NAM vs SA Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? Namibia vs South Africa

Namibia will face South Africa in the first ODI of the South Africa tour of Namibia 2026 on 9 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. For the first time, Namibia hosts South Africa for three men's ODIs. The teams have never met in the fifty-over format before, and while the series is more historical than anything else, these are two of the three co-hosts of next year's men's ODI World Cup.

Recently, both teams played two T20I head-to-head encounters in the Tri-Series. In the first match, Namibia defeated South Africa by 18 runs, and then South Africa made a strong comeback and beat Namibia by 11 runs in the second match.

See Also: NAM vs SA Dream11 Prediction — Match 6, Tri-Series 2026 Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

NAM vs SA Match Details – 1st ODI 

• Match: Namibia vs South Africa, 1st ODI 

• Date: 9 September, 2026

• Time: 1:00 PM IST

• Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek 

• Live Streaming: Fancode

NAM vs SA Pitch Report - Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek 

The surface at Namibia Cricket Ground isn't an easy wicket where batters can simply hit through the line and score freely. It is typically a two-paced pitch, causing the ball to sometimes slow down, so batters need to be patient, select their shots wisely, and time their hits carefully.

• Win Batting First: 25%

• Win Bowling First: 75%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 210

• Average 2nd Innings: 212

NAM vs SA Weather Report –  Windhoek Conditions 

NAM vs SA Recent Form

NAM vs SA Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODI)

NAM vs SA Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI 

SA: All players are fully fit 

NAM: A fully fit squad is available for this match

NAM vs SA Win Probability – 1st ODI 

NAM vs SA Key Player Battles to Watch 

NAM vs SA Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NAM Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 250-255

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 280–320

• Match Result: SA to win

NAM vs SA Toss Prediction – 1st ODI 

Teams batting second won 75% of matches at Namibia Cricket Ground. So, most likely, the toss-winning captain opted to bat first.

Prediction: SA to win the toss and elect to bowl first 

NAM vs SA Probable Playing 

South Africa (SA)

Jordan Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann, Duan Jansen, Eathan Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin (capt), Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena

Namibia (NAM)

Jan Fryclink, Louren Steenkamp, Michael van Lingen, Gerhard Erasmus (capt), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo

NAM vs SA 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Dewald Brevis 

• Duan Jansen 

• Gerhard Erasmus 

Who Will Win NAM vs SA Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI 

According to our NAM vs ZIM who will win today, South Africa are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis and Bjorn Fortuin will be key players to watch out for.

NAM vs ZIM who will win today: South Africa to win

NAM vs ZIM Match Result  – 1st ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - September 9, 2026)