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Namibia stun South Africa with 18-run win despite Dewald Brevis 75
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:38 AM
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Namibia defeated South Africa by 18 runs in a One Day International, with Dewald Brevis scoring 75 for the hosts.
Namibia pulled off a remarkable 18‑run victory over South Africa in a One Day International match, leaving the two‑time world champions stunned. The hosts relied heavily on Dewald Brevis, who struck a fluent 75 runs, but the total proved insufficient.
Chasing a modest target, Namibia displayed disciplined batting and tight fielding, eventually surpassing South Africa's score by a narrow margin. Their bowlers kept the pressure on, limiting the South African lineup from building a larger lead.
The result marks a significant upset in international cricket, underscoring Namibia's growing competitiveness on the world stage and prompting South Africa to reassess its strategies ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Chasing a modest target, Namibia displayed disciplined batting and tight fielding, eventually surpassing South Africa's score by a narrow margin. Their bowlers kept the pressure on, limiting the South African lineup from building a larger lead.
The result marks a significant upset in international cricket, underscoring Namibia's growing competitiveness on the world stage and prompting South Africa to reassess its strategies ahead of upcoming fixtures.