South Africa will face Zimbabwe in the final of the Namibia T20I Tri-Series on Sunday, September 6, at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
Despite a disappointing opening match loss to Namibia by 18 runs, the Proteas rebounded strongly. After defeating Zimbabwe twice and Namibia once, Bjorn Fortuin’s side finished atop the points table and will enter the final as the favorites.
Zimbabwe secured their place in the final by defeating hosts Namibia on two occasions. However, the Chevrons will be frustrated by their defeats against South Africa, even though the Proteas fielded a second-string squad while Zimbabwe played with their full-strength roster. Zimbabwe must execute the fundamentals effectively on Sunday to secure their first-ever victory over South Africa in the shortest format.
SA vs ZIM: Match Details
Match
South Africa vs Zimbabwe, Final, Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, September 06, 5:30 PM
Venue
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Broadcast and Live Streaming
FanCode (App and Website)
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek: Pitch Report
The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek has yielded varied results, with some contests producing high scores and others offering a competitive balance between bat and ball. Across six completed fixtures, the average first-innings total stands at approximately 179, with four of those matches won by the batting first team.
SA vs ZIM: Head-to-Head T20I Record
Matches Played
11
Won by SA
10
Won by ZIM
00
Tied / No Results
01
First Fixture
October 18, 2010 (SA Won)
Last Meeting
September 1, 2026 (SA Won)
SA vs ZIM: Predicted Playing 11s
South Africa
Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Nqobani Mokoena, Kwena Maphaka, Nqabayomzi Peter.
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani.
SA vs ZIM: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the leading run-getter in the tournament so far. In four matches, he has amassed 226 runs at a strike rate of 179.37. He enters the final brimming with confidence following an explosive 101 off 53 balls against Namibia in the previous match.
Probable Best Bowler: Brad Evans
Zimbabwe will look to Brad Evans to deliver crucial breakthroughs. The right-arm seamer is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, claiming eight scalps in four matches. With an economy rate of 8.32, Evans must play a pivotal role with the ball if Zimbabwe are to succeed in the final.
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