Nepal vs Namibia, 116th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27

odiNamibia won by 8 wkts

Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht

21 Jul 2026, 5:30 am IST

namibia won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Namibia

Top Performers

Nepal

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rohit Paudel	31	60	0	0	51.67
Dipendra Singh Airee	30	51	2	0	58.82

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
JJ Smit	9.5	27	6	2.7
Bernard Scholtz	10	22	2	2.2

Namibia

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Jan Frylinck	77	89	8	1	86.52
Michael van Lingen	51	78	4	0	65.38

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Rohit Paudel	5.4	20	1	3.5
Nandan Yadav	3	17	1	5.7

Nepal Inning Score: 157

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kushal Bhurtel	b Smit	2	2	0	0	100
Aasif Sheikh	c Alexander Volschenk b Jack Brassell	16	41	1	0	39.02
Ishan Pandey	b Smit	8	31	0	0	25.81
Rohit Paudel	c Zane Green b Jack Brassell	31	60	0	0	51.67
Dipendra Singh Airee	b Bernard Scholtz	30	51	2	0	58.82
Aarif Sheikh	lbw b Bernard Scholtz	0	2	0	0	0
Gulsan Jha	c Gerhard Erasmus b Smit	20	38	1	1	52.63
Sompal Kami	c Alexander Volschenk b Smit	15	30	1	0	50
Karan KC	c Jack Brassell b Smit	18	15	1	1	120
Nandan Yadav	c (sub)Malan Kruger b Smit	1	10	0	0	10
Sandeep Lamichhane	not out	1	1	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
JJ Smit	9.5	1	27	6	2	2.7
Ruben Trumpelmann	10	1	37	0	4	3.7
Jack Brassell	10	1	38	2	4	3.8
Bernard Scholtz	10	2	22	2	0	2.2
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton	6	1	28	0	0	4.7
Gerhard Erasmus	1	1	0	0	0	0

Namibia Inning Score: 159 /2

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Michael van Lingen	b Rohit Paudel	51	78	4	0	65.38
Alexander Volschenk	c Aasif Sheikh b Nandan Yadav	2	22	0	0	9.09
Jan Frylinck	not out	77	89	8	1	86.52
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton	not out	17	39	0	0	43.59

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Karan KC	5	0	28	0	0	0	5.6
Sompal Kami	4	1	10	0	0	1	2.5
Nandan Yadav	3	0	17	1	2	1	5.7
Dipendra Singh Airee	8	1	23	0	0	0	2.9
Gulsan Jha	5	0	27	0	0	3	5.4
Sandeep Lamichhane	7	0	32	0	0	0	4.6
Rohit Paudel	5.4	0	20	1	0	3	3.5

Match Summary

Nepal vs Namibia, 116th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 - July 21, 2026

Namibia secured a comprehensive victory over Nepal by 8 wickets at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht. Nepal batted first and were bowled out for 157 runs, with JJ Smit delivering a remarkable bowling performance by taking six wickets. Namibia chased down the target comfortably, thanks to Jan Frylinck's unbeaten 77 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Match Highlights

Toss: Namibia won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Nepal Innings: Nepal struggled against Namibia's bowling attack and were all out for 157 in 46.5 overs.
- Top scorer for Nepal was Rohit Paudel with 31 runs.
- Dipendra Singh Airee contributed with 30 runs.
Bowling Heroics: JJ Smit was the standout bowler for Namibia, taking an impressive 6 wickets for just 27 runs in his spell of 9.5 overs.
Namibia Innings: Chasing a modest target, Namibia reached 159/2 in 37.4 overs.
- Michael van Lingen scored a crucial half-century (51 runs).
- Jan Frylinck played a match-winning knock of 77* runs off 89 balls, hitting eight fours and one six.
Notable Partnerships: The partnership between Jan Frylinck and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (17* runs) ensured a steady chase after early wickets.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Namibia opting to field first after winning the toss. Nepal's innings got off to a shaky start as JJ Smit dismantled their batting lineup with precision. Smit's exceptional bowling figures of 6/27 included key dismissals such as Kushal Bhurtel and Ishan Pandey, both bowled out. Jack Brassell also chipped in with two wickets, including the important dismissal of Aasif Sheikh.

Nepal's middle order tried to stabilize the innings with Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee scoring crucial runs. However, no batsman could convert their starts into a substantial score, leaving Nepal at a below-par total.

In response, Namibia's chase was anchored by Michael van Lingen who scored a patient half-century before being bowled by Rohit Paudel. Despite losing two early wickets, Jan Frylinck held the innings together with an unbeaten knock of 77 runs, showcasing excellent shot selection and composure under pressure.

Frylinck's efforts were complemented by Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton who supported him well at the other end, ensuring that Namibia crossed the finish line with ease. The victory was sealed in just under 38 overs, highlighting Namibia's dominance in both departments.

This match was marked by JJ Smit's outstanding bowling performance and Jan Frylinck's solid batting display, which ultimately led Namibia to a comfortable win over Nepal.