United Arab Emirates vs Namibia, Match 127, Oct 3, 2026: commentary

NAM 1ST

1. 2.0

   Over 2. Power Play Fielding. 7 runs. Bowler: Ibrar Ahmad. Namibia: 9/0(rr 4.50)

2. 1.6

   FOUR! Ibrar Ahmad to Louren Steenkamp. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs. Sadly after all the efforts of the groundstaff, players and officials the rain returns in the second over. The umpires are left with little choice, but to take the players off the field and with no more extra time remaining the game is called off

3. 1.6

   Wide Ibrar Ahmad to Louren Steenkamp. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Usmani.

4. 1.5

   Ibrar Ahmad to Jan Frylinck. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Bin Tanveer.

5. 1.4

   Ibrar Ahmad to Jan Frylinck. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Hameed.

6. 1.4

   Wide Ibrar Ahmad to Jan Frylinck. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Usmani.

7. 1.3

   Ibrar Ahmad to Jan Frylinck. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Usmani.

8. 1.2

   APPEAL! Ibrar Ahmad to Jan Frylinck. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire immediately denied the appeal.

9. 1.1

   Ibrar Ahmad to Jan Frylinck. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Usmani.

10. 1.0

    Over 1. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Khuzaima Bin Tanveer. Namibia: 2/0(rr 2.00)

11. 0.6

    Khuzaima Bin Tanveer to Jan Frylinck. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

12. 0.5

    Khuzaima Bin Tanveer to Jan Frylinck. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Usmani.

13. 0.4

    Khuzaima Bin Tanveer to Jan Frylinck. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Usmani.

14. 0.3

    Khuzaima Bin Tanveer to Jan Frylinck. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Usmani.

15. 0.2

    Khuzaima Bin Tanveer to Louren Steenkamp. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run.

16. 0.1

    NEW BALL. Khuzaima Bin Tanveer to Louren Steenkamp. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for no runs, fielded by Usmani.

17. 0.0

    Start of Namibia Innings. Welcome to this rain-affected clash between Namibia and the United Arab Emirates at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas. With the weather disrupting proceedings, the match has been reduced to a thrilling 20-over contest, making every ball and every run even more valuable. The UAE have won the toss and elected to field, putting Namibia in to bat first. Stay tuned for an exciting contest filled with boundaries, wickets, crucial partnerships, and memorable moments!