Zimbabwe Edge Namibia by Five Runs in Thrilling T20 Tri-Series Encounter
Brad Evans' late heroics secured the narrow victory, with the series continuing today as South Africa faces Zimbabwe.
The story
At the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Zimbabwe secured a dramatic five-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring T20 tri-series match on Monday. Zimbabwe, after being put in to bat, posted an imposing total of 195/6 from their 20 overs. This was largely propelled by an unbeaten 94-run partnership off 48 balls between Ryan Burl, who struck an explosive 57 not out, and Brad Evans, who contributed 37 not out.
Namibia's chase was anchored by half-centuries from Zane Green (54) and Alexander Busing-Volschenk (57), who built a 100-run partnership to keep their side in contention. The match came down to the final over, with Namibia needing six runs from the last three balls. However, Brad Evans, bowling the crucial final over, took three wickets, including the dismissals of Green and Busing-Volschenk, to bowl Namibia out for 190 with the last ball of the innings. Evans finished with figures of 3/41.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia vs Zimbabwe | T20I | Zimbabwe won by 5 runs | Brad Evans (3/41 & 37*) |
Series in play
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026. Zimbabwe defeated Namibia in the 3rd Match; South Africa vs Zimbabwe 4th Match today
What we'll be watching
- South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 4th Match, Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, September 1 at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
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