Jordan Hermann marked his ODI debut in spectacular fashion, smashing 150 as South Africa defeated Namibia by 99 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the first ODI in Windhoek.
Batting first, South Africa posted 348/6 in 50 overs after Namibia won the toss and opted to field. Hermann and Tony de Zorzi put on a massive 190-run partnership for the second wicket. The left-hander faced 126 deliveries, hitting 17 fours and three sixes, while De Zorzi contributed 72 from 80 balls. Hermann’s memorable innings ended when he mistimed a lofted shot off Ruben Trumpelmann and was caught at extra cover.
Rain twice interrupted Namibia’s chase, leaving them a revised target of 262 from 31 overs. The hosts managed 162/8, with Malan Kruger scoring 34 and JJ Smit making 31. Spinner Prenelan Subrayen starred with 4/29 as South Africa secured a convincing victory.
Brief Scores
South Africa 348-6 in 50 overs (J. Hermann 150, T. de Zorzi 72; R. Trumpelmann 4-68) v Namibia 162-8 in 31 overs (M. Kruger 34, J.J. Smit 31; P. Subrayen 4-29, K. Maphaka 2-32)