ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction: Who Will Win the Namibia Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - 3rd T20I?

The Namibia tour of Zimbabwe 2025 is finally reaching its final stage of the series, as in the 3rd match of the T20I series, the two teams will face off against each other for the final time during this tour. The third game of this series will take place at the same ground where the previous two matches took place, at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. Indian spectators will be able to witness this game at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 18.

After Zimbabwe won the 2nd T20I match by 5 wickets, they took a 2-0 lead and have already won the three-match T20I series. During the second match of this tour, Zimbabwe came out victorious after a valuable innings from Tadiwananshe Marumani, who scored a brilliant 50 off just 36 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes.

With this match, Namibia will try to bounce back, though they will not win the series, but at least they can win the match to avoid being whitewashed. On the other hand, Zimbabwe, like the previous two games, will try to dominate the third game as well.

Zimbabwe vs Namibia Match Details

The match of Zimbabwe national cricket team vs Namibia national cricket team is expected to be an exciting one with both teams having several talented players. Let's take a look at the important match details of the 3rd and final T20I match of the Namibia tour of Zimbabwe 2025, to have a better understanding of the ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction.

ZIM vs NAM Head to Head record

If we take a look at the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head record in the shorter format of the game, both teams have faced each other 13 times over the years, where Namibia has the upper hand, as they have won 7 of their encounters, while Zimbabwe has just behind with 6 wins in their clashes. This makes the NAM vs ZIM head-to-head record 7-6.

ZIM vs NAM Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

According to the Queens Sports Club pitch report, the surface and weather will likely play a major role in determining the result of the 3rd T20I. While the weather is expected to be clear for this match, the pitch will be wonderful for bowlers, especially for the spinners in the middle overs, once the pitch slows down.

Balanced Wicket

The surface at the Queens Sports Club is expected to be bowling-friendly, assisting bowlers once the match progresses and they settle down. The team winning the toss is most likely to bat first, as per the pitch and chasing record.

Chasing Factor

Batting first is easy on this pitch as compared to chasing the target at this venue. A total of 24 matches have been played here in the T20I format, where 15 matches have been won by a team while batting first. On the other hand, 9 games have been won by a team while chasing.

Average 1st Innings Score

In T20 matches played at this venue, the average first innings score stands at 153, while the average for the second innings drops to 130. The highest total recorded here is a massive 236/5 runs by Zimbabwe against Singapore, whereas the lowest is 102/7 runs by Uganda against Hong Kong.

ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction Playing 11s (Predicted)

Both teams have incredible players who have the potential to be the match-winners and are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Zimbabwe Playing 11 (Probable)

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa

Namibia Playing 11 (Probable)

Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan de Villiers, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell

ZIM vs NAM Recent Form

Both teams have seen struggles in their recent matches, though Zimbabwe is starting to bounce back, while Namibia is still finding a way through after previous disappointing games.

Zimbabwe Team Recent Form

If we take a look at the previous 5 games, Zimbabwe have won 3 while losing 2 of their games.

Zimbabwe Recent Form (most recent first): W, W, L, W, L

Namibia Team Recent Form

On the other hand, Namibia lost 3 of their match in the previous 5 games, with one match of theirs being abandoned due to the interruption of the rain.
Namibia Recent Form (most recent first): L, L, L, W, NA

ZIM vs NAM Toss Prediction

Considering the conditions at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, and the past results on this ground, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first. We predict that Zimbabwe will win the toss and opt to bat.

ZIM vs NAM Score Prediction

• Scenario 1: ZIM batting first
  If ZIM bats first, we expect a total of around 170-175 runs.
• Scenario 2: NAM batting first
  If the NAM gets to bat first, they are likely to score near 150-155 runs according to our prediction.

ZIM vs NAM Players to Perform Prediction

There are a no. of players in both teams who can impact the result. Brian Bennett and Ruben Trumpelmann are capable enough to perform well. These will be the key players to perform according to our ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction. Let's look at four players from both teams who can emerge as the best performers of this match.

Zimbabwe Players To Watch Out For

• Brian Bennett is the leading run scorer for the Zimbabwe team, as in 2 matches, he has scored 134 runs. He can be a crucial player, according to our ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction.
• One of the best all-rounders in the world right now, Sikandar Raza, is the leading wicket-taker for the Zimbabwe team in this series with 3 wickets in 2 matches. He can be a key player, according to our ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction.

Namibia Players To Watch Out For

• Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is the leading run scorer for the Namibia team, as in 2 matches, he has scored 85 runs. He can be a match-winner, according to our NAM vs ZIM Match Prediction.
• Ruben Trumpelmann is the leading wicket-taker for the Namibia team in this series with 2 wickets in 2 matches. He can be a threat, according to our NAM vs ZIM Match Prediction.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.