Also known as: C. Esterhuizen
Connor Esterhuizen — South Africa batter who scored 119 in his second ODI and 156-run T20I opening partnership, during series in Namibia.
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The Namibian
Connor Esterhuizen scored 68 runs unbeaten
“On Sunday, Hermann top scored with 77 and Esterhuizen was unbeaten on 68 as South Africa, chasing 157 to win, reached the target for the loss of only one wicket after 21.3 overs.”
Hermann, Esterhuizen hit fifties as South Africa crush NamibiaInformanté
Connor Esterhuizen scored a century in his first ODI series
“Their bowlers managed only one wicket during the first Powerplay in each of the opening two matches, allowing South Africa's batters to establish control. The hosts have also struggled to produce big scores, with Erasmus' fifty the only half-century from the Namibian side so far. South Africa's top order has been particularly effective, with Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen both scoring centuries in their first ODI series, while Tony de Zorzi contributed two scores in the 70s before being rested for the final match.”
Final ODI offers Namibia lifelineThe Namibian
Connor Esterhuizen scored 119 runs in maiden ODI century
“Connor Esterhuizen chalked up his maiden international century, scoring 119 runs as South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs on Friday to take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series.”
Esterhuizen hits maiden ODI ton as SA win Namibia seriesInformanté
Connor Esterhuizen scored a maiden ODI century (119 off 110 balls)
“Earlier, South Africa posted 335/9 after Connor Esterhuizen scored a maiden ODI century and shared a 183-run partnership with Tony de Zorzi.”
South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs to seal ODI Cricket seriesInformanté
Connor Esterhuizen scored maiden ODI century of 119 off 110 balls
“Esterhuizen top-scored with 119 off 110 balls, while Tony de Zorzi made 79 as the pair shared a 183-run partnership for the second wicket to put South Africa firmly in control after Namibia opted to bowl first.”
South Africa set Namibia 336-run targetInformanté
Connor Esterhuizen was dismissed for 32 off 23 balls
“Esterhuizen was dismissed for 32 off 23 balls.”
South Africa post 205/5 in T20I Cricket tri-series finalThe Namibian
Connor Esterhuizen scored 88 in a T20I match
“Pretorius and fellow opener Connor Esterhuizen (88) put on 156 for the first wicket in Windhoek en route to 228-4, the fifth highest South African T20I total.”
Maiden Pretorius ton helps South Africa beat brave NamibiaInformanté
Connor Esterhuizen smashed 88 off 40 balls
“Esterhuizen smashed 88 off 40 balls before Jan Balt broke the opening partnership, while Pretorius completed his maiden T20I century with 101 off 53 balls.”
Namibia fall 11 runs short against South AfricaInformanté
Connor Esterhuizen scored 88 off 40 balls before being bowled by Jan Balt
“Connor Esterhuizen led the charge, smashing 88 off 40 balls before being bowled by Jan Balt.”
Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spotOpeners 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 →
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 →
Connor Esterhuizen scored 119 runs in his second ODI to help South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-0. Esterhuizen and Tony de Zorzi (79) built a 183-run partnership that took South Africa to 335-9, while Namibia collapsed early before recovering partially through a 71-run stand between Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Bait.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia was bowled out for 178 in the second ODI at Windhoek, suffering a 157-run defeat that gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match cricket series. Namibia's chase of 336 collapsed early, with three batters dismissed for ducks and Gerhard Erasmus's 68 providing the only significant resistance.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 335/9 in their 50 overs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with Connor Esterhuizen scoring his maiden ODI century of 119. Namibia bowlers Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell claimed three and four wickets respectively.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second ODI of a three-match series against South Africa at Windhoek, with three changes including Waldo Smith's ODI debut and the return of Michael van Lingen and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Captain Gerhard Erasmus said the team aimed to make early breakthroughs after failing to capitalise on opportunities in the first ODI, which South Africa won by 99 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Jordan Hermann scored 150 on his one-day international debut for South Africa, who beat Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-shortened first ODI in Windhoek. South Africa posted 348-6 off 50 overs; Namibia, set 262 in 31 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, reached 162-8.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs in a tri-series final league match in Windhoek, with Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen opening for 156 runs in South Africa's 228-4.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
4 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 →
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 →
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 →