Full Name
Nikolaas Jakobus Davin
Born
19 December 1997
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-break
Nationality
Namibian
Country
South Africa
Nikolaas Davin
Nikolaas Davin
Nikolaas Davin
Nikolaas Davin is a Namibian right-handed opening batter who also bowls right-arm leg spin. He has represented Namibia in One Day Internationals (ODI) and T20 Internationals (T20I) and notably became the first batter to be dismissed as "retired out" in a T20 World Cup match in 2024.
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Career Highlights
Youth Career: He was part of Namibia's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
T20 World Cup History: In a significant moment during the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against England, Davin became the first batter to be given "retired out" in the tournament's history to allow another, faster-scoring batter to take his place during a rain-affected chase.
Role: Davin is a consistent opener for Namibia, known for his aggressive yet calculated style of play, which has helped the team achieve significant milestones, including reaching the Super 12 stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Nikolaas Davin's International Debuts
T20I (Twenty20 International) debut: May 20, 2019, against Ghana
ODI (One Day International) debut: March 26, 2023, against the United States
