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Namibia vs South Africa, One-off T20I Match Summary

NAM vs SA, 2025 - T20 Summary

Namibia vs South Africa Scorecard
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One-off T20I, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek , Oct 11, 2025
Namibia Namibia
138/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
134/8 (20.0/20)
Namibia beat South Africa by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Ruben Trumpelmann
    11(8)&3/28(4)
SA 134/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64044-jason-smith-playerprofile>Jason Smith</a>
Jason Smith
31 (30)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 103.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/129832-rubin-hermann-playerprofile>Rubin Hermann</a>
Rubin Hermann
23 (18)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 127.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ruben Trumpelmann
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/3
R/W
NAM 138/6
Bat Top Batsmen
Zane Green
Zane Green
30 (23)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 130.43SR
Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus
21 (21)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nandre Burger
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/2
R/W
Bowler
Andile Simelane
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/2
R/W
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That's a wrap on this thrilling one-off T20I, and Namibia has pulled off a historic victory. Next up for South Africa is the Test series against Pakistan, kicking off in less than 24 hours from now, and none of today's players are part of the Proteas Test squad. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world by just switching tabs. Until next time, Cheers.
Ruben Trumpelmann wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says that the win is truly special and to get in front of their fans and at their home ground. Adds that they bowled good lengths and forced them to make errors. Closes by sharing that keeping South Africa to 134 was a good effort from the boys.
Gerhard Erasmus, the Namibia skipper, says it's a special feeling for the players and the crowd alike. He mentions they'll be aiming for consistent performances like this and will look to replicate such results against top-quality teams in the future too. He believes this win might just inspire young kids to pick up a bat and start playing cricket for the nation.
Donovan Ferreira, the South Africa skipper, says this isn't the outcome they wanted, but gives credit to Namibia for their great play. He points out they didn't put up a big enough score and had some soft dismissals, which hurt them, but they'll take away learnings from this game.
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Earlier, South Africa were restricted to 134/8 on a difficult batting surface, thanks to Namibia's effective bowling and sharp ground fielding, barring two dropped catches. Quinton de Kock's international comeback wasn't the best as he got out for just 1. Namibia's bowlers chipped in with wickets as Ruben Trumpelmann took 3 wickets, Max Heingo took 2 wickets, and Gerhard Erasmus, Ben Shikongo, and JJ Smit took one wicket each. For South Africa, Jason Smith and Bjorn Fortuin showed some resistance with 31 and 19, respectively. Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Rubin Hermann got starts but failed to make them count big.
The bowlers gave it their all despite having a tough total to defend. The injury to Gerald Coetzee didn't help the Proteas either as he could only bowl 9 legal deliveries. Andile Simelane took a couple of wickets and Nandre Burger was the standout, taking a couple too. Bjorn Fortuin also picked up one wicket.
Chasing down a modest total on a challenging track, Namibia had a reasonable start. They were 51 for 3 after 7 overs and were doing enough to keep them in contention. Once Malan Kruger was dismissed at 101 in the 17th over, the side needed someone to step up and indeed Zane Green and Ruben Trumpelmann did that. A match-winning partnership of 37 in just 21 balls helped Namibia create history and win over South Africa.
What a fantastic inauguration this ground has witnessed as the Namibian players have gifted their fans a thrilling win over mighty South Africa by 4 wickets in this T20I. Two weeks ago, Nepal triumphed over the West Indies, and today Namibia has emerged victorious against mighty South Africa, showcasing that associate cricket is soaring with these stunning upsets, highlighting the growing strength in the associates.
Over 20 : 138/6
14 Runs
  • 619.1
  • 119.2
  • 219.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
Z. Green
30 (23)
R. Trumpelmann
11 (8)
A. Simelane
4-0-28-2
19.6
4
Andile Simelane To Zane Green
FOUR! NAMIBIA BEAT SOUTH AFRICA! Andile Simelane goes for a yorker, misses his length, and Zane Green converts this into a full toss and slogs this up and over the fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary to wrap this game up. Namibia has won by 4 wickets.
19.5
0
Andile Simelane To Zane Green
ANTICLIMAX! A dot as Zane Green feels the pressure and misses out on a fuller on looking to hoic it away rather than just finding the gap to seal the game.
19.4
1
Andile Simelane To Ruben Trumpelmann
On a length around middle and leg, Ruben Trumpelmann flicks this to the cow corner and takes a single to level the scores.
19.3
2
Andile Simelane To Ruben Trumpelmann
On a good length around off, Ruben Trumpelmann smashes this towards deep point for two here. Just 2 more needed for Namibia.
19.2
1
Andile Simelane To Zane Green
A single to follow the biggie as Zane Green flicks a length delivery towards deep mid-wicket for one. Could Zane and Ruben have missed out on the second here as the fielder fumbled while collecting it? Will it cost them? Let's find out.
19.1
6
Andile Simelane To Zane Green
SIX! IT HAS GONE OVER THE FENCE! A perfect start for Namibia as Zane Green clears the fence. The field was set for a short one and Andile Simelane bowled it too but it was angling down the leg, Zane Green shuffles across and hooks this over the fence towards the fine leg region for a biggie.
