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Namibia vs Scotland Result – 1st T20I

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1st T20I • Scotland tour of Namibia

Namibia cricket team logo
NAM
159/7 (20)
Scotland cricket team logo
SCO
160/3 (18.5)
Scotland won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: George Munsey

18.5
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Matthew Cross, 2 runs
18.4
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
18.3
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs
18.2
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Matthew Cross, 1 run
18.1
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Matthew Cross 4 (5)
Brandon McMullen 40 (36)
SCO 153/3
Max Heingo 3-2-16-0
17.6
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Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, 2 runs
17.5
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Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, no run
17.4
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Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, 2 runs
17.3
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Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, no run
17.2
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Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, no run
17.1
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Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann
End of over 17 (10 runs)
Brandon McMullen 40 (36)
Richie Berrington 34 (19)
SCO 149/2
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton 3-0-30-0
16.6
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Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Brandon McMullen, no run
16.5
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Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, 1 run
16.4
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Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
16.3
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Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, 1 run
16.2
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Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, Six
16.1
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Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
End of over 16 (14 runs)
Richie Berrington 26 (16)
Brandon McMullen 38 (33)
SCO 139/2
Ruben Trumpelmann 3-0-29-0
15.6
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 2 runs
15.6
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 1 wide
15.5
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 2 runs
15.4
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
15.4
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 wide
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 1 run
15.2
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, Four
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Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 1 wide

Match Summary

Namibia and Scotland met in 1st T20I of Scotland tour of Namibia, 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: 17.1: Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann | 16.2: Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, Six | 15.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.1 when Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann. 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 (Scotland 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

  • 17.1: Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann
  • 16.2: Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, Six
  • 15.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.1 when Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Scotland won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.1: Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann. 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

18.5 2 Ruben Trumpelmann to Matthew Cross, 2 runs

18.4 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

18.3 2 Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs

18.2 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Matthew Cross, 1 run

18.1 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

End of over 18 (4 runs)
Matthew Cross 4 (5)
Brandon McMullen 40 (36)
SCO 153/3
Max Heingo 3-2-16-0

17.6 2 Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, 2 runs

17.5 0 Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, no run

17.4 2 Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, 2 runs

17.3 0 Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, no run

17.2 0 Max Heingo to Matthew Cross, no run

17.1 W Max Heingo to Richie Berrington, Out! Caught by R Trumpelmann

End of over 17 (10 runs)
Brandon McMullen 40 (36)
Richie Berrington 34 (19)
SCO 149/2
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton 3-0-30-0

16.6 0 Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Brandon McMullen, no run

16.5 1 Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, 1 run

16.4 1 Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

16.3 1 Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, 1 run

16.2 6 Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Richie Berrington, Six

16.1 1 Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

End of over 16 (14 runs)
Richie Berrington 26 (16)
Brandon McMullen 38 (33)
SCO 139/2
Ruben Trumpelmann 3-0-29-0

15.6 2 Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 2 runs

15.6 Wd Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 1 wide

15.5 2 Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 2 runs

15.4 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

15.4 Wd Ruben Trumpelmann to Brandon McMullen, 1 wide

15.3 1 Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 1 run

15.2 4 Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, Four

15.2 Wd Ruben Trumpelmann to Richie Berrington, 1 wide

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Namibia vs Scotland 1st T20I match?
Scotland won by 7 wickets.

What is the Namibia vs Scotland 1st T20I?
Namibia vs Scotland is the 1st T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Namibia vs Scotland live score?
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Tournament: Scotland tour of Namibia