South Africa Thrash Namibia In 3rd ODI To Attain Numerous Records

Kaushik Kashyap

South Africa thrashed Namibia 3-0 in ODI series. [Source - ProteasMenCSA/X]

South Africa produced a dominant performance against Namibia. They completed a historic ODI series sweep, winning the three-match series 3-0 after another convincing victory in the 3rd ODI.

The Proteas entered the third ODI with the series already in their hands, but they showed no signs of slowing down. South Africa comfortably chased down Namibia’s 157-run target, securing a nine-wicket victory to wrap up the South Africa tour of Namibia 2026.

Having said this, in this article, let’s take a look at all the records broken by South Africa to thrash Namibia in the ODI series.

Biggest Defeat for Namibia in ODIs (By Wickets)

Namibia have suffered some emphatic defeats in ODIs, with their latest nine-wicket loss to South Africa in 3rd ODI entering the list of their biggest defeats by wickets in the format.

10 wickets vs Scotland, Kirtipur, 2023 (Target 154)
9 wickets vs South Africa, Windhoek, 2026 (Target 157) - Today, 3rd ODI
8 wickets vs United Arab Emirates, Al Amerat, 2020 (Target 95)

Biggest Defeat for Namibia in ODIs (By Balls Remaining)

Namibia have suffered several emphatic ODI defeats while defending, with today’s nine-wicket loss to South Africa in 3rd ODI ranking among their biggest defeats by balls remaining in the format.

183 balls vs United Arab Emirates, Al Amerat, 2020 (Target 95)
171 balls vs South Africa, Windhoek, 2026 (Target 157) - Today, 3rd ODI
167 balls vs Scotland, Kirtipur, 2023 (Target 154)
164 balls vs Oman, Al Amerat, 2025 (Target 97)

Biggest Win for South Africa in ODIs (By Balls Remaining) (Target 150+)

South Africa produced a dominant ODI chase today in the third ODI, defeating Namibia with 171 balls remaining to enter their list of biggest wins by balls remaining, joining some of their most emphatic victories.

184 balls vs England, Bridgetown, 2007 (Target 155)
178 balls vs Bangladesh, Benoni, 2002 (Target 155)
171 balls vs Namibia, Windhoek, 2026 (Target 157) - Today, 3rd ODI
160 balls vs Scotland, Basseterre, 2007 (Target 187)
146 balls vs Bangladesh, Kimberley, 2002 (Target 152)

Highest Opening Partnerships in Namibia in ODIs

South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen and Jordan Hermann created history in 3rd ODI with a record 150-run opening stand in an ODI in Namibia, surpassing the previous record of 146 runs set by Papua New Guinea.

150 - Connor Esterhuizen & Jordan Hermann (South Africa) vs Namibia, Windhoek, 2026, Today, 3rd ODI
146 - Kiplin Doriga & Tony Ura (Papua New Guinea) vs United Arab Emirates, Windhoek, 2023

The 150-run partnership is now the highest opening partnership in ODIs in Namibia beating the previous record of 146 runs.

Highest Opening Partnerships vs Namibia in ODIs

South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen and Jordan Hermann's 3rd ODI partnership gained another place in record books, with their 150-run stand ranking third among the highest opening partnerships against Namibia in ODIs.

157 - Kyle Coetzer & George Munsey (Scotland), Kirtipur, 2023
151 - Chirag Suri & Muhammad Waseem (United Arab Emirates), Sharjah, 2022
150 - Connor Esterhuizen & Jordan Hermann (South Africa), Windhoek, 2026, Today, 3rd ODI
107 - Mark Vermeulen & Craig Wishart (Zimbabwe), Harare, 2003
104 - Kiplin Doriga & Tony Ura (Papua New Guinea), Windhoek, 2022

Lowest Innings Totals for Namibia vs Full-Member Nations in ODIs (All-out or 50 Overs)

Namibia endured a low-scoring ODI innings in 3rd ODI, being bowled out for 156 against South Africa. It becomes their fourth-lowest total against a Full Member nation in ODIs.

45/10 vs Australia, Potchefstroom, 2003
84/10 vs Pakistan, Kimberley, 2003
130/10 vs India, Pietermaritzburg, 2003
156/10 vs South Africa, Windhoek, 2026, Today, 3rd ODI
178/10 vs South Africa, Windhoek, 2026

Best ODI Bowling Figures by South Africa Captain

South Africa’s ODI captains have produced several notable bowling performances, combining leadership with match-winning spells. Bjorn Fortuin is the latest entrant to this list with his 4 for 33 against Namibia in 3rd ODI.

Shaun Pollock - 5/37
Johan Botha h - 4/19
Hansie Cronje - 4/33
Bjorn Fortuin - 4/33 in 3rd ODI
Jacques Kallis - 3/29

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Biggest Wins in Namibia in ODIs (By Runs)

South Africa recorded the biggest ever win in an ODI in Namibia with their 157-run victory over Namibia in Windhoek in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series.

157 runs - South Africa vs Namibia, Windhoek, 2026, 2nd ODI
145 runs - Namibia vs Oman, Windhoek, 2019
136 runs - U.S.A. vs U.A.E., Windhoek, 2024

Biggest Defeats for Namibia in ODIs (By Runs)

Namibia have suffered several heavy ODI defeats, with their biggest coming against Australia in 2003. Their 157-run loss to South Africa in the second ODI in this series ranks fourth.

256 runs vs Australia - Potchefstroom, 2003
181 runs vs India - Pietermaritzburg, 2003
171 runs vs Pakistan - Kimberley, 2003
157 runs vs South Africa - Windhoek, 2026, 2nd ODI
138 runs vs Scotland - Dundee, 2024

Highest Innings Totals Against Namibia in ODIs

Namibia have conceded several big ODI totals, with UAE’s 348/3 in Sharjah leading the list, while South Africa feature twice among the highest scores achieved this series in Windhoek.

348/3 - United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, 2022
348/5 - South Africa, Windhoek, 2026, 1st ODI
340/2 - Zimbabwe, Harare, 2003
335/9 - South Africa, Windhoek, 2026, 2nd ODI
333/10 - Papua New Guinea, Windhoek, 2023

Most Sixes by a Team vs Namibia in an ODI Innings

South Africa's 16 sixes in 2nd ODI vs Namibia is the joint highest number of sixes hit by a team against Namibia in an ODI innings.

16 sixes - Papua New Guinea, Windhoek, 2023
16 sixes - South Africa, Windhoek, 2026, 2nd ODI
14 sixes - United Arab Emirates, Windhoek, 2024
14 sixes - United States of America, Windhoek, 2024
11 sixes - Oman, Al Amerat, 2020

Highest Individual Scores by Wicketkeeper-Batters vs Namibia in ODIs

South Africa's Connor Esterhuizen's 119-run knock in the 2nd ODI of South Africa vs Namibia ODI series is the highest individual score by a wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs against Namibia.