Nicol Loftie-Eaton

“Two years ago he smashed the quickest T20 century in history off only 33 balls, although that record has since been overtaken, while last year he became only the fourth bowler in T20 internationals to take four wickets off four successive balls.”

“After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Mambas amassed 210 runs for six wickets, with Nicol Loftie-Eaton leading the way with 76 runs off 43 balls (6×4, 4×6).”

“Nicol Loftie-Eaton of the Green Mambas is the leading run scorer with 111 runs, followed by teammate Henry Hayes and Hendrik van der Walt, who are both on 106 runs.”

“The dismissal of Nicol Loftie-Eaton for 28 and Louren Steenkamp for 58, however, stemmed the tide, and although JJ Smit (31) offered a bit of hope towards the end it was too little too late as the USA closed out a comfortable 31-run victory.”

“Loftie-Eaton followed soon after, caught in the deep for a top score of 42 off 38 balls (1×4, 2×6), and although JJ Smit gave Namibia hope with 22, The Netherlands' bowlers pegged them back with regular wickets as Namibia were restricted to a manageable target.”

“Loftie-Eaton, who also captained the Bolts, scored 108 runs in seven matches with a top score of 41 and an average of 18,00, while Erasmus scored 71 runs in five matches with a top score of 43 not out and an average of 23,66.”

“Nicol Loftie-Eaton, however, is in good form – he was Namibia's top batter in the A series with 188 runs and a top score of 90 not out, while other fringe players like Shaun Fouche, Dylan Leicher and Handre Klazinga, all did well in the A series and could force their way into the team.”

“In their first 50-over encounter, the recalled Loftie-Eaton, was once again in great form, scoring 90 not out off 66 balls (8×4, 1×6), while JC Balt added 57 and De Villiers 50 not out as Namibia A reached 266 for five wickets.”