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Zimbabwe vs Namibia Result – 3rd T20I

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3rd T20I • Namibia tour of Zimbabwe

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ZIM
176/10 (19.5)
Namibia cricket team logo
NAM
204/7 (20)
Namibia won by 28 runs
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Player of the match: Jan Frylinck

19.5
W
Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw!
19.4
1
Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run
19.3
4
Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, Four
19.2
1
Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, 1 run
19.1
1
Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani 5 (3)
Trevor Gwandu 2 (2)
ZIM 169/9
Ruben Trumpelmann 4-2-39-0
18.6
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, Four
18.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run
18.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, 1 run
18.3
0
Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, no run
18.2
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run
18.1
W
Ruben Trumpelmann to Wellington Masakadza, Out! Caught by Gerhard Erasmus
End of over 18 (11 runs)
Sean Williams 77 (45)
Wellington Masakadza 3 (2)
ZIM 162/8
Jonathan Smit 4-4-29-0
17.6
W
Jonathan Smit to Sean Williams, lbw!
17.5
1
Jonathan Smit to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run
17.4
2
Jonathan Smit to Wellington Masakadza, 2 runs
17.3
W
Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Out! Caught by Z Green
17.3
Wd
Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, 1 wide
17.2
4
Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Four
17.1
1
Jonathan Smit to Sean Williams, 1 run
17.1
2N
Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, 2 no ball
End of over 17 (16 runs)
Tinotenda Maposa 1 (1)
Sean Williams 76 (43)
ZIM 151/6
Ruben Trumpelmann 3-1-32-0
16.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tinotenda Maposa, 1 run
16.5
W
Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, c (sub MB Kruger) b R Trumpelmann
16.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, 1 run
16.3
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Four
16.2
4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Four
16.1
6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Six

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Namibia met in 3rd T20I of Namibia tour of Zimbabwe, 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: 19.5: Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw! | 19.3: Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, Four | 18.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, Four. The turning point arrived at 19.5 when Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw!. 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 28 runs), 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

  • 19.5: Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw!
  • 19.3: Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, Four
  • 18.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, Four
  • 18.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Wellington Masakadza, Out! Caught by Gerhard Erasmus
  • 17.6: Jonathan Smit to Sean Williams, lbw!
  • 17.3: Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Out! Caught by Z Green
  • 17.2: Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Four
  • 16.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, c (sub MB Kruger) b R Trumpelmann

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.5 when Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Namibia won by 28 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw!. 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

19.5 W Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, lbw!

19.4 1 Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run

19.3 4 Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, Four

19.2 1 Ben Shikongo to Blessing Muzarabani, 1 run

19.1 1 Ben Shikongo to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run

End of over 19 (7 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani 5 (3)
Trevor Gwandu 2 (2)
ZIM 169/9
Ruben Trumpelmann 4-2-39-0

18.6 4 Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, Four

18.5 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run

18.4 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, 1 run

18.3 0 Ruben Trumpelmann to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

18.2 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Trevor Gwandu, 1 run

18.1 W Ruben Trumpelmann to Wellington Masakadza, Out! Caught by Gerhard Erasmus

End of over 18 (11 runs)
Sean Williams 77 (45)
Wellington Masakadza 3 (2)
ZIM 162/8
Jonathan Smit 4-4-29-0

17.6 W Jonathan Smit to Sean Williams, lbw!

17.5 1 Jonathan Smit to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run

17.4 2 Jonathan Smit to Wellington Masakadza, 2 runs

17.3 W Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Out! Caught by Z Green

17.3 Wd Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, 1 wide

17.2 4 Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, Four

17.1 1 Jonathan Smit to Sean Williams, 1 run

17.1 2N Jonathan Smit to Tinotenda Maposa, 2 no ball

End of over 17 (16 runs)
Tinotenda Maposa 1 (1)
Sean Williams 76 (43)
ZIM 151/6
Ruben Trumpelmann 3-1-32-0

16.6 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Tinotenda Maposa, 1 run

16.5 W Ruben Trumpelmann to Tashinga Musekiwa, c (sub MB Kruger) b R Trumpelmann

16.4 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, 1 run

16.3 4 Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Four

16.2 4 Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Four

16.1 6 Ruben Trumpelmann to Sean Williams, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I match?
Namibia won by 28 runs.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I?
Zimbabwe vs Namibia is the 3rd T20I of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: Namibia tour of Zimbabwe