Opener Jordan Hermann led the way with a 29-ball 53 to help South Africa defeat Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final and claim the Tri-Series trophy in Windhoek, Namibia on Sunday.
South Africa, which had rested most of their regulars for the series, opted to bat first and posted 205 for five in their 20 overs.
Zimbabwe went down early in the chase, losing four wickets in the PowerPlay before eventually getting bowled out for 157 in 18 overs.
Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen (32 from 23 balls) put on 84 for the first South African wicket in 47 balls, while there were also contributions from Dewald Brevis (32 from 23 balls) and Jordan’s brother Rubin Hermann (27 from 16 balls).
Spinner Bjorn Fortuin (3-24 in four overs) and Duan Jansen (3-38 in three overs), brother of South Africa all-rounder Marco, helped bowl Zimbabwe out as Brad Evans offered a lone hand in resistance and finished 56 not out from 31 balls.
Host Namibia was the third team in the series but did not make the final.
(With inputs from Reuters)
Published on Sep 06, 2026
