NAM vs SA Commentary, 4 September, 2026
NAM
217/3 (20 ov)
SA
228/4 (20 ov)
South Africa won by 11 runs
Gerhard Erasmus to Eathan Bosch, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Hermann, 1 run, Erasmus concedes one as the batter works it away to rotate the strike.
Out
b G Erasmus
SR
190.57
19.4 · Ld Pretorius b G Erasmus 101 (53) — Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, b G Erasmus, Gerhard Erasmus delivers a dot ball as the batter fails to score.
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Gerhard Erasmus serves this up, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius dispatches it cleanly all the way over the ropes. That clears the boundary for six runs.
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Gerhard Erasmus keeps things tight as the batter is unable to find a run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Gerhard Erasmus begins the final over, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius sends it all the way over the ropes. That clears the boundary for six runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers another scoreless ball as the batter fails to find a gap.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Eathan Bosch, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers, and the batter pushes it away to take one run.
Out
c Z Green b R Trumpelmann
SR
123.81
18.3 · RA Herman c Z Green b R Trumpelmann 26 (21) — Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, no run, c Z Green b R Trumpelmann, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter is unable to take any runs from it.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Trumpelmann delivers, and the batter works it away to pick up two runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann begins the over with a dot ball as the batter fails to score.
Jonathan Smit to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to collect a single and keep the strike.
Jonathan Smit to Rubin Hermann, no run, Jonathan Smit delivers a dot ball as the batter fails to score.
Jonathan Smit to Rubin Hermann, Four, Jonathan Smit goes full length outside off stump. Rubin Hermann finds the boundary to take four runs.
SA
Scored 200 in 17.3 overs
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Worked away into the open spaces to collect one more.
Jonathan Smit to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Pushed into the gap to rotate the strike with a single off Jonathan Smit.
Jonathan Smit to Rubin Hermann, no run, Jonathan Smit begins the over cleanly, keeping the batter scoreless with a dot ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Worked into the gap for one run to complete the over.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Trumpelmann drops it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves this into play, and they work it away to take a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Trumpelmann lands it back of a length on off stump, guided away to complete two runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls full on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Rubin Hermann, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann starts the over well, keeping the batter scoreless with a dot.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jan Balt, worked away for one to finish the over.
Jan Balt to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Jan Balt concedes a single as the batter works the ball away to rotate the strike.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Jan Balt lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Sent all the way over the ropes. Lhuan dre Pretorius connects cleanly and clears the boundary for six runs.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Jan Balt lands it on a good length around off stump, and he defends it cleanly for no run.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Jan Balt starts the over with a dot ball as the batter cannot find a run.
Max Heingo to Rubin Hermann, Four, Four runs taken. Max Heingo delivers, and Rubin Hermann finds the boundary rope to close out the fifteenth over.
Max Heingo to Rubin Hermann, no run, Max Heingo keeps things tight with another scoreless delivery to the batter.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Max Heingo lands it back of a length around off stump, worked away for a single.
Max Heingo to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Max Heingo serves this one up, and it is pushed away to take a single.
Max Heingo to Rubin Hermann, Four, Max Heingo offers width, and Rubin Hermann pounces on it instantly. He finds the gap through the outfield to collect four runs.
Max Heingo to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 2 runs.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Jan Balt keeps it scoreless to finish off the over cleanly.
Jan Balt to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Jan Balt concedes one as the ball is worked away to rotate the strike.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Balt lands it back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Jan Balt to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Jan Balt bowls this on a good length at the leg stump, worked away for a single.
Jan Balt to Rubin Hermann, no run, Jan Balt lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Out
c G Erasmus b JN Balt
SR
75.00
13.1 · D Brevis c G Erasmus b JN Balt 3 (4) — Jan Balt to Dewald Brevis, no run, c G Erasmus b JN Balt, OUT! Jan Balt strikes immediately with a good length delivery on off stump. Dewald Brevis miscues it straight to Gerhard Erasmus to depart for three off four deliveries. The bowler earns his first wicket.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Four, Heingo bowls, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius sends it away to the fence for four. That completes the over with another boundary.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Max Heingo delivers, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius launches it all the way over the boundary. That clears the ropes for six runs.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Max Heingo delivers a dot ball as the batter cannot find a run.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Worked away into the gap, and they hustle back quickly to complete two runs.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Max Heingo delivers cleanly and the batter is kept scoreless.
Max Heingo to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Max Heingo delivers and the batter taps it away to rotate the strike with a single.
SA
Scored 150 in 11.6 overs
Jan Balt to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Jan Balt serves this one into the batter, who works it away for a single to keep the strike.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Worked away cleanly to rotate the strike with a single.
