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Namibia vs Scotland, 2nd T20I, Scotland tour of Namibia, 2026

t20Scotland won by 19 runs
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
17 Apr 2026, 5:30 pm IST
namibia won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Scotland
Top Performers

Scotland

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Jack Jarvis321803177.78
Brandon McMullen272012135

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Jack Brassell42636.5
Jan Balt42726.8

Namibia

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Gerhard Erasmus473033156.67
Louren Steenkamp251830138.89

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Mackenzie Jones42245.5
Oliver Davidson41413.5
Scotland Inning Score: 157 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
George Munseyc Ruben Trumpelmann b Jack Brassell101001100
Finlay McCreathc Alexander Volschenk b Ruben Trumpelmann01000
Brandon McMullenc Gerhard Erasmus b Jan Balt272012135
Richie Berringtonc Ruben Trumpelmann b Jan Balt191121172.73
Owen Gouldc Gerhard Erasmus b Jack Brassell242402100
Christopher McBridec Jack Brassell b Ruben Trumpelmann171620106.25
Jack Jarvisnot out321803177.78
Oliver Davidsonc Jan Balt b Max Heingo161330123.08
Michael Leaskb Jack Brassell4400100
Safyaan Sharifnot out230066.67
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Ruben Trumpelmann40362039
Max Heingo303410011.3
Jack Brassell40263006.5
Jan Balt40272016.8
Bernard Scholtz40280007
Gerhard Erasmus1040004
Namibia Inning Score: 138 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Louren Steenkamprun out (George Munsey)251830138.89
Jan Frylinckc Owen Gould b Mackenzie Jones5111045.45
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eatonc Jack Jarvis b Mackenzie Jones131020130
Gerhard Erasmusc George Munsey b Mackenzie Jones473033156.67
Alexander Volschenklbw b Oliver Davidson9110181.82
Jan Baltrun out (Christopher McBride/Owen Gould)11131084.62
Ruben Trumpelmannlbw b Mackenzie Jones8710114.29
Liam Bassonnot out10151066.67
Bernard Scholtznot out5500100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Michael Leask40230015.8
Jack Jarvis404300210.8
Safyaan Sharif40350008.8
Mackenzie Jones41224015.5
Oliver Davidson40141003.5

Match Summary

Namibia vs Scotland, 2nd T20I, Scotland tour of Namibia, 2026

Date: April 17, 2026
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Scotland secured a victory against Namibia by 19 runs in an exciting T20I match. Jack Jarvis was the top scorer for Scotland with an unbeaten 32, while Mackenzie Jones delivered a standout bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for just 22 runs. Gerhard Erasmus led the charge for Namibia with a quick-fire 47 but couldn't take his team over the line.

Match Highlights

  • Scotland Innings:

    • Jack Jarvis was the top scorer for Scotland with an aggressive unbeaten knock of 32 off just 18 balls, including three sixes.
    • Contributions from Brandon McMullen (27 off 20) and Richie Berrington (19 off 11) helped Scotland post a competitive total of 157/8.
    • Jack Brassell was the pick of the bowlers for Namibia, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs in his four overs.
  • Namibia Innings:

    • Chasing a target of 158, Namibia fell short despite a valiant effort from Gerhard Erasmus, who scored a brisk 47 off 30 balls with three fours and three sixes.
    • Louren Steenkamp provided some support at the top with his run-a-ball 25.
    • The highlight of Scotland's bowling was Mackenzie Jones, who dismantled the Namibian middle order with figures of 4/22 in his four overs.

Key Performances

  • Batting:

    • Scotland: Jack Jarvis (32*), Brandon McMullen (27), Richie Berrington (19)
    • Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (47), Louren Steenkamp (25)
  • Bowling:

    • Scotland: Mackenzie Jones (4/22), Oliver Davidson (1/14)
    • Namibia: Jack Brassell (3/26), Jan Balt (2/27)

Interesting Insights

  • Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, Scotland managed to put up a challenging total thanks to contributions from multiple batters.
  • The bowling partnership between Jack Brassell and Jan Balt proved effective for Namibia as they shared five wickets between them.
  • Scotland's fielding was sharp with George Munsey involved in both a run-out and a catch, showcasing excellent all-round skills.
  • Despite Erasmus's efforts, Namibia's innings lost momentum after his dismissal, largely due to Mackenzie Jones's impactful spell.

Scotland's balanced performance with both bat and ball ultimately ensured their victory in this thrilling encounter.