Namibia shock South Africa 4 wickets in T20I match | Cricket News
In one of the biggest upsets in recent times, Namibia defeated South Africa 4 wickets on Saturday handing the Proteas their first loss to an associate nation. For Namibia, this was the fourth time they have beaten a full-member nation in T20Is after wins against Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka.
South Africa batted first and could only muster 134/8 in their allotted 20 overs with Jason Smith top scoring with 31 runs. Ruben Trumpelmann was the pick of the bowlers for Namibia snapping up 3 wickets for 28 runs.
Chasing, Namibia had lost 5 wickets before 100 runs but wicketkeeper Zane Green steadied the innings, smashing a 6 and a 4 in the last over to guide his team to a tense win.
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Earlier this month, Namibia qualified for next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
The match marked the return to the South Africa side of swashbuckling opener Quinton de Kock, after the 32-year-old changed his mind about retirement.
But his first international knock in 16 months lasted only four balls as he was dismissed in the first over for one.
De Kock is in South Africa’s squad for a three-match T20 series and three one-day internationals in Pakan this month.
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