Zimbabwe vs Namibia 2nd T20: Playing 11, live streaming, pitch and weather report

Zimbabwe started their three-match T20 International series against Namibia with a 33-run victory in the opening game on September 15 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The second match will be played on September 16, followed by the final on September 18. The series is seen as preparation for the Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final beginning September 26. The Africa Regional Final will serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Apart from Zimbabwe and Namibia, the event will also include Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 2nd T20I squad

Zimbabwe Playing 11: Zimbabwe has retained the same squad that recently played against Sri Lanka. Brendan Taylor continues in the team after his return from a ban imposed by the ICC. Sikandar Raza leads the side, with senior players Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, and Ryan Burl also in the squad.

Namibia playing 11: Before this tournament, Namibia last played a T20I series in March against Canada. Out of five scheduled matches, two were abandoned, while Namibia won the other three to claim the series 3-0. Gerhard Erasmus is expected to captain the side again, supported by players like Ruben Trumpelmann and JJ Smit.

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 2nd T20I Live Streaming

There is no official TV broadcast of the series in India. However, fans can watch the games live on Zimbabwe Cricket’s official YouTube channel worldwide. In India, the matches will also be streamed on the FanCode app.

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 2nd T20I Predicted playing XIs

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Brandon Taylor, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Namibia: Malan Kruger, Alexander Volschenk, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Dylan Leicher, Zane Green, Jan de Villiers, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Bernard Scholtz

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 2nd T20I Pitch report

The matches will be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The surface currently offers support to bowlers, especially fast bowlers.

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 2nd T20I Weather Update of Zimbabwe

It is sunny currently, around 30 °C (86 °F).
The temperature will rise to about 34 °C (92 °F) in the mid-afternoon.

By evening it will cool down to around 24-27 °C, with clear skies expected.

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 1nd T20I Result

Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 211 for 3 in 20 overs, powered by Brian Bennett’s 94 and Tadiwanashe Marumani’s 62. In reply, Namibia reached 178 for 7, with Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Zane Green leading their scoring effort. Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza picked up two wickets each as Zimbabwe sealed the win by 33 runs.