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Namibia holds off South Africa, secures 18-run win in tri-series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Namibia holds off South Africa, secures 18-run win in tri-series opener

Summary

Namibia defeated South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Batting first, Namibia posted 163 runs, with Jan Frylinck scoring 60 and Louren Steenkamp adding 41. South Africa fell short in their chase, finishing at 145 runs, despite Dewald Brevis' 75 runs off 50 balls. This victory marks Namibia's second win over South Africa in 10 months, highlighting their improved performance in T20 cricket.

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By the Numbers

•Namibia scored 163/9, led by Frylinck's 60 runs.
•South Africa could only manage 145/9 in response.
•Brevis scored 75 runs but couldn't secure a win.
•Namibia's bowlers, Trumpelmann and Smit, each took three wickets.
•This is Namibia's second win over South Africa in ten months.

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9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Dewald Brevis’ 75 runs goes in vain as Namibia beat South Africa by 18 runs in tri-series opener

What they're saying

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In a thrilling opening match, Namibia triumphed over South Africa by an eighteen-run margin. Although the hosts set a target of 163 runs, they successfully defended it as their bowlers limited the Proteas to just 145 runs. Dewald Brevis fought valiantly with a score of 75, but it fell short.
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