 18 : 130/4
9 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
D. Wiese
4 (4)
Z. Green
14 (11)
T. Chatara
3-0-18-0
17.6
1
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
Shorter ball, on middle. David Wiese pulls it towards deep square leg for another single. 24 needed off the last two overs.
17.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Zane Green
On a length, around off. Zane Green pushes it off the back foot towards cover for a single.
17.4
1
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
Another shortish ball, outside off. David Wiese mistimes his pull shot towards long on. The fielder there collects the ball on a bounce. Another single!
17.3
1
Tendai Chatara To Zane Green
Back of a length, outside off. Zane Green steers it down to third man. Single taken!
17.2
4
Tendai Chatara To Zane Green
FOUR! Lovely shot! This will ease the pressure on Namibia! A short ball, around middle. Zane Green pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary.
17.1
1
Tendai Chatara To David Wiese
On a length, angling in, around middle David Wiese taps it towards third man for a single.
Over 17 : 121/4
10 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • W 16.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
D. Wiese
1 (1)
Z. Green
8 (8)
M. Shumba
3-0-16-3
16.6
1
Milton Shumba To David Wiese
Fuller this time, outside off. David Wiese drives it towards deep cover for a single. 33 needed off 18 balls now.
16.5
1
Milton Shumba To Zane Green
Shorter ball, outside off. Zane Green pushes it towards deep cover for a single.
David Wiese walks out to bat now.
16.4
W
Milton Shumba To Divan la Cock OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Zimbabwe strike once again at the right time! Milton Shumba, what a day he is having with the ball. He has got rid of Divan la Cock. An important wicket. Another shorter ball, around middle. Divan la Cock miscues his pull shot towards deep square leg. Luke Jongwe there takes a good low catch towards his left.
16.3
6
Milton Shumba To Divan la Cock
SIX! BOOM! Lovely shot! Fuller ball, that is in the slot, around off. Divan la Cock smashes it high over long on for a biggie.
Full Commentary
20 OV
7 Runs
T. Chatara to D. Wiese Z. Green R. Trumpelmann
  • 119.1
  • W 19.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • 219.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
9 Runs
L. Jongwe to D. Wiese Z. Green
  • 218.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 418.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
9 Runs
T. Chatara to D. Wiese Z. Green
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
10 Runs
M. Shumba to la Cock Z. Green D. Wiese
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • W 16.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
12 Runs
S. Raza to Z. Green la Cock
  • 215.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
4 Runs
M. Shumba to la Cock Nicol Loftie Z. Green
  • 114.1
  • W 14.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
6 Runs
S. Raza to Nicol Loftie la Cock
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 2 B 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
8 Runs
W. Madhevere to la Cock Nicol Loftie
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 612.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
B. Mavuta to Nicol Loftie la Cock
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
2 Runs
M. Shumba to G. Erasmus la Cock
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
4 Runs
B. Mavuta to C. Williams la Cock G. Erasmus
  • W 9.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
9 Runs
S. Raza to C. Williams la Cock
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
5 Runs
L. Jongwe to C. Williams la Cock
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
B. Mavuta to la Cock C. Williams
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 2 WD 6.3
  • 1 WD 6.3
  • 26.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
L. Jongwe to C. Williams la Cock
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
10 Runs
T. Chivanga to C. Williams la Cock
  • 44.1
  • 24.2
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
9 Runs
D. Tiripano to C. Williams la Cock
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
7 Runs
T. Chatara to C. Williams la Cock
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
13 Runs
T. Chivanga to C. Williams la Cock
  • 01.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 5 NB 1.5
  • 61.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
T. Chatara to C. Williams la Cock
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 7 runs
  • Player of the Match Craig Ervine
  • Umpire Iknow Chabi (ZIM), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Forster Mutizwa (ZIM)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 153/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 152/4 in 19.5 overs
  • Craig Ervine 5th Test fifty: 54 runs in 38 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Zimbabwe 100/0 in 13.3 overs
  • Zimbabwe 51/2 in 7.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 44/1
  • Namibia 101/3 in 15.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 39 balls between D Cock (25) and C Williams (19)
  • Namibia 51/0 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 45/0
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