Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, ZIM vs NAM, 24 October, 2023
COMPLETED / Match 1 / Wanderers Cricket Ground
122/3 (13.4 ov)
121/9 (20 ov)
Namibia won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Niko Davin,
Namibia
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Davin | 80 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 181.82 |
| Jean-Pierre Kotze | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Sikandar Raza | 2.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Luke Jongwe | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11.00 |
Namibia won by 7 wickets
Namibia vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Commentary
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| Canada (Match Abandoned) | 3rd T20I | 21 Mar 2025 |
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| Ireland (ZIM won by 3 wickets) | 2nd T20I | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Ireland (Match Abandoned due to rain) | 1st T20I | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Ireland (ZIM won by 9 wickets) | 3rd ODI | 18 Feb 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 38 run (3.2 ov): Jean-Pierre Kotze: 11 (9), Niko Davin: 25 (11)
- Last Bat: Jan Frylinck 11(14) - c RP Burl b LM Jongwe Luke Jongwe
- Fall of Wickets: 7 - 1 Michael van Lingen, 53 - 2 Gerhard Erasmus, 84 - 3 Jan Frylinck
- Reviews Remaining: Namibia - 0 of 0, Zimbabwe - 0 of 0
- Toss: Zimbabwe elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: Match 1
- Series: Zimbabwe vs Namibia
- Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- Time: 05:30 PM
- Venue: Wanderers Cricket Ground
- City: Windhoek
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Jan Frylinck hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, aims to play sweep, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 2 runs off leg bye.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jan Frylinck c RP Burl b LM Jongwe 11 (14) Luke Jongwe to Jan Frylinck, no run, c RP Burl b LM Jongwe, Caught out !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ryan Burl, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Jan Frylinck.
Luke Jongwe to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 1 wide, inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Niko Davin's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Wesley Madhevere to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and strives to hit push, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, no run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Luke Jongwe to Jean-Pierre Kotze, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Luke Jongwe to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Niko Davin with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, dabs sweep with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 13 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin goes forward, trying to hit push, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!