Namibia vs MGXI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 WC GROUP B • Namibia won the match by 56 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 WC GROUP B, Namibia took on MGXI on Apr 10, 2026, 07:25 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Namibia won the match by 56 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 272 runs and 20 wickets fall between Namibia (164/10 in 17.4 overs) and MGXI (108/10 in 18.0 overs).
2. Namibia Innings Breakdown (164/10)
Batting in the first innings, Namibia finished on 164/10 from 17.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.28 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Namibia accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Zane Green spearheaded the batting effort with 60 runs off 37 balls (including 0 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 162.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruben Trumpelmann, who contributed 40 runs off 19 deliveries, while Michael Van Lingen added 31 (27b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 5, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Amin Faruqi led the bowling figures with 6/29 in 3.4 overs (economy 7.91), assisted by Musa Ahmed Khalili (2/35 in 4.0 overs).
3. MGXI Chase & Second Innings Summary (108/10)
Pursuing a target of 165 runs for victory, MGXI recorded 108/10 in 18.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.00 runs per over. Amay Gambhir anchored the chase for MGXI with 22 runs from 21 balls (0 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 104.8), alongside Musa Ahmed Khalili who chipped in with 22 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Ruben Trumpelmann delivered a key spell of 2/5 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.50, while Nicol Loftie-Eaton finished with 2/26 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Zane Green and Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia), who combined for 86 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 4 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Nicol Loftie-Eaton 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—Amin Faruqi (MGXI) topped the match rankings with 196.0 total points, followed closely by Ruben Trumpelmann (170.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruben Trumpelmann.