South Africa lose Sipamla to injury as tri‑series pressure grow

South Africa have been dealt another blow in the Namibia T20I tri‑series, with Lutho Sipamla ruled out after suffering a left hamstring injury. The seamer bowled only nine deliveries in the opener against the hosts before leaving the field and subsequently missed the clash with Zimbabwe. His withdrawal adds to the team’s growing list of absences, following Jason Smith’s earlier exit due to a groin issue.

Sipamla will be replaced by Andile Simelane, who has featured in ten T20Is and now steps into a demanding schedule that includes two more games against Namibia and potentially a third should South Africa reach the final. Despite the setbacks, the Proteas responded well after their shock defeat to the hosts, producing a convincing win over Zimbabwe. Dewald Brevis led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 75 from 32 balls, offering a timely boost as the tri‑series enters a decisive phase.