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Namibia vs South Africa, 1st T20I — Namibia T20 Tri-Series

NAM
163/9 20 ov
NAM won by 18 runs
SA
145/9 20 ov

Match summary

Namibia beat South Africa by 18 runs in the 1st T20I of the Namibia T20 Tri-Series at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026. Namibia 163/9 (20 ov); South Africa 145/9 (20 ov). Dewald Brevis top-scored with 75 off 50 balls for South Africa. Ruben Trumpelmann took 3/24 for Namibia. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl.

CommentaryFull commentary ›
19.6WJonathan Smit to Prenelan Subrayen, no run, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Prenelan Subrayen hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jan Balt, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Prenelan Subrayen.
19.5WJonathan Smit to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ruben Trumpelmann. Leading to a soft dismissal.
19.41Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
19.30Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Duan Jansen goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
19.26Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Duan Jansen goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
19.12Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, 2 runs, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
18.60Gerhard Erasmus to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena goes forward and slash drive towards long off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
18.50Gerhard Erasmus to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
18.4WGerhard Erasmus to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, Bowled out !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Bjorn Fortuin as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
18.30Gerhard Erasmus to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Bjorn Fortuin goes forward, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
18.21Gerhard Erasmus to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
18.12Gerhard Erasmus to Duan Jansen, 2 runs, Duan Jansen goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
17.6WRuben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, no run, Caught out!! fast ball fulltoss on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards third man, edged!! and expertly caught by Jack Brassell. Leading to a soft dismissal.
17.50Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a sharp delivery, and Dewald Brevis goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
17.40Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
17.32Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, 2 runs, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
17.21Ruben Trumpelmann to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
17.11Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
16.60Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
16.51Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
16.44Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
16.36Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
16.21Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
16.11Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
15.64Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Duan Jansen goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
15.50Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jack Brassell bowls a sharp delivery, and Duan Jansen goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
15.41Jack Brassell to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
15.31Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
15.22Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, 2 runs, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident ramp shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
15.12Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, 2 runs, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.