Zimbabwe vs Namibia – 3rd T20I, Bulawayo 2025 Preview

Match Context: Zimbabwe vs Namibia – 3rd T20I, Bulawayo 2025 Preview

The 3-match T20I series is beautifully poised at 2–0 in favor of Zimbabwe, who have already clinched the series with back-to-back wins in Bulawayo. Namibia, however, will be desperate to salvage pride in the final encounter after being outplayed in the first two games.

• Zimbabwe – have shown strong intent with both bat and ball.
• Namibia – need their senior players to step up to avoid a whitewash.

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Date & Time: September 18, 2025, 1:30 PM (local)
Series: Namibia tour of Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

• Zimbabwe: ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅
• Namibia: 🚫 ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌

Zimbabwe are peaking at the right time, while Namibia are inconsistent.

Players to Watch

Zimbabwe

• Brian Bennett – Emerging star, 376 runs @ 37.6 avg, 137.72 SR in last 10 matches, providing quick starts.
• Ryan Burl – Experienced all-rounder, 208 runs @ 29.71 avg, also handy with spin in middle overs.
• Richard Ngarava – Left-arm pacer, 13 wickets @ 14.61 SR, Zimbabwe’s strike bowler.
• Sikandar Raza – Captain and talisman, can change games with both bat and ball.

Namibia

• Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton – Explosive batter, 245 runs @ 40.83 avg, 170.13 SR, key to Namibia’s chances.
• Gerhard Erasmus – Skipper and anchor, 206 runs @ 29.43 avg, steadying force.
• Ruben Trumpelmann – Left-arm pacer, 11 wickets in 6 games @ 10.36 SR, dangerous with new ball.
• JJ Smit – All-rounder, 9 wickets in 4 matches @ 6.73 econ, also adds depth in batting.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• 16-Sep-2025: Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets
• 15-Sep-2025: Zimbabwe won by 33 runs
• 22-Nov-2023: Namibia won by 7 wickets
• 30-Oct-2023: Namibia won by 8 runs
• 29-Oct-2023: Namibia won by 7 wickets

Zimbabwe lead the recent rivalry 3–2, and have momentum with two fresh wins.

Pitch & Conditions – Bulawayo

• Traditionally a batting-friendly pitch with even bounce.
• Spinners find grip as the match progresses.
• Chasing under lights can be tricky due to slower nature of the wicket.

Par score: 165–175

Key Battles

• Bennett vs Trumpelmann – Zimbabwe’s power-hitter against Namibia’s strike bowler.
• Raza vs JJ Smit – Skippers and all-rounders going head-to-head.
• Loftie-Eaton vs Ngarava – Namibia’s finisher versus Zimbabwe’s pace spearhead.

Prediction Zimbabwe vs Namibia – 3rd T20I, Bulawayo 2025

Zimbabwe are in control with their balanced side and winning momentum. Namibia, however, are capable of a fightback if Loftie-Eaton and Trumpelmann click together.

Likely Result: Zimbabwe favorites to seal a 3–0 whitewash.