Namibia gained the toss and opted to subject first, hoping their choice pays off in one other essential encounter in opposition to South Africa.
The hosts started the match on a excessive, defeating South Africa by 18 runs within the opening match. Jan Frylinck was the star of that contest, scoring 60 as Namibia posted 163 earlier than limiting their opponents to safe a memorable victory.
Nonetheless, Namibia’s marketing campaign has since misplaced momentum. They suffered a defeat in opposition to Zimbabwe of their earlier outing on Thursday, leaving them with no room for error within the last league sport.
South Africa, in the meantime, have responded impressively after their opening setback. They bounced again with two convincing victories over Zimbabwe, together with a 43-run win of their most up-to-date match, and can now look to finish their turnaround by sealing a spot within the last.
Namibia want one other upset
Gerhard Erasmus’ aspect know precisely what’s at stake. A victory over South Africa will ship Namibia by way of to Sunday’s last, the place they are going to face South Africa once more.
The hosts will draw confidence from their opening-match efficiency, after they produced a disciplined bowling effort to defend a aggressive complete. Frylinck’s contribution with the bat was essential on that event, and Namibia will hope their skilled gamers can as soon as once more rise to the event.
Captain Erasmus has been amongst Namibia’s main performers within the match, whereas Frylinck and the remainder of the highest order could have the accountability of offering a strong platform.
Brevis leads South Africa’s cost
South Africa have a number of gamers in wonderful kind, with Dewald Brevis standing out because the match’s main run-scorer.
Brevis has collected 191 runs from three innings, whereas Lhuan-dre Pretorius has contributed 125 runs. Namibia might want to discover a technique to comprise the pair if they’re to drag off one other upset.
The South African bowling assault has additionally delivered constantly. Duan Jansen and Brad Evans have taken eight wickets every, whereas Bjorn Fortuin is shut behind with seven scalps.