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Nam vs Zim cricket
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The gist
Namibia hosts Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I of the tri-series at Windhoek on Aug 31. The series is a warm-up for the 2027 Cricket World Cup co-hosted by these teams.
Background
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are playing a T20I tri-series in Windhoek from August 28 to September 6. This is the first time these three teams play each other in a tri-series, and it serves as preparation for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which they will co-host.
How it unfolded
- Aug 27, 2026ICC publishes series details, confirming all matches at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
- Aug 28, 2026Tri-series opens with Namibia vs South Africa.
- Aug 29, 2026South Africa vs Zimbabwe match played.
- Aug 31, 2026Namibia vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I scheduled at 5:30 PM local time.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ICC highlights the series as a landmark event and a teaser for the 2027 World Cup.
- Analysts
- Cricket World predictions suggest Namibia may have home advantage, but Zimbabwe's recent win over them in October 2025 could give them confidence.