South Africa vs Namibia: Result, 4 Sept 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia - ODI · 13:00

South

Africa

228/4

Namibia

217/3

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Innings

South Africa 1 INN

228/4

Overs: 228 ( 20 )

Batting

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
LG Pretorius b Erasmus	101	53	5	8	190.6
C Esterhuizen b Balt	88	40	6	8	220.0
D Brevis c Erasmus b Balt	3	4	0	0	75.0
RA Hermann c Green b Trumpelmann	26	21	3	0	123.8
E Bosch not out	1	2	0	0	50.0
J Hermann not out	1	1	0	0	100.0

Bowling

Bowler	O	W	R	Eco
Jan Balt	4	2	31	7.75
Gerhard Erasmus	3	1	28	9.33
Ruben Trumpelmann	4	1	38	9.50
JJ Smit	4	0	50	12.50
Max Heingo	3	0	36	12.00
Jack Brassell	2	0	39	19.50

Final Result

South Africa228/4 - 217/3Namibia

Contents

Final Result
Our Prediction
Top Markets
Match Facts
Win Probability
Match Preview
Form and Head to Head
Key Stats
Powerplay, Death Overs and Bowling
Verdict
FAQ

Our Prediction

South Africa holds a 78% win probability according to match models. Expected first-innings total is 178 runs.

Top Markets

Predicted WinnerNamibia · 78%
Expected 1st Innings178
Over Runs Line58%
Under Runs Line42%

Match Facts

Competition: South Africa tour of Namibia - ODI
Format: T20
Date: Fri 4 Sept
Start: 13:00
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Win Probability

South AfricaTie / No ResultNamibia

20%2%78%

Match Preview

A captivating southern African T20 derby features Namibia taking on powerhouse nation South Africa. Namibia has consistently proven its ability to compete against full-member sides through disciplined execution, tactical flexibility, and all-round depth. However, South Africa presents a formidable challenge, boasting explosive top-order power hitters and elite fast bowlers who excel in generating early seam movement. Namibia's strategy hinges on creating dot-ball pressure early and converting key wicket probability moments. South Africa will aim to establish early dominance through aggressive powerplay batting.

South Africa is expected to dictate dynamic pace, but Namibia's tactical discipline can make this a highly competitive encounter.

South Africa averages 52 runs in the powerplay phase in T20 internationals.Namibia's death-overs economy rate sits at 8.90 over their past 10 matches.Fast bowlers account for 68% of all wickets taken at this ground.Average first-innings total on this surface is 176 runs.

Batting Preview

South Africa's top order features dynamic hitters capable of maintaining a batting strike rate above 145.00. Namibia's batting unit focuses on structured partnerships, relying on experienced middle-order finishers to accelerate during death overs.

Bowling Preview

South Africa's pace attack yields high wicket-taking threats in the powerplay. Namibia relies on clever pace off the ball and disciplined left-arm spin to keep overall economy rates manageable.

Conditions & Pitch

Pace-friendly pitch with good carry and bounce, favoring fast bowlers early before flattening out into a smooth strokeplay surface.

Tactical Themes

High-velocity pace attack versus middle-overs spin containment and calculated target chasing.

Stamina & Pressure

Namibia must avoid top-order collapses against world-class pace to keep the required run rate manageable.

Form and Head to Head

Namibia: W L W L WSouth Africa: W W L W W

South Africa leads the historical head-to-head record in limited-overs formats against Namibia.

Key Stats

Average First Innings Score: 176Namibia Powerplay Run Rate: 7.50South Africa Powerplay Run Rate: 8.80Namibia Bowling Economy: 8.20South Africa Bowling Economy: 7.40