Staff Writer
On a crisp morning at the High Performance (HP) Oval, Yasmeen Khan delivered one of the finest batting performances in Namibian women’s cricket.
In the Capricorn Eagles’ first 50-over match against the CSA Women’s Emerging Academy, she scored an unbeaten 145 off 134 balls—a historic knock that set new national records.
Namibia,having lost the toss, were sent in to bat. Yasmeen walked in early, during the second over, joining captain Sune Wittmann with the team in need of runs. Caitlin Gail opened with a string of wides, giving Yasmeen early momentum.
The pair built a strong 172-run partnership. Wittmann reached her half-century and contributed 68 off 95 balls before being dismissed. Yasmeen kept going.
She hit 15 fours and 5 sixes in her innings. In the ninth over, she scored 14 runs with two boundaries and a six, showing her control and intent.
Yasmeen is now the only Namibian woman to score a century in a 50-over match. Her 145 not out is the highest individual score by a Namibian woman in this format.
The crowd gave her a standing ovation as she brought up her century. It was a moment of pride for her and for Namibian cricket.
This performance not only boosted the Eagles but also confirmed Yasmeen Khan’s place as one of Namibia’s standout players.
