Namibia vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2026
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2022–2026)
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Brad Evans
ZIM
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Gerhard Erasmus
NAM
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Ruben Trumpelmann
NAM
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Ryan Burl
ZIM
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Gerhard Erasmus
NAM
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Jan Balt
NAM
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Jan Frylinck
NAM
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Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
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Top Performers in H2H
From 15 H2H matches
Namibia Cricket Ground
Windhoek, Namibia
Based on the last 17 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2025). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAM vs ZIM 31 Aug 2026 | 195/6 (20) | 190/10 (20) | 385 |
| SA vs ZIM 01 Sep 2026 | 185/7 (20) | 142/10 (17.4) | 327 |
| NAM vs ZIM 03 Sep 2026 | 156/6 (20) | 159/5 (18.1) | 315 |
| NAM vs SA 04 Sep 2026 | 228/4 (20) | 217/3 (20) | 445 |
| SA vs ZIM 06 Sep 2026 | 205/5 (20) | 157/10 (18) | 362 |
NAM at Namibia Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Gerhard Erasmus
462 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
JJ Smit
15 wkts
ZIM at Namibia Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Brian Bennett
107 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Brad Evans
10 wkts
Hit Rates
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Namibia
Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
Projected Win Probability
Namibia
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp | 24.1 | 18 | 134.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 48.3 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 24.8 | 18 | 134.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 12 | 6.8 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 78.8 |
| Jan Frylinck | 28.0 | 21 | 137.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 13 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 81.2 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 17.1 | 12 | 141.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 10 | 8.2 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 55.0 |
| Alexander Busing-Volschenk | 19.0 | 14 | 139.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 39.7 |
| JJ Smit | 13.3 | 10 | 128.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 17 | 7.4 | 0.5 | - | - | 74.7 |
| Zane Green | 11.9 | 10 | 116.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 29.4 |
| Jan Balt | 8.7 | 8 | 102.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 15 | 6.2 | 0.5 | - | - | 77.6 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 8.1 | 7 | 124.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 30 | 8.6 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 82.2 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 3.0 | 3 | 97.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 24 | 7.0 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 50.6 |
| Jack Brassell | 1.7 | 2 | 71.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 31 | 9.8 | 0.2 | - | - | 62.2 |
| Max Heingo | 4.2 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 25 | 9.3 | 0.1 | - | - | 61.4 |
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| Zacheo Jv Vuuren | 23.8 | 19 | 135.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 25 | 7.2 | 0.0 | - | - | 78.8 |
| Waldo Smith | 8.5 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 25 | 8.9 | 0.2 | - | - | 74.6 |
| Junior Taanyanda | 38.1 | 27 | 141.4 | 3.1 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 71.5 |
| Ben Shikongo | 1.9 | 3 | 68.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 24 | 8.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 55.4 |
| William Henry Lottering | 8.5 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 25 | 7.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 54.5 |
| Michael Van Lingen | 17.0 | 13 | 127.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 39.1 |
| Wessel Myburgh | 15.3 | 12 | 135.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 34.6 |
| Malan Kruger | 10.5 | 12 | 88.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 23.8 |
| Dylan Leicher | 5.2 | 6 | 82.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8 | 9.8 | 0.1 | - | - | 22.8 |
Zimbabwe
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Curran | 17.6 | 14 | 126.7 | 2.5 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 37.3 |
| Dion Myers | 15.9 | 15 | 107.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 30.7 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 15.9 | 12 | 130.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 37.7 |
| Brian Bennett | 29.9 | 22 | 133.3 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 5 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 65.9 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 14.4 | 14 | 102.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 7 | 8.1 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 39.1 |
| Sikandar Raza | 17.5 | 13 | 134.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 27 | 7.8 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 79.0 |
| Ryan Burl | 16.8 | 15 | 114.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 7 | 9.4 | 0.6 | - | - | 42.3 |
| Brad Evans | 9.4 | 7 | 130.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 30 | 9.0 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 90.4 |
| Graeme Cremer | 5.6 | 9 | 66.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 28 | 8.6 | 0.7 | - | - | 49.6 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 2.3 | 3 | 80.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 27 | 10.8 | 0.0 | - | - | 34.4 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2.0 | 3 | 70.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 29 | 7.7 | 0.1 | - | - | 82.5 |
