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Namibia vs Scotland Scorecard · T20I 2026

T20 Internationals • Match 1st T20I
Result
NAM
159/7
20 ov
Result
Scotland won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)
SCO
160/3
18.5 ov
Gerhard Erasmus
Statz MVP
Gerhard Erasmus
70
Rating
Player of the Match: George Munsey
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Scotland Hunt Down Namibia Target to Win T20I Opener

Scotland made a confident start to their T20 International series against Namibia on Wednesday, chasing 160 with seven wickets and more than an over to spare at a neutral venue.

Namibia batted first and posted 159/7 in their 20 overs – a competitive total, but not enough on a surface that gave Scotland’s top order little trouble. The chase was completed in 18.5 overs, Scotland winning by 7 wickets.

Namibia’s Innings: Erasmus Holds the Innings Together

Namibia were put under early pressure as Scotland’s bowlers found their lengths quickly. Jan Frylinck (8) and Zacheo Jv Vuuren (12) both fell inside the first four overs, leaving the hosts at 33/2.

Louren Steenkamp (27 off 19) gave the innings some momentum in the middle overs, but it was skipper Gerhard Erasmus who was the one anchor Namibia could rely on. His 54 off 39 balls – top score of the innings – gave the total some shape, though he fell in the 19th over to Safyaan Sharif with the total at 136/7.

The tail wagged late. Ruben Trumpelmann (22*) and Jan Balt (19* off just 7 balls, including two sixes) added a 23-run unbroken eighth-wicket stand to push the total past 155. Those late blows proved crucial in framing the chase as a genuine contest.

Scotland’s pick of the bowlers was Mark Watt, who conceded just 24 from four overs and took two wickets – including the key scalp of Vuuren early on. Jasper Davidson matched him with 2/28. Both bowlers kept the run rate under control during the powerplay and middle overs.

Scotland’s Chase: Munsey and Berrington Seal It

Scotland’s reply was set up by George Munsey and Finlay McCreath, who put on 53 for the first wicket. McCreath (16) was bowled by Jack Brassell in the sixth over, but Munsey (44 off 31) continued to attack before falling to Max Heingo in the 11th over with the score at 82.

Brandon McMullen played a measured innings throughout, finishing 44 not out off 39 balls. His partnership with captain Richie Berrington was the key phase of the chase – the pair added 67 for the third wicket. Berrington’s 34 off just 20 balls (two fours, two sixes) put Scotland firmly in control before he was caught off Heingo with six runs needed off 8 balls.

Matthew Cross (7*) saw Scotland home without drama. Target reached in 18.5 overs.

Namibia’s best with the ball was Max Heingo, who took 2/16 from three overs – impressive figures that were not enough to change the game’s direction.

Statz Ratings

Statz MVP: Mark Watt – 66.3

Watt’s combination of wickets and economy across four overs earned him top billing. His early breakthrough of Vuuren settled Scotland’s nerves, and a 6.0 economy rate in a 159-run game is exactly what you want from a frontline spinner.

Match Summary

Namibia 159/7 (20 overs) | Erasmus 54 (39), Trumpelmann 22* (19) | Watt 2/24, Davidson 2/28

Scotland 160/3 (18.5 overs) | Munsey 44 (31), McMullen 44* (39), Berrington 34 (20) | Heingo 2/16

Scotland won by 7 wickets

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Namibia vs Scotland: result and key facts

Scotland won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20I 2026 at Namibia Cricket Ground on 15 April 2026. Gerhard Erasmus top-scored with 54 off 39 balls and Max Heingo took 2/16.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Namibia vs Scotland?

Scotland won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).

When and where was Namibia vs Scotland played?

Namibia vs Scotland was played at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Wednesday 15 April 2026, in T20I 2026.

What were the final scores in Namibia vs Scotland?

Namibia scored 159/7 in 20 overs. Scotland scored 160/3 in 18.5 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Namibia vs Scotland?

Gerhard Erasmus was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 70/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was named Player of the Match in Namibia vs Scotland?

George Munsey was named Player of the Match.

Who was the top run-scorer in Namibia vs Scotland?

Gerhard Erasmus top-scored with 54 off 39 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Namibia vs Scotland?

Max Heingo took 2/16 in 3 overs.

Who played in Namibia vs Scotland?

Namibia XI: Zacheo Jv Vuuren, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo. Scotland XI: George Munsey, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Jasper Davidson, Safyaan Sharif, Zainullah Ihsan, Christopher McBride.