Andile Simelane will bowl the final over. 11 needed for Namibia to get a historic win over South Africa.
Over 19 : 124/6
12 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 WD 18.3
  • 218.3
  • 218.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
Z. Green
19 (19)
R. Trumpelmann
8 (6)
L. Williams
4-0-23-0
18.6
1
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
Hits the hard length on off, Zane Green pumps this away for one.
18.5
2
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
On a length, but down the leg, Zane Green tickles this fine towards the left of fine leg and runs third couple of the over already.
18.4
2
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
Good length on the pads, Zane Green gently tucks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a couple more. 14 more needed off the final 8 balls.
18.3
2
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
Heaved in the deep on off for two. On a length, going across the batter. Zane Green shimmies down and swings at it, gets a leading edge towards deep third for two.
18.3
wd
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
WIDE! Effort delivery from Lizaad Williams goes a bit too high over the batter. Wided.
18.2
0
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
Back of a length on off, Zane Green punches this to cover for no run.
18.1
4
Lizaad Williams To Zane Green
FOUR! A boundary to greet Lizaad Williams and the crowd is up on its feet again. Good length wide of off, Zane Green strides to the pitch of this one and drives this crisply through the cove region for four runs.
Over 18 : 112/6
9 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 217.5
  • 017.6
R. Trumpelmann
8 (6)
Z. Green
8 (13)
B. Fortuin
4-0-28-1
17.6
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Ruben Trumpelmann
How has that missed the stumps? Fired around the pads, Ruben Trumpelmann clears his front leg and goes for a slog sweep but misses out. The ball goes past the leg-pole marginally as the keeper collects it.
17.5
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Ruben Trumpelmann
Darted on middle and off, Ruben Trumpelmann drills this to cow corner and takes two here.
17.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Zane Green
Tossed up around off, Zane Green drives this to sweeper cover for a single.
17.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Ruben Trumpelmann
Fuller on off, Ruben Trumpelmann rolls this through mid on for one.
17.2
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Ruben Trumpelmann
FOUR! Floated onto the pads, Ruben Trumpelmann leans over it and flicks this fine and to the fence for four runs behind the stumps. We are heading towards a really close finish to this contest.
17.1
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Zane Green
Tossed up on the pads, Zane Green sweeps this to long leg for one.
32 more needed for Namibia off the last 3 overs to win this one.
Full Commentary
20 OV
14 Runs
A. Simelane to Z. Green R. Trumpelmann
  • 619.1
  • 119.2
  • 219.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
12 Runs
L. Williams to Z. Green
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 WD 18.3
  • 218.3
  • 218.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
9 Runs
B. Fortuin to Z. Green R. Trumpelmann
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 217.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
4 Runs
N. Burger to M. Kruger R. Trumpelmann Z. Green
  • 016.1
  • 216.2
  • W 16.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
8 Runs
B. Fortuin to Z. Green M. Kruger
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 615.4
  • 1 LB 15.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
2 Runs
L. Williams to M. Kruger Z. Green
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
4 Runs
D. Ferreira to Z. Green M. Kruger
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
5 Runs
A. Simelane to JJ Smit M. Kruger Z. Green
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • W 12.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
D. Ferreira to JJ Smit M. Kruger
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
4 Runs
A. Simelane to M. Kruger JJ Smit
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
6 Runs
B. Fortuin to G. Erasmus JJ Smit M. Kruger
  • 2 WD 9.1
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 1 LB 9.3
  • W 9.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
N. Burger to G. Erasmus JJ Smit
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
7 Runs
B. Fortuin to G. Erasmus JJ Smit
  • 07.1
  • 47.2
  • 07.3
  • 27.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
5 Runs
A. Simelane to Jan Nicol Loftie G. Erasmus
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • W 6.6
6 OV
12 Runs
G. Coetzee D. Ferreira to G. Erasmus
  • 1 WD 5.1
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 1 WD 5.3
  • 1 WD 5.3
  • 1 WD 5.3
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
6 Runs
L. Williams to Jan Nicol Loftie G. Erasmus
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
6 Runs
G. Coetzee to L. Steenkamp
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 23.5
  • W 3.6
3 OV
9 Runs
N. Burger to J. Frylinck L. Steenkamp Jan Nicol Loftie
  • 42.1
  • 32.2
  • 1 NB 2.3
  • 12.3
  • W 2.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
L. Williams to L. Steenkamp J. Frylinck
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 4 LB 1.4
  • 1 LB 1.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
5 Runs
N. Burger to L. Steenkamp
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 3 NB 0.3
  • 00.3
  • 1 WD 0.4
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Namibia beat South Africa by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Ruben Trumpelmann
  • Umpire Andrew Louw (NAM), Stephen Harris (SA)
  • Referee Shaid Wadvalla (SA)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 134/8 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/6 in 14.6 overs
  • South Africa 50/2 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 33/2 in 6.0
  • Max Heingo makes his T20I debut for Namibia
  • Namibia 101/5 in 16.2 overs
  • Namibia 50/2 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 46/2 in 6.0
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