Namibia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The Namibia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team 3rd T20I was played on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Namibia won the toss and elected to bat first.
Namibia posted an impressive 204/7 in 20 overs, powered by a spectacular half-century from Jan Frylinck, who smashed 77 runs from just 31 balls. Zimbabwe fought hard during the chase, but Namibia’s bowling attack restricted them and secured a 28-run victory.
Although Namibia won the third T20I, Zimbabwe had already taken the series after winning the opening two matches.
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Namibia vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I Match Details
| Match Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 3rd T20I |
| Series | Namibia Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Format | T20 International |
| Toss | Namibia won the toss and opted to bat |
| Namibia | 204/7 in 20 overs |
| Result | Namibia won by 28 runs |
| Run Rate | 10.20 |
| Umpires | Langton Rusere, Forster Mutizwa |
| Third Umpire | Iknow Chabi |
| Match Referee | Emmanuel Dube |
Namibia 204/7 in 20 Overs
Namibia produced an outstanding batting performance after choosing to bat first. Their total of 204/7 gave Zimbabwe a challenging target of 205.
Jan Frylinck was the star of the innings, scoring 77 runs from 31 balls at a remarkable strike rate of 248.39. His innings included eight fours and six sixes.
Ruben Trumpelmann also made a major contribution, scoring 46 from 24 deliveries, while Alexander Volschenk remained unbeaten on 20 from 11 balls.
Namibia Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Jan Frylinck | c Brendan Taylor b Raza | 77 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 248.39 |
| Louren Steenkamp | c T Marumani b Tinotenda Maposa | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | c Tinotenda Maposa b Raza | 14 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | b Raza | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| JJ Smit | run out (Tashinga Musekiwa) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Zane Green (wk) | c Trevor Gwandu b Wellington Masakadza | 17 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | b Muzarabani | 46 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 191.67 |
| Alexander Volschenk | not out | 20 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 181.82 |
| Jan de Villiers | not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 13 | |||||
| Total | 7 wickets, 20 overs | 204 | 10.20 |
Extras: 13 (b 0, lb 2, w 10, nb 1, p 0)
Did Not Bat
Bernard Scholtz and Ben Shikongo did not get an opportunity to bat.
Jan Frylinck’s Explosive 77
The biggest highlight of Namibia’s innings was Jan Frylinck’s 77 off 31 balls.
His innings included:
- 77 runs
- 31 balls
- 8 fours
- 6 sixes
- Strike rate: 248.39
Frylinck attacked the Zimbabwe bowlers from the beginning and helped Namibia score 85 runs during the mandatory powerplay.
His dismissal at 102/2 ended one of the most aggressive innings of the match, but Namibia had already established a strong platform.
Ruben Trumpelmann Adds 46 Runs
Ruben Trumpelmann provided Namibia with another powerful contribution in the middle and latter stages of the innings.
He scored 46 runs from 24 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. His strike rate of 191.67 helped Namibia push beyond the 200-run mark.
Trumpelmann was dismissed at 197/7 in the 19.3 over, but Alexander Volschenk and Jan de Villiers helped Namibia finish at 204/7.
Zimbabwe Bowling Scorecard
Sikandar Raza was Zimbabwe’s most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs in four overs.
Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani and Tinotenda Maposa each took one wicket.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.30 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Sean Williams | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8.30 |
| Trevor Gwandu | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.50 |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9.80 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6.20 |
Raza’s 3/25 was the best bowling performance for Zimbabwe. He dismissed Frylinck, Erasmus and Loftie-Eaton.
Fall of Wickets – Namibia
Namibia lost seven wickets during their 20-over innings.
| Batter | Score | Over |
| Steenkamp | 74/1 | 4.6 |
| Jan Frylinck | 102/2 | 8.3 |
| Loftie-Eaton | 104/3 | 8.6 |
| Smit | 107/4 | 9.4 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 122/5 | 12.5 |
| Zane Green | 144/6 | 14.6 |
| Trumpelmann | 197/7 | 19.3 |
Namibia finished at 204/7 after 20 overs, leaving Zimbabwe with a target of 205.
Namibia’s Powerplay Performance
Namibia made a brilliant start to the innings.
| Powerplay | Overs | Runs |
| Mandatory Powerplay | 0.1–6 | 85 |
The opening six overs produced 85 runs, giving Namibia excellent momentum.
Key Partnerships for Namibia
The partnerships were important in helping Namibia reach 204.
| Partnership | Runs |
| Jan Frylinck & Steenkamp | 74 |
| Jan Frylinck & Gerhard Erasmus | 28 |
| Loftie-Eaton & Gerhard Erasmus | 2 |
| Smit & Gerhard Erasmus | 3 |
| Zane Green & Gerhard Erasmus | 15 |
| Zane Green & Trumpelmann | 22 |
| Trumpelmann & Alexander Volschenk | 53 |
| Alexander Volschenk & Jan de Villiers | 7 |
The 53-run partnership between Ruben Trumpelmann and Alexander Volschenk was particularly valuable as Namibia pushed towards the 200-run mark.
