ZIM WON
T20
ZIM beat Namibia by 5 wickets
Man of the Match - Sikandar Raza
Namibia
198-3
20.0/20 Ovrs
 
200-5
20.0/20 Ovrs
ZIM
Castle Lite 5 T20I Series, 2023 |2nd T20I |10/25/2023
Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Commentary
  • That's all we have from this entertaining game. The third T20I is on 27th October (Friday) at 5.30 pm IST (12 pm GMT). We look forward to some more exciting action. Cheers!
  • With all the momentum in Zimbabwe's corner, Jan Frylinck bowled a splendid penultimate over and the visitors were left with 18 runs to achieve in the last over to win. Sikandar Raza though maintained his composure and smashed the required runs - two biggies and a last-ball four being the most impactful ones. He remained unbeaten on 82 runs off just 35 balls and stole the thunder right under Namibia's nose.  
  • The game that appeared to be slipping away from Zimbabwe was caught by the scruff of its neck by Sikandar Raza who transferred all the pressure on the Namibian bowlers. All of a sudden, boundaries started to flow and the equation was brought down to 55 runs off the last 24 balls. The cameo of Wesley Madhevere cannot be undermined as that allowed the equation to trim down further and Zimbabwe required 24 off 12 balls.
  • After a hapless show with the ball, Zimbabwe needed a strong Powerplay with the bat, although that didn't happen. They managed just 35 for 1 in the first six overs and the scoreboard pressure was immense on them. Losing a set Innocent Kaia further compounded their miserable situation. Then, Sikandar Raza walked in and he changed the complexion of the chase with his power-hitting.
  • SIKANDAR RAZA, YOU CHAMPION! What a game of cricket we have just witnessed! After a one-sided match last evening, we wished for a competitive contest and that's exactly what we got! Zimbabwe are up and running in celebration, superb victory for them to make this 5-match series level at 1-1.
  • 19.6
    4
    Tangeni Lungameni to Sikandar Raza, Four! Nice one. A good-looking square drive is played and it results in a boundary.
  • 19.5
    1
    Tangeni Lungameni to Clive Madande, 1 run, played towards covers.
  • 19.4
    1
    Tangeni Lungameni to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
  • 19.3
    6
    Tangeni Lungameni to Sikandar Raza, Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
  • 19.2
    6
    Tangeni Lungameni to Sikandar Raza, Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
  • 19.2
    1wd
    Tangeni Lungameni to Sikandar Raza, Wide! The batter is not interested in playing at that.
  • 19.1
    0
    Tangeni Lungameni to Sikandar Raza, No run, played lofted shot towards mid off.
  • END OF OVER 19 | 6 Runs & 0 Wkt | ZIM 181/5
  • 18.6
    1
    Jan Frylinck to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, the batter goes back in his crease and guides it through point for a single.
  • 18.5
    2
    Jan Frylinck to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.
  • 18.4
    1
    Jan Frylinck to Clive Madande, 1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
  • 18.3
    2
    Jan Frylinck to Clive Madande, 2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.
  • 18.2
    0
    Jan Frylinck to Clive Madande, No run, the batter has just blocked that from his crease.
  • 18.1
    0
    Jan Frylinck to Clive Madande, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
  • END OF OVER 18 | 12 Runs & 1 Wkt | ZIM 175/5
  • 17.6
    0
    Gerhard Erasmus to Sikandar Raza, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
  • 17.5
    6
    Gerhard Erasmus to Sikandar Raza, Six! The go-to shot of many a batter against a spinner. Get down and play the slog sweep. This one has cleared the ropes.
  • 17.4
    1
    Gerhard Erasmus to Clive Madande, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
  • 17.4
    1wd
    Gerhard Erasmus to Clive Madande, Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
  • 17.3
    W
    Gerhard Erasmus to Wesley Madhevere, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.