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Namibia vs South Africa Result – 6th Match

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6th Match • Namibia T20 Tri-Series

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NAM
217/3 (20)
South Africa cricket team logo
SA
228/4 (20)
South Africa won by 11 runs
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Player of the match: Lhuan dre Pretorius

End of over 20 (12 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann 21 (10)
Gerhard Erasmus 30 (26)
NAM 217/3
Nqobani Mokoena 4-2-43-0
19.6
W
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen
19.6
Wd
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide
19.5
1
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
19.4
3
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 3 runs
19.3
2
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs
19.2
2
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs
19.2
Wd
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide
19.1
2
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs
End of over 19 (13 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann 12 (5)
Gerhard Erasmus 29 (25)
NAM 205/2
Kwena Maphaka 4-0-38-0
18.6
1
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run
18.5
4
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four
18.4
6
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six
18.3
1
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
18.2
0
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
18.1
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Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 leg bye
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann 1 (1)
Gerhard Erasmus 28 (23)
NAM 192/2
Nqobani Mokoena 3-1-31-0
17.6
1
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run
17.5
W
Nqobani Mokoena to Jonathan Smit, Out! Caught by Dewald Brevis
17.4
1
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
17.3
4
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Four
17.2
2
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs
17.1
6
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Six
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 15 (19)
Jonathan Smit 9 (3)
NAM 178/1
Nqabayomzi Peter 3-0-26-0
16.6
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run
16.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run
16.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 1 run
16.3
6
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, Six

Match Summary

Namibia and South Africa met in 6th Match of Namibia T20 Tri-Series, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.6: Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen | 18.5: Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four | 18.4: Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six. The turning point arrived at 19.6 when Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa won by 11 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.6: Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen
  • 18.5: Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four
  • 18.4: Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six
  • 17.5: Nqobani Mokoena to Jonathan Smit, Out! Caught by Dewald Brevis
  • 17.3: Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Four
  • 17.1: Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Six
  • 16.3: Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.6 when Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa won by 11 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.6: Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (12 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann 21 (10)
Gerhard Erasmus 30 (26)
NAM 217/3
Nqobani Mokoena 4-2-43-0

19.6 W Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, Out! Caught by Connor Esterhuizen

19.6 Wd Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide

19.5 1 Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

19.4 3 Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 3 runs

19.3 2 Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs

19.2 2 Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs

19.2 Wd Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide

19.1 2 Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs

End of over 19 (13 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann 12 (5)
Gerhard Erasmus 29 (25)
NAM 205/2
Kwena Maphaka 4-0-38-0

18.6 1 Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run

18.5 4 Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four

18.4 6 Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six

18.3 1 Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

18.2 0 Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

18.1 1L Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 leg bye

End of over 18 (14 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann 1 (1)
Gerhard Erasmus 28 (23)
NAM 192/2
Nqobani Mokoena 3-1-31-0

17.6 1 Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run

17.5 W Nqobani Mokoena to Jonathan Smit, Out! Caught by Dewald Brevis

17.4 1 Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

17.3 4 Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Four

17.2 2 Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs

17.1 6 Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Six

End of over 17 (11 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus 15 (19)
Jonathan Smit 9 (3)
NAM 178/1
Nqabayomzi Peter 3-0-26-0

16.6 1 Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run

16.5 0 Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run

16.4 1 Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 1 run

16.3 6 Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match match?
South Africa won by 11 runs.

What is the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match?
Namibia vs South Africa is the 6th Match of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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