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| Tafadzwa Tsiga | 24.3 | 62 | 39.0 | 3.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 1.3 | - | - | 47.1 |
| Kundai Matigimu | 4.5 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 24 | 6.8 | 0.0 | - | - | 46.2 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 5.7 | 6 | 99.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 22 | 8.0 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 39.6 |
| Innocent Kaia | 13.7 | 13 | 103.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 29.0 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | 44.5 | 90.4 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 42.2 | 78.8 |
| Jan Frylinck | Namibia | 42.0 | 81.2 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | Namibia | 40.5 | 82.2 |
| Jan Balt | Namibia | 40.0 | 77.6 |
| JJ Smit | Namibia | 39.7 | 74.7 |
| Junior Taanyanda | Namibia | 38.1 | 71.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 37.0 | 82.5 |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga | Zimbabwe | 36.8 | 47.1 |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 36.7 | 79.0 |
| Waldo Smith | Namibia | 36.6 | 74.6 |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | 34.9 | 65.9 |
| Zacheo Jv Vuuren | Namibia | 33.8 | 78.8 |
| Max Heingo | Namibia | 28.5 | 61.4 |
| Jack Brassell | Namibia | 28.2 | 62.2 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Namibia | 27.8 | 55.0 |
| Louren Steenkamp | Namibia | 25.9 | 48.3 |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | 25.6 | 42.3 |
| Ben Shikongo | Namibia | 24.6 | 55.4 |
| Graeme Cremer | Zimbabwe | 23.4 | 49.6 |
| Alexander Busing-Volschenk | Namibia | 22.6 | 39.7 |
| Ben Curran | Zimbabwe | 22.4 | 37.3 |
| Wesley Madhevere | Zimbabwe | 22.3 | 39.1 |
| Michael Van Lingen | Namibia | 21.6 | 39.1 |
| William Henry Lottering | Namibia | 21.5 | 54.5 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | Zimbabwe | 21.3 | 37.7 |
| Zane Green | Namibia | 19.1 | 29.4 |
| Dion Myers | Zimbabwe | 18.9 | 30.7 |
| Innocent Kaia | Zimbabwe | 18.6 | 29.0 |
| Wessel Myburgh | Namibia | 18.3 | 34.6 |
| Bernard Scholtz | Namibia | 18.2 | 50.6 |
| Wellington Masakadza | Zimbabwe | 16.5 | 39.6 |
| Kundai Matigimu | Zimbabwe | 14.5 | 46.2 |
| Malan Kruger | Namibia | 13.9 | 23.8 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Zimbabwe | 13.9 | 34.4 |
| Dylan Leicher | Namibia | 10.3 | 22.8 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | c Jan Frylinck b JJ Smit | 32 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 152.38 |
| Ben Curran | c Jack Brassell b Max Heingo | 38 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 172.73 |
| Dion Myers | b Bernard Scholtz | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | c Jan Frylinck b Gerhard Erasmus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | not out | 57* | 32 | 7 | 1 | 178.13 |
| Wesley Madhevere | c JJ Smit b Gerhard Erasmus | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | c Jan Frylinck b Gerhard Erasmus | 18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Brad Evans | not out | 37* | 25 | 2 | 2 | 148 |
Namibia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scholtz | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 2 | 1 |
| JJ Smit | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Brassell | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | 4 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Max Heingo | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
Namibia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Frylinck | c Ben Curran b Wellington Masakadza | 22 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 75.86 |
| Louren Steenkamp | c Wesley Madhevere b Blessing Muzarabani | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | c Brian Bennett b Brad Evans | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | lbw b Brian Bennett | 20 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 153.85 |
| JJ Smit | c Ryan Burl b Brian Bennett | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | c Ben Curran b Sikandar Raza | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Zane Green (wk) | run out (Sikandar Raza) | 54 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 207.69 |
| Alexander Busing-Volschenk | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Brad Evans | 56 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 193.1 |
| Jack Brassell | b Brad Evans | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bernard Scholtz | run out (Brad Evans) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Heingo | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 2 | 1 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Bennett | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brad Evans
ZIM
|
91.8 |
| 2 |
Zane Green
NAM
|
78.8 |
| 3 |
Alexander Busing-Volschenk
NAM
|
76.9 |
| 4 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
68.9 |
| 5 |
Gerhard Erasmus
NAM
|
65.9 |
| 6 |
Brian Bennett
ZIM
|
57.9 |
| 7 |
Ben Curran
ZIM
|
50.8 |
| 8 |
Max Heingo
NAM
|
47.3 |
| 9 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
29.9 |
| 10 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM
|
29.8 |
| 11 |
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
NAM
|
29.8 |
| 12 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
29.8 |
| 13 |
Bernard Scholtz
NAM
|
28.5 |
| 14 |
JJ Smit
NAM
|
25.6 |
| 15 |
Ruben Trumpelmann
NAM
|
18.0 |
| 16 |
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
|
16.4 |
| 17 |
Jan Frylinck
NAM
|
16.4 |
| 18 |
Newman Nyamhuri
ZIM
|
9.4 |
| 19 |
Jack Brassell
NAM
|
8.2 |
| 20 |
Louren Steenkamp
NAM
|
5.7 |
| 21 |
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
|
5.1 |
| 22 |
Dion Myers
ZIM
|
1.2 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 runs – Tri-Nation Series Match Report
Zimbabwe won by 5 runs in the 9th match of 20 in the Tri-Nation Series at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. Brad Evans delivered a match-defining all-round performance – 37 off 25 with the bat and 3/41 with the ball – as Zimbabwe held their nerve in a tense chase to deny Namibia and keep their tournament hopes alive.
