NAM Vs SA Match Prediction: After a tri-series which Namibia hosted and South Africa won, the two teams will go head-to-head in an ODI series for the first time in their history.
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.
Most recently, Namibia hosted South Africa and Zimbabwe for a tri-series, in which they finished third.
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.
Most recently, South Africa played a T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, which they won.
NAM Vs SA Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: Wednesday, September 09, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM (IST); 9:30 PM (local time)
- Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
NAM Vs SA Live Streaming: How To Watch
The Namibia Vs South Africa 1st ODI of the 2026 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), Matthew Breetzke (wk), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nqabayomzi Peter, Duan Jansen, Eathan Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokona, Luho Sipam
Namibia Vs South Africa Prediction ODIs: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 00
- Namibia Won: 00
- South Africa Won: 00
- No Result: 00
- First Played: Nil
- Last Played: Nil
NAM Vs SA Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
NAM Vs SA Team; Predicted XIs:
Namibia Predicted XI:
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (wk), Alexander Volschenk, Malan Kruger, Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo
South Africa Predicted XI:
Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Prenelan Subrayen, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Lutho Sipamla
NAM Vs SA 1st ODI 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 going. 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 1st ODI Weather Forecast
It will be a fine day in Windhoek on matchday. The temperatures in the morning will be in the mid-20s and will peak around the 27 degrees Celsius mark in the afternoon. The skies will be partly cloudy, and the chances of rain are slim to none. The winds will be strong, while the humidity will be low.
NAM Vs SA 1st ODI 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 1st ODI are:
- South Africa wicketkeeper/batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Namibia batter Jan Frylinck
- South Africa all-rounder Prenelan Subrayen
Namibia Vs South Africa Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st ODI?
For the NAM Vs SA 2026 1st ODI Prediction, South Africa will defeat Namibia in the 1st ODI of this three-match series
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