Series #1771519297706
26/02/2026 - 08:57 PM
ZI

Zimbabwe

156/620.0 Overs
VS
NA

Namibia

160/419.3 Overs

Zimbabwe won the match by 6 wicket.

Man of the MatchBrian Bennett

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Namibia Inning

156/620.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
L
Louren Steenkamp
c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Blessing Muzarabani 02000.0
J
Jan Frylinck
b Brian Bennett 503462147.1
J
Jan Nicol Loftie-eaton
c Dion Myers b Blessing Muzarabani 350060.0
G
Gerhard Erasmus
c Sikander Raza b Brad Evans 9801112.5
J
JJ Smit Striker
not out574181139.0
Z
Zane Green
c Richard Ngrava b Richard Ngrava 362812128.6
W
Willem Myburgh
c Brian Bennett b Blessing Muzarabani 120050.0
R
Ruben Trumpelmann
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total156/6 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Blessing Muzarabani
4.002636.50
W
Wellington Masakadza
2.0020010.00
R
Richard Ngrava
3.0033111.00
B
Brad Evans
3.002518.33
G
Graeme Cremer
2.001306.50
S
Sikander Raza
3.002508.33
B
Brian Bennett
3.011414.67
Fielding Highlights
Tadiwanashe Marumani
1 C
Dion Myers
1 C
Sikander Raza
1 C
Richard Ngrava
1 C
Brian Bennett
1 C

Partnerships

Zane Green & JJ Smit
Zane Green 36 · JJ Smit 38
74 (52b)
JJ Smit & Willem Myburgh
JJ Smit 6 · Willem Myburgh 1
7 (6b)
JJ Smit & Jan Frylinck
JJ Smit 13 · Jan Frylinck 23
36 (29b)
Gerhard Erasmus & Jan Frylinck
Gerhard Erasmus 9 · Jan Frylinck 18
27 (20b)
Jan Nicol Loftie-eaton & Jan Frylinck
Jan Nicol Loftie-eaton 3 · Jan Frylinck 9
12 (11b)
Louren Steenkamp & Jan Frylinck
Louren Steenkamp 0 · Jan Frylinck 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Blessing Muzarabani
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
W
Over 19Richard Ngrava
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
1
4
1
2
W
Over 18Blessing Muzarabani
10 Runs
1
4
1
0
4
0
Over 17Sikander Raza
6 Runs
0
2
2
1
0
1
Over 16Brad Evans
14 Runs
4
0
1
6
2
1
Over 15Brian Bennett
6 Runs
0
2
1
2
0
1
Over 14Sikander Raza
13 Runs
6
0
1
4
2
0
Over 13Brian Bennett
8 Runs
1
0
2
1
0
4
Over 12Brad Evans
9 Runs
0
1
1
6
1
0
Over 11Brian Bennett
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
Over 10Graeme Cremer
6 Runs
0
1
4
0
1
0
Over 9Sikander Raza
6 Runs
0
1
0
4
0
1
Over 8Graeme Cremer
7 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
0
Over 7Richard Ngrava
16 Runs
1
6
0
4
1
4
Over 6Brad Evans
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
1
W
0
1
0
Over 5Richard Ngrava
9 Runs
0
2
1
0
0
6
Over 4Wellington Masakadza
13 Runs
6
2
0
4
0
1
Over 3Blessing Muzarabani
1 Wkt4 Runs
W
0
2
1
1
0
Over 2Wellington Masakadza
7 Runs
1
0
4
0
1
1
Over 1Blessing Muzarabani
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
W
0
1
4
0

Zimbabwe Inning

160/419.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Brian Bennett
not out7556101133.9
T
Tadiwanashe Marumani
c Jan Nicol Loftie-eaton b Jack Brassell 171211141.7
R
Ryan Burl
c JJ Smit b Gerhard Erasmus 231412164.3
D
Dion Myers
c Zane Green b JJ Smit 211601131.3
S
Sikander Raza
c JJ Smit b Jack Brassell 4210200.0
C
Clive Madande Striker
not out201711117.6
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total160/4 (19.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Bernard Scholtz
2.302208.80
R
Ruben Trumpelmann
3.002107.00
M
Max Hiengo
3.002207.33
J
Jack Brassell
3.002227.33
W
Willem Myburgh
2.001809.00
G
Gerhard Erasmus
3.002117.00
J
JJ Smit
3.0034111.33
Fielding Highlights
Jan Nicol Loftie-eaton
1 C
JJ Smit
2 C
Zane Green
1 C

