Proteas Sweep Namibia 3-0 ODI Series Today 14 Sept 2026
Proteas Complete Dominant 3-0 ODI Sweep Over Namibia Today 14 September 2026
Breaking TODAY 14 September 2026 - South Africa Proteas completed a comprehensive 3-0 ODI series sweep over neighbours Namibia with a nine-wicket win in the third and final ODI at Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Sunday 14 Sept.
Reuters confirmed 10 hours ago today that South Africa swept the three-match series with an emphatic victory.
Match Report: 3rd ODI - Namibia vs South Africa - Today 14 Sept
Result: Namibia 156 all out in 36.2 overs, South Africa 157/1 in 21.3 overs - South Africa won by 9 wickets
Namibia Batting - 156 All Out
After winning toss and choosing to bat, Namibia struggled against disciplined Proteas bowling:
- 19/2 early after Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch strikes
- Alexander Busing-Volschenk 31 and Louren Steenkamp 23 put 53-run partnership
- Bjorn Fortuin (Captain) broke partnership - dismissed Steenkamp in 21st over, then triggered collapse
- Fortuin figures: 4 wickets for 33 runs in 10 overs - Player of the Match
- Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia Captain) 3, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 4, Waldo Smith 2
- Zane Green 33 off 42 balls - only resistance
- Maphaka 2/18, Bosch 1/24
South Africa Chase - 157/1 in 21.3 Overs
Proteas chased 157 in just 21.3 overs with 28.3 overs to spare:
- Jordan Hermann 77 off 59 balls - 13 boundaries, dismissed 7 runs short of victory
- Connor Esterhuizen 68 not out off 68 balls - 4 fours, 3 sixes
- 150-run opening partnership in 21 overs - both scored centuries in first two ODIs too
- Dewald Brevis finished with a six off second delivery
Series Summary: First Ever ODI Series Between Neighbours
This was the first ODI series ever between South Africa and Namibia, played at new Windhoek stadium that will co-host 2027 World Cup with Zimbabwe and South Africa.
South Africa rested almost all regulars, gave chances to youngsters Esterhuizen, Hermann, Maphaka, Brevis. Both openers kept form throughout - centuries in 1st and 2nd ODIs, fifties in 3rd.
Why This Matters for 2027 World Cup?
Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa will co-host 2027 Cricket World Cup. This historic series marks opening of new Windhoek venue. Proteas now have momentum ahead of series vs Australia in Perth 27 Sept and Nations Championship vs Italy, France, Ireland in November.
Scorecard Today 14 Sept 2026
| Team | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 156 (36.2 ov) | Zane Green 33, Busing-Volschenk 31 |
| South Africa | 157/1 (21.3 ov) | Hermann 77, Esterhuizen 68*, Fortuin 4/33 |
Source: Reuters, Times of India, NDTV Sports - Published TODAY 14 Sept 2026. Last updated 10 hours ago. Follow CampusLinc for Proteas updates.
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