Overview
- South Africa beat Namibia by 11 runs in Windhoek on Friday to top the tri‑series table and book a place in the September 6 final against Zimbabwe.
- Openers Lhuan‑dre Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen put on a 156‑run partnership with Pretorius recording his maiden T20I century (101) and Esterhuizen scoring 88 to power South Africa to 228/4.
- Namibia mounted a fierce chase, led by Jan Frylinck (72) and Louren Steenkamp (61 retired hurt), but finished 217/3 as Nqobani Mokoena took the decisive wicket in the final over.
- Captain Bjorn Fortuin has urged the team to lift fielding and discipline after earlier lapses and said there had been 'harsh words' in the dressing room following the Proteas' opening defeat to Namibia.
- The tri‑series has been used to test young players and combinations ahead of regional tournaments and the 2027 World Cup, meaning performances in Windhoek will shape selection and momentum for all three teams.