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Photographs and anthems - With this being the final league game before the finale, both squads and the support staff line up for photographs, while the crowd continues to stream into the venue ahead of what promises to be an exciting clash. And now, both teams walk to the middle for their respective national anthems. It will be Namibia's first, followed by South Africa's.
Namibia vs South Africa T20I Live: Zimbabwe waiting in the wings
The result will have a direct impact on Zimbabwe, who are hoping South Africa can prevent Namibia from reaching the final. A Namibia victory will see the hosts qualify for Sunday's title clash, while a South African win will send Zimbabwe through to the final.
Namibia vs South Africa T20I Live: Brevis leads South Africa's charge
South Africa have several players in excellent form, with Dewald Brevis standing out as the tournament's leading run-scorer.
Brevis has accumulated 191 runs from three innings, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius has contributed 125 runs. Namibia will need to find a way to contain the pair if they are to pull off another upset.
The South African bowling attack has also delivered consistently. Duan Jansen and Brad Evans have taken eight wickets each, while Bjorn Fortuin is close behind with seven scalps.
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Namibia vs South Africa T20I Live: Namibia need another upset
Gerhard Erasmus' side know exactly what is at stake. A victory over South Africa will send Namibia through to Sunday's final, where they will face South Africa again.
The hosts will draw confidence from their opening-match performance, when they produced a disciplined bowling effort to defend a competitive total. Frylinck's contribution with the bat was crucial on that occasion, and Namibia will hope their experienced players can once again rise to the occasion.
Captain Erasmus has been among Namibia's leading performers in the tournament, while Frylinck and the rest of the top order will have the responsibility of providing a solid platform.
Namibia vs South Africa T20I Live: South Africa eye victory
However, Namibia's campaign has since lost momentum. They suffered a defeat against Zimbabwe in their previous outing on Thursday, leaving them with no room for error in the final league game.
South Africa, meanwhile, have responded impressively after their opening setback. They bounced back with two convincing victories over Zimbabwe, including a 43-run win in their most recent match, and will now look to complete their turnaround by sealing a place in the final.
Namibia vs South Africa T20I Live: Hosts face must-win clash
Namibia face a do-or-die battle against South Africa in the sixth and final league match of the T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek, with the hosts needing a victory to book their place in Sunday's final.
Namibia won the toss and opted to field first, hoping their decision pays off in another crucial encounter against South Africa. The hosts began the tournament on a high, defeating South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match. Jan Frylinck was the star of that contest, scoring 60 as Namibia posted 163 before restricting their opponents to secure a memorable victory.
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PITCH REPORT - The broadcaster begins by saying that the conditions are bright and sunny and also points out that it is chilly in Windhoek as well with a high of 19 degrees Celsius. Informs that it is the same surface that was used for the previous match, while also highlighting the way the ball and the abrasive surface assisted the spinners. The broadcaster notes that there is a decent covering of grass, but the pronounced cracks running through it tell a different story. Notes that coming out of the dry season here in Windhoek, sitting at 1,640 metres above sea level, there simply hasn't been enough moisture in the air to aid growth, even with plenty of watering. Adds that the result is a surface that's abrasive by nature, offering turn for the spinners and some variable bounce for the seamers too. Reckons there should still be runs on this pitch, but stresses that the batters will need to apply themselves properly to cash in.
Let's now hear from Kwena Maphaka - Maphaka says that the thinking isn't really different and hopefully they can showcase their talent. Adds that the air is a bit thinner and he actually likes the cooler conditions. On the surfaces, he says that they have generally been great, with the off surface having some variable bounce, which they are used to back home as well.
A chat with Namibia's experienced campaigner - JJ Smit says it is a big match to reach the final. Calls it a virtual semi-final and he also notes that South Africa will come in confident, having gone 2 from 2 against Zimbabwe. Stresses that Namibia should carry their own confidence into the game too, believing fully in their ability to get the better of them. On the partnership between Alexander Volschenk and Zane Green earlier in the tournament, he calls it unforgettable, praising Alex as young, talented and hardworking, someone who was thoroughly clinical that day. Admits that it didn't quite get them over the line then, but he's hopeful of seeing something similar again, this time going all the way.
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South Africa (Playing XI) - Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen, Rubin Hermann (WK), Eathan Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Andile Simelane (In for Duan Jansen), Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, and Nqobani Mokoena (In for Prenelan Subrayen).
Namibia (Playing XI) - Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Zane Green (WK), Alexander Volschenk, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Malan Kruger (In for Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton), Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, and Max Heingo.
The skipper of South Africa - Bjorn Fortuin says that it is a used wicket, so it doesn't really matter whether they bat first or bowl first. Talks about being beaten by Namibia twice in a row at this venue, mentioning that they would love to change that fact and get a win. He ends by saying that they have a couple of changes in the side.
The captain of Namibia - When asked about the possibility of making it 3-0 against South Africa with a win today, Gerhard Erasmus keeps it simple, calling it a new day, while underlining that they do have a good record against them. Says the bigger picture is booking a place in the final in front of their own fans. A win today, he says, would be special. Ultimately, he stresses, the tournament is about winning the whole thing, and today is simply a step towards that goal. He also confirms one change to the side, with Malan Kruger coming in for Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton.
TOSS - Namibia win the toss, and they will BOWL first.
NAM vs RSA Live: Namibia face a do-or-die battle against South Africa in the sixth and final league match of the T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek, with the hosts needing a victory to book their place in Sunday's final.
Namibia won the toss and opted to field first, hoping their decision pays off in another crucial encounter against South Africa.
The hosts began the tournament on a high, defeating South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match. Jan Frylinck was the star of that contest, scoring 60 as Namibia posted 163 before restricting their opponents to secure a memorable victory.
However, Namibia's campaign has since lost momentum. They suffered a defeat against Zimbabwe in their previous outing on Thursday, leaving them with no room for error in the final league game.
South Africa, meanwhile, have responded impressively after their opening setback. They bounced back with two convincing victories over Zimbabwe, including a 43-run win in their most recent match, and will now look to complete their turnaround by sealing a place in the final.
Namibia need another upset
Gerhard Erasmus' side know exactly what is at stake. A victory over South Africa will send Namibia through to Sunday's final, where they will face South Africa again.
The hosts will draw confidence from their opening-match performance, when they produced a disciplined bowling effort to defend a competitive total. Frylinck's contribution with the bat was crucial on that occasion, and Namibia will hope their experienced players can once again rise to the occasion.
Captain Erasmus has been among Namibia's leading performers in the tournament, while Frylinck and the rest of the top order will have the responsibility of providing a solid platform.
Brevis leads South Africa's charge
South Africa have several players in excellent form, with Dewald Brevis standing out as the tournament's leading run-scorer.
Brevis has accumulated 191 runs from three innings, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius has contributed 125 runs. Namibia will need to find a way to contain the pair if they are to pull off another upset.
The South African bowling attack has also delivered consistently. Duan Jansen and Brad Evans have taken eight wickets each, while Bjorn Fortuin is close behind with seven scalps.
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