Namibia to Host South Africa in Historic One-Off Game

Namibia and South Africa will meet in a T20 international encounter for the first time in cricket history. This historic one-off T20I match will take place at Namibia’s newly built cricket stadium in Windhoek. The match is a big moment for Namibian cricket and African cricket as a whole.
The Windhoek Stadium is a brand-new cricket ground located in Namibia’s capital city. It has been under construction since 2021. The stadium can host up to 7,000 spectators. It will also serve as the home of Namibia’s high-performance cricket centre.

The new stadium is more than just a cricket ground. It is a major step forward for the growth of cricket in Namibia and Africa. The venue will also host important matches in the future. It will be a co-host venue for the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 and the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.

NAM vs SA T20I Schedule

The NAM vs SA T20I will be played on October 11, 2025. It will be just a one-off game, but also a huge moment for Namibian cricket. The NAM vs SA schedule for the one-off T20I will bring two African nations together on a global cricket stage. The match will also highlight the growth of the sport in non-traditional cricket countries.

Cricket Namibia CEO Johann Muller expressed his happiness about the Namibia vs South Africa T20I match. He was pleased that Namibia would be playing against a quality international team like South Africa and claimed that this game would be the perfect way to open the new cricket ground. He also shared how hard the team has worked to build this dream stadium over the last four years.
“This truly is a memorable occasion. The new ground has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialised. A match against our neighbors, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world-class facility,” Thushara said.
Playing against a top team like South Africa will help Namibia grow. It will give local fans a chance to see international cricket live in their country. It also shows that associate nations like Namibia are making progress in the sport.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has also expressed their excitement about the match. CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki praised the event and said the game shows the growing power of African cricket. He also said South Africa is proud to be a part of this big occasion.
“We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion,” Moseki said. “Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent.”

Huge Moment For Namibian Cricket

The NAM vs SA T20I at Windhoek will be a huge moment for the associate nation, Namibia. Over the years, the game of cricket has grown in this country, and this moment is likely to play a key role in its future. Namibia will also be hosting the ODI World Cup 2027, which will be another big occasion in Namibian cricket history.

Namibia has been improving as a team over the last few years. They have shown strong performances in ICC tournaments like the recent editions of the T20 World Cup. With a modern stadium on their home turf, they will be aiming to put up a strong show here. The upcoming match will also help prepare the stadium for hosting bigger events like the U-19 World Cup and the ODI World Cup 2027. It will also give the Namibian team important match experience.