Namibia elects to bowl as Subrayen leads South Africa
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Namibia opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the latest match against South Africa. Subrayen is leading the South African side for this fixture as Fortuin is rested. Namibia has included Michael van Lingen in the starting lineup for the contest. The hosts also handed a debut to 18-year-old seamer Waldo Smith. Play is currently underway as the teams compete in the ongoing series. The match status remains in progress with no final result established at this time.
- •Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- •Subrayen captains the South African team in place of the rested Fortuin.
- •Waldo Smith makes his international debut for Namibia.
- •Michael van Lingen returns to the Namibian side.
- •The match is currently in progress.
- 7:29 AMESPNcricinfo — Namibia opt to bowl; Subrayen leads SA with Fortuin rested
"Hosts handed a debut to 18-year-old seamer Waldo Smith, and had Michael van Lingen back
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