Namibia Celebrates Historic Win Against South Africa in T20 Match

WINDHOEK, Namibia — Namibia made history on Sunday as they secured a dramatic victory over South Africa in a T20 match at the newly inaugurated stadium in Windhoek. The thrilling game concluded with Namibia winning by four wickets on the last ball of the match, thrilling the home crowd.

The victory is significant as it marks Namibia’s second win over a Test-playing nation in T20 history, showcasing their growth in international cricket. South Africa set a target of 135 runs, but Namibia managed to chase it down, led by Zane Green‘s crucial performance.

Green scored an unbeaten 30 runs off just 23 balls, demonstrating composure under pressure. “It’s truly special to be here with our fans, it means a lot,” Green stated after the match. “We kept things simple, stuck to our lengths, and forced them into a few errors,” added the player of the match, Ruben Trumpelmann.

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in the team’s achievement. “You can see what this win means for the team and the community. It inspires the next generation,” he mentioned, highlighting the importance of such victories to the nation.

South African captain Donovan Ferreira acknowledged the team’s shortcomings but respected Namibia’s performance. “All credit to these guys, they played really well,” he said.

The match witnessed a flurry of excitement, with a packed crowd celebrating as Namibia clinched the victory. The players took a lap of honor, joined by enthusiastic fans, marking a memorable day for cricket in Namibia. This win boosts confidence as Namibia prepares for the 2026 T20 World Cup.