NAM vs SA Fantasy Prediction, 2nd ODI: Namibia vs South Africa Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Windhoek

South Africa’s historic first ODI against Namibia produced one of the great debut innings in the format. Jordan Hermann scored 150 on his ODI debut, adding 190 with Tony de Zorzi’s 70, as South Africa posted 348/6 and won by 99 runs on a DLS adjusted target after rain interrupted Namibia’s chase. These performances will also be important when building the NAM vs SA 2nd ODI Fantasy Team for the next encounter. Bjorn Fortuin captains a South African side that won comfortably first time out, and Gerhard Erasmus leads a Namibia team that will need a big response.

NAM vs SA Match Details

Match: Namibia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Series: South Africa tour of Namibia 2026
Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Live Streaming: FanCode
Live Score: CREX

What Happened in the First ODI

This deserves its own explanation. South Africa batted first and were given a platform by Hermann and de Zorzi, who put on 190 for the second wicket. Hermann reached his hundred in 93 balls and kept going, finishing on 150 off 125 balls with 17 fours and 3 sixes, a record equalling score on ODI debut. Corbin Bosch then added an unbeaten 39 off just 24 balls with three sixes to push South Africa to 348/6.

Rain then reduced Namibia’s chase. Their target was revised to 301 from 38 overs and then to 262 from 31 overs under DLS. Namibia managed only 162/8, losing by 99 runs on the DLS method. Ruben Trumpelmann was Namibia’s most successful bowler, and Gerhard Erasmus bowled with control despite the result.

Recent Form

South Africa have won two of their last five, but the win over Namibia was their most recent and most convincing. Before that they lost a tight series decider to India and were beaten by Pakistan. This touring squad is young and developing rather than South Africa’s full first choice side.

Namibia have won three of their last five in various competitions, but their only match against a full member side, this series opener, ended in a heavy defeat. Before this series they also lost twice to a touring Vidarbha side from India in very close matches, decided by narrow margins in the final overs both times.

NAM vs SA Squads

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus captains the side, one of the most respected allrounders in Associate cricket. Ruben Trumpelmann was Namibia’s best bowler in the first ODI and leads the pace attack. Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit add allround depth.

Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Dylan Leicher, Zane Green (wk), Michael Van Lingen, Jan Coenraad Balt, Alexander Busing Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Waldo Smith, Junior Taanyanda, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Ben Shikongo.

South Africa: Bjorn Fortuin captains the side. Jordan Hermann is the headline name after his 150 on debut, and Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis and Corbin Bosch all played key roles in building and finishing the total in the first match. Kwena Maphaka leads the pace attack.

Full squad: Bjorn Fortuin (c), Eathan Bosch, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Nqaba Peter, Jason Smith, Prenelan Subrayen.

Pitch Report

Namibia Cricket Ground has hosted only five tracked ODI matches, but the pattern points strongly to bowling first. Across those matches, the side bowling first has won 80 percent of the time, and unusually the second innings average, 224, is actually higher than the first innings average of 207.

Pace dominates heavily here, taking 73 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against just 27 percent for spin, which should suit Kwena Maphaka and South Africa’s other seam options.

Weather Report

Friday in Windhoek is forecast for sunny conditions with a temperature around 20°C, 42 percent humidity, and just a 1 percent chance of rain. A full match with no interruption risk is expected, a marked change from the first ODI.

NAM vs SA Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Namibia (NAM)

Malan Kruger: 34 Runs,
Gerhard Erasmus: 21 Runs & 1 Wicket,
JJ Smut: 31 Runs,
Ruben Trumpelmann: 4 Wickets,

South Africa (SA)

Jordan Hermann: 150 Runs,
Tony de Zorzi: 72 Runs,
Dewald Brevis: 33 Runs,
Corbin Bosch: 39 Runs & 1 Wicket,
Prenelan Sunrayen: 4 Wickets,

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the NAM vs SA match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Namibia (Probable): Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, JJ Smit, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jack Brassell, Lauren Steekamp, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Max Heingo,

South Africa (Probable): Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann (wk), Connor Esterhuizen, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin (c), Prenelan Subrayen, Kwena Maphaka, Duan Jansen.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Jordan Hermann vs Ruben Trumpelmann: Hermann’s 150 on debut was the story of the first match, and Trumpelmann, Namibia’s most successful bowler that day, will want a different result against him this time.

Tony de Zorzi vs Gerhard Erasmus: De Zorzi made 70 in the first ODI as part of a 190 run stand, and Erasmus bowled the tightest spell for Namibia, so this is a rematch worth watching.

Corbin Bosch vs Namibia’s death bowling: Bosch finished the first innings with an unbeaten 39 off just 24 balls, and how Namibia’s attack handles the closing overs again will matter if South Africa build another platform.

NAM vs SA Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Jordan Hermann (C)

Batsmen: Tony de Zorzi (VC), Dewald Brevis, Gerhard Erasmus

All-rounders: Corbin Bosch, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit

Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Kwena Maphaka, Bjorn Fortuin, Rubin Hermann

Hermann is the clear captain on the back of his 150 on debut, the single best individual performance either side has produced in this series. De Zorzi is vice captain given his 70 in the same match as part of a 190 run partnership.

Trumpelmann and Erasmus both earn places for Namibia based on their actual bowling performance in the first match, not because Namibia’s overall result was poor. A good bowling display in a heavy defeat still counts for fantasy points.

Also Read- NAM vs SA Fantasy Prediction, 1st ODI: Namibia vs South Africa Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Windhoek

Match Prediction

South Africa should win again. Jordan Hermann’s 150 on debut was a special innings, and with de Zorzi, Brevis and Bosch also contributing, this batting line up looks capable of posting a big score regardless of what Namibia manage.

Namibia will point to their form outside this series, where they have been competitive against sides closer to their level. But a 99 run defeat in the opener, even accounting for DLS, shows the gap between this young South African squad and Namibia is still real.

South Africa are the clear pick, with Namibia’s best hope being a much sharper bowling performance to keep the total down from the start.

NAM vs SA 2nd ODI Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the NAM vs SA 2nd ODI today?
A. South Africa are strong favourites. They won the first ODI by 99 runs on DLS, built around Jordan Hermann’s 150 on debut, one of the best individual innings of the year.

Q. What is the NAM vs SA Fantasy prediction for the 2nd ODI?
A. Jordan Hermann is the top captaincy pick after his 150 on debut. Tony de Zorzi is the top vice captaincy pick given his 70 in the same match.

Q. What happened in the first ODI between these two teams?
A. South Africa posted 348/6, built on Jordan Hermann’s 150 on ODI debut and Tony de Zorzi’s 70. Namibia’s chase was reduced by rain, and they lost by 99 runs on the DLS method, managing 162/8.

Q. What is the pitch report for Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek?
A. The side bowling first has won 80 percent of matches here. Pace bowlers have taken 73 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the NAM vs SA 2nd ODI?
A. No. The forecast shows sunny conditions with just a 1 percent chance of rain, a clear improvement on the first match.