Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026: Schedule, Squads, Teams & Everything to Know
The Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 brings together Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe for a landmark three-team T20I competition in Windhoek.
The series runs from August 28 to September 6, with the three teams playing each other twice in the league stage before the top two sides meet in the final. Every match is scheduled to take place at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The tournament is particularly significant because Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are all set to co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. The tri-series gives the three African nations an opportunity to compete against one another in international T20 cricket ahead of that major event.
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 at a Glance
What Is the Namibia T20I Tri-Series?
The Namibia T20I Tri-Series is a three-team international cricket competition involving hosts Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Each team plays the other two sides twice during the league stage. After those six matches are completed, the two highest-ranked teams qualify for the final on September 6.
This is the first time Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are playing each other in a T20I tri-series, making the tournament a notable event for African cricket.
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 Format
The tournament follows a straightforward league format. All three teams will play six matches in total before the competition moves into the final.
- Namibia plays South Africa twice.
- Namibia plays Zimbabwe twice.
- South Africa plays Zimbabwe twice.
- Each win earns a team two points.
- The top two teams after the league stage qualify for the final.
- The final is scheduled for September 6 in Windhoek.
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 Schedule
All seven matches are scheduled to be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The league stage begins on August 28 and concludes on September 4, followed by the final on September 6.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | August 28 | Namibia vs South Africa | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
| 2nd T20I | August 29 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
| 3rd T20I | August 31 | Namibia vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
| 4th T20I | September 1 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
| 5th T20I | September 3 | Namibia vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
| 6th T20I | September 4 | Namibia vs South Africa | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
| Final | September 6 | TBC vs TBC | Namibia Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM CAT |
Where Will the Tri-Series Be Played?
All matches in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The ground hosted the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup earlier in 2026 and is also one of the venues scheduled to host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027.
Teams in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series
The tournament features three of Africa's international cricket teams: hosts Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. All three nations will also be co-hosts of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Namibia
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- Michael van Lingen
- Zane Green
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- JJ Smit
- Jan Frylinck
- Louren Steenkamp
- Malan Kruger
- Jack Brassell
- Max Heingo
- Alex Busing-Volschenk
- Junior Taanyanda
- Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- JC Balt
- Waldo Smith
South Africa
Captain: Bjorn Fortuin
- Bjorn Fortuin (c)
- Eathan Bosch
- Dewald Brevis
- Tony de Zorzi
- Connor Esterhuizen
- Jordan Hermann
- Rubin Hermann
- Duan Jansen
- Kwena Maphaka
- Nqobani Mokoena
- Nqabayomzi Peter
- Lhuan-dré Pretorius
- Lutho Sipamla
- Prenelan Subrayen
Jason Smith was originally selected but was ruled out of the T20I tri-series with a right adductor muscle strain. No replacement was named.
Zimbabwe
Captain: Sikandar Raza
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Brian Bennett
- Ryan Burl
- Graeme Cremer
- Ben Curran
- Brad Evans
- Innocent Kaia
- Wessly Madhevere
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Wellington Masakadza
- Kundai Matigimu
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Dion Myers
- Newman Nyamhuri
- Tafadzwa Tsiga
Captains for the Tri-Series
Namibia will be led by experienced all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus, while South Africa have appointed Bjorn Fortuin as captain for their Namibia tour. Zimbabwe will be led by veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza.
Erasmus leads the hosts, Fortuin takes charge of a young South African side, and Raza brings his experience to Zimbabwe's campaign.
How to Watch the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026
The series will be streamed live on ICC.tv, with broadcast availability varying by territory.
- Namibia and Zimbabwe: OneAfrica TV
- Other African territories: SuperSport
- India: FanCode
- Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka: Styx
- Rest of the world: ICC.tv
Why the Tri-Series Matters
The competition carries significance beyond the seven matches themselves. Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are all preparing for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which they will co-host.
The series also provides an opportunity for the three nations to strengthen their competitive cricketing relationship and build towards future African cricket competitions.
For Namibia in particular, the tournament provides valuable home conditions against two full ICC members, while South Africa and Zimbabwe can use the series to test players and combinations ahead of future international assignments.
Namibia vs South Africa: Series Opener
Namibia and South Africa opened the tri-series on August 28 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The opening match now has its own detailed match report, which can be accessed from the main tri-series hub.
Namibia vs South Africa — August 28, 2026
What to Expect From the Tournament
With six league matches and only two places available in the final, every result can have a major impact on the points table.
Namibia will have home advantage, while South Africa enter with a youthful squad led by Fortuin. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will look to Raza's experience and the depth of its squad to compete for a place in the final.