Namibia vs South Africa Scorecard · Tri-Nation Series 2026
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Based on 3 H2H matches (2025–2026)
Last 3 H2H Results (NAM perspective)
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NAM
W1 L3
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Gerhard Erasmus
NAM
Catches (1+)
Ruben Trumpelmann
NAM
Catches (1+)
Duan Jansen
SA
Wickets (1+)
Prenelan Subrayen
SA
Wickets (1+)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
SA
Runs (20+)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
SA
Fours (2+)
Gerhard Erasmus
NAM
Wickets (1+)
Jan Balt
NAM
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
Namibia Cricket Ground
Windhoek, Namibia
Based on the last 17 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2025). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAM vs ZIM 31 Aug 2026 | 195/6 (20) | 190/10 (20) | 385 |
| SA vs ZIM 01 Sep 2026 | 185/7 (20) | 142/10 (17.4) | 327 |
| NAM vs ZIM 03 Sep 2026 | 156/6 (20) | 159/5 (18.1) | 315 |
| NAM vs SA 04 Sep 2026 | 228/4 (20) | 217/3 (20) | 445 |
| SA vs ZIM 06 Sep 2026 | 205/5 (20) | 157/10 (18) | 362 |
NAM at Namibia Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Gerhard Erasmus
462 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
JJ Smit
15 wkts
SA at Namibia Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Dewald Brevis
226 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Duan Jansen
11 wkts
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Namibia
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Projected Win Probability
Namibia
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp | 19.4 | 15 | 131.4 | 2.1 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 39.7 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 25.7 | 18 | 140.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 14 | 7.8 | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 83.1 |
| Jan Frylinck | 24.6 | 19 | 130.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 13 | 9.1 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 74.5 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 15.4 | 11 | 141.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 10 | 8.8 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 52.6 |
| Alexander Busing-Volschenk | 21.3 | 15 | 139.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | 44.2 |
| JJ Smit | 11.1 | 9 | 128.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 18 | 8.3 | 0.5 | - | - | 70.9 |
| Zane Green | 13.8 | 11 | 124.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.2 | 32.1 |
| Jan Balt | 8.3 | 8 | 102.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 16 | 6.3 | 0.5 | - | - | 74.5 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 7.2 | 6 | 123.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 33 | 9.2 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 82.5 |
| Jack Brassell | 1.3 | 2 | 61.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 32 | 10.2 | 0.2 | - | - | 59.0 |
| Max Heingo | 4.2 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 26 | 9.4 | 0.1 | - | - | 59.0 |
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| Zacheo Jv Vuuren | 23.7 | 19 | 135.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.0 | - | - | 78.6 |
| Waldo Smith | 8.5 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 26 | 9.5 | 0.2 | - | - | 76.1 |
| Junior Taanyanda | 36.4 | 26 | 141.4 | 3.0 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 68.5 |
| Ben Shikongo | 1.8 | 3 | 68.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 25 | 9.1 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 56.4 |
| William Henry Lottering | 8.5 | 7 | 130.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 54.3 |
| Bernard Scholtz | 2.9 | 3 | 97.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 27 | 7.8 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 49.0 |
| Michael Van Lingen | 16.2 | 13 | 127.2 | 1.9 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 37.6 |
| Wessel Myburgh | 15.2 | 12 | 135.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 34.5 |
| Malan Kruger | 10.0 | 11 | 88.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 23.0 |
| Dylan Leicher | 5.0 | 6 | 82.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8 | 10.4 | 0.1 | - | - | 22.7 |
South Africa
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hermann | 22.0 | 18 | 126.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 45.1 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 31.4 | 20 | 157.0 | 3.1 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 67.9 |
| Rubin Hermann | 16.7 | 15 | 115.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 36.3 |
| Dewald Brevis | 34.8 | 23 | 154.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 76.3 |
| Connor Esterhuizen | 19.9 | 16 | 124.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | 0.1 | 44.9 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 7.9 | 8 | 102.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 27 | 7.2 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 62.2 |
| Eathan Bosch | 10.9 | 9 | 117.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 29 | 9.2 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 71.9 |
| Duan Jansen | 8.3 | 6 | 131.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 30 | 8.4 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 104.9 |
| Nqaba Peter | 4.6 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 30 | 10.4 | 0.0 | - | - | 40.3 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 2.0 | 4 | 56.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 25 | 7.9 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 59.6 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 3.5 | 4 | 81.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 32 | 9.3 | 0.4 | - | - | 59.6 |
