The sixth match of the tri-series being played in Namibia was played between South Africa and Namibia on Friday (September 4). South Africa won this match by 11 runs. Batting first, South Africa scored 228 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Namibia had to face defeat by scoring 217 runs for just 3 wickets in 20 overs. Although Namibia lost the match, the record was set for the highest score by both teams to cross the 200-run mark.
Recorded the highest score by scoring 445 runs
South Africa scored 228 and Namibia 217, making the innings total 445. This became the highest score in a T20 match between South Africa and Namibia.
Luann-Dre Pretorius scored a century for South Africa
In this match played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl. Batting first, South Africa scored 228/4. Opening the innings, Luan-Dre Pretorius scored a brilliant century, scoring 101 off 53 balls, which included 5 fours and 8 sixes. His fellow opener, Conor Osterhuizen scored 88 off 40 balls, including 6 fours and 8 sixes. The duo put on a 156-run partnership (69 balls) for the first wicket. John Boult took the most wickets for Namibia during this period.
Namibia failed at the end of the run chase
Namibia got off to a good start in the chase. Lauren Steenkamp and Jan Frylink put on 119 runs for the first wicket (65 balls). Steenkamp had to retire due to injury, a major blow to the team. After that, the rest of the team’s batsmen could not do anything special. The match went to the final over. The team needed 24 runs to win from the final over, but could manage only 12 runs.