New Zealand vs Namibia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Namibia won the match by 6 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Zealand took on Namibia on Dec 7, 2025, 04:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Namibia won the match by 6 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 259 runs and 17 wickets fall between Namibia (132/10 in 19.1 overs) and New Zealand (127/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Namibia Innings Breakdown (132/10)
Batting in the first innings, Namibia finished on 132/10 from 19.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.89 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Namibia accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Jean-Pierre Kotze spearheaded the batting effort with 36 runs off 23 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 156.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Divan La Cock, who contributed 24 runs off 33 deliveries, while Zane Green added 21 (9b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 3.1 overs (economy 7.89), assisted by Tim Southee (2/28 in 4.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (127/7)
Pursuing a target of 133 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 127/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.35 runs per over. Kane Williamson anchored the chase for New Zealand with 49 runs from 50 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 98.0), alongside Rachin Ravindra who chipped in with 31 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Gerhard Erasmus delivered a key spell of 2/12 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Ruben Trumpelmann finished with 1/7 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), who combined for 55 runs off 51 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 2 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Zane Green 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—Trent Boult (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 126.0 total points, followed closely by James Neesham (119.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to David Wiese.