Windhoek to host SA Vs ZIM 2nd T20I [Source: Cricket Namibia/X]The stage is set for the second game of the Namibia T20 tri-series tournament as South Africa will take on Zimbabwe at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. South Africa played in the first game of the tournament against Namibia, and the visitors will have a fair idea of how the surface will play out for the second match.South Africa will start as marginal favourites, but a Zimbabwe win shouldn’t be ruled out as the team has done well in recent T20I matches, and they do have the players to upset the South African side.The Proteas won the last match between the two teams, and in fact, Zimbabwe has never defeated South Africa in a T20I game, and the Chevrons will aim to break that jinx.Ahead of the second T20I match in the tri-nation series, we take a look at the Windhoek pitch and the weather report for the SA Vs ZIM clash.Windhoek Pitch Report For SA Vs ZIM, 2026CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableData PointsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table14SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWon batting 1stSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWon batting 2ndSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage score in 1st inningsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table148SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage score in 2nd inningsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table134SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table% of wickets by pacersSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table72.54%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table% of wickets by spinnersSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table24.18%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage run-rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table7.96SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Windhoek Pitch stats in T2OIs)So far, 14 T20I games have been played at this venue, and the average score in Windhoek has been 149, suggesting that it is not a high-scoring venue.The South Africa Vs Zimbabwe Windhoek pitch for the tri-series will be on the slower side, with the ball not coming onto the bat properly. If the previous games are to be studied at this venue, then it is to be noted that the best time to bat is in the first innings, as the surface gets slower as the match progresses.The SA Vs ZIM Windhoek pitch for the tri-series also indicates that bowlers who use cutters and change-up deliveries will be more successful than those simply bowling with raw pace.Also Read: Zimbabwe T20I Squad Announced For Namibia Tri Series; Key Player Ruled OutHistorically, the pacers have dominated at this venue, and the trend is expected to continue. However, spinners could come into play in the second innings as the wicket is likely to be on the slower side.Interestingly, despite the wicket generally slowing down, chasing teams have been more successful at this venue. 9 matches have been won by the team chasing, and the trend is likely to continue as the toss winning captain will look to chase.Windhoek Weather Report For SA Vs ZIM, 2026CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDetailsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTemperatureSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table29°SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWindSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNNW 13 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableProbability of PrecipitationSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableCloud CoverSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table10%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Source: Accuweather)According to AccuWeather, the SA Vs ZIM Windhoek weather will be pleasant for a game of cricket, with the average temperature around 29 degrees. The wind is set to blow at 13 km/h, but the most important part, the SA Vs ZIM tri-nation match will have no signs of rain.The SA Vs ZIM Windhoek weather report suggests that there is zero chance of precipitation, and the cloud cover will be just 10%, making it a comfortable game of cricket for the players and for the fans.ConclusionThe SA Vs ZIM Windhoek pitch is likely to favour the bowlers, but those who believe in a change of pace. The wicket could be on the slower side as the game progresses, and the batters will need to maximise the powerplay.Meanwhile, the Windhoek weather will be pleasant for a cricket match, and there are zero chances of rain, with a relatively low cloud cover percentage.Also Read: BCCI To Change India’s T20 Squad For Asian Games After Anger
