Zimbabwe square off against Namibia in the 1st T20I of the Namibia Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 on Monday, 15th September. The match is slated to be played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo and the scheduled start time is 1:00 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record and props of the Zimbabwe vs Namibia match.
Zimbabwe vs Namibia Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score in past T20I matches at Queens Sports Club is 149 runs.
- The average 2nd innings score in past T20I matches at Queens Sports Club is 126 runs.
- Teams batting first won 14 of the 22 T20I matches at Queens Sports Club.
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Pitch Report
The pitch at Queens Sports Club has generally favored teams batting first, with 14 out of the 22 T20 matches played here being won by the side setting a target. The surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, making chasing a tricky task. With an average first-innings score of 149, teams batting first usually aim to cross the 150-mark to stay competitive.
On the other hand, the average second-innings score stands at just 126, highlighting the challenges for chasing sides. Spinners often come into play in the middle overs, restricting run flow and creating pressure. Captains winning the toss here usually prefer to bat first and make the most of the conditions.
Zimbabwe vs Namibia Head to Head Record
Namibia and Zimbabwe faced off in 11 T20I matches so far. Here, Namibia has an upper hand by winning 7 matches while Zimbabwe won 4.
- Matches Played: 11
- Zimbabwe Won: 4
- Namibia Won: 7
Zimbabwe vs Namibia Squads
Zimbabwe Squad: Dion Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Brendan Taylor, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza.
Namibia Squad: Alexander Volschenk, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Dylan Leicher, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Balt, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Ruben Trumpelmann.
Zimbabwe vs Namibia Match Winner Prediction
Zimbabwe enter this contest with a strong and experienced squad, featuring match-winners like Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams and Ryan Burl. Their bowling attack, led by Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, adds further strength, making them a well-balanced side capable of handling pressure situations. With such quality across departments, Zimbabwe look well-prepared to put up a dominant performance.
Namibia, on the other hand, rely on key performers like Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit and Jan Frylinck to deliver. While they have had the upper hand in past meetings with 7 wins from 11 games, their inconsistency against stronger opponents could hurt them. Given Zimbabwe's depth and experience, they stand out as favorites to clinch this match.
Our Analysis: Zimbabwe is more likely to win.