Ld Pretorius
Scored 50 in 28 balls
Jan Balt to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Jan Balt concedes one as the ball is worked away to rotate the strike.
Out
b JN Balt
SR
220.00
11.3 · C Esterhuizen b JN Balt 88 (40) — Jan Balt to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, b JN Balt, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
Jan Balt to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Turned away into the open space, and they hustle back to complete two runs with ease.
Jan Balt to Connor Esterhuizen, Four, Jan Balt slides a full length delivery onto the leg stump. Connor Esterhuizen works it away with ease, finding the boundary for four runs.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Four, Jonathan Smit delivers and Lhuan dre Pretorius dispatches it away for four runs. That boundary brings up the hundred-and-fifty run opening stand for South Africa.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Jonathan Smit delivers, and Lhuan dre Pretorius dispatches it cleanly over the ropes for six. A massive hit that adds to the total.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Jonathan Smit delivers fast ball at yorker, Lhuan Dre Pretorius goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Full length outside off stump, and he works it away to pick up two runs.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, 7 no ball, Jonathan Smit bowls a full toss on off stump, and Connor Esterhuizen powers it away for six. The umpire signals a no-ball as well.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, Four, Connor Esterhuizen finds the rope once again to close out the over. He puts it away cleanly for four.
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Pretorius launches this all the way over the boundary for six. That powerful blow brings up a fine half-century for the opener.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
SA
Scored 100 in 9.2 overs
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Gerhard Erasmus keeps it tight as the batter is unable to find a run.
C Esterhuizen
Scored 50 in 26 balls
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Jack Brassell nails the yorker outside off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, ending the over with a dot.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Four, Connor Esterhuizen sends this one away to the fence for four. That adds another boundary to the total.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Jack Brassell serves it up and Connor Esterhuizen launches it all the way over the ropes. That cleared the boundary cleanly for six.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Four, Jack Brassell serves this on a good length around leg stump. Connor Esterhuizen gets enough on it to send the ball away for four.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Four, Back of a length on off stump from Brassell. Connor Esterhuizen cracks it away for four. That boundary brings up the hundred-run opening partnership.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Jack Brassell starts the over, and Connor Esterhuizen launches it all the way over the ropes for six. That clean hit brings up a fine half-century for him.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Jan Balt lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Jan Balt serves it up, and Lhuan dre Pretorius launches it over the ropes for six. That clears the boundary comfortably.
Jan Balt to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
Jan Balt to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Jan Balt lands a good length delivery on off stump, tapped away for a single.
Jan Balt to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, A perfectly executed off break ball of good length on the leg stump gave Connor Esterhuizen the chance to hangs in the crease and dabs reverse sweep for 1 run.
Max Heingo to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Max Heingo drops it back of a length on the stumps, and he tucks it away for a single.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Pitched back of a length outside off stump, and he works it away to pick up two runs.
Max Heingo to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Max Heingo serves a full length delivery wide outside off stump, and the batter cannot connect to keep it scoreless.
Max Heingo to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Heingo lands it on a good length outside off stump, worked away for a single.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Four, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length around the stumps. Lhuan dre Pretorius connects cleanly and finds the boundary for four.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap, and they comfortably cross over for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Jonathan Smit pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it for no run.
SA
Scored 50 in 5.2 overs
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length delivery on off stump, worked away into the gap for two runs.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Four, Smit begins the over and concedes a boundary. Lhuan dre Pretorius finds the ropes to add four more to the total.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann pitches back of a length around off stump, worked away to take one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers a yorker directed down the leg stump, and the batter clips it away for one run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps. Connor Esterhuizen launches it clean over the boundary for six runs. The fifty-run stand comes up for South Africa.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Connor Esterhuizen goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Jack Brassell to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump. Connor Esterhuizen rocks onto the back foot and smashes it over deep cover for six.
Jack Brassell to Connor Esterhuizen, 4 bye, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump as the batter attempts a ramp and misses. It gets past the fumbling wicketkeeper, allowing Connor Esterhuizen and his partner to collect four byes.
Jack Brassell to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jonathan Smit to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease, swats defensive shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Jonathan Smit to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 2 runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lhuan dre Pretorius, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Connor Esterhuizen no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Ruben Trumpelmann to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes back, dabs punch with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Gerhard Erasmus to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gerhard Erasmus to Lhuan dre Pretorius, 1 run, Lhuan Dre Pretorius hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Out
c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena
SR
210.00
19.6 · R Trumpelmann c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena 21 (10) — Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, no run, c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena, Mokoena lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter fails to lay bat on it to close out the innings.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ruben Trumpelmann no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Gerhard Erasmus to just 1 run.
