Also known as: B. Fortuin · captain Bjorn Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin — South African cricketer who took four wickets against Zimbabwe in the T20I tri-series.
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The Namibian
Bjorn Fortuin took 4-24 bowling figures
“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 finalInformanté
Bjorn Fortuin claimed four wickets in South Africa's bowling attack
“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 WindhoekInformanté
Captain Bjorn Fortuin opted to make use of the dry conditions
“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-seriesInformanté
Bjorn Fortuin was dismissed for a duck by Gerhard Erasmus
“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 openerInformanté
Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2/17 from four overs
“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 openerInformanté
Bjorn Fortuin is captain of South Africa
“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 openerInformanté
Bjorn Fortuin captains South Africa
“South Africa will be captained by Bjorn Fortuin.”
Namibia set for major test as Proteas hail Windhoek tri-seriesThe Namibian
Bjorn Fortuin was named captain of the Proteas squad for the FNB T20 Tri-Nations series
“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 tourTemba Bavuma and David Miller scored centuries to lead South Africa to a 32-run victory over Australia in the second one-day international, clinching the series. It was South Africa's sixth successive one-day series win against Australia since 2016/17.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Temba Bavuma and David Miller scored centuries to lead South Africa to a 32-run victory over Australia in the second one-day international, clinching the series. It was South Africa's sixth successive one-day series win against Australia since 2016/17.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Matthew Breetzke scored 112 and Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as South Africa defeated Australia by 67 runs in the first one-day international at Kingsmead. Australia was restricted to 230 in pursuit of South Africa's 297 for eight.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Openers Jordan Hermann (77) and Connor Esterhuizen (68) guided South Africa to a nine-wicket victory over Namibia in the third one-day international on Sunday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Namibia posted 156, but South Africa chased down the target in 21.3 overs with Hermann and Esterhuizen batting aggressively to reach the goal.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia were bowled out for 156 in 36.2 overs before South Africa chased down the target in 22 overs to secure a nine-wicket victory and complete a 3-0 ODI Cricket series sweep at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia faces South Africa in the final ODI of a three-match series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with the Proteas already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead after wins by 99 and 157 runs. Namibia will field 18-year-old seamer Waldo Smith on his ODI debut as the team aims to avoid a series whitewash on home soil and provide younger players exposure against a Full Member nation.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa defeated Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-affected first ODI in Windhoek, with Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150 on ODI debut to help the Proteas post 348/6, while Namibia fell short at 162/8 chasing a revised DLS target of 262.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia chases a major upset against South Africa in a historic ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, the Eagles' first 50-over match against a Full Member nation. South Africa posted 348/6 after winning the toss, with debutant Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's cricket team begins an ODI series against South Africa's Proteas today at the Namibia Cricket Ground, following their participation in a T20 tri-series with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Eagles captain Gerhard Erasmus acknowledged that the Proteas present a significant challenge in the longer format, describing them as strong and well-balanced.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia takes on South Africa in a three-match 50-over One Day International series starting at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. The match follows a competitive T20 series where Namibia finished last but showed they can compete against higher-ranked opponents, with several players finishing in the top rankings for runs and wickets.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting Wednesday, 9 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with matches also scheduled for 11 and 13 September. The series follows the recent T20I Tri-Series, where Namibia recorded the highest T20I total by an Associate nation against a Full Member side with 217/3.
8 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final of a Twenty20 tri-series hosted in Namibia, with Jordan Hermann scoring a career-best 53 to help South Africa post 205-5 in Windhoek.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa won the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday. Zimbabwe, chasing 206 for victory, were bowled out for 157 in 17.6 overs.
6 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 205/5 after batting first in the T20I Cricket Tri-Series final at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday, setting Zimbabwe a target of 206 runs for victory.
6 September 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →