South Africa to open Namibia Cricket Ground with historic T20 on October 11

For the first time ever, Namibia and South Africa will face off in an international T20 match at Namibia's newly inaugurated Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This landmark event not only celebrates the stadium's opening but also highlights Namibia's growing role as a co-host for major ICC tournaments in 2026 and 2027.

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South Africa and Namibia will face off in their inaugural international cricket match on October 11, a historic one-off T20I that will also mark the official opening of Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Previously, Namibia hosted internationals at the Wanderers, a club ground, but this new stadium represents a major milestone for Cricket Namibia. "This truly is a memorable occasion," said Johann Muller, Cricket Namibia CEO.

The Namibia Cricket Ground is set to be a key venue for upcoming global tournaments, including the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. Namibia will co-host these events alongside Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Pholetsi Moseki, CEO of Cricket South Africa, expressed pride in supporting the stadium's opening, highlighting its significance as a host venue for the 2027 World Cup. "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 stadium," Moseki said.

Despite their geographic proximity, South Africa and Namibia have never played an international match against each other before, making this fixture a landmark moment in African cricket relations.

The new stadium and this historic match underscore the growth of cricket on the continent and Namibia’s rising profile in international cricket.

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"This truly is a memorable occasion," - Johann Muller, Cricket Namibia CEO
"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 stadium," - Pholetsi Moseki, Cricket South Africa CEO
First international match between South Africa and Namibia, October 11
Namibia Cricket Ground to host 2026 Under-19 World Cup and 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup matches
Sources: ESPNcricinfoInshorts
South Africa and Namibia will play their first-ever international cricket match in a one-off T20I on October 11, marking the official opening of Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The new stadium will host matches for the 2026 Under-19 and 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cups.
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Historic first T20I and stadium opening on Oct 11

"This truly is a memorable occasion,"
Johann Muller
Cricket Namibia CEO
ESPNcricinfo
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 stadium which will be one of the host venues of the tournament.
Pholetsi Moseki
Cricket South Africa CEO
Sportstar
Key Facts
  • South Africa's men's senior team will play a one-off T20 international match against Namibia on October 11, 2024, marking the first international match between the two nations.ESPNcricinfoSportstarInshorts
  • The October 11 match will officially open the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, which is Cricket Namibia's first official stadium.ESPNcricinfoSportstar
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Date of one-off T20 international match
October 11
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Background Context

Namibia's new stadium and historic cricket milestones

Key Facts
  • Namibia and South Africa, despite being neighboring countries, have never played an international cricket match against each other at bilateral or tournament level before.ESPNcricinfoInshorts
  • Namibia built its first official cricket stadium in Windhoek, moving from the club ground Wanderers where internationals were previously held.ESPNcricinfo
  • The new Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek will host matches for the 2026 Under-19 Men's World Cup and the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, which Namibia co-hosts with Zimbabwe and South Africa.ESPNcricinfoInshorts
Key Stats at a Glance
Year of Under-19 Men's World Cup hosted at Namibia Cricket Ground
2026
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Year of Men's ODI World Cup hosted at Namibia Cricket Ground
2027
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