Partnerships

Brian Bennett & Tadiwanashe Marumani
Brian Bennett 9 · Tadiwanashe Marumani 17
26 (20b)
Dion Myers & Brian Bennett
Dion Myers 21 · Brian Bennett 29
50 (38b)
Ryan Burl & Brian Bennett
Ryan Burl 23 · Brian Bennett 13
36 (26b)
Brian Bennett & Sikander Raza
Brian Bennett 5 · Sikander Raza 4
9 (4b)
Clive Madande & Brian Bennett
Clive Madande 20 · Brian Bennett 19
39 (29b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Bernard Scholtz
4 Runs
0
0
4
Over 19JJ Smit
14 Runs
6
1
6
0
1
0
Over 18Max Hiengo
8 Runs
2
0
1
4
0
1
Over 17Gerhard Erasmus
5 Runs
0
1
0
2
1
1
Over 16JJ Smit
7 Runs
2
0
1
0
4
0
Over 15Jack Brassell
1 Wkt10 Runs
4
1
4
W
0
1
Over 14JJ Smit
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
1
4
1
6
W
Over 13Willem Myburgh
5 Runs
0
1
3
0
0
1
Over 12Jack Brassell
7 Runs
0
4
0
1
0
2
Over 11Gerhard Erasmus
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
1
Over 10Max Hiengo
6 Runs
1
0
0
1
4
0
Over 9Bernard Scholtz
10 Runs
2
1
4
0
1
2
Over 8Gerhard Erasmus
1 Wkt12 Runs
0
1
6
W
1
4
Over 7Bernard Scholtz
8 Runs
0
4
1
0
2
1
Over 6Willem Myburgh
13 Runs
0
1
4
1
6
1
Over 5Ruben Trumpelmann
4 Runs
2
1
0
1
0
0
Over 4Jack Brassell
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
W
2
0
1
1
Over 3Ruben Trumpelmann
8 Runs
0
1
1
4
1
1
Over 2Max Hiengo
8 Runs
0
1
0
2
1
4
Over 1Ruben Trumpelmann
9 Runs
0
1
2
0
0
6
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Zimbabwe vs Namibia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 World Cup • Zimbabwe won the match by 6 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 316 runs & 10 wickets
Namibia Top Batter: JJ Smit — 57 (41b, 8x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Blessing Muzarabani — 3/26 (4.0 ov)
Zimbabwe Top Batter: Brian Bennett — 75 (56b, 10x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Jack Brassell — 2/22 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Zane Green & JJ Smit — 74 runs (52b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe ) — 190.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe took on Namibia on Feb 23, 2026, 11:30 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Zimbabwe won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 316 runs and 10 wickets fall between Namibia (156/6 in 20.0 overs) and Zimbabwe (160/4 in 19.3 overs).

2. Namibia Innings Breakdown (156/6)

Batting in the first innings, Namibia finished on 156/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Namibia accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. JJ Smit spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 41 balls (including 8 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 139.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Jan Frylinck , who contributed 50 runs off 34 deliveries, while Zane Green added 36 (28b). With the ball in the first innings, Blessing Muzarabani led the bowling figures with 3/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Brian Bennett (1/14 in 3.0 overs).

3. Zimbabwe Chase & Second Innings Summary (160/4)

Pursuing a target of 157 runs for victory, Zimbabwe recorded 160/4 in 19.3 overs at a scoring rate of 8.21 runs per over. Brian Bennett anchored the chase for Zimbabwe with 75 runs from 56 balls (10 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 133.9), alongside Ryan Burl who chipped in with 23 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Jack Brassell delivered a key spell of 2/22 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.33, while Gerhard Erasmus finished with 1/21 (3.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Zane Green and JJ Smit (Namibia ), who combined for 74 runs off 52 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with JJ Smit 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—Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe ) topped the match rankings with 190.0 total points, followed closely by JJ Smit (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Brian Bennett .