Cricket fans across Africa will be treated to a historic spectacle namibia And South Africa Facing each other for the first time in T20I history. The one-off tie is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek, a major milestone for Namibian cricket.
NAM vs SA, one-off T20I: Match details
The one-off T20I between Namibia and South Africa will start at 5:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time, 12:00 GMT). The match will be played at the Wanderers Cricket Ground, which is famous for its vibrant pitch and vibrant fan atmosphere. For Namibia, it is a defining moment – their first home T20I against a Test-playing nation – while for the Proteas, it provides a valuable opportunity to test their bench strength ahead of a packed international calendar.
NAM vs SA: Teams and Form Guide
Namibia, led by gerhard erasmusEnter the fixture in strong form. They recently impressed in the T20 World Cup Africa regional final by defeating Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi before losing to Zimbabwe by a narrow margin in the title match. The hosts have a well-balanced squad, which includes experienced all-rounders JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelman and Jan Frylinck along with exciting batting prospects Malan Kruger and Jan Nicol Lofty-Eaton. The team’s mix of experience and youth gives them a real chance to challenge the Proteas.
For South Africa, the match offers a chance to regain confidence after mixed results – including a T20I series loss to Australia and a drawn tour in England. The Proteas will be led by Donovan Ferreira, who will captain the national team for the first time. Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman quinton de kock Return to international cricket after playing in global T20 leagues, while players like Reeza Hendricks, Gerald Coetzee, Jason Smith and Bjorn Fortuyn strengthen the squad. South Africa’s focus will be on building momentum and identifying emerging talent ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
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NAM vs SA: Will keep an eye on players
Captain Erasmus, all-rounder JJ Smit and fast bowler Ruben Trumpelman will be important for Namibia. John Frylink’s control in the middle overs can also prove important. For South Africa, all eyes will be on the return of De Kock, while Bjorn Fortuyn’s spin variety and Gerald Coetzee’s pace make them potential match-winners.
NAM vs SA: Where to watch – broadcast and live streaming details
Cricket fans across South Africa can watch the action live on SuperSport. Fans in India can watch the game on Eurosport and stream it live on the FanCode app and website. For the remainder of the term, ICC.tv will broadcast the only contest between the two neighboring countries.