Connect with us

Namibia vs Zimbabwe Result – 3rd Match

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

3rd Match • ICC Mens T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier

Namibia cricket team logo
NAM
134/3 (14.4)
Zimbabwe cricket team logo
ZIM
132/8 (20)
Namibia won by 7 wickets
Recent
.
.
0
|
W
0
0
1N
1
1
0
|
0
0
1
4

Player of the match: Niko Davin

14.4
4
Wellington Masakadza to Jonathan Smit, Four
14.3
1
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
14.2
0
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
14.1
0
Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Jonathan Smit 1 (5)
Gerhard Erasmus 4 (11)
NAM 129/3
Blessing Muzarabani 3-1-29-0
13.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, no run
13.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
13.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, 1 run
13.4
1N
Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, 1 no ball
13.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, no run
13.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, no run
13.1
W
Blessing Muzarabani to Niko Davin, Bowled!
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 3 (10)
Niko Davin 89 (44)
NAM 126/2
Richard Ngarava 4-1-20-0
12.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
12.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
12.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
12.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, 1 run
12.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
12.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
End of over 12 (10 runs)
Niko Davin 88 (43)
Gerhard Erasmus 2 (5)
NAM 124/2
Sean Williams 1-0-10-0
11.6
4
Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four
11.5
1
Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
11.4
0
Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
11.3
1
Sean Williams to Niko Davin, 1 run
11.2
0
Sean Williams to Niko Davin, no run
11.1
4
Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 1 (3)
Niko Davin 79 (39)
NAM 114/2
Richard Ngarava 3-1-18-0
10.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

Match Summary

Namibia and Zimbabwe met in 3rd Match of ICC Mens T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 14.4: Wellington Masakadza to Jonathan Smit, Four | 13.1: Blessing Muzarabani to Niko Davin, Bowled! | 11.6: Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four. The turning point arrived at 13.1 when Blessing Muzarabani to Niko Davin, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Namibia won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 14.4: Wellington Masakadza to Jonathan Smit, Four
  • 13.1: Blessing Muzarabani to Niko Davin, Bowled!
  • 11.6: Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four
  • 11.1: Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 13.1 when Blessing Muzarabani to Niko Davin, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Namibia won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 14.4: Wellington Masakadza to Jonathan Smit, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

14.4 4 Wellington Masakadza to Jonathan Smit, Four

14.3 1 Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

14.2 0 Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

14.1 0 Wellington Masakadza to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

End of over 14 (3 runs)
Jonathan Smit 1 (5)
Gerhard Erasmus 4 (11)
NAM 129/3
Blessing Muzarabani 3-1-29-0

13.6 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, no run

13.5 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

13.4 1 Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, 1 run

13.4 1N Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, 1 no ball

13.3 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, no run

13.2 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Jonathan Smit, no run

13.1 W Blessing Muzarabani to Niko Davin, Bowled!

End of over 13 (2 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 3 (10)
Niko Davin 89 (44)
NAM 126/2
Richard Ngarava 4-1-20-0

12.6 0 Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

12.5 0 Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

12.4 0 Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

12.3 1 Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, 1 run

12.2 1 Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

12.1 0 Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

End of over 12 (10 runs)
Niko Davin 88 (43)
Gerhard Erasmus 2 (5)
NAM 124/2
Sean Williams 1-0-10-0

11.6 4 Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four

11.5 1 Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

11.4 0 Sean Williams to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

11.3 1 Sean Williams to Niko Davin, 1 run

11.2 0 Sean Williams to Niko Davin, no run

11.1 4 Sean Williams to Niko Davin, Four

End of over 11 (4 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 1 (3)
Niko Davin 79 (39)
NAM 114/2
Richard Ngarava 3-1-18-0

10.6 0 Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Namibia vs Zimbabwe 3rd Match match?
Namibia won by 7 wickets.

What is the Namibia vs Zimbabwe 3rd Match?
Namibia vs Zimbabwe is the 3rd Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Namibia vs Zimbabwe live score?
You can follow the Namibia vs Zimbabwe live score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary free on CricRed.

Internal Links