| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Edwards | 67 | 85 | 3 | 1 | 78.82 |
| Bas de Leede | 27 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 46.55 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 10 | 39 | 3 | 3.9 |
| Jack Brassell | 10 | 41 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malan Kruger | 54 | 92 | 5 | 0 | 58.7 |
| Jan Frylinck | 46 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 77.97 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Roy | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikramjit Singh | c Michael van Lingen b Ruben Trumpelmann | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max O'Dowd | c Malan Kruger b Bernard Scholtz | 23 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 47.92 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | lbw b Ruben Trumpelmann | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bas de Leede | b Jack Brassell | 27 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 46.55 |
| Scott Edwards | not out | 67 | 85 | 3 | 1 | 78.82 |
| Ryan Klein | c Zane Green b Jack Brassell | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | c Gerhard Erasmus b Jack Brassell | 26 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 78.79 |
| Kyle Klein | c Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton b Bernard Scholtz | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 37.93 |
| Tim Pringle | c Jan Frylinck b Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Aryan Dutt | c Gerhard Erasmus b Smit | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Alexander Roy | b Gerhard Erasmus | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 10 | 2 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3.9 |
| JJ Smit | 10 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 10 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Jack Brassell | 10 | 1 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 6 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael van Lingen | b Alexander Roy | 23 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 82.14 |
| Malan Kruger | batting | 54 | 92 | 5 | 0 | 58.7 |
| Jan Frylinck | batting | 46 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 77.97 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Klein | 5.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Aryan Dutt | 8 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Tim Pringle | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Alexander Roy | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
Date: July 31, 2026
Venue: Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
Namibia defeated the Netherlands by 6 wickets in an ODI match. Scott Edwards was the standout performer for the Netherlands with a score of 67 not out, while Namibia's Malan Kruger made a significant contribution with 54 runs. The bowling heroics from Ruben Trumpelmann, who took 3 wickets, were crucial in restricting the Netherlands to 183 runs. Jack Brassell also claimed 3 wickets for Namibia. Malan Kruger's half-century and Jan Frylinck's unbeaten 46 runs ensured a comfortable chase for Namibia.
The match began with the Netherlands winning the toss and opting to bat first. However, their innings started on a shaky note as they lost early wickets. Ruben Trumpelmann was instrumental in applying pressure on the Dutch batsmen, dismissing Vikramjit Singh for a duck and later getting Zach Lion-Cachet out leg before wicket.
Scott Edwards anchored the Dutch innings with a resilient knock of 67* off 85 balls, including three boundaries and a six. Despite his efforts, he found little support from his teammates as Max O'Dowd (23) and Bas de Leede (27) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. Roelof van der Merwe contributed with a brisk 26 off 33 balls.
Namibia's bowling was spearheaded by Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell, each claiming three wickets. Bernard Scholtz provided valuable support with two wickets of his own. The Netherlands were eventually bowled out for 183 runs in 48.5 overs.
In response, Namibia's innings was steady with opener Michael van Lingen scoring 23 before being bowled by Alexander Roy. Malan Kruger played a pivotal role in the chase with his composed innings of 54 runs off 92 balls, hitting five boundaries. He was well-supported by Jan Frylinck, who remained unbeaten on 46 runs from 59 balls.
The Dutch bowlers struggled to make significant breakthroughs, with Alexander Roy being the only one to pick up a wicket during Namibia's innings. Ultimately, Namibia reached their target in just 41 overs, securing victory by six wickets.
Ruben Trumpelmann's all-round performance made him a key player in this match, while Scott Edwards' effort went in vain due to lack of support from other batsmen. The match showcased disciplined bowling from Namibia and highlighted their ability to chase down targets efficiently.
