The Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026 brings the Namibia T20I Tri-Series to its final round-robin fixture at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with both sides looking to finish strong before the final. This is a rematch of the tournament opener, and the result here could well decide who joins Zimbabwe — or replaces them — in the summit clash. Here’s everything you need to know about the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026 — schedule, probable Playing XIs, the previous head-to-head result, and answers to the most-searched cricket questions right now.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 6th Match, Namibia vs South Africa |
| Tournament | Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 (Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe) |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground (FNB Namibia Cricket Ground), Windhoek |
| Match date | Friday, 4 September 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 PM local time / 12:00 PM GMT (2:00 PM as listed on some broadcaster schedules) |
| Format | Twenty20 International (T20I), with ICC T20I ranking points |
| Namibia captain | Gerhard Erasmus |
| South Africa captain | Bjorn Fortuin |
| Earlier meeting in this series | 1st Match, 28 August 2026, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
Full Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 Schedule
| Match | Fixture | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Match | Namibia vs South Africa | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 28 August 2026 |
| 2nd Match | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 29 August 2026 |
| 3rd Match | Namibia vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 31 August 2026 |
| 4th Match | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 1 September 2026 |
| 5th Match | Namibia vs Zimbabwe | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 3 September 2026 |
| 6th Match | Namibia vs South Africa | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 4 September 2026 |
| Final | Top 2 teams | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 6 September 2026 |
Once the T20I tri-series concludes, South Africa remain in Windhoek to play a three-match ODI series against Namibia from 9 to 13 September 2026 — the first-ever ODI series between the two nations.
Also Read:- South Africa vs Zimbabwe 2nd Match — Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026
Previous Result — Namibia vs South Africa
The two sides already met once earlier in this tri-series, in the 1st Match on 28 August 2026 at the same Namibia Cricket Ground — the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026 is a direct rematch of that tournament opener, and its outcome carries extra weight since it comes right before the final.
Looking further back, the last bilateral meeting between the two nations before this tournament came in October 2025, when South Africa toured Windhoek for a one-off T20I. Namibia won that match convincingly, with left-arm seamer Ruben Trumpelmann taking 3 wickets and left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz chipping in with the ball, while Zane Green top-scored with 30 as the hosts chased down South Africa’s total. That result underlined Namibia’s growing reputation as a tough side to beat on home soil, even against much higher-ranked opposition.
Likely Playing XI — Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026
Namibia (probable)
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zane Green (wk) | Opening batter/wicketkeeper |
| 2 | Malan Kruger | Opening batter |
| 3 | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Top-order batter |
| 4 | Gerhard Erasmus (capt) | Batter |
| 5 | Jan Frylinck | All-rounder |
| 6 | JJ Smit | All-rounder |
| 7 | Louren Steenkamp | All-rounder |
| 8 | Jack Brassell | Bowler |
| 9 | Ruben Trumpelmann | Fast bowler |
| 10 | Bernard Scholtz | Spinner |
| 11 | Max Heingo / Alex Volschenk | Bowler |
South Africa (probable)
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhuan-dré Pretorius | Opening batter |
| 2 | Tony de Zorzi | Opening batter |
| 3 | Dewald Brevis | Top-order batter |
| 4 | Connor Esterhuizen | Batter |
| 5 | Jordan Hermann / Rubin Hermann | Batter |
| 6 | Jason Smith | All-rounder |
| 7 | Duan Jansen | All-rounder |
| 8 | Nqobani Mokoena (wk) | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 9 | Bjorn Fortuin (capt) | Spinner |
| 10 | Kwena Maphaka | Fast bowler |
| 11 | Lutho Sipamla / Nqaba Peter | Fast bowler |
With this being the last league match before the final, both teams are expected to field close to their strongest available XI in the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026, rather than continuing to rotate personnel.
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Full Squads
Namibia squad (key players): Gerhard Erasmus (capt), Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Alex Volschenk, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo.
South Africa squad: Bjorn Fortuin (capt), Eathan Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lutho Sipamla, Jason Smith, Prenelan Subrayen.
South Africa have named the same 15-player squad for both the T20I tri-series and the ODI series that follows against Namibia.
Why This Series Matters
Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are set to co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup, making every fixture in this tri-series a valuable part of preparations across the region. The tournament is also seen as the first step towards a proposed Africa Cup, an initiative backed by the Africa Cricket Association to build a structured, high-quality competition platform for African cricket nations on a rotational basis. All matches, including the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026, carry ICC T20I team ranking points.
Q1. Where will the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026 be played? The match will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground (also known as the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground) in Windhoek.
Q2. What is the date of the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026? The Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026 is scheduled for Friday, 4 September 2026, starting at 5:30 PM local time (12:00 PM GMT).
Q3. Who won the last match between Namibia and South Africa? Namibia and South Africa already met once in this tri-series, in the 1st Match on 28 August 2026 at the same venue. Before that, in their last bilateral meeting (a one-off T20I in October 2025), Namibia won on home soil, with Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz among the standout performers.
Q4. Which teams are playing in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026? The tri-series features hosts Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, running from 28 August to 6 September 2026, all at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
Q5. Is the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026 the last league game before the final? Yes. This is the final round-robin fixture of the tri-series, coming just before the final on 6 September 2026, so both teams are expected to field their strongest available combinations.
Q6. Who are the captains of Namibia and South Africa in this series? Gerhard Erasmus continues to lead Namibia, while Bjorn Fortuin has been named South Africa’s T20I captain for this tour.
Q7. Is South Africa playing an ODI series against Namibia after the tri-series? Yes. After the T20I tri-series, South Africa remain in Windhoek for a three-match ODI series against Namibia from 9 to 13 September 2026 — the first-ever ODI series between the two countries.
Q8. Why has South Africa sent a young/second-string squad to Namibia? South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad confirmed the trip is aimed at giving emerging players international experience, with several senior players rested ahead of a busy season that includes tours involving Australia, Bangladesh, and England later in the year.
Q9. What is the format and importance of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026? It is a seven-match round-robin T20I tournament with a final, carrying ICC T20I ranking points, and is viewed as a precursor to a proposed Africa Cup as well as preparation for the three co-hosts of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Q10. Who are the key players to watch in the Namibia vs South Africa 6th Match 2026? For Namibia, all-rounder Jan Frylinck and left-arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann have been consistent performers at home, while for South Africa, young batters Lhuan-dré Pretorius and Dewald Brevis are the players most likely to influence the outcome.
Quick Reference Table — Related Fixtures at a Glance
| Series | Format | Venues | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 (NAM, SA, ZIM) | T20I | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 28 August – 6 September 2026 |
| South Africa tour of Namibia (ODIs) | ODI | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 9–13 September 2026 |
Schedules, squads, and probable Playing XIs are subject to change closer to the toss due to fitness updates, workload management, or team management decisions. Please check official broadcaster channels on match day for the confirmed Playing XI.
