Proteas to play Namibia in first-ever cricket encounter
Namibia and South Africa will face off in a historic one-off T20I cricket match on 11 October at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
The match will serve as the official opening of Namibia's new cricket venue, which will host games during the 2026 U19 Cricket World Cup and the 2027 50-over Cricket World Cup.
Cricket bosses Pholetsi Moseki and Johan Muller view this event as a milestone for African cricket and a significant step in strengthening the sport on the continent.
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South Africa will play Namibia in an international cricket match for the first time later this year.
The historic one-off T20I clash between the Namibia Eagles and the Proteas Men will take place at the Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) in Windhoek on 11 October.
The match will serve as the official opening of Namibia's new home of cricket. The venue will host games during the 2026 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.
'We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion. Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent,' CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki said in a statement.
'As a fellow African cricketing nation and the host of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, we are proud to support the official opening of this new cricket ground which will be one of the host venues of the tournament.'
Cricket Namibia CEO, Johan Muller, added: 'This truly is a memorable occasion. The new NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialised. A match against our neighbours, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world class facility.
'I want to thank CSA and specifically their CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, for agreeing to this match. We look forward to hosting the Proteas Men's team and to partner with CSA in hosting the ICC Men's World Cup in 2027.'
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