Scotland is touring Namibia for a three-match T20I series from April 15 to April 18, 2026, with all games at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Scotland leads the series 1-0 after winning the first T20I by 7 wickets on April 15.
This guide covers the full schedule, both squads, live streaming options, venue details, head-to-head history, and key players. The tour immediately follows the CWC League 2 tri-nation involving Oman.
Scotland Tour of Namibia 2026: Full Schedule
The series is short, sharp, and tight. All three games are packed into four days.
| Match | Date | Day | Venue | Start (IST) | Start (GMT) | Start (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 15 Apr 2026 | Wed | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 17 Apr 2026 | Fri | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 18 Apr 2026 | Sat | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Here is where to watch the NAM vs SCO T20I series 2026 across key regions.
Live Streaming in India
The Namibia vs Scotland match will be live-streamed on the Fancode app and website in India. No free-to-air TV broadcast has been confirmed for India.
FanCode is the exclusive digital partner for this series. A small Tour Pass subscription is required to access live coverage, ball-by-ball updates, and highlights.
Live Streaming Internationally
International viewers can watch the matches on ICC.tv, the official ICC streaming platform. Coverage includes full match replays and highlights. Regional broadcasters in Namibia, the UK, and South Africa may also carry live feeds. SuperSport is a likely option for Southern African fans.
TV Broadcast
No major TV broadcast has been confirmed in the Indian subcontinent. Digital streaming through FanCode remains the only legal route for fans in India.
Venue Details: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
All three matches are at the Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) in Windhoek. The ground also hosted the recent CWC League 2 games.
Key venue facts worth knowing:
- Location: Windhoek, the capital of Namibia
- Capacity: Around 7,000 spectators
- Altitude: Windhoek sits at roughly 1,700 metres above sea level, which helps the ball travel further
- Pitch character: Balanced surface, favours seamers early and batters in the middle overs
- Par T20 score: Roughly 145 to 160, though dew can favour the chasing side
The 1st T20I showed exactly this. Namibia posted 159/7, and Scotland chased it down with seven balls to spare.
Namibia vs Scotland Squads for the T20I Series 2026
Here are the full squads announced by both boards.
Namibia T20I Squad
JJ Smit (c), Gerhard Erasmus, Max Heingo, Bernard Scholtz, Jan Frylinck, Dylan Leicher, William Lottering, Zacheo van Vuuren, Malan Kruger, Ben Shikongo, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Zane Green (wk), Willem Myburgh, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JP Kotze, Tangeni Lungameni, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Jan Balt.
JJ Smit captains the side, with Gerhard Erasmus as a senior all-round option. Zane Green keeps wicket.
Scotland T20I Squad
Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Bradley Currie, Jasper Davidson, Oliver Davidson, Owen Gould, Jack Jarvis, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Leask, Chris McBride, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt.
Richie Berrington continues as captain. Matthew Cross dons the gloves. Owen Gould is the sole new call-up, while Mackenzie Jones and Chris McBride return to the squad.
1st T20I Result: Scotland Win by 7 Wickets
Scotland took an early lead in Windhoek. The 1st T20I on 15 April ended in a comfortable 7-wicket win for the visitors.
Scorecard snapshot:
- Namibia: 159/7 (20 overs)
- Scotland: 160/3 (18.5 overs)
- Player of the Match: George Munsey
Namibia posted a competitive total, with Gerhard Erasmus scoring a 35-ball 50 before useful late contributions from Trumpelmann and Jan Balt.
Scotland’s chase was clinical. Scotland reached 160/3 in 18.5 overs, with Brandon McMullen unbeaten on 40 off 36. George Munsey set the tone in the power play.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is (Before This Series)
Namibia and Scotland had met four times in T20Is before this tour. Namibia held the edge 3-1.
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2019 | Namibia | 24 runs |
| 9 Oct 2021 | Namibia | 5 wickets |
| 27 Oct 2021 | Namibia | 4 wickets |
| 6 Jun 2024 | Scotland | 5 wickets |
With Scotland’s win on April 15, the all-time T20I head-to-head now stands at Namibia 3, Scotland 2. Two more games could flip this.
Context: What Led Up to This Series
The T20Is are the second leg of Scotland’s Namibia trip. Before the T20Is, a tri-nation ODI series under the CWC League 2 banner ran from 2 to 12 April 2026 in Windhoek.
Quick summary of the lead-up:
- Scotland vs Oman (2 April): Abandoned due to rain
- Namibia vs Scotland (6 April): No result (rain)
- Scotland vs Oman (8 April): Oman won by 12 runs
- Namibia vs Scotland (12 April): Scotland won by 7 wickets
Scotland finished the tri-series on a high, chasing down 199 with 72 balls to spare. That win set the tone for the T20Is.
Key Players to Watch
Both teams have match-winners who can flip a game single-handedly. Here are the names worth tracking.
Scotland Key Players
- George Munsey: Explosive left-hand opener. Recent 368 runs at 138.22 strike rate across T20Is.
- Brandon McMullen: Top run-getter of the ODI leg with 122 runs in 2 innings at an average of 122.
- Richie Berrington: Experienced captain and a dependable middle-order anchor.
- Mark Watt: Left-arm spinner known for tight powerplay overs.
- Michael Leask: Off-spinning all-rounder, handy with the bat at number 6 or 7.
Namibia Key Players
- Gerhard Erasmus: Former captain, smooth stroke-maker. Hit 50 off 35 in the 1st T20I.
- JJ Smit: Current captain and middle-order hitter who can clear ropes.
- Jan Frylinck: Left-arm seamer who can also bat. Scored 400 runs at 172 SR in his last 13 T20Is.
- Ruben Trumpelmann: Strike bowler with a sharp new-ball spell.
- Louren Steenkamp: Impressive ODI form (145 runs in 2 innings during the CWC League 2 tri-series).
Why This Series Matters
This may look like a low-key associate cricket tour on paper. Dig deeper, and the stakes are real.
Both teams exited the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group stage. Namibia lost all four of their World Cup games while Scotland won only one, against Italy. The fallout from those campaigns needs a response.
A bilateral series gives both sides a chance to rebuild confidence and test new combinations. Players like Owen Gould and Max Heingo get early international exposure.
It also has ICC T20I ranking implications. Scotland sits 14th with a rating of 179, while Namibia is 15th with 178. One point separates them in the rankings.
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Conclusion: Watch The Scotland Tour of Namibia 2026!
The Scotland tour of Namibia 2026 is a tight three-game T20I affair at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Scotland leads 1-0, with the 2nd T20I on April 17 and the 3rd T20I on April 18, both starting at 5:30 PM IST.
Indian fans can catch all the action on FanCode, while international viewers have ICC.tv. Expect tight contests, given how closely matched the two sides are on the ICC T20I rankings.
