NAM vs RSA Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

NAM vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis

We are all set for the third and final ODI in South Africa's tour of Namibia, 2026. Hosts Namibia will aim for a face-saving win as they take on a confident South African team. The second ODI followed the same script as the first, with the South Africans winning by 157 runs. For Namibia, this game will test their character as they aim to perform better. The visitors will eye a 3-0 whitewash with another confident performance.

South Africa have won both games convincingly, riding on strong performances from their batting lineup. The top order has done well, powering the team to 300-plus totals in both games, and they aim to build on this momentum. Namibia will be under pressure in this game, and it will be interesting to see if the bowling attack can get its act together.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

NAM

L L L W W

NAM

178/10 in 41.5 4.25

NAM vs SA

South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs 11 Sep 2026

RSA

335/9 in 50.0 6.7

NAM

162/8 in 31.0 5.23

NAM vs SA

South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs (D/L) method 09 Sep 2026

RSA

348/6 in 50.0 6.96

NAM

196/9 in 50.0 3.92

ICCCWCLT

Oman beat Namibia by 4 wickets

24 Jul 2024

OMA

197/6 in 49.1 4.01

OMA

233/8 in 50.0 4.66

ICCCWCLT

Namibia won by 6 wickets

18 Jul 2024

NAM

234/4 in 47.5 4.89

NED

179/10 in 43.5 4.08

ICCCWCLT

Namibia beat Netherlands by 24 runs (D/L) method

23 Feb 2024

NAM

203/10 in 41.3 4.89

RSA

W W L W L

NAM

178/10 in 41.5 4.25

NAM vs SA

South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs 11 Sep 2026

RSA

335/9 in 50.0 6.7

NAM

162/8 in 31.0 5.23

NAM vs SA

South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs (D/L) method 09 Sep 2026

RSA

348/6 in 50.0 6.96

IND

271/1 in 39.5 6.8

IND vs SA 2025

India beat South Africa by 9 wickets 06 Dec 2025

RSA

270/10 in 47.5 5.64

IND

358/5 in 50.0 7.16

IND vs SA 2025

South Africa won by 4 wickets 03 Dec 2025

RSA

362/6 in 49.2 7.34

IND

349/8 in 50.0 6.98

IND vs SA 2025

India beat South Africa by 17 runs 30 Nov 2025

RSA

332/10 in 49.2 6.73

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Namibia Preview

Gerhard Erasmus and his men have suffered big defeats in both games. The bowling attack has looked ordinary, and the batting has struggled under pressure too. The Namibian skipper will be upset with the performances so far, as he would have counted on his team to compete against a second-strong South African side. He wants a strong show from his players to avoid a whitewash.

The top order has struggled against South Africa's pacers. Malan Kruger and Michael van Lingen didn't trouble the scorers in the last game and must put up a strong show. Gerhard Erasmus top-scored with 68 in the last game and must build partnerships in the middle order with Jan Frylinck and Louren Steenkamp. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Zane Green are good finishers, and the team expects runs from them.

Jack Brassell picked 4 wickets in the last game, and the team needs him to deliver early blows along with Ruben Trumpelmann, as the South African top order is in good form. Jan Balt and Waldo Smith must deliver tight spells in the middle overs, as this has been a problem area for the team in both games. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, and Gerhard Erasmus must do well in the supporting roles.

Interesting Stats

Jan Frylinck has made 386 runs at an average of 42.88 in the last 12 months

Jack Brassell has picked up 18 wickets in the last 12 months at an average of 23.22

NAM Over/Under Betting Tips

Gerhard Erasmus First Innings Runs Over 21.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Jan Balt, Ruben Trumpelmann, Waldo Smith, Jack Brassell

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Ruben Trumpelmann, Louren Steenkamp, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Waldo Smith

South Africa Preview

The South Africans are following a rotating captaincy policy for this series, and Prenelan Subrayen led his team well in the last game. It was a textbook performance, and they ticked all the boxes. The batting lineup has looked in excellent form, especially the top order, and the team aims to repeat the same success in this game.

Jordan Hermann has made 170 runs in two games and aims to deliver an electrifying start with Connor Esterhuizen. The team has a formidable middle order and expects runs from Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, and Dewald Brevis. Jason Smith and Eathan Bosch are powerful finishers and add solidity to the batting.

On the bowling front, the team did well in the last game. Duan Jansen picked up 4 wickets in the last game and aims to strike early with Eathan Bosch. Nqobani Mokoena and Jason Smith must do well in the middle overs and keep the scoring in check. The team expects strong support from Prenelan Subrayen and Nqabayomzi Peter.

Interesting Stats

Jordan Hermann has made 170 runs in two games at an average of 85.00

Duan Jansen has picked up 5 wickets in two games at an average of 8.80

SA Over/Under Betting Tips

Matthew Breetzke First Innings Runs Over 34.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Prenelan Subrayen (c), Jordan Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Eathan Bosch, Duan Jansen, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nqobani Mokoena

South Africa Actual Playing XI:

Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, Jason Smith, Bjorn Fortuin, Eathan Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Nqaba Peter, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies but a warm day in Windhoek. The maximum temperature will be 25°C, with 39% humidity. The track has grass cover, and fast bowlers have loved bowling on it, with movement in the air and off the surface.

NAM vs RSA Pitch Report

Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, is a small ground and one of Africa's best venues for fast bowlers. Batsmen must build their innings to do well on this wicket. There isn't much on this track for the spinners, as the ball doesn't turn. The average first innings score at this venue is 224 runs, and the side batting first will be happy to have 300 on the board.

Toss: To Bat

In the two games in this series, we have seen big wins for the team batting first. The wicket has been excellent to bat on in the first half but has gotten a bit slower in the second innings. Both captains will take a cue from these results and look to bat first upon winning the toss.

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