South Africa reaches cricket tournament final after eliminating Namibia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
South Africa secured a spot in the tournament final after a narrow 11-run victory over Namibia on September 4, 2026. The South African side posted a total of 228 runs to challenge their opponents. Namibia came within 11 runs of the target, resulting in their elimination from the competition. Pretorius anchored the scoring for South Africa with 101 runs, while Esterhuizen contributed 88 runs to the team's total. With this win, South Africa advances to face Zimbabwe in the final match of the tournament. The loss ends the run for Namibia, who fell just short of the required total to continue in the event.
- •South Africa posted a total of 228 runs.
- •Namibia fell 11 runs short of the target score.
- •Pretorius scored 101 runs for South Africa.
- •Esterhuizen added 88 runs to the South African total.
- •South Africa will face Zimbabwe in the tournament final.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lhuan-dre-Pretorius’ 101, Connor Esterhuizen’s 88 help South Africa survive Namibia scare to reach final
- 3:54 PMESPNcricinfo — Pretorius 101, Esterhuizen 88 eliminate heartbroken Namibia
"In a thrilling high-scoring encounter, South Africa edged past Namibia with an eleven-run victory. Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen led the charge, propelling South Africa to an impressive 228 runs for four wickets. Despite Namibia's spirited response, they fell just short, ending with 217 for three. With this win, South Africa advances to the tournament final against Zimbabwe on Sunday, while Namibia's remarkable journey concludes with this heart-wrenching loss.
"South Africa posted 228, and will meet Zimbabwe in the final after Namibia fell only 11 short
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:13 PMLhuan-dre-Pretorius’ 101, Connor Esterhuizen’s 88 help South Africa survive Namibia scare to reach final
In a thrilling high-scoring encounter, South Africa edged past Namibia with an eleven-run victory. Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen led the charge, propelling South Africa to an impressive 228 runs for four wickets. Despite Namibia's spirited response, they fell just short, ending with 217 for three. With this win, South Africa advances to the tournament final against Zimbabwe on Sunday, while Namibia's remarkable journey concludes with this heart-wrenching loss.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 4, 2026, 3:54 PMPretorius 101, Esterhuizen 88 eliminate heartbroken Namibia
South Africa posted 228, and will meet Zimbabwe in the final after Namibia fell only 11 short
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