Hong Kong vs Namibia: Sune Wittmann's 59 not out settles the chase in an 8-wicket win
Namibia beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets. Sune Wittmann made 59* (38), Eveleen Kejarukua took 2 for 16.
Namibia beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets in the Match 11 of Women's T20 Quadrangular Series (in Namibia) at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Windhoek. Hong Kong made 120 for 6 in 20 overs; Namibia replied with 124 for 2 in 13.4 overs. Sune Wittmann top-scored with 59* (38) at a strike rate of 155.3, and Eveleen Kejarukua returned 2 for 16.
How the innings unfolded
Hong Kong — 120 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 6.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 40 | 1 | 6.67 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 53 | 5 | 5.30 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
Hong Kong lost 4 wickets for 3 runs, from 80 to 83.
The largest stand was 38 for the 1st wicket between Natasha Miles and Mariko Hill, from 34 balls (6.71 an over).
Namibia — 124 for 2 in 13.4 overs
Scored at 9.07 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 53 | 1 | 8.83 | 9 (8×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 71 | 1 | 9.26 | 11 (9×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 64 for the 2nd wicket between M Mwatile and Sune Wittmann, from 49 balls (7.84 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sune Wittmann | Namibia | 59* | 38 | 155.3 | 10 | 1 |
| M Mwatile | Namibia | 36 | 28 | 128.6 | 3 | 2 |
| Mariko Hill | Hong Kong | 35 | 35 | 100.0 | 6 | 0 |
| M Bibi | Hong Kong | 26* | 25 | 104.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Natasha Miles | Hong Kong | 15 | 16 | 93.8 | 3 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveleen Kejarukua | Namibia | 4 | 2 for 16 | 4.00 | 1 |
| M Mwatile | Namibia | 3 | 1 for 14 | 4.67 | 0 |
| Arrasta Diergaardt | Namibia | 4 | 1 for 26 | 6.50 | 0 |
| MBA Lamplough | Hong Kong | 4 | 1 for 30 | 7.50 | 0 |
| Kayleen Green | Namibia | 1 | 0 for 8 | 8.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 64 (49 balls) for Namibia's 2nd wicket — M Mwatile and Sune Wittmann
- 38 (34 balls) for Hong Kong's 1st wicket — Natasha Miles and Mariko Hill
- 37 (37 balls) for Hong Kong's 7th wicket — Joyleen Kaur and M Bibi, unbroken
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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