South Africa cruise to nine-wicket win over Namibia to complete 3-0 ODI sweep, then lose Ottneil Baartman for Australia series

Sweep completed in style

South Africa cruised to a nine-wicket win over Namibia to complete a dominant 3-0 sweep of the ODI series, sealing the campaign emphatically with an overwhelming chase.

Esterhuizen century and Jansen four-for set up the series

The series had already been secured on the back of Esterhuizen's maiden ODI century and Marco Jansen's four-wicket haul, which powered South Africa to the series win over Namibia.

Injury blows pile up before Australia

The celebrations, however, came with concern. After losing Kagiso Rabada, South Africa have now lost another pacer, with Ottneil Baartman ruled out of the ODI series against Australia — a mounting headache for the Proteas' fast-bowling resources ahead of a demanding assignment.