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SA vs ZIM, Final T20, Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 summary
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157-10(18.0)
South Africa won by 48 runs 🏆
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(20.0)205-5
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South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the Tri-Series Final | Highlights…
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A demolition job done well by South Africa as they brushed aside Zimbabwe in the summit clash to take the trophy home. They lost to Namibia in their opening game of the tournament but bounced back in style, winning three on the trot before putting in a dominant performance in the final to lift the silverware.
Bjorn Fortuin joins his teammates as they celebrate with the trophy and pose in front of the cameras. South Africa will be back in action soon in a three-match ODI series against Namibia.
Player of the Tournament: Dewald Brevis
Batter of the Tournament: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Bowler of the Tournament: Duan Jansen
Bjorn Fortuin (South Africa Captain): "[Convincing win and good way to end the series?] A very good way to end the series. I think the most pleasing thing was seeing different guys stand up at different times. We saw Jordan do that for the team today, and it's also a team in good stead going into the future.
[How was your outing here in Namibia?] It's always nice to come back and not be reminded of the past losses every time, but it's a lovely place to play cricket. We love the crowds that come out here, and hopefully we can spend some more time here in the future.
[What stood out for you today?] Just like I mentioned earlier, just another guy standing up and putting in a performance for the team. We don't want to be one of those teams where we're too dependent and too reliant on two or three players. So to see another guy stand up and put in a performance was the highlight."
[How was your outing here in Namibia?] It's always nice to come back and not be reminded of the past losses every time, but it's a lovely place to play cricket. We love the crowds that come out here, and hopefully we can spend some more time here in the future.
[What stood out for you today?] Just like I mentioned earlier, just another guy standing up and putting in a performance for the team. We don't want to be one of those teams where we're too dependent and too reliant on two or three players. So to see another guy stand up and put in a performance was the highlight."
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe Captain): "[Tough result to swallow?] Overall, it has been a good outing for us. It's been good to be here and play some good cricket. The only downside to that is I felt like we took two steps forward and a step back, and that's something that's really hurtful.
[Where did Zimbabwe lacked?] I think we missed out on a lot of boxes. South Africa showed us how to bowl on that wicket, and when we assessed the wicket, we thought it will be something like that as well. You cannot tell me the wicket got better in the second innings. South Africa was a great example of how to bowl on a wicket like that. Unfortunately, we didn't bowl as well as we should have, and then to top it off, I thought when we came out to bat as well, we just didn't capitalise. We didn't give ourselves a chance to do the right things, and suddenly we got ourselves on the back foot and we lost the game.
[On the fight and character shown by lower-order] A lot of inspiration can surely be drawn from Brad Evans, Matigimu, as well as Nyamhuri showing a lot of character there towards the end. Our tail has been scoring a lot of runs as well, and yes, you can take a lot of heart in that as well, but that doesn't mean the top order or the middle order doesn't really do their jobs. Imagine if you can set the platform for these guys, then they can surely win us the game. Unfortunately, we haven't given them the platform. They keep coming, scoring all those valuable runs that make us take to some respectable total, but still I feel like that's not good enough from all of us."
[Where did Zimbabwe lacked?] I think we missed out on a lot of boxes. South Africa showed us how to bowl on that wicket, and when we assessed the wicket, we thought it will be something like that as well. You cannot tell me the wicket got better in the second innings. South Africa was a great example of how to bowl on a wicket like that. Unfortunately, we didn't bowl as well as we should have, and then to top it off, I thought when we came out to bat as well, we just didn't capitalise. We didn't give ourselves a chance to do the right things, and suddenly we got ourselves on the back foot and we lost the game.
[On the fight and character shown by lower-order] A lot of inspiration can surely be drawn from Brad Evans, Matigimu, as well as Nyamhuri showing a lot of character there towards the end. Our tail has been scoring a lot of runs as well, and yes, you can take a lot of heart in that as well, but that doesn't mean the top order or the middle order doesn't really do their jobs. Imagine if you can set the platform for these guys, then they can surely win us the game. Unfortunately, we haven't given them the platform. They keep coming, scoring all those valuable runs that make us take to some respectable total, but still I feel like that's not good enough from all of us."
Jordan Hermann (POTM): "I think it was a very good performance from us. Bit chuffed to bring the cup back home.
[On equaling his brother for T20I fifties] No, I think he wishes me the best, and I do the same. Just glad that he can perform as well."
[On equaling his brother for T20I fifties] No, I think he wishes me the best, and I do the same. Just glad that he can perform as well."
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