Michael Van Lingen Player Profile
Michael Van Lingen, a talented Namibian cricketer, turned heads with his exceptional bowling skills during the 2016 U-19 World Cup. That same year, he marked the beginning of a promising career with his first-class debut for Northerns. His talent translated well to the shorter format, leading to his T20I debut in 2021 against Papua New Guinea. Since then, Van Lingen has solidified his place in the Namibian team, participating in 27 T20I matches and showcasing his continued value.
| Player Name |
Michael Van Lingen |
| Birth Date |
1997-10-24 |
| Nationality |
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| T20I Debut |
- |
| Jersey No |
63 |
| Batting Style |
LH |
| Bowling Style |
J |
| Player Role |
All-Rounder |
Michael Van Lingen T20 Stats
Michael Van Lingen has emerged as a promising all-rounder for Namibia. Since his T20I debut against Papua New Guinea in 2021, he has consistently contributed with the bat. In 27 matches across 24 innings, Van Lingen has amassed 475 runs at an average of 19.79 and a strike rate of 116.99. He has shown glimpses of power-hitting potential with two fifties, with his highest score being a well-made 67. While his bowling is still under development, having bowled in only three T20I innings so far, Van Lingen's talent offers Namibia valuable flexibility in their batting order.
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Michael Van Lingen T20 World Cup Stats
Being a key player for Namibia, Michael Van Lingen has played two T20 World Cups for Namibia. He has played 10 matches and scored 105 runs with an average of 13.12 and a strike rate of 98.13. His highest score in the World Cup is 25. Despite his average batting performance, he has been unable to secure any wickets in the tournament.
