Namibia ODI vs Italy ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Namibia ODI won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Namibia ODI took on Italy ODI on Jan 11, 2026, 11:03 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Namibia ODI won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 419 runs and 17 wickets fall between Namibia ODI (210/8 in 30.0 overs) and Italy ODI (209/9 in 30.0 overs).
2. Namibia ODI Innings Breakdown (210/8)
Batting in the first innings, Namibia ODI finished on 210/8 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Namibia ODI accumulated 31 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. David Wiese spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 25 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 152.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruben Trumpelmann, who contributed 29 runs off 17 deliveries, while Malan Kruger added 26 (20b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Ben Manenti led the bowling figures with 3/46 in 6.0 overs (economy 7.67), assisted by Thomas Draca (2/35 in 6.0 overs).
3. Italy ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (209/9)
Pursuing a target of 211 runs for victory, Italy ODI recorded 209/9 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.97 runs per over. Joe Burns anchored the chase for Italy ODI with 73 runs from 59 balls (11 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 123.7), alongside Grant Stewart who chipped in with 35 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Ruben Trumpelmann delivered a key spell of 4/33 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while David Wiese finished with 2/37 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Harry Manenti and Joe Burns (Italy ODI), who combined for 55 runs off 43 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Marcus Campopiano 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—Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia ODI) topped the match rankings with 216.0 total points, followed closely by David Wiese (183.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruben Trumpelmann.