NAM vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 5, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026

The match will happen at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 02 Sept 2026, 15:21 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

Namibia will take on Zimbabwe in Match No. 5 of the T20I Tri-Series in Namibia on Thursday, September 3, at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Namibia are second in the points table with one win from two games. They will be keen to secure another victory, which would put them in a strong position to qualify for the final.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe are at the bottom of the points table with one win from three matches. They must win this fixture to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. A defeat would see them eliminated from the series and confirm Namibia’s place in the final.

Match Information

Namibia vs Zimbabwe, 5th Match

Namibia T20 Tri-Series, 3 Sep 2026, Thur, 5:30 PM IST ,Namibia Cricket Ground

Broadcast

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Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Namibia

L
W
W
W
L

Zimbabwe

L
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Jan Frylinck

NAM - bowl

82 Runs

2 Matches

2

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

79 Runs

3 Matches

3

Alexander Busing-Volschenk

NAM - bat

69 Runs

2 Matches

4

Ben Curran

ZIM - bat

66 Runs

3 Matches

5

Ryan Burl

ZIM - all

62 Runs

3 Matches

6

Zane Green

NAM - wk

59 Runs

2 Matches

1

Zane Green

NAM - wk

196.67

2 Matches

2

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

192.00

3 Matches

3

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

4

Ben Curran

ZIM - bat

165.00

3 Matches

5

Innocent Kaia

ZIM - bat

163.64

1 Match

6

Kundai Matigimu

ZIM - bat

157.14

1 Match

1

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Gerhard Erasmus

NAM - bat

4 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Jonathan Smit

NAM - all

4 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM - all

3 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Max Heingo

NAM - all

2 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Max Heingo

NAM - all

6.50

2 Matches

2

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM - all

7.20

3 Matches

3

Ruben Trumpelmann

NAM - bowl

7.75

2 Matches

4

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

8.00

3 Matches

5

Jack Brassell

NAM - all

8.14

2 Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

8.55

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Namibia

Jan Frylinck, L Steenkamp, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Jonathan Smit, R Trumpelmann, A Busing-Volschenk, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, M Heingo

Bench : MB Kruger, M van Lingen, J Taanyanda, Jan Balt, W Smith

Zimbabwe

BJ Curran, Brian Bennett, I Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), RP Burl, W Madhevere, T Marumani (wk), B Evans, WP Masakadza, N Nyamhuri, K Matigimu

Bench : TE Tsiga, D Myers, B Muzarabani, G Cremer

Injury and availability news

Will update once available

Pitch Report

Of the four matches played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, three have been won by teams batting first. With the trend likely to continue in Thursday’s fixture, the captain winning the toss could opt to bat first and put runs on the board.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

160

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Jan Frylinck NAM | BOWL

Jan Frylinck has scored 82 runs in the series and has been making steady contributions with the bat. He will look to continue his consistency in this crucial encounter.

9
VC

Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL

Brian Bennett has scored 79 runs in two games and will be eager to make another strong impact. His batting could be important for Zimbabwe in this must-win fixture.

8.5

Brad Evans ZIM | ALL

Brad Evans has taken six wickets in three games and has been one of Zimbabwe’s key performers with the ball. He can make a significant difference if he produces another impactful spell.

7.5

Gerhard Erasmus NAM | BAT

Gerhard Erasmus has picked up four wickets in the series and will look to step up when Namibia need him most. His experience could prove valuable in a tight contest.

7.5

Alexander Busing-Volschenk NAM | BAT

Alexander Busing-Volschenk has scored 69 runs in two matches and has shown good potential with the bat. He could play a crucial role during the middle overs and help Namibia build momentum.

8.5

Ben Curran ZIM | BAT

Ben Curran has scored 66 runs in the series and will look to provide valuable support to Bennett. A solid contribution from him could help Zimbabwe put themselves in a strong position and push for victory.

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7.5

Junior Taanyanda

NAM | ALL

6.5

Waldo Smith

NAM | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Sep 2 2026 3:21 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NAM

6 : 5

ZIM

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Zane Green

8

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

8.5

Alexander Busing-Volschenk

7.5

Gerhard Erasmus

7.5

Ben Curran

8.5

Louren Steenkamp

8

Brian Bennett
C

9

Sikandar Raza

9

Jan Frylinck
VC

8

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

Newman Nyamhuri

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NAM

5 : 6

ZIM

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

8.5

Gerhard Erasmus
C

7.5

Ben Curran
VC

8.5

Dion Myers

9

Louren Steenkamp

8

Brian Bennett

9

Ryan Burl

8

Wesley Madhevere

8.5

Jan Frylinck

8

Ruben Trumpelmann

8.5

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

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