Namibia vs Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2026 Result: Zimbabwe Win Thriller by 5 Runs
Namibia vs Zimbabwe Result: Zimbabwe survived a dramatic finish to beat Namibia by 5 runs in the third match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
Zimbabwe appeared to have the match under control after posting 195/6, but Namibia launched a late fightback and finished on 190 all out. The narrow victory gives Zimbabwe their first win of the tri-series.
Zimbabwe defeated Namibia by 5 runs after defending 195/6. Namibia were bowled out for 190 in the final over of their chase.
Zimbabwe vs Namibia Final Score
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 — 3rd Match
Zimbabwe Recover After Middle-Order Collapse
Zimbabwe made a strong start but lost momentum in the middle of the innings. After reaching a promising position, the Chevrons slipped to 101/6 after 12 overs.
With the innings in danger of finishing well below 180, Zimbabwe produced an outstanding late recovery. Ryan Burl and Brad Evans provided the acceleration needed to take the total to 195/6 from 20 overs.
Namibia Launch Huge Fightback
Namibia's chase looked increasingly difficult, but the hosts refused to surrender. Their lower order kept the required rate within reach and turned the match into a genuine final-over thriller.
With Zimbabwe defending a five-run advantage, Namibia continued to attack until the final stages. The Chevrons eventually completed the defence of their total and bowled Namibia out for 190.
Zimbabwe's recovery from 101/6 to 195/6 proved crucial. The extra runs created enough of a cushion for the Chevrons to survive Namibia's late assault.
Brad Evans Stars With Bat and Ball
Brad Evans played an important role in Zimbabwe's recovery with the bat before returning to make a major contribution with the ball.
Evans finished with 3 wickets for 41 runs from his four overs, helping Zimbabwe close out the match after Namibia's aggressive late charge.
Zimbabwe Hold Their Nerve in Final Overs
The final stages produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the tri-series so far. Namibia kept the chase alive deep into the innings, forcing Zimbabwe to execute under pressure.
Zimbabwe's fielding also proved important during the tense finish, with the Chevrons holding their catches and completing the final dismissals to secure the five-run victory.
What the Result Means for the Tri-Series
The victory gives Zimbabwe their first points of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 after their opening defeat to South Africa.
Namibia, meanwhile, remain in contention after beginning the tournament with an impressive victory over South Africa. The hosts now have a chance to respond when the two teams meet again later in the league stage.
Zimbabwe vs Namibia: What Comes Next?
Zimbabwe and Namibia are scheduled to meet again on September 3 in the tri-series. The league phase will continue before the top two teams meet in the final on September 6.
With both teams now having experienced a win and a loss against the other sides in the tournament, the remaining matches could prove important in determining who reaches the final.