NAM vs SA 1st ODI Results

4:20 PM IST We were never in the game -  Gerhard Erasmus, the captain of Namibia, says they never really were in the game, particularly after failing to put themselves in a position to push for a win in the first quarter of the chase. He adds that they lost a few extra wickets, although there are some positives with both bat and ball to take forward. Erasmus says he would have chosen to bowl again and has no regrets about the decision at the toss. He adds that the remaining games are very important for Namibia in the bigger picture of the Cricket World Cup League 2, with the team looking to get the players into good form and build confidence ahead of the matches in America.

4:20 PM IST And that's a wrap - That's all from this historic first meeting between Namibia and South Africa in ODIs. Sadly, it turned into a one-sided, rain-interrupted affair, but Namibia will hope for a much stronger showing when these sides meet again in the second ODI on Friday, 11 September, at 7.30 am GMT. Do join us early for the build-up. For now, switch over to the England vs Pakistan third Test, where every ball is proving to be an event. Cheers!

4:19 PM IST Nice to see different players stepping up - The captain of South Africa, Bjorn Fortuin, says it is good to get off to a positive start to the ODI series and see players standing up when it matters. He singles out Jordan Hermann's incredible knock, calling it an unbelievable effort, and says they hope to build on this momentum. Fortuin says you can never take performing well for the team for granted. He adds that whatever happens in terms of selection is out of their hands, and all they can do is perform to the best of their ability.

4:15 PM IST Summary of first innings -  Earlier in the afternoon, after getting invited to bat first, South Africa were watchful after losing an early wicket, but Namibia had little to show for their effort thereafter. A superb 190-run stand between Jordan Hermann and Tony de Zorzi laid the platform, with Hermann going on to make 150, the joint-highest score on ODI debut. Dewald Brevis then brought his trademark intent to the middle, keeping the tempo ticking. Just when the Proteas threatened to lose momentum at the death, Corbin Bosch's timely 39-run cameo propelled them to a formidable 348/6. Ruben Trumpelmann was the standout bowler for Namibia, while the rest blew hot and cold, and their ground fielding left plenty to be desired.

4:15 PM IST Delighted to contribute - Jordan Hermann is the obvious choice for the Player of the Match award after a stupendous knock of 150 on his ODI debut. Says he is thankful to God for the opportunity and describes the feeling of being out in the middle as a really nice one. He is delighted to have contributed to the team's win. On becoming a joint record-holder for the highest score on ODI debut, Hermann says it is very cool to think about, but adds that getting the result is the coolest thing of all.

4:01 PM IST Flavourless batting approach - Namibia's chase never really got going. A cautious opening ten overs left them with little momentum, allowing South Africa's bowlers to settle in, control the scoring and, most importantly, keep the boundaries coming at a premium. Malan Kruger battled for 60 balls and helped put together a 51-run opening stand, but the rising run rate eventually consumed him and the other batters who followed. Two rain interruptions further chopped the chase to 38 and then 31 overs, with the revised targets proving well beyond Namibia's reach. The bigger concern is the lack of intent and clarity in the chase, and Namibia will need to rethink their approach.