Namibia vs South Africa, Match 6, Sep 4, 2026: commentary
| South Africa | 228/4 | 20.0 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 217/3 | 20.0 ov |
South Africa win by 11 runs
Result
South Africa win by 11 runs
NAM 1ST
- 20.0
Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Nqobani Mokoena. Namibia: 217/3(rr 10.85)
- 19.6
OUT! Caught. Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge, caught by Esterhuizen. South Africa secure an 11-run victory over Namibia in a high-scoring contest, successfully defending their total despite Namibia's strong response. South Africa's bowlers struggled to contain the scoring, but Andile Simelane provided a crucial breakthrough with the dismissal of the dangerous Jan Frylinck, while Nqobani Mokoena held his nerve at the climax of the game and took two wickets to secure victory for his team. Namibia remained in contention deep into the chase, but the target set by South Africa was too much for them today. The result eliminates Namibia from the tri-series, with South Africa advancing to the final against Zimbabwe. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the player of the match for his fine century early in the contest.
- 19.6
Wide Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Esterhuizen.
- 19.5
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, wide outside off stump deep in crease Slog, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
- 19.4
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 3 runs, shy attempt by Bosch, by Esterhuizen, shy attempt by Simelane.
- 19.3
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep extra cover for 2 runs, direct hit by Brevis.
- 19.2
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bosch.
- 19.2
Wide Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Esterhuizen.
- 19.1
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Simelane.
- 19.0
Over 19. 13 runs. Bowler: Kwena Maphaka. Namibia: 205/2(rr 10.79)
- 18.6
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Simelane.
- 18.5
FOUR! Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
- 18.4
SIX! Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
- 18.3
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus. Half volley, down leg side backing away driving, Played to cover for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
- 18.2
APPEAL! Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen, appeal made for Caught. The umpire says no.
- 18.1
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.
- 18.0
Over 18. 14 runs. Bowler: Nqobani Mokoena. Namibia: 192/2(rr 10.67)
- 17.6
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.
- 17.5
OUT! Caught. Nqobani Mokoena to JJ Smit. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover, caught by Brevis. In the air and taken.
- 17.4
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease Slog, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Simelane.
- 10.5
OUT! Caught (Sub). Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg. A well-judged catch near the ropes.
SAF 1ST
- 20.0
Over 20. 13 runs. Bowler: Gerhard Erasmus. South Africa: 228/4(rr 11.40)
- 19.6
Gerhard Erasmus to Eathan Bosch. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs. South Africa have posted a commanding batting display, powered by a sensational century from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and an explosive contribution from Connor Esterhuizen. The opening pair set the tone with an aggressive partnership, maintaining a relentless scoring rate and putting Namibia's bowlers under sustained pressure. Esterhuizen fell after a brisk 88, while Pretorius continued to dominate before departing late in the innings. Jan Balt was Namibia's most effective bowler, claiming two wickets and keeping the damage relatively contained. South Africa now have a formidable total to defend. Stay tuned for the run chase.
- 19.5
Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Hermann. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Heingo.
- 19.4
OUT! Bowled. Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off break yorker, off stump on the front foot Steer, missed. Knocked him over.
- 19.3
SIX! Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
- 19.2
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Green.
- 19.1
SIX! Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
- 19.0
Over 19. 4 runs. Bowler: Ruben Trumpelmann. South Africa: 215/3(rr 11.32)
- 18.6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Busing-Volschenk.
- 18.5
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Length ball, wide down leg side backing away driving, Played back to bowler for no runs.
- 18.4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Eathan Bosch. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Balt.
- 18.3
OUT! Caught. Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed, caught by Green. Excellent catch behind the stumps.
- 18.2
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Balt.
- 18.1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
- 18.0
Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: JJ Smit. South Africa: 211/2(rr 11.72)
- 17.6
JJ Smit to Rubin Hermann. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Erasmus.
- 17.5
JJ Smit to Rubin Hermann. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
- 17.4
FOUR! JJ Smit to Rubin Hermann. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs. What a shot!
- 17.3
JJ Smit to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Steenkamp.
- 17.2
JJ Smit to Rubin Hermann. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Erasmus.
- 13.1
OUT! Caught. Jan Balt to Dewald Brevis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Erasmus. Danger man departs.
- 11.3
OUT! Bowled. Jan Balt to Connor Esterhuizen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed. Much-needed breakthrough for Namibia.