Namibia managed to secure a memorable four-wicket victory from the final ball in their one-off T20I against South Africa on Saturday.

Chasing a total of 135 in Windhoek, the scores were level before Zane Green hit a four off the final delivery to give Namibia a famous victory.

All eyes were on Quinton de Kock as he made his return to the Proteas’ T20I squad, but he lasted just four balls before being caught off the bowling of Gerhard Erasmus (2-12).

Fellow opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius (22) was removed by debutant Max Heingo (2-32), while Rubin Hermann (23) and Jason Smith (31) were both dismissed by Ruben Trupelmann (3-28) as South Africa failed to gain any momentum throughout their innings.

However, it was clearly a pitch that favoured the bowlers as the hosts were reduced to 84-5 after 13 overs of their chase.

Nandre Burger (2-21) and Andile Simelane (2-28) led with the ball for the Proteas, but Green (30 not out) and Trumpelmann (11 not out) fired the hosts over the line.

 MATCH RESULT 

An unfortunate result in Windhoek for #TheProteas Men, as Namibia took the game by 4 wickets. 

A thrilling encounter where both sides showed tremendous fight in a fiercely contested battle. pic.twitter.com/Dwx6bpuseY

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 11, 2025

Data Debrief: Extras prove costly for South Africa

In a game that went right down to the wire, South Africa’s lack of control with the ball proved to be the difference in Windhoek.

The Proteas gave away 10 extras with the ball (eight wides, two no balls), compared to Namibia’s four when they were bowling.

The visitors were also dealt a blow when Gerald Coetzee was forced off with a pectoral injury just 1.3 overs into his spell.