NEW DELHI: Namibia produced a sensational performance to stun South Africa by four wickets in a last-ball thriller, clinching their first-ever victory over an ICC full member in Windhoek on Saturday.

In their maiden international fixture on home soil at the Namibia Cricket Ground, the hosts restricted the Proteas to 134 for eight before chasing down the target off the final delivery. The dramatic win sparked jubilant celebrations, with the Namibian players taking a lap of honour to mark the historic moment.

This match also marked the first time Namibia faced South Africa in any international format, making the triumph even more memorable.

Earlier on Saturday, Namibia's long-cherished dream of owning a cricket facility in their home country finally became a reality - a milestone that gave them extra motivation to overcome a second-string South African side led by Donovan Ferreira.

The main Proteas squad, captained by Aiden Markram, is currently touring Pakistan for a two-Test series, followed by six limited-overs matches.

South Africa were reduced to 68/5 despite the presence of stalwarts like Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks in the top order. Jason Smith, playing in only his second T20I, gave some respectability to the SA total with a 31-ball 30.

Namibia's 27-year-old left-arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann returned excellent figures of 3 for 28.

In reply, Namibia's top order crumbled with the home side being reduced to 66 for 4. However, their veteran wicketkeeper-batter Zane Edward Green, playing his 72nd T20I, came up with an unbeaten 30 off 23 balls, while Ruben Trumpelmann scored 11 off 8 deliveries to take the home side to 138/6 on the last ball of the innings.

Earlier, Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus was overjoyed at playing an international match on home soil for the first time, saying it felt like a "new dawn and new age for the sport" in his country.

Brief scores: South Africa 134/8 in 20 overs (Jason Smith 31; Ruben Trumpelmann 3/28). Namibia 138/6 in 20 overs (Zane Green 30; Nandre Burger 2/21, Andile Simelane 2/28).

(With PTI Inputs)