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Trumpelmann stars as Namibia stuns South Africa in T20 opener
Fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann claimed three wickets as hosts Namibia defeated a depleted South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of a tri-series featuring Zimbabwe.
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Namibia made a winning start to the Twenty20 tri-series on Friday, overpowering South Africa in Windhoek with a dominant bowling performance led by Trumpelmann.
The home team's pace attack proved decisive, with Trumpelmann taking 3-24 to restrict the South African batting lineup. His key dismissal of Dewald Brevis proved particularly impactful as Namibia's bowlers combined to limit their visitors to a manageable total.
The 18-run victory underlined Namibia's home advantage and sets a strong tone for their campaign in the tri-series, which also features Zimbabwe as the third participant. South Africa's depleted squad struggled to mount an effective response to Namibia's bowling-led attack.
The result marks a significant win for Namibia on the T20 international stage, with Trumpelmann's performance highlighting the quality of the host nation's fast bowling resources.