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| Nqobani Mokoena | 5.9 | 6 | 100.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 30 | 8.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 83.2 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 4.0 | 5 | 75.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 32 | 10.2 | 0.2 | - | - | 61.6 |
| Tony de Zorzi | 14.8 | 13 | 110.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 31.4 |
| Jason Smith | 9.0 | 8 | 109.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 22.4 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duan Jansen | South Africa | 52.5 | 104.9 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 44.7 | 83.1 |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 41.6 | 76.3 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | Namibia | 40.7 | 82.5 |
| Jan Frylinck | Namibia | 39.3 | 74.5 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | South Africa | 38.2 | 83.2 |
| Jan Balt | Namibia | 37.9 | 74.5 |
| JJ Smit | Namibia | 37.7 | 70.9 |
| Waldo Smith | Namibia | 37.6 | 76.1 |
| Eathan Bosch | South Africa | 36.6 | 71.9 |
| Junior Taanyanda | Namibia | 36.4 | 68.5 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | South Africa | 35.5 | 67.9 |
| Zacheo Jv Vuuren | Namibia | 33.7 | 78.6 |
| Lutho Sipamla | South Africa | 29.9 | 61.6 |
| Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | 28.0 | 44.9 |
| Jack Brassell | Namibia | 27.6 | 59.0 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Namibia | 26.9 | 52.6 |
| Max Heingo | Namibia | 26.9 | 59.0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | 26.6 | 59.6 |
| Jordan Hermann | South Africa | 26.3 | 45.1 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | South Africa | 26.2 | 62.2 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | South Africa | 26.0 | 59.6 |
| Ben Shikongo | Namibia | 25.4 | 56.4 |
| Alexander Busing-Volschenk | Namibia | 25.2 | 44.2 |
| Rubin Hermann | South Africa | 21.9 | 36.3 |
| William Henry Lottering | Namibia | 21.5 | 54.3 |
| Michael Van Lingen | Namibia | 20.8 | 37.6 |
| Louren Steenkamp | Namibia | 20.8 | 39.7 |
| Zane Green | Namibia | 20.3 | 32.1 |
| Bernard Scholtz | Namibia | 18.7 | 49.0 |
| Wessel Myburgh | Namibia | 18.2 | 34.5 |
| Tony de Zorzi | South Africa | 17.2 | 31.4 |
| Nqaba Peter | South Africa | 16.2 | 40.3 |
| Jason Smith | South Africa | 13.5 | 22.4 |
| Malan Kruger | Namibia | 13.4 | 23.0 |
| Dylan Leicher | Namibia | 10.2 | 22.7 |
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | b Gerhard Erasmus | 101 | 53 | 5 | 8 | 190.57 |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) | b Jan Balt | 88 | 40 | 6 | 8 | 220 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Gerhard Erasmus b Jan Balt | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Rubin Hermann | c Zane Green b Ruben Trumpelmann | 26 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 123.81 |
| Eathan Bosch | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jordan Hermann | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Namibia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| JJ Smit | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Brassell | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 19.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Heingo | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan Balt | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
Namibia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp | retired hurt | 61 | 44 | 5 | 3 | 138.64 |
| Jan Frylinck | c Tony de Zorzi b Andile Simelane | 72 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 200 |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) | not out | 30* | 26 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
| JJ Smit | c Dewald Brevis b Nqobani Mokoena | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | c Connor Esterhuizen b Nqobani Mokoena | 21 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 210 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Eathan Bosch | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 10 | 0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin (c) | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 10.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Andile Simelane | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Nqaba Peter | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
|
103.3 |
| 2 |
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
SA
|
94.2 |
| 3 |
Jan Frylinck
NAM
|
89.9 |
| 4 |
Jan Balt
NAM
|
76.7 |
| 5 |
Ruben Trumpelmann
NAM
|
76.4 |
| 6 |
Gerhard Erasmus
NAM
|
57.3 |
| 7 |
Louren Steenkamp
NAM
|
49.9 |
| 8 |
Nqobani Mokoena
SA
|
43.2 |
| 9 |
JJ Smit
NAM
|
24.8 |
| 10 |
Rubin Hermann
SA
|
22.7 |
| 11 |
Andile Simelane
SA
|
15.6 |
| 12 |
Kwena Maphaka
SA
|
9.8 |
| 13 |
Nqaba Peter
SA
|
9.3 |
| 14 |
Eathan Bosch
SA
|
9.1 |
| 15 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
8.6 |
| 16 |
Max Heingo
NAM
|
7.6 |
| 17 |
Jack Brassell
NAM
|
4.1 |
| 18 |
Dewald Brevis
SA
|
2.1 |
| 19 |
Jordan Hermann
SA
|
0.3 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
South Africa beat Namibia by 11 runs – Tri-Nation Series Match Report
South Africa won by 11 runs in the 12th match of 20 in the Tri-Nation Series at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. Lhuan-dre Pretorius produced a devastating century-plus display – 101 off 53 balls with 5 fours and 8 sixes – to power the Proteas to 228 for 4, before Namibia fell agonisingly short in their chase, finishing on 217 for 3. The win keeps South Africa (2W 1L, 4pts) in contention at the top of the table, while Namibia (1W 2L, 2pts) slip to third.
