NAM Vs SA Match Prediction: Namibia will be hosting an African T20I Tri-Series which will also include South Africa and Zimbabwe. While the Proteas are the clear favourites to win this one, a triumph for any of the other teams will be a massive result for them.
As for the hosts, Namibia, they had a fairly forgettable 2026 T20 World Cup. They lost all their group games and were bounced out of the first round. They then exchanged wins with Oman in the ICC CWC League 2. Then came a three-match T20I series at home, which they lost 2-1.
Namibia then hosted a tri-series against Nigeria and Hong Kong, all of which they won. Most recently, they have defeated Nepal and the Netherlands in CWC League 2 games.
South Africa are definitely the big dogs in this competition and the clear favourites to win it all, despite some of the biggest players missing from the squad.
The Proteas reached the semi-final of the 2026 T20I World Cup, played in India earlier this year, where they were thrashed by New Zealand. They were then hosted by the Kiwis for five T20Is. They have not played an international game since, with most of their players competing in franchise tournaments across the world.
NAM Vs SA Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM (IST); 2:00 PM (local time)
- Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
NAM Vs SA Live Streaming: How To Watch
The Namibia Vs South Africa Match 1 of the 2026 T20I Tri-Series 2026 will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
NAM Vs SA Team; Full Squads:
Namibia Full Squads:
Gerhard Erasmus (C), Malan Kruger, Junior Taanyanda, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (wk), Zane Green (wk), Jan Frylinck, Jan Balt, Louren Steenkamp, Alex Volschenk, JJ Smit, Michael van Lingen, Waldo Smith, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo
South Africa Full Squads:
Bjorn Fortuin (C), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Rubin Hermann (wk), Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Jason Smith, Eathan Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Nqaba Peter, Lutho Sipamla
Namibia Vs South Africa Prediction T20Is: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 01
- Namibia Won: 01
- South Africa Won: 00
- No Result: 00
- First Played: October 11, 2025 (NAM win)
- Last Played: October 11, 2025 (NAM win)
NAM Vs SA Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
NAM Vs SA Team; Predicted XIs:
Namibia Predicted XI:
Michael van Lingen, Junior Taanyanda, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell
South Africa Predicted XI:
Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Dewald Brevis, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Prenelan Subrayen, Duan Jansen, Eathan Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Lutho Sipamla
NAM Vs SA Match 1 T20I Tri-Series 2026 Namibia Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Namibia Cricket Ground is a fairly new stadium, having only opened in 2025. It has hosted 28 T20Is and just one ODI. This is a standard limited-overs pitch, where bowlers tend to get some movement in the early go. But as the ball and the surface get a little older, batting becomes easier. This is why the vast majority of games played here were won by the team batting second. The square boundary is quite short, about 62m in length, while the straight boundary is about 68-70m away from the batter.
NAM Vs SA Match 1 Weather Forecast
It will be a warm afternoon in Windhoek on the day of the match. The temperature in the afternoon will peak around the 30-degree Celsius mark. The skies will be clear with a bright sun out. The winds will be moderate, and the humidity will be low.
NAM Vs SA Match 1 T20I Tri-Series 2026 Match South Africa Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the NAM Vs SA Tri-Series 2026 Match 1 are:
- South Africa batter Dewald Brevis
- Namibia all-rounder JJ Smit
- South Africa all-rounder Eathan Bosch
Namibia Vs South Africa Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match 1?
For the NAM Vs SA 2026 Tri-Series 2026 Match 1 Prediction, South Africa will defeat Namibia in Match 1 of the T20I Tri-Series 2026.
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