Namibia v Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 1, Zimbabwe tour of Namibia, 2023

Zimbabwe tour of Namibia Match 1: Namibia v Zimbabwe at Windhoek, October 24, 2023
Namibia
NAM
122/3 (13.4)
Zimbabwe
ZIM
121/9 (20)
Finished
NAM won by 7 wickets
Zimbabwe InningZIM Inning121/9 (20 ov)
Namibia InningNAM Inning122/3 (13.4 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Tendai Chatara to Michael van Lingen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Michael Van Lingen hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
0.2
Tendai Chatara to Michael van Lingen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Michael Van Lingen hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
0.3
Tendai Chatara to Michael van Lingen, 1 run, Michael Van Lingen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
0.4
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
0.5
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
0.6
Tendai Chatara to Michael van Lingen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Michael Van Lingen hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 1 (2 runs)
Michael van Lingen 1 (4)
Niko Davin 1 (2)
Namibia 2/0
Tendai Chatara 1-0-2-0
0
1.1
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
1.2
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
1.3
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
4
1.4
Richard Ngarava to Michael van Lingen, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Michael Van Lingen hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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1.5
Michael van Lingen b R Ngarava 5 (6) Richard Ngarava to Michael van Lingen, no run, b R Ngarava, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Michael Van Lingen hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
0
1.6
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 0 (1)
Niko Davin 2 (5)
Namibia 7/1
Richard Ngarava 1-0-5-1
Tendai Chatara 1-0-2-0
6
2.1
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
1wd
2.2
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Niko Davin no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
4
2.2
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
2.3
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Faraz Akram sends down a sharp delivery, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
2.4
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
4
2.5
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
2.6
Faraz Akram to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 3 (16 runs)
Niko Davin 17 (11)
Gerhard Erasmus 0 (1)
Namibia 23/1
Faraz Akram 1-0-16-0
Richard Ngarava 1-0-5-1
0
3.1
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
3.2
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, trying to hit uppercut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
3.3
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
3.4
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
3.5
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
4
3.6
Richard Ngarava to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 4 (4 runs)
Niko Davin 21 (17)
Gerhard Erasmus 0 (1)
Namibia 27/1
Richard Ngarava 2-0-9-1
Faraz Akram 1-0-16-0
1
4.1
Tendai Chatara to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
4
4.2
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
4.3
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1
4.4
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
4.5
Tendai Chatara to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1wd
4.6
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, 1 wide, inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Niko Davin's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
6
4.6
Tendai Chatara to Niko Davin, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to long on for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 5 (20 runs)
Niko Davin 38 (21)
Gerhard Erasmus 2 (3)
Namibia 47/1
Tendai Chatara 2-0-22-0
Richard Ngarava 2-0-9-1
0
5.1
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
5.2
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
5.3
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
5.4
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
6
5.5
Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular uppercut to third man for a colossal Maximum!
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5.6
Gerhard Erasmus c W Madhevere b R Ngarava 8 (9) Richard Ngarava to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, c W Madhevere b R Ngarava, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting punch towards short mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Wesley Madhevere, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Gerhard Erasmus.
End of over 6 (6 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 8 (9)
Niko Davin 38 (21)
Namibia 53/2
Richard Ngarava 3-0-15-2
Tendai Chatara 2-0-22-0
0
6.1
Ryan Burl to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
2
6.2
Ryan Burl to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
1
6.3
Ryan Burl to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
6.4
Ryan Burl to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2b
6.5
Ryan Burl to Jan Frylinck, 2 bye, Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, tries to swat cut, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 2 runs off bye.
0
6.6
Ryan Burl to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
Jan Frylinck 0 (3)
Niko Davin 41 (24)
Namibia 58/2
Ryan Burl 1-0-3-0
Richard Ngarava 3-0-15-2
1
7.1
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
7.2
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
7.3
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
7.4
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
7.5
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
7.6
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 8 (6 runs)
Niko Davin 45 (27)
Jan Frylinck 2 (6)
Namibia 64/2
Sikandar Raza 1-0-6-0
Ryan Burl 1-0-3-0
4
8.1
Ryan Burl to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
8.2
Ryan Burl to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
1
8.3
Ryan Burl to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
8.4
Ryan Burl to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
8.5
Ryan Burl to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
8.6
Ryan Burl to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Niko Davin 49 (30)
Jan Frylinck 8 (9)
Namibia 74/2
Ryan Burl 2-0-13-0
Sikandar Raza 1-0-6-0
1
9.1
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
9.2
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
9.3
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
9.4
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
9.5
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Jan Frylinck hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1lb
9.6
Sikandar Raza to Jan Frylinck, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, aims to play sweep, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 2 runs off leg bye.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Jan Frylinck 9 (12)
Niko Davin 55 (33)
Namibia 82/2
Sikandar Raza 2-0-13-0
Ryan Burl 2-0-13-0
2
10.1
Luke Jongwe to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
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10.2
Jan Frylinck c RP Burl b LM Jongwe 11 (14) Luke Jongwe to Jan Frylinck, no run, c RP Burl b LM Jongwe, Caught out !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ryan Burl, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Jan Frylinck.
1
10.3
Luke Jongwe to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
1wd
10.4
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 1 wide, inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Niko Davin's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
0
10.4
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
10.5
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
10.6
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Niko Davin 61 (36)
Jean-Pierre Kotze 1 (1)
Namibia 92/3
Luke Jongwe 1-0-10-1
Sikandar Raza 2-0-13-0
1
11.1
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1
11.2
Wesley Madhevere to Niko Davin, 1 run, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
11.3
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and strives to hit push, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
6
11.4
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long on for a colossal Maximum!
0
11.5
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, no run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
11.6
Wesley Madhevere to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Jean-Pierre Kotze 9 (6)
Niko Davin 62 (37)
Namibia 101/3
Wesley Madhevere 1-0-9-0
Luke Jongwe 1-0-10-1
0
12.1
Luke Jongwe to Jean-Pierre Kotze, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
12.2
Luke Jongwe to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1wd
12.3
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Niko Davin with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
12.3
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, dabs sweep with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
12.4
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
12.5
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Niko Davin hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
12.6
Luke Jongwe to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 13 (12 runs)
Niko Davin 72 (41)
Jean-Pierre Kotze 10 (8)
Namibia 113/3
Luke Jongwe 2-0-22-1
Wesley Madhevere 1-0-9-0
1
13.1
Sikandar Raza to Jean-Pierre Kotze, 1 run, Jean-Pierre Kotze hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
2
13.2
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, 2 runs, Niko Davin hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
0
13.3
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Niko Davin goes forward, trying to hit push, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
6
13.4
Sikandar Raza to Niko Davin, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Niko Davin hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!