2nd ODI, Gerhard Erasmus hammers 68 versus South Africa: Stats
What's the story
South Africa clinched the three-match ODI series against Namibia after a resounding 157-run victory in the second match at Windhoek. With this, South Africa have taken an unassailable lead in the series, with one game still remaining. The win was largely down to Connor Esterhuizen's maiden ODI century and Tony de Zorzi knock of 79. In a chase of 336, Namibia could only manage 178 in 41.5 overs. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus did well with a knock of 68. However, it wasn't enough.
Knock
Erasmus is the lone half-centurion for Namibia
Erasmus came in after Namibia were reduced to 1/3 with Eathan Bosch and Duan Jansen ripping them apart.
Soon the side was reduced to 20/4, 32/5 and 59/6.
Erasmus found some respite from the other end via Jan Balt as the duo added a vital 71-run stand off 96 balls.
Both players then departed in quick succession. Nqobani Mokoena dismissed Erasmus in the 35th over.
It was a solid effort in a losing cause from the Namibia skipper.
Runs
19th ODI fifty for Erasmus
Erasmus stood tall with a substantial knock of 68 from 84 balls. He hit one six and six fours.
Playing his 73rd ODI, Erasmus now owns 2,397 runs at an average of 36.87. He hammered his 19th ODI fifty (100s: 2).
As per Cricinfo, in 130 List A cricket games, Erasmus has amassed 3,814 runs from 130 matches (122 innings) at 35.31.
He smashed his 30th List A fifty (100s: 2).