Namibia vs South Africa Full Commentary, 6th Match, 4 September, 2026
COMPLETED / 6th Match / Namibia Cricket Ground
217/3 (20 ov)
228/4 (20 ov)
South Africa won by 11 runs
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Player of the match
Lhuan-dre Pretorius,
South Africa
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 leg bye, Kwena Maphaka begins with a full delivery on the stumps, deflecting away for a single leg bye.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, no run, Kwena Maphaka serves up a tidy dot as the batter fails to score in this steep chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, plays defensive shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, no run, Kwena Maphaka pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward and chunks it towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 1 (10 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Eathan Bosch serves a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, bouncer, full length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Jan Frylinck's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular chip shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, Four, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Jan Frylinck connects cleanly and sends it away for four to keep the chase moving smoothly.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Louren Steenkamp goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 3 (13 runs)
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, no run, Bjorn Fortuin pushes a full length delivery straight on the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length at the stumps, pushed away for one run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Four, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length on the stumps. Jan Frylinck strikes it cleanly away to collect four runs in this tall chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Four, Fortuin delivers, and Jan Frylinck finds the boundary rope for four runs. Namibia continue their steady progress in this massive pursuit.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 4 (11 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays inside out shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 5 (5 runs)
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, plays chip shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Andile Simelane bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for a single.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Jan Frylinck launches this over the ropes for six. That clears the boundary comfortably to keep the chase moving in this tight contest.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 6 (18 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular cut to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 7 (12 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 2 runs, Nqabayomzi Peter delivers legbreak at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it full outside off, and the ball is pushed away for a single.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jan Frylinck, Six, Peter serves up a full length delivery on the stumps. Jan Frylinck lofts it cleanly all the way over the boundary for six, keeping the chase comfortable.
End of over 8 (13 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for a single to bring up the hundred-run opening stand. The chase remains comfortable.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch sends down a sharp delivery, Louren Steenkamp hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The hundred partnership comes up for the opening stand.
End of over 9 (9 runs)
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the mid off for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and slash defensive shot towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, good length, Jan Frylinck goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to deep square leg for a magnificent Maximum!
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Andile Simelane bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run as the chase continues comfortably.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Full length delivery aimed at the stumps, worked away into the open space for one run.
Jan Frylinck c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane 72 (36) Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, no run, c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Jan Frylinck who goes forward to play it towards deep square leg that goes straight to Tony De Zorzi, who makes the catch for Jan Frylinck's dismissal.
Andile Simelane to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Andile Simelane delivers full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Kwena Maphaka bowls a dot ball as the batter fails to score in this tight chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays inside out shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Kwena Maphaka, pushed away for a single.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one.
Bjorn Fortuin to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Bjorn Fortuin to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap, and they take a single to retain the strike with the required rate climbing.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, dotting it down as the required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, good length, That sails wide of the off stump, Louren Steenkamp left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Gerhard Erasmus no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
End of over 14 (15 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 4 bye, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp meets it cleanly and finds the boundary for four.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 4 bye, Peter serves a full length ball around off stump. Gerhard Erasmus pounces on the offering and sends it away for four vital runs in this chase.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Nqabayomzi Peter bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Peter bowls this full on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single to end the over.
End of over 15 (10 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length around the stumps. Louren Steenkamp finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp retired hurt, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single to retain strike.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter delivers legbreak at full length, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Gerhard Erasmus to just 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 2 runs, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the mid on for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, Six, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to keep the chase alive.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands a full delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Six, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital hit in this tight chase.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Full length delivery outside off stump from Mokoena, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Jonathan Smit c D Brevis b N Mokoena 9 (4) Nqobani Mokoena to Jonathan Smit, no run, c D Brevis b N Mokoena, OUT! Mokoena hits a good length on the stumps, and Dewald Brevis takes the catch. Jonathan Smit departs for nine off four deliveries. The chase becomes even steeper for Namibia.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 leg bye, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single. The steep asking rate climbs further.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Kwena Maphaka spears in a full-length delivery targeting leg stump. He fails to score, compounding the steep task in this chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Kwena Maphaka lands a good length ball around off stump, worked away for just a single with the required rate climbing.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann launches this high and clears the ropes for six. A crucial maximum in a steep chase against Maphaka.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ruben Trumpelmann elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 19 (13 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ruben Trumpelmann no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batters scramble back for two runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length outside off stump, and they scamper back for two.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 3 runs, Mokoena serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batters hustle through to collect three runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Gerhard Erasmus to just 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ruben Trumpelmann no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena 21 (10) Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, no run, c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena, Mokoena lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter fails to lay bat on it to close out the innings.
End of over 20 (12 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 leg bye, Kwena Maphaka begins with a full delivery on the stumps, deflecting away for a single leg bye.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, no run, Kwena Maphaka serves up a tidy dot as the batter fails to score in this steep chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, plays defensive shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, no run, Kwena Maphaka pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward and chunks it towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 1 (10 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Eathan Bosch serves a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, bouncer, full length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Jan Frylinck's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular chip shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, Four, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Jan Frylinck connects cleanly and sends it away for four to keep the chase moving smoothly.
