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Namibia Stun South Africa With Last-Ball Win in First T20I at New Windhoek Ground

The upset came in the inaugural international at Namibia's new stadium, highlighting the hosts' progress against a makeshift Proteas lineup.

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Jason Smith top scored for the Proteas. Picture: Floris van Schouwenburg/Gallo Images

Overview

  • Namibia chased 135 to finish 138-6, with Zane Green unbeaten on 30 off 23 and striking the winning boundary off the final ball after 11 were needed from the last over.
  • South Africa were limited to 134-8 as Jason Smith top-scored with 31, while Ruben Trumpelmann led Namibia’s bowling with 3-28 and Max Heingo added two wickets.
  • The match was the first international hosted at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, delivering a home victory on the venue’s debut.
  • South Africa selected a makeshift T20 side due to an upcoming Test series in Pakistan, and returning opener Quinton de Kock was out for 1 in the first over.
  • Pace bowler Gerald Coetzee left the field early in his spell with a reported chest muscle injury, further undermining South Africa’s defense of a modest total.