South Africa's Proteas are preparing for their first-ever one-day international against Namibia, to be played in Windhoek on Wednesday. According to IOL, the Proteas say they will not underestimate their neighbours, describing Namibia as a highly competitive side ahead of the historic fixture. The match marks the first ODI meeting between the two nations, with South Africa keen to guard against complacency against the emerging associate cricketing nation.
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