Zimbabwe’s Innings – Burl Powers Late Surge
Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first. Zimbabwe’s top order provided a solid platform, with Brian Bennett striking 32 off 21 (6 fours) and Ben Curran adding 38 off 22 (2 fours, 2 sixes). However, the middle order stuttered – Dion Myers fell for 2 at 69/3 in the 6th over, and Sikandar Raza departed for a duck at 72/4 in the 7th.
Ryan Burl took charge with a devastating 57 off 32 (7 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 178, rescuing Zimbabwe from 72/4. Tadiwanashe Marumani contributed 18 off 11 (1 four, 1 six), and Brad Evans finished unbeaten on 37 off 25 (2 fours, 2 sixes) to propel Zimbabwe to 195/6. Gerhard Erasmus was Namibia’s standout bowler with 3/46 from 4 overs, while Bernard Scholtz and JJ Smit each took 1 wicket.
Namibia’s Chase – Green and Busing-Volschenk Fall Short
Namibia’s chase began promisingly with Jan Frylinck scoring 22 off 29 (2 fours), but early wickets disrupted the momentum. Louren Steenkamp fell for 6 at 14/2 in the 2nd over, and Gerhard Erasmus departed for 12 at 28/3 in the 4th.
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton struck 20 off 13 (3 fours) before falling LBW at 60/4 in the 9th over. The chase came alive when Zane Green unleashed a brilliant 54 off 26 (7 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 208, and Alexander Busing-Volschenk matched him with 56 off 29 (3 fours, 4 sixes) at 193. The pair added 121 runs in a thrilling partnership, bringing Namibia within touching distance at 187/7 in the 19th over.
However, Green was run out at 187/7 in the 19.2nd over, and Busing-Volschenk fell caught at 190/8 in the 19.4th, leaving Namibia five runs short. Brad Evans was the architect of Zimbabwe’s victory, claiming 3/41 from 4 overs while maintaining an economy of 10.25. Blessing Muzarabani took 1/39 from 4 overs, and Sikandar Raza claimed 1/31 from 4.
Statz MVP: Brad Evans (Statz Rating: 91.75)
Brad Evans earns the Statz MVP award with a mi_rating of 91.75. His unbeaten 37 off 25 with the bat provided crucial late-order acceleration, while his 3/41 with the ball proved decisive during Namibia’s chase. Evans’ combined impact across both disciplines was the difference in a match decided by just 5 runs. Official Man of the Match also awarded to Brad Evans.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Brad Evans (Zimbabwe) – Statz Rating: 91.75 | 37 off 25 (SR 148) plus 3/41 with the ball. Dominant all-round display in a tight contest.
- Zane Green (Namibia) – Statz Rating: 78.82 | 54 off 26 (SR 208, 7 fours, 2 sixes). Nearly won the match single-handedly in defeat.
- Alexander Busing-Volschenk (Namibia) – Statz Rating: 76.93 | 56 off 29 (SR 193, 3 fours, 4 sixes). Strong late-order assault kept Namibia in the hunt.
- Ryan Burl (Zimbabwe) – Statz Rating: 68.9 | 57 off 32 (SR 178, 7 fours, 1 six). Rescued Zimbabwe from middle-order collapse.
- Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia) – Statz Rating: 65.87 | 3/46 from 4 overs with the ball. Namibia’s leading wicket-taker on the night.
Turning Point
The match turned when Zane Green was run out at 187/7 in the 19.2nd over. Green had been carrying Namibia’s chase with a strike rate of 208, and his dismissal left Namibia needing 9 off 5 balls with the lower order exposed. Though Busing-Volschenk pushed them agonisingly close, the loss of Green shifted the balance decisively in Zimbabwe’s favour.
Match Context
This was the 9th match of 20 in the Tri-Nation Series. Zimbabwe (1W 1L, 2pts, NRR -1.505) pick up a crucial away win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Namibia (1W 1L, 2pts, NRR 0.325) will rue how close they came – just 5 runs from what would have been a statement victory. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for indicative odds.
Namibia vs Zimbabwe: who played
Zimbabwe won by 5 runs in Tri-Nation Series 2026 at Namibia Cricket Ground on 31 August 2026. Ryan Burl top-scored with 57 off 32 balls and Brad Evans took 3/41.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Namibia vs Zimbabwe?
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Who won Namibia vs Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe won by 5 runs.
When and where was Namibia vs Zimbabwe played?
Namibia vs Zimbabwe was played at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Monday 31 August 2026, in Tri-Nation Series 2026.
What were the final scores in Namibia vs Zimbabwe?
Namibia scored 190/10 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 195/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Namibia vs Zimbabwe?
Brad Evans was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 92/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Namibia vs Zimbabwe?
Ryan Burl top-scored with 57 off 32 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Namibia vs Zimbabwe?
Brad Evans took 3/41 in 4 overs.