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Namibia Opt to Bowl First as Three Proteas Make ODI Debuts in Windhoek

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Namibia Opt to Bowl First as Three Proteas Make ODI Debuts in Windhoek
Photo: Proteas batter Dewald Brevis during an ODI.

Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the opening One Day International of the series, held in Windhoek. The Proteas fielded three debutants for the match: Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann and Duan Jansen. Namibia's starting eleven comprised Malan Kruger, Alex Busing-Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, captain Gerhard Erasmus, wicketkeeper Zane Green, JC Balt, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Bernard Scholtz and Max Heingo. South Africa's lineup included Jordan Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Duan Jansen, captain Bjorn Fortuin, Prenalen Subrayen and Kwena Maphaka.

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