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Twenty20 International · Namibia T20I Tri-SeriesSouth Africa v Namibia: T20I scorecard, 4 Sep 2026
South Africa won by 11 runs. 4 Sep 2026, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Windhoek.
Result
Runs per over- Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Windhoek
South Africa: runs per over Namibia: runs per over
South Africa innings
228/4 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG Pretoriusb MG Erasmus | 101 | 53 | 5 | 8 | 190.6 |
| C Esterhuizenb JC Balt | 88 | 40 | 6 | 8 | 220.0 |
| D Brevisc MG Erasmus b JC Balt | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 |
| RA Hermanc ZE Green b R Trumpelmann | 26 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 123.8 |
| E Boschnot out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| J Hermannnot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 8 (b 4, lb 2, w 1, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 228/4 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: A Simelane, BC Fortuin, N Peter, KT Maphaka, N Mokoena
Fall of wickets: 1-156 (C Esterhuizen, 11.3 ov); 2-172 (D Brevis, 13.1 ov); 3-213 (RA Herman, 18.3 ov); 4-227 (LG Pretorius, 19.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Erasmus | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| R Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| JJ Smit | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 |
| JT Brassell | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 19.50 |
| M Heingo | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| JC Balt | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
Namibia innings
217/4 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Steenkampretired hurt | 61 | 44 | 5 | 3 | 138.6 |
| JN Frylinckc T de Zorzi b A Simelane | 72 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 200.0 |
| MG Erasmusnot out | 30 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 115.4 |
| JJ Smitc D Brevis b N Mokoena | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.0 |
| R Trumpelmannc C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena | 21 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 210.0 |
| Extras | 24 (b 8, lb 3, w 13, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 217/4 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: ZE Green, MB Kruger, A Busing-Volschenk, JC Balt, JT Brassell, M Heingo
Fall of wickets: 1-119 (JN Frylinck, 10.5 ov); 2-167 (L Steenkamp, 15.6 ov); 3-191 (JJ Smit, 17.5 ov); 4-217 (R Trumpelmann, 19.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| E Bosch | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
| BC Fortuin | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| N Mokoena | 4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 10.75 |
| A Simelane | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 14.00 |
| N Peter | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
Match summary
South Africa played Namibia in a men's Twenty20 International at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Windhoek on 4 September 2026, part of Namibia T20I Tri-Series. South Africa won by 11 runs.
Namibia won the toss and chose to field.
LG Pretorius was named player of the match.
On 4 September 2026 the on-field umpires were E Lassen and L Rusere, with GF Labrooy as match referee.
How the innings went
South Africa made 228/4 in 20 overs. LG Pretorius top-scored with 101 from 53 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes. JC Balt took 2 for 31. The biggest stand before a wicket was 156 runs between C Esterhuizen and LG Pretorius.
Namibia made 217/4 in 20 overs. JN Frylinck top-scored with 72 from 36 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. N Mokoena took 2 for 43. The biggest stand before a wicket was 119 runs between JN Frylinck and L Steenkamp.
Extras
South Africa's innings of 228/4 in 20 overs included 8 extras: 1 wides, 1 no-balls, 4 byes and 2 leg byes. Namibia's innings of 217/4 in 20 overs included 24 extras: 13 wides, 0 no-balls, 8 byes and 3 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won South Africa v Namibia on 4 September 2026?
South Africa won by 11 runs.
Who top-scored in South Africa v Namibia?
LG Pretorius scored 101 from 53 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa v Namibia?
JC Balt, with 2 for 31.
What was the highest partnership?
156 runs between C Esterhuizen and LG Pretorius for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
Namibia, who chose to field.
Where was South Africa v Namibia played?
At Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Windhoek, on 4 September 2026.