Esterhuizen scores maiden century and Jansen takes four wickets against Namibia
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

South Africa secured a 2-0 series lead over Namibia on September 11 after a dominant performance in their latest ODI meeting. Esterhuizen headlined the batting effort with his maiden century in the format, helping South Africa post a total of 336. In response, Namibia struggled to maintain pace with the required scoring rate and eventually succumbed to a heavy loss. The bowling unit proved equally clinical, as Duan Jansen claimed four wickets to dismantle the opposition lineup. Eathan Bosch contributed further pressure by securing three wickets of his own. This defeat marks the fourth-largest loss for Namibia in the ODI format, highlighting the disparity between the two sides during the series. South Africa continues to dominate the contest as the teams move toward the next stages of their schedule.
- •Esterhuizen hit his maiden ODI century for South Africa.
- •Duan Jansen took four wickets in the victory.
- •Eathan Bosch recorded three wickets against Namibia.
- •South Africa finished with a total of 336 runs.
- •Namibia suffered its fourth-largest ODI defeat in the match.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa cruise to nine-wicket win over Namibia, complete dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Esterhuizen's maiden ODI century, Jansen's four-for power South Africa to series win over Namibia
- 3:39 PMESPNcricinfo — Esterhuizen maiden ODI ton, Duan Jansen four-for power South Africa to 2-0 lead
"In an impressive display, Connor Esterhuizen achieved his first ODI century, propelling South Africa to a dominant win over Namibia. Duan Jansen's stellar four-wicket haul dismantled Namibia's lineup, securing their early downfall. South Africa set a formidable score of 335, while Namibia struggled throughout their innings, ultimately falling for 178. This victory clinched the series for South Africa with one match left to play.
"In a stunning display, South Africa triumphed with a nine-wicket win in the last ODI against Namibia, achieving a clean sweep with a three-nil series victory. The hosts were held in check by Bjorn Fortuin's four wickets, while a fiery start from Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen set the tone. Dewald Brevis capped the series with an exhilarating six, bringing home a dominant win.
"De Zorzi scored 79, while Eathan Bosch picked up three wickets as Namibia, chasing 336, suffered their fourth-biggest defeat in the format
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:18 PMSouth Africa cruise to nine-wicket win over Namibia, complete dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep
In a stunning display, South Africa triumphed with a nine-wicket win in the last ODI against Namibia, achieving a clean sweep with a three-nil series victory. The hosts were held in check by Bjorn Fortuin's four wickets, while a fiery start from Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen set the tone. Dewald Brevis capped the series with an exhilarating six, bringing home a dominant win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:19 PMEsterhuizen's maiden ODI century, Jansen's four-for power South Africa to series win over Namibia
In an impressive display, Connor Esterhuizen achieved his first ODI century, propelling South Africa to a dominant win over Namibia. Duan Jansen's stellar four-wicket haul dismantled Namibia's lineup, securing their early downfall. South Africa set a formidable score of 335, while Namibia struggled throughout their innings, ultimately falling for 178. This victory clinched the series for South Africa with one match left to play.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 11, 2026, 3:39 PMEsterhuizen maiden ODI ton, Duan Jansen four-for power South Africa to 2-0 lead
De Zorzi scored 79, while Eathan Bosch picked up three wickets as Namibia, chasing 336, suffered their fourth-biggest defeat in the format
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