Netherlands ODI vs Namibia ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Netherlands ODI took on Namibia ODI on Jan 18, 2026, 04:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 346 runs and 15 wickets fall between Namibia ODI (173/9 in 30.0 overs) and Netherlands ODI (173/6 in 30.0 overs).
2. Namibia ODI Innings Breakdown (173/9)
Batting in the first innings, Namibia ODI finished on 173/9 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.77 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Namibia ODI accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Gerhard Erasmus spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 31 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 122.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruben Trumpelmann, who contributed 37 runs off 47 deliveries, while JP Kotze added 22 (23b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Shane Snater led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 6.0 overs (economy 4.83), assisted by Roelof van der Merwe (2/35 in 6.0 overs).
3. Netherlands ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (173/6)
Pursuing a target of 174 runs for victory, Netherlands ODI recorded 173/6 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.77 runs per over. Colin Ackermann anchored the chase for Netherlands ODI with 65 runs from 58 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 112.1), alongside Zach Lion-Cachet who chipped in with 54 off 50 balls. Defending the total, Ashwan Kumar delivered a key spell of 3/36 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Bernard Scholtz finished with 2/21 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Colin Ackermann and Zach Lion-Cachet (Netherlands ODI), who combined for 56 runs off 42 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Scott Edwards making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ashwan Kumar (Namibia ODI) topped the match rankings with 168.0 total points, followed closely by Ruben Trumpelmann (159.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ashwan Kumar.