South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 Complete Schedule & Results
The South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 features a three-match One Day International (ODI) series between 9 and 13 September 2026, with all three matches scheduled to take place at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The ODI series follows the Namibia T20I Tri-Series involving South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe and gives both teams valuable preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. South Africa will field a young squad led by Bjorn Fortuin, while Namibia will look to make the most of home conditions.
South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Match Result | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
11/09/2026 07:30 AM | Namibia vs South Africa | - | Prediction |
13/09/2026 07:30 AM | Namibia vs South Africa | - | |
09/09/2026 07:30 AM | Namibia vs South Africa | South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs (D/L) method | Prediction |
Understanding the South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 Format
The South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 consists of three One Day Internationals, giving both sides a short but important bilateral contest in the 50-over format.
For Namibia, the series provides an opportunity to test themselves against a major Full Member nation in a bilateral ODI series. For South Africa, the matches form part of the team's preparations for the 2027 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
South Africa have selected a young squad for the tour, with Bjorn Fortuin appointed captain. The visitors will use the series to give international exposure to several emerging players while maintaining a competitive ODI combination.
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Key Elements of the South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 Fixtures
The series brings together Namibia's established international core and a youthful South African squad.
South Africa will be led by Bjorn Fortuin, with the squad also featuring Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Connor Esterhuizen, Kwena Maphaka, Eathan Bosch and Duan Jansen. Several players are receiving increased responsibility as South Africa look to build depth ahead of a busy international calendar.
Namibia will rely on experienced players who have played a major role in the country's rise in international cricket. Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz are among the experienced names associated with the Namibian setup.
The contest should be particularly interesting because Namibia have home advantage, while South Africa arrive with a relatively inexperienced squad.
Match Timings
All three ODIs are scheduled as day matches at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The first ball is scheduled for 9:30 AM local time in Namibia, which corresponds to 1:00 PM IST. The same start time is listed for all three matches.
The daytime schedule should allow the matches to be completed during daylight hours and gives local supporters an opportunity to watch international cricket in Windhoek.
International viewers should check their local broadcast listings for the correct start time in their respective time zones.
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Venue Distribution
The entire three-match ODI series will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The venue is Namibia's primary international cricket ground and has hosted a number of international fixtures involving the national side. Keeping the complete ODI series at one venue means both teams will have consistent playing conditions throughout the contest.
The ground has also hosted the preceding Namibia T20I Tri-Series involving Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, meaning both teams will already have familiarity with the venue when the ODI leg begins.
The single-venue arrangement also removes the need for teams to travel between cities during the short ODI series.
For a deep dive into each venue, see our cricket grounds page.
Namibia vs South Africa Scheduling
The ODI series is spread across five days, with a rest day between each match.
The opening ODI takes place on September 9, followed by the second match on September 11. The series concludes with the third ODI on September 13.
This spacing gives players adequate recovery time while maintaining the momentum of a three-match bilateral series. It also allows both teams to make tactical adjustments after each fixture.
The ODI series is part of a broader South African visit to Namibia. Before the three ODIs, South Africa are competing in a T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, with the tri-series running from August 28 to September 6.
How to Use Today’s South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 Match Information
If you’re following the series (and particularly if you’re placing bets), using the complete cricket schedule matters a lot. For each fixture you’ll find:
- Match dates and start times in your local time zone.
- Full team line-ups including captains and key players.
- Pitch reports, weather updates and venue-specific factors that could impact play.
- Head-to-head records or format-specific insights
- Live scores and written ball-by-ball commentary for real-time updates.
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Stay Connected With the Complete South Africa Tour of Namibia Action
The South Africa Tour of Namibia 2026 promises an intriguing three-match ODI contest between a young South African side and a Namibia team looking to establish itself against one of Africa's leading cricket nations.
With all three matches taking place at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, conditions will remain consistent throughout the series, placing greater emphasis on team selection, tactical adjustments and execution.
Stay with OCBSports throughout the tour for expert match predictions, betting tips, team news, pitch reports, live scores, and pre-match analysis. We will provide complete coverage from the opening ODI on September 9 through to the series finale on September 13.
