By Tim Douglas 
The cricketing spotlight turns to Windhoek as Namibia host South Africa in a historic Only T20I encounter on October 11, 2025. For Namibia, this match represents a chance to showcase their rapid progress against one of the world’s top sides, while South Africa will look to fine-tune their T20 combination ahead of a busy international calendar.
This match is expected to attract global attention — it’s a David vs Goliath clash that could spring surprises, especially with Namibia’s stellar home record.
Match Details: Namibia vs South Africa, Only T20I 2025
- Fixture: Namibia vs South Africa, Only T20I 2025
- Date & Time: October 11, 2025, 2:00 PM (local)
- Venue: Windhoek Cricket Ground, Namibia
- Series: South Africa tour of Namibia 2025
Recent Form
- Namibia: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
- South Africa: ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ 🅰️
Namibia come into this game in red-hot form, having won four of their last five matches. South Africa, meanwhile, have been inconsistent, alternating between strong performances and sudden collapses.
Players to Watch
Namibia
- Jan Frylinck: 313 runs in last 8 matches, avg 44.71, SR 195.62 – the in-form all-rounder anchoring Namibia’s middle order.
- Gerhard Erasmus: 246 runs in 10 games, avg 35.14 – the captain who brings calm and experience.
- JJ Smit: 16 wickets in 8 matches, econ 6.28 – a reliable wicket-taker and hard-hitting finisher.
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton: 11 wickets at 5.51 econ, SR 8.81 – spin weapon in home conditions.
South Africa
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius: 135 runs in 10 matches, SR 127.35 – needs to convert starts at the top.
- Rubin Hermann: 130 runs in 5 matches, SR 132.65 – promising young hitter.
- Nandre Burger: Left-arm pace with 3 wickets in 3 games, economy 6.92 – dangerous in powerplay.
- Nqabayomzi Peter: Developing pacer, 3 wickets in 4 matches, SR 22 – one to watch.
Pitch & Conditions – Windhoek Cricket Ground
- The pitch at Windhoek generally offers true bounce and good carry.
- Batting tends to get easier under lights, but seamers can extract early movement.
- Expected par score: 165–175.
Head-to-Head Namibia vs South Africa, Only T20I 2025
This is a rare T20I meeting between Namibia and South Africa. While the Proteas hold a historical edge, Namibia’s improved domestic structure and form make this a contest to watch closely.
Match Prediction Namibia vs South Africa, Only T20I 2025
Namibia’s home advantage and recent form make them dangerous, but South Africa’s experience in high-pressure T20 games could prove decisive.
Prediction: South Africa to win narrowly, but Namibia likely to put up a strong fight.
Anas Ahmed