NAM vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Match 1, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026

The match will happen at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 27 Aug 2026, 12:55 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

Namibia will take on South Africa in Match No. 1 of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026 on Friday, August 28, at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Namibia will be led by Gerhard Erasmus, with the side looking to bounce back after finishing at the bottom of the points table in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. They will have the services of Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz and Ruben Trumpelmann.

Meanwhile, South Africa will be led by Bjorn Fortuin after finishing as semi-finalists in the T20 World Cup, where they lost to New Zealand. The Proteas boast a strong squad featuring Dewald Brevis, Prenelan Subrayen, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka and Tony de Zorzi.

Match Information

Namibia vs South Africa, 1st Match

Namibia T20 Tri-Series, 28 Aug 2026, Fri, 5:30 PM IST ,Namibia Cricket Ground

Broadcast

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Live Stream

FanCode

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Namibia

-
-
-
-
-

South Africa

W
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

SA - wk

226 Runs

4 Matches

2

Dewald Brevis

SA - bat

226 Runs

5 Matches

3

Jan Frylinck

NAM - bowl

162 Runs

4 Matches

4

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

149 Runs

4 Matches

5

Connor Esterhuizen

SA - WICKETKEEPER

126 Runs

5 Matches

6

Louren Steenkamp

NAM - all

122 Runs

4 Matches

1

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

SA - wk

179.37

4 Matches

2

Zane Green

NAM - wk

176.47

4 Matches

3

Connor Esterhuizen

SA - WICKETKEEPER

172.60

5 Matches

4

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

172.00

4 Matches

5

Dewald Brevis

SA - bat

166.18

5 Matches

6

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

150.51

4 Matches

1

Bjorn Fortuin

SA - bowl

10 Wkts

5 Matches

2

Duan Jansen

SA - bowl

10 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Prenelan Subrayen

SA - all

7 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

6 Wkts

4 Matches

5

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

5 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Jonathan Smit

NAM - all

5 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Jan Balt

NAM - bat

6.25

2 Matches

2

Eathan Bosch

SA - all

7.46

4 Matches

3

Kwena Maphaka

SA - bowl

7.92

4 Matches

4

Bjorn Fortuin

SA - bowl

8.05

5 Matches

5

Max Heingo

NAM - all

8.15

4 Matches

6

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

8.81

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Namibia

M van Lingen, J Taanyanda, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Frylinck, L Steenkamp, Jonathan Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, R Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell

Bench : MB Kruger, A Busing-Volschenk, Jan Balt, M Heingo, W Smith

South Africa

T de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Dewald Brevis, BC Fortuin (C), P Subrayen, D Jansen, E Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, N Mokoena, L Sipamla

Bench : Connor Esterhuizen, RA Herman, N Peter

Injury and availability news

Will update once available

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek is expected to be balanced to bowling-friendly. Batters may find it challenging to score freely, but those who settle in and spend time at the crease could dominate the opposition.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

150

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Dewald Brevis SA | BAT

Dewald Brevis has scored 697 runs in 30 matches at a strike rate of 163.33 and will look to dominate the proceedings with his aggressive batting.

8.5
VC

Ruben Trumpelmann NAM | BOWL

Ruben Trumpelmann has taken 54 wickets at an economy rate of under 9 and will aim to pick up crucial wickets and outperform the opposition.

8

Lhuan-dre Pretorius SA | WK

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has scored 201 runs in 15 innings and will look to improve his performances and make a valuable contribution.

7.5

Gerhard Erasmus NAM | BAT

Gerhard Erasmus has scored more than 2,000 runs in 88 T20Is and will look to use his experience to guide his team towards victory.

9

Kwena Maphaka SA | BOWL

Kwena Maphaka has taken 18 wickets and will look to utilise his talent and provide crucial breakthroughs for his team.

8

Jan Frylinck NAM | BOWL

Jan Frylinck has scored 1,356 runs and taken 63 wickets, showcasing his valuable all-round ability, and will look to make a significant impact.

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9

Jan Balt

NAM | BAT

6.5

Waldo Smith

NAM | ALL

Last Updated On - Aug 27 2026 12:55 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NAM

5 : 6

SA

Credits Left
15.5/100

Head To Head
Zane Green

8

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

8.5

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

8

Michael van Lingen

7.5

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Dewald Brevis
C

8

Louren Steenkamp
VC

8

Junior Taanyanda

7.5

Prenelan Subrayen

6

Lutho Sipamla

7.5

Kwena Maphaka

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

NAM

4 : 7

SA

Credits Left
16/100

Mega League
Lhuan-dre Pretorius
VC

8

Gerhard Erasmus

7.5

Jordan Hermann

8

Tony de Zorzi
C

6.5

Dewald Brevis

8

Louren Steenkamp

8

Junior Taanyanda

7.5

Eathan Bosch

7.5

Ruben Trumpelmann

8.5

Bjorn Fortuin

6

Duan Jansen

8.5

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