Namibia set to host South Africa in 1st T20I of Tri-series. [Source - Cricket Namibia]Namibia will face South Africa in the opening match of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 on Friday, August 28. Zimbabwe is the third team in the tournament, with all three sides competing in a total of 7 encounters. The first T20I will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with the action scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM (IST). The match will set the tone for an important tri-series featuring three competitive international sides.NAM vs SA 1st T20I PreviewNamibia have focused heavily on improving their T20I cricket since the 2026 T20 World Cup, introducing young prospects with encouraging results. They lost 2-1 to Scotland at home but remained unbeaten against Hong Kong and Nigeria.Led by Gerhard Erasmus, Namibia possess an exciting blend of experience and youth. Junior Taanyanda has already scored two fifties in his first three T20Is, while young pacer Jack Brassell has emerged among their leading wicket-takers.Also Read: South Africa Announce New ODI Captain Ahead Of World Cup 2027South Africa, on the other hand, recently defeated New Zealand 3-2 but arrive in Namibia with a second-string squad under captain Bjorn Fortuin. Despite their inexperienced group, they still have exciting firepower, including Dewald Brevis and Connor Esterhuizen.South Africa also boast a balanced bowling attack and will hope their youngsters step up against Namibia and Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, Namibia will aim to surprise both heavyweights and demonstrate how far their developing T20I setup has progressed.As the two sides face off in the historic tri-series opener on Friday, we take a look at their head-to-head records ahead.NAM vs SA Head-to-Head Records in T20Is CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableT20IsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatches playedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNamibia winsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSouth Africa winsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTies/NRSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0/0SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table NAM vs SA Highest Team Total In T20IsThe highest team total in the Namibia vs South Africa T20I encounters came in the only T20I between these two sides in October 2025, when Namibia scored 138/6 completing a successful chase.NAM vs SA Lowest Team Total In T20IsThe lowest score in Namibia vs South Africa T20Is came in the only T20I played between these two sides in October 2025 when South Africa scored 134/8 while batting first.NAM vs SA Highest Individual Score In T20IsJason Smith of South Africa was the highest run-scorer in the lone T20I played between Namibia and South Africa till date. He scored 31 off 30 balls in Windhoek in 2025, comprising two boundaries.NAM vs SA Best Bowling Figures In T20IsNamibia’s Ruben Trumpelmann took 3 for 28 in his four overs which is the best bowling figures in NAM vs SA only T20I till date.Most Runs In NAM vs SA T20IsJason Smith has the most runs in NAM vs SA T20Is, with 31 runs in the only T20I encounter till date between these two sides.Most Wickets In NAM vs SA T20IsRuben Trumpelmann has the most number of wickets in NAM vs SA T20Is with 3 wickets to his name in this fixture.Top Run Scorer Of The Last NAM vs SA T20IsThe last T20I between Namibia and South Africa was in Windhoek in October 2025 and South Africa’s Jason Smith was the top run-scorer of the fixture with 31 off 30 balls.Top Wicket-Taker Of The Last NAM vs SA T20IsRuben Trumpelmann was the top wicket-taker of the last NAM vs SA T20Is with 3 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs.NAM vs SA Form In T20Is (Last 5 Matches) TeamSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableFormSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNamibiaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableW, W, W, W, WSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSouth AfricaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableW, W, L, W, WSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table Also Read: Exclusive: Glasgow Cosmic's Matthew Mott On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ben Stokes Retirement And England Crisis
