Namibia vs Zimbabwe: Namibia and Zimbabwe are set to meet in the third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 in Windhoek on August 31, with recent head-to-head results pointing to a closely contested matchup.
Windhoek, Namibia — Namibia will face Zimbabwe in the third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 on August 31. The match is scheduled at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with the fixture set to begin at 2:00 PM local time, 12:00 PM GMT and 5:30 PM IST.
Key Highlights
- Namibia vs Zimbabwe is the third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026.
- The match will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on August 31, 2026.
- Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, Brian Bennett and Dion Myers are among the batters to watch based on the supplied recent statistics.
- Jack Brassell, Jan Balt, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans are the highlighted bowlers.
- The last five listed meetings between the teams have produced three wins for Zimbabwe and two for Namibia.
Namibia vs Zimbabwe Match Details
| Match | Namibia vs Zimbabwe, 3rd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 |
| Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM Local, 12:00 PM GMT, 5:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| City | Windhoek, Namibia |
| Status | Match yet to begin |
Batters to Watch
Gerhard Erasmus is the leading batter among the listed recent performers for Namibia, with 328 runs in 10 matches at an average of 32.8 and a strike rate of 155.45. Jan Frylinck has scored 323 runs in nine matches, averaging 35.89 with a strike rate of 141.66.
For Zimbabwe, Brian Bennett has recorded 285 runs in 10 matches at an average of 31.67 and a strike rate of 138.34. Dion Myers has contributed 196 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 19.6 and a strike rate of 112.
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 10 | 328 | 32.8 | 155.45 |
| Jan Frylinck | Namibia | 9 | 323 | 35.89 | 141.66 |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | 10 | 285 | 31.67 | 138.34 |
| Dion Myers | Zimbabwe | 10 | 196 | 19.6 | 112 |
Bowlers to Watch
Jack Brassell leads the listed Namibia bowling performers with 13 wickets from nine matches at an economy rate of 8.45 and a bowling strike rate of 15.23. Jan Balt has taken nine wickets in five matches, with an economy rate of 5.67 and a strike rate of 12.
Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani has also taken 13 wickets in 10 matches, recording an economy rate of 8.01 and a strike rate of 17.92. Brad Evans has claimed 10 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 10.57 and a strike rate of 20.6.
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Brassell | Namibia | 9 | 13 | 8.45 | 15.23 |
| Jan Balt | Namibia | 5 | 9 | 5.67 | 12 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 10 | 13 | 8.01 | 17.92 |
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | 10 | 10 | 10.57 | 20.6 |
Recent Namibia vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record
The supplied head-to-head record lists five recent meetings between Namibia and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe won the most recent listed match by seven wickets with four balls remaining on October 4, 2025. Namibia’s other listed victory came by 28 runs on September 18, 2025.
| Date | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2025 | Zimbabwe | Won by 7 wickets with 4 balls remaining |
| September 18, 2025 | Namibia | Won by 28 runs |
| September 16, 2025 | Zimbabwe | Won by 5 wickets with 11 balls remaining |
| September 15, 2025 | Zimbabwe | Won by 33 runs |
| November 22, 2023 | Namibia | Won by 7 wickets with 32 balls remaining |
Namibia and Zimbabwe Squads
Namibia Squad
Namibia’s listed squad includes Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Alexander Volschenk, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Michael van Lingen, Jan Balt, Waldo Smith and Junior Taanyanda.
Zimbabwe Squad
Zimbabwe’s listed squad includes Sikandar Raza (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhavere, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Kundai Matigimu, Innocent Kaia and Tafadzwa Tsiga.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Namibia vs Zimbabwe match?
The third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 is scheduled for August 31, 2026.
What time does Namibia vs Zimbabwe start?
The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time, 12:00 PM GMT and 5:30 PM IST.
Where will Namibia vs Zimbabwe be played?
The match will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Namibia.
Who are the players to watch?
The supplied recent statistics highlight Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck for Namibia, along with Brian Bennett and Dion Myers for Zimbabwe among the batters. Jack Brassell, Jan Balt, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans are the listed bowlers to watch.
The Namibia vs Zimbabwe fixture is scheduled as the third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, with the match yet to begin according to the supplied match information.
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