NAM
Scored 200 in 19.4 overs
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 3 runs, Mokoena serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batters hustle through to collect three runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length outside off stump, and they scamper back for two.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batters scramble back for two runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ruben Trumpelmann no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ruben Trumpelmann elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann launches this high and clears the ropes for six. A crucial maximum in a steep chase against Maphaka.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Kwena Maphaka lands a good length ball around off stump, worked away for just a single with the required rate climbing.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Kwena Maphaka spears in a full-length delivery targeting leg stump. He fails to score, compounding the steep task in this chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 leg bye, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single. The steep asking rate climbs further.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Out
c D Brevis b N Mokoena
SR
225.00
17.5 · J Smit c D Brevis b N Mokoena 9 (4) — Nqobani Mokoena to Jonathan Smit, no run, c D Brevis b N Mokoena, OUT! Mokoena hits a good length on the stumps, and Dewald Brevis takes the catch. Jonathan Smit departs for nine off four deliveries. The chase becomes even steeper for Namibia.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Full length delivery outside off stump from Mokoena, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Six, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital hit in this tight chase.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands a full delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, Six, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to keep the chase alive.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 2 runs, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the mid on for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter delivers legbreak at full length, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Gerhard Erasmus to just 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp retired hurt, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single to retain strike.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length around the stumps. Louren Steenkamp finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
NAM
Scored 150 in 15.1 overs
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Peter bowls this full on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single to end the over.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Nqabayomzi Peter bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 4 bye, Peter serves a full length ball around off stump. Gerhard Erasmus pounces on the offering and sends it away for four vital runs in this chase.
L Steenkamp
Scored 50 in 37 balls
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 4 bye, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp meets it cleanly and finds the boundary for four.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Gerhard Erasmus no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, good length, That sails wide of the off stump, Louren Steenkamp left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, dotting it down as the required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap, and they take a single to retain the strike with the required rate climbing.
Bjorn Fortuin to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Kwena Maphaka, pushed away for a single.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays inside out shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Kwena Maphaka bowls a dot ball as the batter fails to score in this tight chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Andile Simelane to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Andile Simelane delivers full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
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c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane
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10.5 · J Frylinck c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane 72 (36) — Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, no run, c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Jan Frylinck who goes forward to play it towards deep square leg that goes straight to Tony De Zorzi, who makes the catch for Jan Frylinck's dismissal.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Full length delivery aimed at the stumps, worked away into the open space for one run.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Andile Simelane bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run as the chase continues comfortably.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, good length, Jan Frylinck goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to deep square leg for a magnificent Maximum!
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 1 run.
NAM
Scored 100 in 9.3 overs
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and slash defensive shot towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the mid off for 1 run.
J Frylinck
Scored 50 in 28 balls
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The hundred partnership comes up for the opening stand.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch sends down a sharp delivery, Louren Steenkamp hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for a single to bring up the hundred-run opening stand. The chase remains comfortable.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jan Frylinck, Six, Peter serves up a full length delivery on the stumps. Jan Frylinck lofts it cleanly all the way over the boundary for six, keeping the chase comfortable.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it full outside off, and the ball is pushed away for a single.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 2 runs, Nqabayomzi Peter delivers legbreak at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 2 runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
NAM
Scored 50 in 6.1 overs
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular cut to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
NAM
Scored 50 in 6.1 overs
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Jan Frylinck launches this over the ropes for six. That clears the boundary comfortably to keep the chase moving in this tight contest.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Andile Simelane bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for a single.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, plays chip shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays inside out shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Four, Fortuin delivers, and Jan Frylinck finds the boundary rope for four runs. Namibia continue their steady progress in this massive pursuit.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Four, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length on the stumps. Jan Frylinck strikes it cleanly away to collect four runs in this tall chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length at the stumps, pushed away for one run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, no run, Bjorn Fortuin pushes a full length delivery straight on the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Louren Steenkamp goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, Four, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Jan Frylinck connects cleanly and sends it away for four to keep the chase moving smoothly.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular chip shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, bouncer, full length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Jan Frylinck's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Eathan Bosch serves a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward and chunks it towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, no run, Kwena Maphaka pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, plays defensive shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, no run, Kwena Maphaka serves up a tidy dot as the batter fails to score in this steep chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 leg bye, Kwena Maphaka begins with a full delivery on the stumps, deflecting away for a single leg bye.
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