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Canada vs Namibia, 83rd Match

odiNamibia won by 24 runs
Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City
2 Sept 2025, 8:30 pm IST
Canada won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Namibia
Namibia Inning Score: 261 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
JP Kotzelbw b shivam sharma38673056.72
Malan Krugerc nicholas kirton b jaskaran singh801324160.61
Jan Frylinckc dilpreet bajwa b pargat singh605215115.38
Gerhard Erasmusc shivam sharma b akhil kumar181430128.57
JJ Smitc dilpreet bajwa b akhil kumar10121083.33
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eatonc pargat singh b jaskaran singh241122218.18
Ruben Trumpelmannb jaskaran singh150020
Zane Greenc shivam sharma b akhil kumar240050
Dylan Leichernot out1100100
Bernard Scholtznot out4210200
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Kaleem Sana90460035.1
Jaskaran Singh1007130127.1
Akhil Kumar101473004.7
Saad Bin Zafar100300003
Shivam Sharma80381014.8
Pargat Singh30221007.3
Canada Inning Score: 237
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Ali Nadeemc malan kruger b bernard scholtz23414056.1
Dilpreet Bajwac zane green b gerhard erasmus26343076.47
Pargat Singhst zane green b bernard scholtz40504180
Mansab Gillb bernard scholtz2160012.5
Nicholas Kirtonc gerhard erasmus b smit464433104.55
Shreyas Movvac malan kruger b tangeni lungameni20371054.05
Saad Bin Zafarb trumpelmann30313096.77
Jaskaran Singhb bernard scholtz481050
Akhil Kumarc gerhard erasmus b smit151501100
Shivam Sharmanot out781087.5
Kaleem Sanac loftie-eaton b smit470057.14
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
JJ Smit9.30403024.2
Ruben Trumpelmann101451034.5
Tangeni Lungameni60371056.2
Gerhard Erasmus101511005.1
Bernard Scholtz102314003.1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton30230007.7

Match Summary

Canada vs Namibia - 83rd Match (ODI)

Date: September 2, 2025
Venue: Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City

Match Summary

Namibia defeated Canada by 24 runs in an exciting ODI match. Malan Kruger (80 runs) and Jan Frylinck (60 runs) powered Namibia to 261/8, while Bernard Scholtz’s phenomenal 4-wicket haul dismantled Canada’s chase. Despite a valiant effort by Canada’s Nicholas Kirton (46 runs) and Pargat Singh (40 runs), Namibia held their nerve to secure the win.

  • Player of the Match: Bernard Scholtz (4/31 in 10 overs)
  • Key Highlight: Namibia’s strong batting partnerships and Canada’s bowling fightback.

Detailed Match Insights

Namibia’s Innings

Namibia batted first after losing the toss, with Canada opting to bowl. Their total of 261/8 in 50 overs was built on notable contributions:

  • Malan Kruger: Anchored the innings with a patient 80 runs off 132 balls (4 fours, 1 six).
  • Jan Frylinck: Accelerated the scoring with a brisk 60 runs off just 52 balls (1 four, 5 sixes).
  • Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton: Played a cameo of 24 runs off 11 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 218.18.

Canada’s bowlers had some impressive performances:

  • Jaskaran Singh: Took 3 wickets for 71 runs in 10 overs, including the wickets of Kruger and Loftie-Eaton.
  • Akhil Kumar: Bowled economically to claim 3 wickets for 47 runs in his 10 overs.
  • Shivam Sharma: Chipped in with 1 wicket, dismissing JP Kotze for 38 runs.

Namibia’s innings saw some excellent catches, with Dilpreet Bajwa and Shivam Sharma each taking 2 catches.

Canada’s Chase

Chasing 262, Canada started cautiously but fell short of the target, getting bowled out for 237 in 48.3 overs.

  • Nicholas Kirton: Top-scored with a quick 46 off 44 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes).
  • Pargat Singh: Played a steady knock of 40 runs off 50 balls (4 fours, 1 six).
  • Saad Bin Zafar: Contributed with 30 runs off 31 balls (3 fours).

Namibia’s bowlers were the stars of the chase:

  • Bernard Scholtz: Wreaked havoc with an exceptional spell of 4 wickets for 31 runs in 10 overs, including 2 maidens.
  • JJ Smit: Claimed 3 crucial wickets for 40 runs, including the dismissals of Nicholas Kirton and Akhil Kumar.
  • Ruben Trumpelmann: Bowled economically and took 1 wicket for 45 runs.

Notable moments:

  • Malan Kruger: Took 2 catches, including the important one of Shreyas Movva.
  • Zane Green: Was instrumental behind the stumps with 1 stumping and 1 catch.

Key Performances

Batting Highlights

  • Half-Centuries:
    • Malan Kruger (NAM): 80 runs (4 fours, 1 six)
    • Jan Frylinck (NAM): 60 runs (1 four, 5 sixes)

Bowling Highlights

  • Best Bowling Figures:
    • Bernard Scholtz (NAM): 4/31 in 10 overs (2 maidens)
    • JJ Smit (NAM): 3/40 in 9.3 overs

Turning Points

  1. Jan Frylinck’s Explosive Knock: His late acceleration powered Namibia to a competitive total.
  2. Bernard Scholtz’s Magical Spell: His 4 wickets derailed Canada’s middle order and proved decisive.
  3. Key Catches by Malan Kruger and Team: Namibia’s fielding was sharp, with crucial dismissals at critical junctures.

Namibia’s balanced team performance, led by Bernard Scholtz’s bowling and Malan Kruger’s batting, ensured their victory in this thrilling contest.