South Africa’s Explosive Batting Display
Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl, but South Africa’s top order made them pay immediately. Connor Esterhuizen set a blistering tone with 88 off just 40 balls (6 fours, 8 sixes) at a strike rate of 220, building a devastating 156-run stand with Pretorius before falling clean bowled at 156 for 1 in the 11th over. Esterhuizen’s assault laid the platform for what would become a South African onslaught.
Pretorius then took centre stage, striking at 191 and punishing Namibia’s bowling with brutal efficiency. His 101 came off just 53 balls and included 5 fours and 8 sixes – a masterclass in T20 batting that carried South Africa through the middle overs. Dewald Brevis fell for 3 at 172 for 2 in the 13th over, but Rubin Hermann (26 off 21, 3 fours) steadied the ship with a 41-run partnership before Pretorius was clean bowled at 227 for 3 in the 19th over. Hermann was caught at 213 for 4 in the 18th, leaving South Africa with a commanding total of 228 for 4.
Jan Balt was Namibia’s standout bowler with 2 for 31 from 4 overs, while Gerhard Erasmus took 1 for 28 and Ruben Trumpelmann claimed 1 for 38. However, the damage was already done – South Africa’s explosive batting had set a target that would prove just beyond Namibia’s reach.
Namibia’s Valiant Chase Falls Short
Louren Steenkamp opened aggressively for Namibia with 61 off 44 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes) before retiring hurt, setting up a strong platform. Jan Frylinck then produced a blistering counter-attack, smashing 72 off 36 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) at a strike rate of 200 to keep Namibia firmly in the hunt. The pair had built momentum, but Frylinck’s dismissal caught out (sub) at 119 for 1 in the 10th over proved the turning point.
Erasmus (30 off 26, 1 four, 1 six) and JJ Smit (9 off 4, 1 six) kept the chase alive, but the required rate climbed steadily. Nqobani Mokoena struck twice for South Africa, taking 2 for 43 from 4 overs to tighten the noose. Trumpelmann (21 off 10, 1 four, 1 six) provided late fireworks, but Namibia ran out of overs and wickets, finishing on 217 for 3 – just 11 runs short of South Africa’s total.
Statz MVP: Connor Esterhuizen (Statz Rating: 103.32)
Connor Esterhuizen earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 103.32. His 88 off 40 balls at a strike rate of 220 was the catalyst for South Africa’s explosive first innings, setting the tone and building the crucial early momentum that ultimately proved decisive. Esterhuizen’s aggressive approach and clean striking in the powerplay overs gave South Africa the platform to reach 228 – a total that proved just enough to hold off Namibia’s spirited chase.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Connor Esterhuizen (SA) – Statz Rating: 103.32 – 88 off 40 (SR 220, 6 fours, 8 sixes). Explosive opening stand that set South Africa’s platform.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA) – Statz Rating: 94.24 – 101 off 53 (SR 191, 5 fours, 8 sixes). Century-plus masterclass in T20 batting.
- Jan Frylinck (NAM) – Statz Rating: 89.9 – 72 off 36 (SR 200, 6 fours, 5 sixes). Blistering counter-attack that kept Namibia in the hunt.
- Jan Balt (NAM) – Statz Rating: 76.7 – 2 for 31 from 4 overs at economy 7.75. Namibia’s standout bowler on the night.
- Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM) – Statz Rating: 76.41 – 21 off 10 (1 four, 1 six) plus 1 for 38 with the ball. Late fireworks in a losing effort.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Jan Frylinck was caught out (sub) at 119 for 1 in the 10th over. Frylinck had been striking at 200 and keeping Namibia’s chase on track, but his dismissal left the hosts needing 109 off 60 balls with the middle order exposed. Though Erasmus and the lower order fought hard, the loss of Frylinck’s momentum proved irreversible, and Namibia could not bridge the 11-run gap.
Match Context
This was the 12th match of 20 in the Tri-Nation Series. South Africa (2W 1L, 4pts) move to second in the standings with a net run rate of 1.386, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Namibia (1W 2L, 2pts) remain third with a net run rate of -0.095, and face an uphill battle to qualify. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check out the bet builder for indicative odds on future Tri-Nation Series matches.
Namibia vs South Africa: result and key facts
South Africa won by 11 runs in Tri-Nation Series 2026 at Namibia Cricket Ground on 4 September 2026. Lhuan-dre Pretorius top-scored with 101 off 53 balls and Jan Balt took 2/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Namibia vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 11 runs.
When and where was Namibia vs South Africa played?
Namibia vs South Africa was played at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Friday 4 September 2026, in Tri-Nation Series 2026.
What were the final scores in Namibia vs South Africa?
Namibia scored 217/3 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 228/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Namibia vs South Africa?
Connor Esterhuizen was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 103/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Namibia vs South Africa?
Lhuan-dre Pretorius top-scored with 101 off 53 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Namibia vs South Africa?
Jan Balt took 2/31 in 4 overs.
Who played in Namibia vs South Africa?
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