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Matheus Christiaan van Zyl, known as Ian van Zyl (born April 6, 1980 in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region) , is a Namibian cricketer. He made his first-class debut for the Namibian team against Uganda in the 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup. In the same competition the following year, he took 8-34 against Ireland, albeit in a losing cause. van Zyl also appeared in the 2005 ICC Trophy.

Ian van Zyl

Personal information
Full name	Matheus Christiaan van Zyl
Born	(1980-04-06) 6 April 1980 (age 42) Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm medium-fast
Role	Occasional wicket-keeper
International information
National side	Namibia
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2006/07–2008/09	Namibia
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A Matches 16 24 Runs scored 326 221 Batting average 20.37 22.10 100s/50s –/1 –/– Top score 50 48 Balls bowled 1,727 825 Wickets 32 23 Bowling average 35.06 33.73 5 wickets in innings 1 – 10 wickets in match – – Best bowling 8/34 4/17 Catches/stumpings 11/1 9/–
Source: CricketArchive, 16 October 2011

External links

• Ian van Zyl at ESPNcricinfo
• Statistical summary from CricketArchive

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