Namibia vs South Africa , 1st ODI at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek , SA in NAM, 3 ODIs, 2026 , Sep 09, 2026 Scorecard

49.6: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, SIX! DOES IT AGAIN! Corbin Bosch is cut from a different cloth! Another full toss around leg, and once again he goes down low to fetch it, opting for the audacious reverse-batted sweep. He gets underneath it beautifully, connects with aplomb and clears deep third for another maximum. Two outrageous reverse hits, two towering sixes. South Africa finish on 348/6 in 50 overs.

49.5: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, Slower short ball on off, Bosch stands back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

49.4: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, JJ replies with a yorker on middle, Corbin Bosch digs it out back to the bowler.

49.3: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, SIX! That is a shot of pure class, skill and authority from Corbin Bosch. A full toss around leg, and he has the audacity to attempt the reverse hit. He gets the timing absolutely spot-on, launching it high over deep point for a maximum. That's not a shot many would even attempt, let alone execute with such precision.

49.2: JJ Smit to Duan Jansen, Very full and on middle, Duan digs it out on the leg side for a run.

49.1: JJ Smit to Jason Smith, OUT! CAUGHT! A full toss around middle and leg, and Jason Smith has every reason to go after it. He swings hard towards the leg side, but doesn't quite get the connection he needs to clear deep mid-wicket. Louren Steenkamp settles underneath it and takes another safe catch. South Africa lose their sixth wicket for 333, with five balls remaining in the innings. Duan Jansen is the new batter.

49.1: JJ Smit to Jason Smith, Wide! Slips a full ball down the leg side, the batter leaves it.

48.6: Bernard Scholtz to Corbin Bosch, Width outside off, punched to deep cover for a run. Make it 16 runs from the over.

48.5: Bernard Scholtz to Jason Smith, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run at point.

48.4: Bernard Scholtz to Corbin Bosch, Short and outside off, cut away to deep cover-point for a run.

48.3: Bernard Scholtz to Corbin Bosch, MISFIELD AND FOUR! Namibia's ground fielding has been a little untidy, and another lapse costs them dearly. Full and flighted on middle, Corbin Bosch gets down on one knee and sweeps it hard towards deep square leg. Max Heingo gets across to his left, but can't get down cleanly and the ball ricochets away from him, rolling on to the fence. Four runs gifted.

48.2: Bernard Scholtz to Corbin Bosch, Full and around middle, Corbin Bosch gets deep in his crease and drives it firmly into the gap to the left of long on. He immediately pushes for the second, and sharp running between the wickets gets them back comfortably for two.

48.1: Bernard Scholtz to Corbin Bosch, SIX! Bosch shows he can clear the ropes too! Flatter and fuller around off, Corbin Bosch gets right underneath it and unleashes a powerful swing. He launches it high and mighty over the long-on fence, and this one has gone a long, long way. It clears the stadium altogether!

47.6: JJ Smit to Jason Smith, SIX! SMASHED! The bowler gets it wrong for once, serving up a full ball right in the slot on middle. Jason Smith is ready for it, staying deep in his crease with his head perfectly still. He brings the bottom hand into play, generating tremendous power and launching it high and handsome over the sightscreen. A clean, authoritative blow. Spoils a good over.

47.6: JJ Smit to Jason Smith, Wide! Too short and outside off, Smith leaves it.

47.5: JJ Smit to Jason Smith, Another delivery around leg, this has been worked in the gap at deep mid-wicket and they get two runs.

47.4: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, Smart bowling from JJ Smit, sticking to the plan and keeping the ball on the leg side. Too full and around leg, Corbin Bosch leans across and works it neatly through mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep tidies up, and they take a single.

47.3: JJ Smit to Jason Smith, Very full and around leg, it's clipped behind square leg for a single.

47.2: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, Goes short and on middle, Corbin Bosch gets back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

47.1: JJ Smit to Corbin Bosch, Fires it full and skidding down the leg side, Corbin Bosch looks to get his bat around the ball and flick it away, but misses completely. The ball crashes into his pads.