South Africa and Namibia have played zero ODIs against each other, so the head-to-head record between the two sides currently reads 0 matches, 0 wins for South Africa and 0 wins for Namibia.
This blank slate will change when the two teams meet for their first-ever bilateral ODI series, a three-match contest starting 9 September 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
This article covers the complete head-to-head picture, the only previous meeting between the sides in any format, and what to expect once the ODI series begins.
South Africa vs Namibia ODI Head-to-Head Record
As of 24 August 2026, the two teams have never faced off in a 50-over international. The table below sums up the record exactly as it stands today, before a ball has been bowled in this fixture.
| Matches | South Africa Won | Namibia Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
There is no historical data to draw on for this fixture. Every number on this page, from total matches to highest scores, will be created for the first time once the September 2026 series gets under way.
Why South Africa and Namibia Have No Prior ODI History
The two nations have operated at different tiers of the game for most of their cricketing history, which explains why this head-to-head has stayed blank for so long.
- South Africa has been a full-member Test and ODI nation since returning to international cricket in 1991, while Namibia only built up regular ODI status through the ICC World Cup League Two pathway.
- Namibia played its first-ever ODI at the 2003 Cricket World Cup, where it faced established sides such as Australia, England, India, Pakistan and Zimbabwe, but never South Africa.
- Since 2003, most of Namibia’s ODI fixtures have come against fellow associate nations in World Cup League Two and earlier qualifying tournaments, keeping the two neighbours apart on the scorecard.
- The two boards only scheduled a bilateral series once Namibia’s rise up the ODI rankings and its role as a 2027 World Cup co-host made a fixture with South Africa a logical fit.
Their Only Previous International Meeting
While the ODI ledger is empty, South Africa and Namibia have met once before in a senior international. That match remains the only result either side can point to in this head-to-head, across any format.
| Format | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 11 October 2025 | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | Namibia won by 4 wickets |
South Africa posted 134 for 8 in their 20 overs, and Namibia chased the target down with 138 for 6, winning off the final ball.
It was Namibia’s first win over a full-member nation in a senior international and remains their only victory over South Africa in any format to date.
Upcoming ODI Series That Will Start the Head-to-Head
The three-match ODI series in September 2026 will generate the first-ever numbers for this head-to-head. All three matches are set for the same venue that hosted the 2025 T20I.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 9 September 2026 | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
| 2nd ODI | 11 September 2026 | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
| 3rd ODI | 13 September 2026 | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
Once the first ball is bowled on 9 September, the head-to-head table on this page will no longer read zero. The team that wins the opener will hold the first ODI victory in the fixture, and the final result after three matches will set the tone for this young rivalry.
What to Expect From the First ODI Series
South Africa go into the series as favourites given their far greater experience in the 50-over format and their overall depth, even with several senior players rested for the tour.
Namibia will lean on home conditions, familiarity with the Namibia Cricket Ground, and the confidence gained from their 2025 T20I win to make the series competitive.
For Namibia, every match doubles as preparation for co-hosting the 2027 ODI World Cup, giving the series a significance beyond the immediate result.
For South Africa, it is a chance to open their ODI head-to-head against Namibia with a positive record while giving fringe players match time.
Conclusion
South Africa and Namibia currently share a blank head-to-head record in ODIs, with zero matches played between them.
That changes on 9 September 2026, when the two sides begin a three-match series in Windhoek that will produce the first wins, totals and individual records in this fixture. Keep an eye on this page once the series starts for the updated head-to-head numbers.
FAQs
No. South Africa and Namibia have never played an ODI against each other. Their first meeting in the format is scheduled for 9 September 2026.
The record currently stands at 0 matches played, with 0 wins for South Africa and 0 wins for Namibia.
Yes. Namibia beat South Africa by 4 wickets in a T20I on 11 October 2025 at the Namibia Cricket Ground, their only win over South Africa so far.
The first ODI is being played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on 9 September 2026.
Three ODIs are scheduled, on 9, 11 and 13 September 2026, all at the same venue in Windhoek.
