South Africa posted a total of 228 in their match and secured a spot in the final against Zimbabwe after Namibia finished their innings just 11 runs behind that target.
Match Result and Advancement
The outcome means South Africa will face Zimbabwe in the final while Namibia’s campaign ends with the narrow shortfall.
Pretorius scored 101 and Esterhuizen scored 88 during South Africa’s innings that reached 228. These contributions formed the backbone of the total posted by the team.
Key Contributions in the Innings
The 101 by Pretorius stands as a century that helped push the score to the final figure of 228. Esterhuizen added 88 to support the total before the innings closed.
Namibia responded in the chase but could only reach a score that left them 11 runs short of the 228 posted by South Africa. This result eliminated Namibia from further contention in the event.
- South Africa total: 228
- Pretorius score: 101
- Esterhuizen score: 88
- Namibia total: 217
- Margin: 11 runs
The difference of 11 runs proved decisive as Namibia fell short despite their efforts to reach the target. South Africa advanced on the strength of their 228.
Impact on Teams
Reaching the final gives South Africa the opportunity to play Zimbabwe for the title. Namibia’s loss by 11 runs marks the end of their participation after coming close to the required total.
The scores of 101 and 88 by the two players were central to South Africa setting 228 as the target. Namibia’s 217 left them just outside the mark needed to progress.
With the result confirmed, attention now turns to the upcoming final between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Namibia’s narrow defeat concludes their run in the competition.