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Bjorn Fortuin

Also known as: B. Fortuin

Bjorn Fortuin — South Africa cricket captain, led squad in 2026 T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek and took four wickets against Zimbabwe.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Informanté

    Bjorn Fortuin is South Africa's captain

    Source

    South Africa's XI is Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Rubin Hermann (wicketkeeper), Eathan Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin (captain), Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka and Nqobani Mokoena.

    Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spot
  3. The Namibian

    Bjorn Fortuin took 4-24 bowling figures

    Source

    Brief scores South Africa 185-7 in 20 overs (L. Pretorius 94, D. Brevis 41; W. Madhevere 3-20) v Zimbabwe 142 in 17.4 overs (S. Raza 45; B. Fortuin 4-24, D. Jansen 3-21)

    Pretorius hits 94 as South Africa reach T20 final
  4. Informanté

    Bjorn Fortuin claimed four wickets in South Africa's bowling attack

    Source

    Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen led the Proteas' attack, claiming four and three wickets respectively, while Prenelan Subrayen and Nqabayomzi Peter also took a wicket each.

    Proteas crush Zimbabwe by 43 runs in Windhoek
  5. Informanté

    Captain Bjorn Fortuin opted to make use of the dry conditions

    Source

    South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, with captain Bjorn Fortuin opting to make use of the dry conditions.

    South Africa post 185/7 against Zimbabwe in T20I Cricket tri-series
  6. August 2026
  7. Informanté

    Bjorn Fortuin was dismissed for a duck by Gerhard Erasmus

    Source

    South Africa lost further wickets late in the innings, with captain Bjorn Fortuin dismissed for a duck by Gerhard Erasmus before Smit removed Nqobani Mokoena and Prenelan Subrayen from the final two deliveries of the innings.

    Namibia beat South Africa by 18 runs in T20I cricket tri-series opener
  8. Informanté

    Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2/17 from four overs

    Source

    Prenelan Subrayen was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking 3/27 from 3.3 overs, while Fortuin claimed 2/17 from his four overs.

    Namibia post 163/9 against South Africa in T20I cricket tri-series opener
  9. Informanté

    Bjorn Fortuin is captain of South Africa

    Source

    South Africa, led by captain Bjorn Fortuin, opted to field first after winning the toss.

    Namibia make strong start against South Africa in T20I cricket tri-series opener
  10. Informanté

    Bjorn Fortuin captains South Africa

    Source

    South Africa will be captained by Bjorn Fortuin.

    Namibia set for major test as Proteas hail Windhoek tri-series
  11. The Namibian

    Bjorn Fortuin was named captain of the Proteas squad for the FNB T20 Tri-Nations series

    Source

    The Proteas will be captained by left-arm spin bowler Bjorn Fortuin and include several established stars as well as upcoming internationals.

    Strong SA Proteas squad selected for Namibia tour

Friday 4 September

  1. Namibia faces South Africa in must-win Tri-Series qualifier

    Namibia host South Africa in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at Windhoek, needing victory to secure a final spot while South Africa remain favourites after winning their last two matches.

    4 September 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 1 September

  1. South Africa beat Zimbabwe to reach T20 tri-series final

    Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 94 runs as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in a Twenty20 match in Windhoek on Tuesday, securing a spot in the final of a tri-series that also includes Namibia. The hosts Namibia will now face Zimbabwe on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final against South Africa.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian

  2. South Africa defeats Zimbabwe by 43 runs in Windhoek

    South Africa strengthened their position in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 43 runs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 142 while chasing 186, with Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claiming four and three wickets respectively.

    1 September 2026 · Informanté

  3. South Africa scores 185/7 vs Zimbabwe in T20I tri-series

    South Africa posted 185 for seven against Zimbabwe after an explosive batting display led by Lhuandre Pretorius, who scored 94 off 51 balls, in the fourth match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Tuesday.

    1 September 2026 · Informanté

Monday 31 August

  1. FNB Namibia Eagles face Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series

    The FNB Namibia Eagles play Zimbabwe in their second FNB T20 Tri-Series match today, seeking to maintain momentum after defeating the SA Proteas by 18 runs. Zimbabwe, winless after losing to the Proteas, will be looking to start accumulating points to reach the series final.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibia defeats South Africa by 18 runs in T20I tri-series opener

    Namibia held their nerve with the ball to beat South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the T20I cricket tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground, defending a total of 163/9 as South Africa finished on 145/9. Ruben Trumpelmann led Namibia's bowling attack with 3/24, while JJ Smit also claimed three wickets.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Namibia scores 163/9 in T20I tri-series cricket opener

    Namibia posted 163/9 against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek after a strong opening stand was followed by a middle-order collapse. Jan Frylinck led with 60 off 38 balls as Namibia reached 116/2 after 13 overs before losing wickets late in the innings.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

  3. Namibia reaches 72 without loss versus South Africa in T20I

    Namibia made a confident start against South Africa in the T20I Tri-Series opening match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, reaching 72 without loss after eight overs. Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck remained unbeaten as the hosts maintained a run rate of nine runs an over after South Africa elected to bowl first.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

  4. Namibia hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe for T20I tri-series

    Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in a T20I tri-series from 28 August to 6 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with both South Africa and the hosts viewing it as valuable preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. South Africa's Dewald Brevis said the series offers an opportunity to adapt to different conditions ahead of the tournament.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 13 August

  1. South Africa names squad for T20 Tri-Nations in Windhoek

    Cricket South Africa announced a squad captained by Bjorn Fortuin for the FNB T20 Tri-Nations series in Windhoek from 28 August to 13 September, featuring emerging players while resting established internationals for upcoming fixtures.

    13 August 2026 · The Namibian

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