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Monday, 14 September 2026
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Kwena Maphaka

2026-03-022026-09-14

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  1. September 2026
  2. Informanté

    Their late 31-run partnership helped Namibia reach 156 before Green was caught by Fortuin off Kwena Maphaka.

    Namibia bowled out for 156 as South Africa complete ODI sweep
  3. Informanté

    South Africa XI: Jordan Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (wicketkeeper), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Eathan Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin (captain), Nqobani Mokoena, Nqabayomzi Peter and Kwena Maphaka.

    Final ODI offers Namibia lifeline
  4. Informanté

    Volschenk made 15 off 34 balls before he was caught behind off Kwena Maphaka in the 14th over, while Kruger battled for 34 off 60 deliveries before being trapped lbw by Prenelan Subrayen.

    Hermann’s 150 powers South Africa to victory over Namibia
  5. Informanté

    The Proteas’ squad includes several players looking to establish themselves in the ODI set-up, including Brevis, de Zorzi, Esterhuizen, Hermann, Kwena Maphaka, Jansen and Bosch.

    Namibia face South Africa in historic ODI Cricket series opener
  6. The Namibian

    Breetzke and Bosch have both also been called up to the SA squad for their upcoming series against Australia, but the only other members of their Namibian contingent that have been called up for Australia are Bjorn Fortuin, Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka.

    Namibia, SA to battle in ODI series
  7. Informanté

    The pair put on 50 for the ninth wicket, with Matigimu hitting two sixes in a 19-ball 19 before he was caught behind off Kwena Maphaka.

    South Africa win T20I Cricket Tri-Series after crushing Zimbabwe by 48 runs
  8. Informanté

    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
  9. August 2026
  10. The Namibian

    hoice players have not been selected but they still have an array of exciting talent including prodigious batters like Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, and the Hermann brothers, Rubin and Jordan, as well as an exciting pace attack with the likes of Kwena Maphaka

    Eagles square up against the Proteas
  11. Informanté

    South Africa’s squad includes Brevis, Eathan Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lutho Sipamla and Prenelan Subrayen.

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

    The side includes exciting batters like Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi and Lhuan-dre Pretorius and quick bowlers like Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena and Lutho Sipamla.

    Strong SA Proteas squad selected for Namibia tour
Sport

South Africa complete 3-0 ODI sweep over Namibia

The News

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.

20 hours ago · Informanté

Yesterday

  1. South Africa complete 3-0 ODI sweep over Namibia

    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.

    20 hours ago · Informanté

  2. Namibia seeks to avoid whitewash in final ODI

    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

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Hermann's ODI debut century powers South Africa over Namibia

    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

  2. Namibia faces South Africa in historic first ODI

    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

  3. Namibia faces South Africa in three-match ODI cricket series

    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

Sunday 6 September

  1. South Africa wins T20I Cricket Tri-Series defeating Zimbabwe

    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

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

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibia Eagles face South African Proteas in T20 series

    Namibia and South Africa face off in the FNB T20 Triations series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Grounds. Namibia beat South Africa in a four-wicket win at the stadium's inauguration last year, and though South Africa has not selected all their first-choice players, coach Craig Williams says his team must be wary of their young opponents' quality and motivation.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. 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

Monday 2 March

  1. South Africa beats Zimbabwe, advances to T20 World Cup semi-final

    South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in a T20 World Cup match in New Delhi, with Dewald Brevis scoring 42 off 18 balls to help chase down Zimbabwe's 153-7. South Africa remains unbeaten in the tournament and will face New Zealand in the semi-final on Wednesday.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian

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