Match 20, Kimberley, January 27, 2024, 01:30 PM
Namibia Under-19
146/8(50.0ov)
Zimbabwe Under-19
147/2(35.3ov)
Zimbabwe Under-19 beat Namibia Under-19 by 8 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Newman Nyamhuri
Commentry
Right then, that is it from this game as Zimbabwe Under-19 gets off the mark and make their way into the Super Six whilst Namibia Under-19 are out of the tournament. However, the action continues in the Under-19 World Cup as we have a game between India Under-19 and USA Under-19 on Sunday, the 28th January. The game will be live from 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Zimbabwe skipper Matthew Schonken says that they started really well. Adds that they needed to win today and they think they will be okay going forward. He says that it was a good batting track and their bowlers were Excellent. Ends by saying that the boys are excited going forward.
Namibian captain Alexander Volschenk says they came all out on them and bowled really well and restricted us to a low score. Adds that they batted poorly and a few silly mistakes were made as well in the field. He says that they batted well at the backend but it was not enough to defend and concludes by saying that they will keep working hard.
POTM Newman Nyamhuri is in for a chat. He says that he is happy to contribute to the team. He says that he was hitting the deck hard and was confident. He adds that the wicket was a bit soft and his target was to swing the ball. Adds that he, along with the others bowled according to the plans and it generated positive results for them. Ends up saying that he and the boys are delighted.
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Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe Under-19 were excellent with the ball, particularly Newman Nyamhuri who took four wickets by bowling aggressively. Ryan Simbi also contributed with three wickets. However, they were a bit sloppy in the field towards the end of Namibia's innings. Namibia struggled to form partnerships and could only manage 146 runs, with Hanro Badenhorst's 39-run innings being the highlight.
With not a big total to defend, Namibia Under-19 needed early wickets to stand any chance in the game. Jack Brassell and Gerhard Van Rensburg did manage to get one scalp each and that was all their bowlers could contribute, but the duo of Panashe Taruvinga with his patient and matured half-century along with Brandon Sunguro and Campbell Macmillan, shattered their dreams of getting into the Super Six.
Having done well to keep Namibia Under-19 under the 150-run mark, the Zimbabwean side went into the break as the happier of the two sides. In their pursuit of a modest total, they were rocked early as Ryan Kamwemba fell in the fifth over. Panashe Taruvinga and Brandon Sunguro got together and weathered the storm for the Zimbabwean side. What was most pleasing to see during their 101-run stand was how they roared the strike by milking singles and also stayed calm. They knew the run rate was never an issue for them and they took their side over the line with ease. Brandon got dismissed after ensuring their victory.
Zimbabwe Under-19 are up and running in this ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 and with this win, make their way into the Super Six round. After the initial stutter, Panashe Taruvinga and Brandon Sunguro ensured no more hiccups as they cruised their side to a convincing victory. Namibia Under-19 will be upset with their performance as they are out of this tournament. Namibia Under-19 are officially knocked out of the tournament.
In over# 36
4
1wd
0
0
Woutie Niehaus 11/0(2.3)
35.3
4
FOUR! That's it! Full and on off, Panashe Taruvinga picks it well and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Smiles all around the Zimbabwe Under-19 camp as they make their way into the Super Six! Zimbabwe Under-19 beat Namibia Under-19 by 8 wickets!
35.3
1wd
Wide! Lands it down leg, Panashe Taruvinga looks to flick it but misses.
35.2
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Bowls it down leg, Panashe Taruvinga shuffles across to flick it but misses.
35.1
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Short and on off, Panashe Taruvinga pulls it. It lands just short of the mielder at mid-wicket who makes a good stop. Dot!
In over# 35
0
0
0
4
1
0
Gerhard Van Rensburg 30/1(9)
34.6
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Short and on middle, Campbell Macmillan slaps it to the fielder at mid off.
34.5
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Bowls it on off, Campbell Macmillan blocks it to mid off.
34.4
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Dropped! Very tough though! Short and on off, Campbell Macmillan pulls it. The fielder at mid-wicket flies to his left and just manages to get his hand to it. Dot!
34.3
4
FOUR! Fine shot! Lands it short and on middle, Campbell Macmillan rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket as the ball races away! Just 5 runs needed now.