In a match that will be remembered for years to come, Namibia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in T20I history, defeating their neighbors South Africa with a boundary off the very last ball. The dramatic four-wicket victory, in the first-ever T20I meeting between the two nations, sent the home crowd in Windhoek into a frenzy.The game was a nail-biter from start to finish. Chasing a modest target of 135, the Namibian side kept their cool in a tense final over to etch their names into the history books. It was a remarkable moment for Namibian cricket and a clear signal of the growing strength of associate nations on the world stage.How the Drama UnfoldedBatting first, the South African team, missing some of their senior players who are in Pakistan for a Test series, struggled to get going on a tricky pitch. Namibia's bowlers were disciplined from the start, with Ruben Trumpelmann being the standout performer, taking three key wickets. The Proteas were restricted to a total of 134 for 8, with Jason Smith top-scoring with 31The chase was far from straightforward for Namibia. They lost wickets at regular intervals and found themselves needing 32 runs from the final three overs. The pressure mounted, and with 11 runs required from the last over, the game could have gone either way.That’s when Zane Green stepped up to become the hero of the hour. He started the final over with an incredible six, shifting the momentum firmly in Namibia's favor. With the scores level and one ball remaining, Green held his nerve and hit the winning boundary, sealing a famous victory. His unbeaten knock of 30 was the anchor that guided his team home.A Milestone for Namibian CricketThis historic win, in the inaugural match at the new Namibia Cricket Ground, marks the first time Namibia has beaten a full-member nation in a bilateral T20I and is South Africa's first-ever T20I loss to an associate nation. It was a massive moment for a passionate cricketing nation, proving that on their day, they can compete with the very best.
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