Namibia stun South Africa in historic T20 win
At the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, batting proved difficult for both teams due to a slow outfield.
Their first match on home soil. A packed gallery of 4,000 fans. What could make the occasion more memorable than a victory—especially against a team like South Africa? Namibia did just that. In a dramatic finish, they made history with a four-wicket win over South Africa in the only T20 match of the series. This was the Proteas' first-ever defeat to an ICC associate nation.
At the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, batting proved difficult for both teams due to a slow outfield. South Africa did not field their full-strength side, as several T20 players were part of the Test squad for the series against Pakistan that began today. However, Quinton de Kock returned to the team after a year's absence.
Winning the toss and batting first, the Proteas posted 134 for eight. In reply, Namibia sealed victory off the final ball, with Zane Green (30*) striking the winning four. Ruben Trumpelmann was named player of the match for his all-round performance—taking 3 for 28 with the ball and remaining unbeaten on 11 with the bat.
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