NAM vs SA, T20I Only Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Namibia and South Africa?
A historic opportunity awaits you as Namibia prepare to welcome South Africa in a unique T20 International at the newly redeveloped Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This is the first international match since the renovation of the stadium, making it a historic moment for Namibian cricket.
Namibia’s momentum and confidence
THE Gerhard ErasmusLed Namibia come into this competition in high spirits after an impressive performance in the African regional final of the 2025 T20 World Cup, where they sealed their qualification for next year. T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Namibia’s consistency and composure in the deciding matches has been remarkable, and the team will look to carry that form into this marquee clash against the Proteas.
Players like David Wiese, JJ SmitAnd Jan Friinck will be essential, providing experience and balance in both departments. Namibia will also see this encounter as a valuable test of their depth and adaptability against a top opponent.
South Africa begins a new chapter
South Africa, meanwhile, arrives in Windhoek with a young and evolving team led by Donovan Ferreirawho will captain the national team for the first time. The Proteas’ last T20I series ended with a 1-2 loss to Australia in August, followed by a 1-1 draw in England a month later.
In a major surge, Quinton de Kock made his long-awaited return to international cricket after calling off his retirement last month. His presence will add both experience and firepower to the top of the order. The visitors will aim to find the right balance of youth and experience as they continue to shape their T20 core ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.
NAM vs SA, One-off T20I: Match Details
Date and time: October 11, 5:30 p.m. IST / 12:00 GMT / 2:00 p.m. local
Place: Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
NAM vs SA, head-to-head record in T20Is
This will be the first ever T20 international encounter between Namibia and South Africa. Both teams will be keen to make a strong impression and write their names in the record books.
Wanderers Cricket Ground Report
The surface at the Wanderers Cricket Ground has always favored the bowlers, with 37 T20s played here yielding an average first innings score of 139 and a second innings average of 122. Chasing teams have found more success, winning 21 of 37 matches, while teams striking first have triumphed 15 times.
Even though the stadium provided some unremarkable encounters, the big hitters sometimes prospered, notably when the United Arab Emirates scored 245/2 against Namibia, the highest total on this ground. The pitch should provide early movement to the pacers and some grip to the spinners, while the established batters can still make the most of the shorter boundaries.
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Squads
Namibia: Malan Kruger, Jan Fryinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Louren Steenkamp, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Zane Green (WK), Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan de Villiers, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Jack Brassell, Dylan
South Africa: Resistance Hendricks, Wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Hermann’s Rubin, Ferreira,
NAM vs SA, match prediction of the day
Case 1:
- Namibia wins the toss and goes first
- South Africa power play score: 40-50
- South Africa overall score: 160-170
Case 2:
- South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
- Namibia power play score: 30-40
- Namibia overall score: 130-140
Match result: The bowling team is the first to win the competition.
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