Tri‑Series showdown: Zimbabwe beats Namibia by five runs in high‑octane finale

The third encounter of the 2026 T20 Triangular Series saw Zimbabwe edge Namibia by a narrow five‑run margin. After electing to bat, Zimbabwe posted 195/6, thanks to a 64‑run partnership from Brian Bennett and Ben Karn and a quickfire 32 from Brian. Ryan Burl’s 22 and Tadiwanashe Marumani’s 18 (including a six) further bolstered the total, while Brad Evans capped the innings with an unbeaten 37, featuring two sixes.

Namibia’s chase was anchored by a 109‑run stand between Alexander Volschenk and Jan Green, which brought them close to the target. In the decisive final over, Evans bowled a no‑ball, a free‑hit, and a four before Volschenk was caught and Bernard Scholtz run out. Evans claimed the final wicket, delivering a five‑run victory for Zimbabwe and earning Player of the Match honors for his 41 runs and three wickets.