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