In a historic first, Namibia will host two of their full-member African neighbours in a T20I tri-series. This acts as a precursor for the proposed Africa Cup scheduled in 2027.
So here’s all you need to know about the Namibia T20I tri-series 2026.
Which teams are participating?
Apart from hosts Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe will feature in the tri-series.
When does the Namibia T20I tri-series 2026 begin?
The tri-series starts on August 28, 2026. Namibia will take on South Africa in Windhoek at 2:00 PM local time (5:30 PM IST).
This will be just the second T20I fixture between Namibia and South Africa after their historic first match in October 2025 at the same venue. Notably, Namibia beat the Proteas in a last-ball thriller.
What’s the format of the tri-series?
The tri-series follows a double round-robin format. So teams will face each other twice in the league stage.
The top two teams with the most points will then square off in the final to crown the tri-series winner.
How many matches will take place in the tri-series?
A total of seven matches will take place in the tri-series, including the final.
Which venue will host the tri-series?
Windhoek’s Namibia Cricket Ground will host the entire Namibia T20I tri-series 2026.
What’s the complete schedule for the Namibia T20I tri-series 2026?
So after the opening encounter, South Africa will face Zimbabwe on August 29. The third match will pit Namibia and Zimbabwe against each other on August 31.
The return fixtures will start on September 1, with South Africa and Zimbabwe playing each other. Namibia and Zimbabwe will play again on September 3, while the hosts will lock horns against South Africa on September 4 to round out the league stage.
The final of the Namibia T20I tri-series 2026 is scheduled for September 6.
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Namibia vs South Africa, 1st Match | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| Aug 29, 2026 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Match | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Namibia vs Zimbabwe, 3rd Match | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| Sep 1, 2026 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 4th Match | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Namibia vs Zimbabwe, 5th Match | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Namibia vs South Africa, 6th Match | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Final: No. 1 vs No. 2 | Windhoek | 2:00 PM/5:30 PM |
What are the squads?
The squads haven’t been announced yet.
Where to watch the Namibia T20I tri-series 2026?
The broadcast details will be updated later.
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