Zane Green and Alexander Volschenk launched a stunning counterattack, adding 110 runs from just 51 balls, the highest seventh-wicket partnership for Namibia in T20Is. Green made 54 (26) while Volschenk struck 56 from 29, as Namibia dragged themselves back into the contest.

With 11 needed from the final five balls, Namibia looked on the verge of completing an incredible comeback. But the momentum swung one final time.

Green was run out by a direct hit from Raza before Volschenk fell to a stunning one-handed catch from Tadiwanashe Marumani. Two more wickets followed in the final deliveries, which included another run-out, as Namibia fell agonisingly short by five runs.

Green admitted that his team fell short but heaped praise on Alexander Busing-Volschenk for showing great intent.

"It's sport. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. When you cross that rope, you have to back yourself and the result would take care of itself.," Green said after the match.

"I knew that if we could get some momentum, we could take it further because in T20s the game can change in three balls. I take my hat off to Alex because with the intent he came in, he was the momentum shift we needed. He was on it," he added.

The result keeps the tri-series wide open, with all three teams, including South Africa, sitting on one win and one defeat after two matches each.