- Born
- 8 May 2000
- Age
- 26 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium-fast
Ben Shikongo (born 8 May 2000) is a Namibian cricketer. He made his first-class debut for Namibia in the 2017–18 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup on 8 February 2018.
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Ben Shikongo: career summary
Ben Shikongo is a bowler, born on 8 May 2000. Ben Shikongo has played 66 matches on CricInto's records, from 19 Aug 2019 to 12 Feb 2026, for Namibia.
In T20Is (43 matches, 2019–2026): 1 runs in 4 innings at an average of 0.33 and a strike rate of 14.29 (highest score 1*); 38 wickets at an average of 19.92 and an economy rate of 6.91 (best 3/21).
In ODIs (22 matches, 2020–2025): 22 runs in 14 innings at an average of 5.50 and a strike rate of 36.07 (highest score 4); 24 wickets at an average of 34.33 and an economy rate of 5.97 (best 4/29).
In the ODM (1 match, 2021): 1 wicket at an average of 13.00 and an economy rate of 2.60 (best 1/13).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 22 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 5.50 | 61 | 36.07 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T20I | 43 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1* | 0.33 | 7 | 14.29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ODM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 22 | 22 | 138 | 824 | 24 | 4/29 | 34.33 | 5.97 | 34.50 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 43 | 41 | 109.3 | 757 | 38 | 3/21 | 19.92 | 6.91 | 17.29 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1/13 | 13.00 | 2.60 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | NAM vs IND T20I | 0 (1) | 1/41 (3) |
| 11 Oct 2025 | NAM vs SA T20I | DNB | 1/23 (3) |
| 4 Oct 2025 | NAM vs ZIM T20I | DNB | 1/18 (3) |
| 2 Oct 2025 | NAM vs TAN T20I | DNB | 3/21 (4) |
| 30 Sept 2025 | NAM vs MAL T20I | DNB | 1/14 (3) |
| 28 Sept 2025 | NAM vs NGA T20I | DNB | 1/16 (3) |
| 26 Sept 2025 | NAM vs KEN T20I | DNB | 1/21 (3) |
| 18 Sept 2025 | NAM vs ZIM T20I | DNB | 1/35 (3.5) |
| 4 Sept 2025 | NAM vs SCO ODI | 4 (4) | 0/28 (3) |
| 7 Mar 2025 | NAM vs NED ODI | 0 (3) | 0/25 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Ben Shikongo scored in T20Is?
Ben Shikongo has scored 1 runs in T20Is, at an average of 0.33.
How many wickets has Ben Shikongo taken in T20Is?
Ben Shikongo has taken 38 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/21.
How many runs has Ben Shikongo scored in ODIs?
Ben Shikongo has scored 22 runs in ODIs, at an average of 5.50.
How many wickets has Ben Shikongo taken in ODIs?
Ben Shikongo has taken 24 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/29.
How old is Ben Shikongo?
Ben Shikongo was born on 8 May 2000, and is 26 years old.
Which teams has Ben Shikongo played for?
Namibia (2019–2026).