T20 World Cup 2021, Match 21: Scotland vs Namibia, Stats Review: Ruben Trumpelmann’s record-shattering show takes Namibia home

In what can be called another low-scoring thriller in the T20 World Cup 2021, Namibia defeated Scotland by four wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It wasn’t really a comprehensive victory for the Namibian side as they faced several inroads while chasing 110. However, they would be satisfied as this was their first-ever assignment in the Super 12 stage of the global T20 competition.

Speaking of how the game unfolded, Namibia won the toss and opted to bowl in Abu Dhabi. The Scottish side was pushed on the backfoot straightaway as Ruben Trumpelmann dismantled George Munsey’s stumps in the very first ball of the match. In fact, Trumpelmann went on to take three wickets in the first over, breaking the backbone of the Scottish side. However, Michael Leask played some fine shots in the end overs as Scotland crawled to 109/8.

Although the target was modest, Namibia’s chase wasn’t smooth by any means. Openers Craig Williams and Michael van Lingen did make some handy contributions at the top. However, the regular fall of wickets kept Scotland interested till the very last. At one stage, Scotland seemed like crossing the line. However, JJ Smit’s quick-fire knock meant Namibia crossed the line with five balls to spare.

Meanwhile, here are the important stats and numbers from Scotland vs Namibia clash in T20 World Cup 2021:

3 – Scotland recorded the third-lowest death-over (16-20 overs) score in T20 World Cup matches, 17.

3 – Scotland also registered the third-lowest team total among sides who batted the entire 20 overs in a T20 World Cup match.

3 – This was also Scotland’s third-lowest totals in T20 World Cups.

3/17 – Ruben Trumpelmann recorded his best figures in T20Is.

2 – Trumpelmann became the second bowler after Angelo Mathews to take three wickets in an opening over of a T20I innings.

1 – Namibia recorded their first win in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.

1000 – Matthew Cross completed 1000 runs in T20 cricket.

3 – Namibia have now won their all three matches against Scotland in T20 internationals.

2 – Michael Leask completed 50 wickets in international cricket.

8 – Richie Berrington now has the most ducks in T20I cricket among Scotland batters (8). Calum MacLeod (7) follows him on this unfortunate list.

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