Namibia’s final hopes hang by a thread after Zimbabwe defeat

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2026-09-04

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2026 - Namibia’s senior men’s national cricket team, the Eagles player JJ Smit (right) and Gerhard Erasmus celebrating the wicket against South Africa during the T20 Tri-Series campaign at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Olympia, Windhoek. Namibia won the match by 18 runs and the victory marked Namibia’s second win over South Africa in a T20 international meeting, following their historic triumph over the Proteas earlier this year at the same venue. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s hopes of reaching the final of the FNB T20 Tri-Series suffered a major setback after Zimbabwe cruised to a five-wicket victory, inspired by a dominant innings from Innocent Kaia.
Namibia lost their opening match against Zimbabwe at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Olympia and were hoping to bounce back in the rematch to strengthen their chances of securing a place in Sunday’s final before their remaining fixture...

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