Namibia Stun South Africa in a historic T20 clash in Windhoek, their first-ever win against South Africa in any format. The hosts held their nerve in a low-scoring contest to claim a memorable win on the final ball, chasing down a target of 135.
South Africa Post 134 for 8
Batting first, South Africa struggled to find rhythm. The visitors managed only 134 for 8 in 20 overs. Jason Smith top-scored with 31 off 24 balls, while Andile Phehlukwayo added 22 in the lower order.
Namibia’s bowlers were impressive throughout. Ruben Trumpelmann led the way with 3 for 28, while Tangeni Lungameni and Ben Shikongo picked up key wickets to keep South Africa in check.
Early breakthroughs, including the wicket of Quinton de Kock for just one run, gave Namibia early control. South Africa’s innings never gained momentum as Namibia maintained tight lines and sharp fielding.
Namibia Complete the Chase with Steady Effort
In reply, Namibia reached 138 for 6 and completed the chase on the final ball. The innings wasn’t smooth, wickets fell regularly, and at one stage, they were struggling at 84 for 5. Still, the lower order stayed composed and finished the job efficiently.
Zane Green remained unbeaten on 30 from 23 balls, guiding the team calmly through the final overs. David Wiese added a handy 27, playing a crucial role in rebuilding the innings.
The match went right down to the wire, and Green sealed the win with a boundary off the last delivery, giving Namibia their first-ever victory over South Africa.
A Proud Moment for Namibian Cricket
This win marks Namibia’s first-ever victory over South Africa in any format. More importantly, it shows their growing maturity as a cricketing nation capable of competing at the highest level.
For South Africa, the result will be disappointing. Still, for Namibia, it’s a moment that will be remembered as a major step forward in their cricket journey, a reward for years of steady progress and self-belief.
