Jordan Hermann made history on his One Day International (ODI) debut, scoring 150 runs to match the record for the highest score in a debut match. This achievement came as South Africa defeated Namibia by 99 runs in Windhoek, with the match shortened due to rain delays. Hermann, who plays for South Africa, reached the milestone by scoring 150 off 126 balls, equaling the record previously set by compatriot Matthew Breetzke, who scored 150 against New Zealand in February 2025. Hermann's innings was supported by a strong partnership with fellow opener Tony de Zorzi, who scored 70 runs. Together, they added 190 runs in 167 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes. Hermann reached his first fifty in 61 balls and followed it with two rapid half-centuries, scoring 50 off 32 balls each. However, he was dismissed on the very next ball after reaching 150, caught at deep-midwicket by Namibia’s Louren Steenkamp off the bowling of Ruben Trumpelmann. Despite this, South Africa continued to score, finishing their innings at 348-6 after 50 overs. Namibia's chase was further complicated by rain, reducing their overs to 31. They fell significantly short of the revised target of 262 runs, managing only 162-8. Opener Malan Kruger was the top scorer for Namibia with 34 runs. South Africa's spinner Prenelan Subrayen took four wickets for 29 runs, helping secure the win. This victory marks South Africa's 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with the next matches scheduled for the same venue on Friday and Sunday. South Africa's team for the series included a mix of experienced and younger players, with Hermann, who has played six T20 matches for the national team, making his ODI debut alongside Connor Esterhuizen and Duan Jansen. The team had previously performed well in a T20 tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, winning four out of five matches. However, Hermann will not be part of South Africa's upcoming series against Australia, which includes three ODIs and three Tests later this month.