Namibia will take on South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, September 11.
Delving into the details of the first ODI, South Africa batted first and posted a daunting total of 348/6 in 50 overs. Jordan Hermann (150) and Tony de Zorzi (72) shone with their exceptional batting skills.
In the chase, Namibia could score only 162/8 in 31 overs, losing the game by 99 runs via the DLS method. Malan Kruger (34) was the top scorer, while Prenelan Subrayen scalped a four-wicket haul.
NAM vs SA, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: Namibia vs South Africa, ODI Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Friday, September 11
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
NAM vs SA, ODI Series 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report
Any score above 280 would be a tough ask for the team batting second. As seen in the first ODI, we can expect scores of above 300 to be posted in the first innings. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bat first.
NAM vs SA, ODI Series 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs
Namibia
Malan Kruger, Alexander Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Bernard Scholtz
South Africa
Jordan Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann (wk), Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Prenelan Subrayen, Kwena Maphaka
NAM vs SA, ODI Series 2026, Match 1 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: South Africa
With South Africa having relatively more experience and having won the first ODI by 99 runs, we can expect them to continue their winning momentum, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead, despite Namibia having home advantage.
