Namibia v South Africa, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st Match, Namibia T20 Tri-Series, 2026

Namibia T20 Tri-Series 1st Match: Namibia v South Africa at Windhoek, August 28, 2026
Namibia
NAM
163/9 (20)
South Africa
SA
145/9 (20)
Finished
NAM won by 18 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Duan Jansen251711147.06
Prenelan Subrayen01000.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Jonathan Smit403137.75
Gerhard Erasmus20713.50
Current Partnership: 0 run (0.1 ov) | Last Wicket: Prenelan Subrayen 0 (1) | Fall of Wicket: 145/9 (19.6 ov)
CRR: 7.25 | Last Ten Overs: 78/6 7.80
Recent: WW1·62··W·12W··211

Commentary

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Prenelan Subrayen 0 (1)
Duan Jansen 25 (17)
South Africa 145/9
Jonathan Smit 4-0-31-3
Gerhard Erasmus 2-0-7-1
w
19.6
Prenelan Subrayen c (sub JN Balt) b J Smit 0 (1) Jonathan Smit to Prenelan Subrayen, no run, c (sub JN Balt) b J Smit, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Prenelan Subrayen hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jan Balt, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Prenelan Subrayen.
w
19.5
Nqobani Mokoena c R Trumpelmann b J Smit 0 (3) Jonathan Smit to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, c R Trumpelmann b J Smit, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ruben Trumpelmann. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
19.4
Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
19.3
Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Duan Jansen goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
19.2
Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Duan Jansen goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
2
19.1
Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, 2 runs, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena 0 (2)
Duan Jansen 16 (13)
South Africa 136/7
Gerhard Erasmus 2-0-7-1
Ruben Trumpelmann 4-0-24-3
0
18.6
Gerhard Erasmus to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena goes forward and slash drive towards long off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.5
Gerhard Erasmus to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
w
18.4
Bjorn Fortuin b G Erasmus 0 (2) Gerhard Erasmus to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, b G Erasmus, Bowled out !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Bjorn Fortuin as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
0
18.3
Gerhard Erasmus to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Bjorn Fortuin goes forward, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
18.2
Gerhard Erasmus to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
2
18.1
Gerhard Erasmus to Duan Jansen, 2 runs, Duan Jansen goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Dewald Brevis 75 (50)
Duan Jansen 13 (11)
South Africa 133/6
Ruben Trumpelmann 4-0-24-3
Jonathan Smit 3-0-22-1
w
17.6
Dewald Brevis c JT Brassell b R Trumpelmann 75 (50) Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, no run, c JT Brassell b R Trumpelmann, Caught out!! fast ball fulltoss on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards third man, edged!! and expertly caught by Jack Brassell. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
17.5
Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a sharp delivery, and Dewald Brevis goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
17.4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
2
17.3
Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, 2 runs, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
17.2
Ruben Trumpelmann to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
1
17.1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Duan Jansen 12 (10)
Dewald Brevis 72 (45)
South Africa 129/5
Jonathan Smit 3-0-22-1
Jack Brassell 4-0-29-1
0
16.6
Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
16.5
Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
4
16.4
Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
16.3
Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1
16.2
Jonathan Smit to Duan Jansen, 1 run, Duan Jansen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
16.1
Jonathan Smit to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Duan Jansen 11 (8)
Dewald Brevis 60 (41)
South Africa 116/5
Jack Brassell 4-0-29-1
Max Heingo 4-0-27-1
4
15.6
Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Duan Jansen goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
15.5
Jack Brassell to Duan Jansen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jack Brassell bowls a sharp delivery, and Duan Jansen goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.