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Esterhuizen, Jansen lift South Africa past Namibia

4 sourcesUpdated 11 Sept 2026, 4:49 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · International
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South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs in Windhoek to secure the series.

Connor Esterhuizen made 119 in South Africa's 335/9, with Tony de Zorzi adding 79.

Namibia were bowled out for 178, with Gerhard Erasmus top-scoring on 68.

Duan Jansen took four wickets and Ethan Bosch claimed three.

Why it mattersEsterhuizen’s maiden ODI hundred and Jansen’s four-wicket burst decided the match, shaping South Africa’s series lead and Namibia’s chances.
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The result gave South Africa an unassailable lead in the series.

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All reports agree that South Africa sealed the series with a 157-run victory in the second ODI. They also agree that Esterhuizen's century and Jansen's four wickets were the key performances.

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No major detail is disputed in the supplied coverage, but the reports differ slightly in wording on naming and formatting of individual players. The core match figures are otherwise consistent, including South Africa's total, Namibia's score, and the final margin.

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Neutral coverage emphasizes South Africa's batting depth and bowling control in Windhoek. Esterhuizen scored 119 and de Zorzi made 79 as the visitors posted 335/9. Namibia were limited to 178, despite 68 from Gerhard Erasmus and four wickets for Duan Jansen.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Esterhuizen's maiden ODI century, Jansen's four-for power South Africa to series win over Namibia

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The Times of India reports that South Africa defeated Namibia by 157 runs in the second ODI in Windhoek to secure an unassailable series lead. Connor Esterhuizen scored a century with 119 runs and Tony de Zorzi contributed 79 runs as South Africa posted 335/9. In response, Namibia was bowled out for 178 runs, led by Duan Jansen who claimed four wickets and Ethan Bosch who took three wickets, despite Gerhard Erasmus scoring 68 runs for the hosts.

The Tribune Neutral framing Reported

Esterhuizen’s ton, Jansen’s 4-fer power South Africa to 157-run win over Namibia in 2nd ODI

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The Tribune reports that South Africa defeated Namibia by 157 runs in the second ODI to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Connor Esterhuizen scored 119 runs and Tony de Zorzi added 79 runs to help South Africa reach 335/9. Namibia was restricted to 178 runs in 41.5 overs as Duan Jansen took four wickets and Eathan Bosch claimed three wickets, with Gerhard Erasmus scoring 68 runs for Namibia.

devdiscourse.com Neutral framing Reported

Esterhuizen's Maiden Century Powers South Africa to Series Win over Namibia

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Devdiscourse reports that South Africa secured a series victory over Namibia in the second ODI following a strong batting performance. Connor Esterhuizen scored a maiden century with 119 runs and Tony de Zorzi contributed 79 runs in a partnership that helped set a total of 335/9. Namibia was bowled out for 178 runs after struggling against South African bowlers Duan Jansen and Ethan Bosch, while Gerhard Erasmus provided the main resistance with 68 runs.