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South Africa break Namibia curse with T20 victory to reach final
South Africa secured an 11-run victory over Namibia in a high-scoring Twenty20 International on Friday, ending their winless streak against the hosts. The triumph booked their place in the Tri-Series final against Zimbabwe.
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Lhuandre Pretorius powered South Africa to victory with a maiden T20 International century, smashing 101 runs from 53 deliveries in the Windhoek encounter. The explosive knock proved decisive as the Proteas posted a total their opponents could not surpass.
South Africa's batting prowess overwhelmed Namibia in what proved to be a closely-fought contest between the two nations. The 11-run margin of victory underscored the competitive nature of the match, with both teams trading blows in the high-scoring affair.
The win marked a significant turnaround for South Africa, who had previously struggled against Namibia in this format. By breaking their winless streak against the southern African neighbours, the Proteas demonstrated their credentials as genuine contenders in the tournament.
With the final secured, South Africa will now prepare to face Zimbabwe in the championship decider. The result also keeps the tri-nation series competitive, setting up what promises to be an enticing climax to the T20 competition.