South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 43 runs in T20 tri-series
South Africa secured a 43-run victory over Zimbabwe in a T20 tri-series match held in Windhoek. Opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius led the scoring with 94 runs, helping South Africa set a target that Zimbabwe failed to reach.
Why it matters
The match is part of a regional cricket tournament that determines standings for the upcoming final.
WINDHOEK, Sept 1 - South African opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius powered his side to a comfortable 43-run victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday in the fourth match of the Twenty20 tri-series also involving hosts Namibia.
Pretorius came close to a maiden T20 international century, scoring 94 as South Africa elected to bat first and scored 185-7 at the Namibia Cricket Ground.
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 142 in reply with captain Sikandar Raza top-scoring with 45 and pace bowler Duan Jansen taking 3-21.
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