Scotland vs Namibia: Ruben Trumpelmann becomes first bowler to take 3 wickets in 1st over in T20I cricket

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Ruben Trumpelmann, who is a 23-year-old left-arm pacer, sent back George Munsey, Calum MacLeod and skipper Richie Berrington to leave Scotland tottering in their Super 12 Group 2 match against Namibia.

Ruben Trumpelmann is a 23-year-old left-arm pacer (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSRuben Trumpelmann is the first bowler to take 3 wickets in the 1st over of a T20ITrumpelmann was the standout bowler for Namibia with figures of 3 for 17 from his 4 oversNamibia restricted Scotland to 109 for 8 in 20 overs after electing to bowl first in Abu Dhabi

Namibian fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann set a new record in T20 international cricket on Wednesday when he picked 3 wickets in the first over of the Super 12 match against Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Ruben Trumpelmann, who is a 23-year-old left-arm pacer, sent back George Munsey, Calum MacLeod and skipper Richie Berrington to leave Scotland tottering at 2 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the first over but missed out on a chance to complete his hat-trick.

Ruben Trumpelmann thus, became the first bowler in T20I history to take 3 wickets in the opening over of a match.

Trumpelmann’s opening spell helped Namibia restrict Scotland to 109 for 8 in 20 overs after electing to bowl first at the Zyed international Stadium. Trumpelmann was the standout bowler with figures of 3 for 17 from his 4 overs while Jan Frylinck grabbed a couple of wickets for Namibia.

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