Malawi vs Namibia T20I all matches are contested at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, a venue that has hosted seven T20I encounters since the format's introduction in 2025.
Namibia holds a dominant record at this ground, having played all seven matches. The venue has produced significant statistical outliers, including a highest team total of 187/6 and an individual century by HG Munsey.
Overview
The head-to-head rivalry between Malawi and Namibia in the T20I format has been primarily contested at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This venue serves as the central stage for their encounters, hosting all recorded matches between the two nations during the specified period. According to Cricsheet data, a total of 7 matches have been played at this ground between March 2025 and April 2026. Namibia has been the most active team at the venue, participating in all 7 matches recorded in the dataset.
The competitive history at this location spans from the first match on 2025-03-19 to the most recent encounter on 2026-04-18. This timeframe captures the evolving dynamics of the T20I series between the two African cricketing nations. The Namibia Cricket Ground has witnessed significant statistical extremes during these fixtures. The highest team total recorded at the venue is 187/6, achieved by Namibia on 2026-04-18. This scoreline highlights the batting potential available on the pitch during the later stages of the series.
Conversely, the lowest team total at the ground is 42/7, set by Canada on 2025-03-22. This low score indicates challenging batting conditions or dominant bowling performances during that specific match. Individual brilliance has also been on display at the Namibia Cricket Ground. The highest individual batting score is 108, scored by HG Munsey on 2026-04-18. This century stands out as a key batting performance in the head-to-head records. On the bowling front, the best figures recorded are 4/8 by JJ Smit on 2025-03-22. These bowling statistics demonstrate the impact of individual players in shaping the outcomes of these T20I matches.
Match History and Venue
The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek has served as the exclusive venue for the recorded T20I encounters between Malawi and Namibia within this dataset. A total of seven matches have been contested at this location, establishing it as the primary stage for this specific head-to-head rivalry. This concentrated period of play highlights the ground's significance in the recent T20I calendar for both nations.
This dominance in appearance frequency underscores the home advantage often associated with the Windhoek pitch. The venue has hosted a variety of scoring environments, ranging from high-scoring thrillers to low-scoring tactical battles. The consistency of hosting these matches over the 2025 and 2026 seasons provides a robust sample size for analyzing team performance trends at this specific ground.
Individual brilliance has also been on display, with HG Munsey recording the highest individual batting score of 108 runs. This century was achieved during the same match on 2026-04-18 where Namibia posted their highest team total. Munsey's performance highlights the impact of individual matchups in determining the outcome of these T20I encounters. Such high scores contribute significantly to the team's overall performance metrics at this venue.
On the bowling front, JJ Smit delivered the best bowling figures at the ground, taking 4 wickets for just 8 runs. This performance occurred during the match on 2025-03-22, demonstrating the potential for wicket-taking spells on the Windhoek pitch. Smit's figures represent the peak of bowling efficiency recorded in this specific head-to-head dataset. These individual records provide key insights into the strengths of both teams when competing at this venue.
What are the highest and lowest team totals?
The highest team total recorded at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek stands at 187/6. This score was achieved by Namibia during their T20I encounter against Scotland on 2026-04-18. This performance represents the peak batting output among the seven matches held at this venue between 2025 and 2026. The chase or defense of this total highlights the scoring potential available on the pitch in late April conditions.
In contrast, the lowest team total at this location is 42/7. Canada posted this score against Namibia on 2025-03-22. This match occurred early in the venue's T20I history, just three days after the first game was played on 2025-03-19. The disparity between the highest and lowest totals illustrates the varying conditions and competitive balances faced by teams at the ground.
Individual Records: Batting and Bowling
Individual Records: Batting and Bowling
Outstanding individual displays have defined the competitive landscape at the Namibia Cricket Ground. The highest individual batting score recorded at this venue is 108 runs, achieved by HG Munsey. This century was scored on 2026-04-18, marking a significant milestone in the T20I history of the ground. Munsey's performance contributed to Namibia's highest team total of 187/6 on the same date, showcasing the impact of top-order brilliance in the format.
This performance occurred on 2025-03-22, during a match where Canada posted the lowest team total of 42/7. Smit's spell demonstrated the effectiveness of the pitch conditions for bowlers seeking wickets in the middle overs. The contrast between Munsey's century and Smit's four-wicket haul highlights the varying demands placed on players at this Windhoek venue.
These individual records stand out within the seven matches played at the Namibia Cricket Ground between 2025-03-19 and 2026-04-18. Namibia has been the most active team at this location, participating in all seven fixtures. The statistical dominance in individual performances reflects the team's familiarity with the local conditions. Analysts tracking player form often reference these benchmarks when evaluating squad depth for future T20I campaigns in Namibia.
Key Matchups and Trends
The competitive landscape at the Namibia Cricket Ground is defined by extreme scoring variances across the seven recorded T20I encounters. The venue has witnessed both a dominant batting display and a severe batting collapse, highlighting the pitch's potential to favor either side depending on conditions. Namibia’s 187/6 total, achieved on 2026-04-18, stands as the highest team score at this location. This performance underscores the ground’s capacity to support aggressive run-chasing and high-scoring affairs when the ball behaves consistently.
Individual performances have been pivotal in shaping these team records. HG Munsey’s score of 108 runs on 2026-04-18 was the driving force behind Namibia’s highest team total. His century demonstrates the impact a single batsman can have on the final outcome, anchoring the innings to reach the 187-run mark. This individual brilliance directly correlates with the team’s success on that specific date, marking it as a high-water mark for batting at the venue.
On the bowling front, JJ Smit’s figures of 4/8 against Canada on 2025-03-22 were instrumental in restricting the opposition to the venue’s lowest total. His ability to take four wickets while conceding only eight runs highlights the effectiveness of disciplined bowling on this surface. Smit’s performance directly contributed to the 42/7 collapse, showcasing how a single bowler can dominate a T20I innings. These individual records by Munsey and Smit define the extremes of performance at the Namibia Cricket Ground.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at the Namibia Cricket Ground?
Who holds the record for the highest individual score at this venue?
HG Munsey holds the record with a score of 108, achieved on 2026-04-18.
What are the best bowling figures recorded at the Namibia Cricket Ground?
When was the first T20I match played at the Namibia Cricket Ground?
The first match took place on 2025-03-19.
What is the lowest team total recorded at this venue?
Summary
As of 2026-04-18, the Namibia Cricket Ground has hosted seven T20I matches, with Namibia being the most active team. Key records include a highest team total of 187/6 by Namibia, a lowest total of 42/7 by Canada, a highest individual score of 108 by HG Munsey, and best bowling figures of 4/8 by JJ Smit.