ZIM vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I, Namibia Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
The three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Namibia comes to its final clash with the 3rd T20I on 18th September 2025 at the Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe will be aiming for a clean sweep at home, while Namibia will look to salvage pride with a win in this encounter.
Match Details
- Match: Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 3rd T20I
- Series: Namibia tour of Zimbabwe 2025
- Date & Time: 18 September 2025, 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo
Pitch Report – Queen’s Sports Club
The Bulawayo surface usually provides good assistance for batters, with an average first-innings score in the 160+ range. Fast bowlers can extract bounce early on, while spinners may come into play in the middle overs.
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160+
- Chasing Record: Teams chasing have enjoyed success at this venue
Weather is expected to remain clear, so we should get a full 40-over game.
Zimbabwe Team Preview
Zimbabwe have been dominant in the series so far, showcasing consistency in both batting and bowling departments.
Key Players for Zimbabwe:
- Batsmen: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
With experienced campaigners like Raza and Williams in the middle order and a strong pace attack, Zimbabwe will again start as favorites.
Namibia Team Preview
Namibia have struggled to capitalize on good starts, but their squad has potential match-winners who can turn the tide in this decider.
Key Players for Namibia:
- Batsmen: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Malan Kruger, Gerhard Erasmus
- All-rounders: JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann
- Bowlers: Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
If Namibia’s batting lineup clicks and their bowlers strike early, they can challenge the hosts in this crucial match.
Head-to-Head Record
Zimbabwe hold the upper hand in recent meetings, having outplayed Namibia in both batting and bowling throughout the series. Namibia, however, remain competitive and have shown flashes of brilliance in patches.
ZIM vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Picks
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Sean Williams, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa
Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (WK), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Dylan Leicher, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Jan de Villiers
Top Fantasy Picks
- Batters: Brian Bennett, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Malan Kruger
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, JJ Smit, Sean Williams
- Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Bernard Scholtz
ZIM vs NAM Dream11 Team Prediction
Small League Team (Safe Picks):
- WK: Tadiwanashe Marumani
- BAT: Brian Bennett, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- ALL: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, JJ Smit
- BOWL: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice-Captain: Brian Bennett
Grand League Team (Risky Picks):
- WK: Zane Green
- BAT: Gerhard Erasmus, Brian Bennett, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- ALL: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, JJ Smit, Ryan Burl
- BOWL: Richard Ngarava, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell
Captain: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Vice-Captain: JJ Smit
ZIM vs NAM Match Prediction
Zimbabwe are in strong form and with home advantage, they are expected to dominate this fixture as well. Namibia will need something extraordinary from their top order and all-rounders to stop a clean sweep.
Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the 3rd T20I and seal the series 3-0.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Back Zimbabwe’s top-order batters in your Dream11 teams.
- Pick all-rounders like Sikandar Raza and JJ Smit for maximum points.
- Death-over specialists such as Ngarava and Trumpelmann can fetch crucial wickets.
- Consider a mix of spinners and pacers given the balanced surface at Bulawayo.
