South Africa Dominates Namibia in ODI Series with Convincing 157-Run Victory

In a commanding performance, South Africa defeated Namibia by 157 runs in the second ODI, securing the series with one match left. Connor Esterhuizen's maiden international century and Duan Jansen's impressive bowling figures were key to the victory. South Africa set a formidable target of 335 runs, which Namibia failed to chase down, bowled out for 178. With this win, South Africa leads the series 2-0, aiming for a clean sweep in the final match. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 12, 2026, 00:01 IST

South Africa Secures Series Win Against Namibia

Windhoek [Namibia], September 11: Connor Esterhuizen achieved his first international century, while Duan Jansen excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 31 runs, as South Africa triumphed over Namibia by 157 runs in the second ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Friday. This victory clinched the three-match series with one game remaining.

Esterhuizen scored an impressive 119 runs off 110 balls, supported by Tony de Zorzi's solid 79, enabling South Africa to set a challenging target of 335 runs for 9 wickets after being invited to bat first. Jansen and Eathan Bosch, who took 3 wickets for 27 runs, effectively dismantled Namibia's batting lineup, bowling them out for 178 in just 41.5 overs.

After winning the toss, Namibia's captain Gerhard Erasmus chose to field. South Africa faced an early setback with the loss of opener Jordan Hermann for 20 runs, but quickly stabilized at 34 for 1 in the eighth over.

The partnership between De Zorzi and Esterhuizen was pivotal, as they added 183 runs for the second wicket, significantly shifting the momentum in favor of South Africa. Esterhuizen reached his century in 100 balls, ultimately falling to Ruben Trumpelmann after scoring 119, which included eight fours and six sixes.

De Zorzi provided crucial support, scoring 79 runs off 87 balls, but both he and Esterhuizen were dismissed in quick succession. Matthew Breetzke managed only 4 runs before Dewald Brevis contributed a brisk 37 runs off 30 balls.

In the final overs, Eathan Bosch added a quick 29 runs off just 13 balls, helping South Africa finish their innings at 335 for 9.

For Namibia, Jack Brassell was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 64 runs, while both Ruben Trumpelmann and Jan Balt claimed two wickets each.

Namibia's innings began poorly, with Michael van Lingen dismissed by Eathan Bosch and Malan Kruger falling for a duck to Duan Jansen, leaving the hosts struggling at 1 for 2 after three overs. Their situation worsened when Bosch struck again, removing Jan Frylinck and reducing Namibia to 2 for 3.

Erasmus tried to stabilize the innings, scoring 68 runs off 84 balls, but Namibia found it difficult to form significant partnerships. Jan Balt added 26 runs, and Trumpelmann contributed 30, but neither could sustain the chase effectively.

Jansen maintained the pressure with a disciplined bowling performance, finishing with figures of 4 for 31 in nine overs. Bosch complemented his efforts with 3 for 27, leading to Namibia's collapse at 178 runs in 41.5 overs.

This victory gives South Africa a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. The final ODI is scheduled for Sunday at the same venue, with the Proteas aiming for a clean sweep of the series.