Namibia to take on Proteas in historic T20 match in Windhoek
The match will mark the opening of the new Namibia Cricket Ground in the capital.
The Proteas will face Namibia in a first meeting between the teams in Windhoek in October. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
The Proteas will play a one-off T20 match against neighbours, Namibia, in Windhoek later this year, it was confirmed by Cricket South Africa on Tuesday.
The match will take place on October 11 and will be the first encounter between the sides.
It will serve as the official opening of the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG), which will also be a host venue for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup in 2026 and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki commented: 'We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion. Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent.
'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 cricket ground which will be one of the host venues of the tournament.'
Cricket Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Johan Muller added: 'This truly is a memorable occasion. The new FNB NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialised.
'A match against our neighbours, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world class facility.'
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