Match Result: Namibia Won by 28 Runs
Namibia’s final score was:
Namibia – 204/7 in 20 overs
Zimbabwe were set a target of 205 runs. Namibia’s bowlers successfully defended the total, resulting in a 28-run victory.
Final Result
Namibia won by 28 runs.
The victory gave Namibia a strong finish to the three-match T20I series, despite Zimbabwe having the advantage from the first two matches.
Top Performers
Jan Frylinck – Namibia
77 runs off 31 balls
Frylinck was Namibia’s standout batter. His strike rate of 248.39 demonstrated the attacking nature of his innings.
Ruben Trumpelmann – Namibia
46 runs off 24 balls
Trumpelmann provided crucial middle-order and late-innings acceleration, striking at 191.67.
Sikandar Raza – Zimbabwe
3 wickets for 25 runs
Raza was Zimbabwe’s leading bowler, taking three important wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 6.20.
Namibia Squad
The Namibia XI for the match included:
| Player | Role |
| Jan Frylinck | Player |
| Louren Steenkamp | Player |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Player |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | Captain |
| JJ Smit | Player |
| Alexander Volschenk | Player |
| Zane Green (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | Player |
| Jan de Villiers | Player |
| Bernard Scholtz | Player |
| Ben Shikongo | Player |
Namibia Bench
- Malan Kruger
- Jack Brassell
- Dylan Leicher
- Jan Balt
Zimbabwe Squad
Zimbabwe’s squad for the match included:
| Player | Role |
| Brian Bennett | Player |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | Player |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Sean Williams | Player |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | Captain |
| Ryan Burl | Player |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | Player |
| Wellington Masakadza | Player |
| Tinotenda Maposa | Player |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Player |
| Trevor Gwandu | Player |
Zimbabwe Bench
- Tony Munyonga
- Brad Evans
- Richard Ngarava
- Dion Myers
Namibia vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record
The Namibia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team T20I rivalry has been competitive. According to the available head-to-head record following the September 2025 series, the teams had met 14 times in T20Is, with Zimbabwe winning 6 and Namibia winning 8.
Namibia vs Zimbabwe T20I Head-to-Head
| Head-to-Head Record | Zimbabwe | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 14 | 14 |
| Matches Won | 6 | 8 |
| Matches Lost | 8 | 6 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Home Wins | 4 | 4 |
| Away Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Highest Team Score | 211/3 | 204/7 |
| Lowest Team Score | 93 | 101 |
The head-to-head figures above reflect the record reported after the September 18, 2025 third T20I.
Recent Namibia vs Zimbabwe T20I Matches
| Date | Match | Namibia | Zimbabwe | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | 3rd T20I | 204/7 | 176 | Namibia won by 28 runs |
| 16 Sep 2025 | 2nd T20I | 169/6 | 170/5 | Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 1st T20I | 178/7 | 211/3 | Zimbabwe won by 33 runs |
| 22 Nov 2023 | 3rd T20I | 134/3 | 132/8 | Namibia won by 7 wickets |
| 30 Oct 2023 | 5th T20I | 101 | 93 | Namibia won by 8 runs |
| 29 Oct 2023 | 4th T20I | 154/3 | 153/6 | Namibia won by 7 wickets |
The September 2025 bilateral series finished 2–1 in Zimbabwe’s favour: Zimbabwe won the first two matches before Namibia won the third by 28 runs.
Conclusion: Namibia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The Namibia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team 3rd T20I produced an entertaining contest at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Namibia’s 204/7 was built around Jan Frylinck’s brilliant 77 off 31 balls and Ruben Trumpelmann’s aggressive 46 off 24 balls.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers, led by Sikandar Raza’s 3/25, managed to take seven wickets, but Namibia’s total proved too strong. The Namibian bowling attack then defended the score successfully, securing a 28-run victory.
The result made the third T20I a memorable finish for Namibia, with Frylinck’s explosive batting and the team’s strong overall performance providing the major talking points.
FAQ: Namibia National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Who won the Namibia vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I?
Namibia won the third T20I by 28 runs.
What was Namibia’s score?
Namibia scored 204/7 in 20 overs.
Who scored the most runs for Namibia?
Jan Frylinck was Namibia’s top scorer with 77 runs from 31 balls.
What was Jan Frylinck’s strike rate?
Jan Frylinck scored at a strike rate of 248.39.
Who was Zimbabwe’s best bowler?
Sikandar Raza was Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker with 3 wickets for 25 runs.
How many runs did Ruben Trumpelmann score?
Ruben Trumpelmann scored 46 runs from 24 balls, including three fours and four sixes.
Where was the Namibia vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I played?
The match was played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
When was the match played?
The match was played on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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