Kwena Maphaka to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Louren Steenkamp goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 3 (13 runs)
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, no run, Bjorn Fortuin pushes a full length delivery straight on the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length at the stumps, pushed away for one run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Four, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length on the stumps. Jan Frylinck strikes it cleanly away to collect four runs in this tall chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Four, Fortuin delivers, and Jan Frylinck finds the boundary rope for four runs. Namibia continue their steady progress in this massive pursuit.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 4 (11 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays inside out shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 5 (5 runs)
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward, plays chip shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Andile Simelane bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for a single.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Jan Frylinck launches this over the ropes for six. That clears the boundary comfortably to keep the chase moving in this tight contest.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 6 (18 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular cut to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Nqobani Mokoena to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 7 (12 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 2 runs, Nqabayomzi Peter delivers legbreak at good length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it full outside off, and the ball is pushed away for a single.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jan Frylinck, Six, Peter serves up a full length delivery on the stumps. Jan Frylinck lofts it cleanly all the way over the boundary for six, keeping the chase comfortable.
End of over 8 (13 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jan Frylinck hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Eathan Bosch to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Eathan Bosch delivers a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for a single to bring up the hundred-run opening stand. The chase remains comfortable.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch sends down a sharp delivery, Louren Steenkamp hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The hundred partnership comes up for the opening stand.
End of over 9 (9 runs)
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the mid off for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Jan Frylinck goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and slash defensive shot towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin delivers off break ball at full length, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Louren Steenkamp to just 1 run.
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, good length, Jan Frylinck goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to deep square leg for a magnificent Maximum!
Bjorn Fortuin to Jan Frylinck, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Jan Frylinck goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Jan Frylinck goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, 1 run, Andile Simelane bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run as the chase continues comfortably.
Andile Simelane to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Full length delivery aimed at the stumps, worked away into the open space for one run.
Jan Frylinck c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane 72 (36) Andile Simelane to Jan Frylinck, no run, c (sub T de Zorzi) b A Simelane, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Jan Frylinck who goes forward to play it towards deep square leg that goes straight to Tony De Zorzi, who makes the catch for Jan Frylinck's dismissal.
Andile Simelane to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Andile Simelane delivers full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Kwena Maphaka bowls a dot ball as the batter fails to score in this tight chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays inside out shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Kwena Maphaka, pushed away for a single.
Kwena Maphaka to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Bjorn Fortuin to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one.
Bjorn Fortuin to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Bjorn Fortuin to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap, and they take a single to retain the strike with the required rate climbing.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, dotting it down as the required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, good length, That sails wide of the off stump, Louren Steenkamp left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Gerhard Erasmus no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
End of over 14 (15 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 4 bye, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps. Louren Steenkamp meets it cleanly and finds the boundary for four.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Louren Steenkamp, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 4 bye, Peter serves a full length ball around off stump. Gerhard Erasmus pounces on the offering and sends it away for four vital runs in this chase.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Nqabayomzi Peter bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Peter bowls this full on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single to end the over.
End of over 15 (10 runs)
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Louren Steenkamp no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, Four, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length around the stumps. Louren Steenkamp finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Eathan Bosch to Louren Steenkamp, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Louren Steenkamp goes forward, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Eathan Bosch strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eathan Bosch to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Louren Steenkamp retired hurt, Eathan Bosch lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single to retain strike.
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter delivers legbreak at full length, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Gerhard Erasmus to just 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 2 runs, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the mid on for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, Six, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to keep the chase alive.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Jonathan Smit, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands a full delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqabayomzi Peter lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.
End of over 17 (11 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Six, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, a vital hit in this tight chase.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 2 runs, Full length delivery outside off stump from Mokoena, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus goes forward, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Jonathan Smit c D Brevis b N Mokoena 9 (4) Nqobani Mokoena to Jonathan Smit, no run, c D Brevis b N Mokoena, OUT! Mokoena hits a good length on the stumps, and Dewald Brevis takes the catch. Jonathan Smit departs for nine off four deliveries. The chase becomes even steeper for Namibia.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 leg bye, Kwena Maphaka lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single. The steep asking rate climbs further.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, no run, Kwena Maphaka spears in a full-length delivery targeting leg stump. He fails to score, compounding the steep task in this chase.
Kwena Maphaka to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Kwena Maphaka lands a good length ball around off stump, worked away for just a single with the required rate climbing.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann launches this high and clears the ropes for six. A crucial maximum in a steep chase against Maphaka.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ruben Trumpelmann elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Kwena Maphaka to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 19 (13 runs)
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ruben Trumpelmann no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Mokoena lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batters scramble back for two runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 2 runs, Nqobani Mokoena lands it on a good length outside off stump, and they scamper back for two.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 3 runs, Mokoena serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batters hustle through to collect three runs.
Nqobani Mokoena to Gerhard Erasmus, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena delivers fast ball at good length, Gerhard Erasmus goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Gerhard Erasmus to just 1 run.
Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ruben Trumpelmann no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena 21 (10) Nqobani Mokoena to Ruben Trumpelmann, no run, c C Esterhuizen b N Mokoena, Mokoena lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter fails to lay bat on it to close out the innings.
End of over 20 (12 runs)