The united states national cricket team vs namibia national cricket team timeline reaches a new chapter on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, when the two sides meet in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 ODI at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. For USA fans it is a home game, for Namibia’s Eagles it is a must-win away fixture, and for cricket fans in India it is an 8:30 PM IST watch. This match preview covers the timeline, pitch report, stadium conditions, squads, stats, prediction and exactly where to watch in all three countries.
Match Details: USA vs Namibia, ODI, Dallas
| Detail | Information |
| Match | United States vs Namibia, ODI (League 2 tri-series, with UAE) |
| Date | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas |
| Format | 50 overs a side, day game |
| Captains | Monank Patel (USA), Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia) |
| Rematch | Tuesday, October 13, 2026, same venue and time |
Match Timings in the USA, Namibia and India
| Country / Region | Start time (Oct 7, 2026) |
| USA, Dallas (Central) | 10:00 AM CDT |
| USA, East Coast (Eastern) | 11:00 AM EDT |
| USA, West Coast (Pacific) | 8:00 AM PDT |
| Namibia (Windhoek) | 5:00 PM CAT |
| India | 8:30 PM IST |
| GMT / UTC | 3:00 PM |
Where to Watch United States National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team
If you are asking where to watch united states national cricket team vs namibia national cricket team, the answer depends on where you live. This is the broadcast guide based on the earlier games of this series:
| Country | Where to watch |
| United States and Canada | Willow TV and its digital platforms |
| Namibia | ICC.tv is the global stream; local TV rights for this away series were not confirmed, so check One Africa TV or SuperSport listings |
| India | FanCode app and website (no live TV telecast); ICC.tv is also listed by some outlets |
| UK and most other regions | ICC.tv |
Broadcast deals for League 2 can change from one series to the next, so confirm on ICC.tv or your local listings on match morning.
Tri-Series Schedule and Results So Far
| Date | Fixture | Result / Status |
| Oct 3 | Namibia vs UAE | Abandoned |
| Oct 5 | USA vs UAE | USA won by 6 wickets |
| Oct 7 | USA vs Namibia | Focus match |
| Oct 9 | Namibia vs UAE | Upcoming |
| Oct 11 | USA vs UAE | Upcoming |
| Oct 13 | USA vs Namibia | Upcoming |
Match Preview: Form and Context
USA. The hosts started the series in strong style. On October 5, UAE batted first and made 330/8, and the USA replied with 332/4 in 48.5 overs. Milind Kumar scored 116 off 84 balls and took Player of the Match. Before the series, the USA were second in the League 2 table with about 43 points, behind Scotland, and every win strengthens their push towards the 2027 World Cup qualification route.
Namibia. The Eagles have not played a completed game in Dallas yet, as their opener against the UAE was abandoned. They sit fifth in the table with roughly 29 points. They have enjoyed a good run in T20Is since the T20 World Cup, but ODI points are what matter now. Namibia are also one of the three co-hosts of the 2027 Cricket World Cup alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe, which gives every League 2 game extra meaning for home supporters. Gerhard Erasmus returned as captain for the home series in August and September, with Justin Kemp joining head coach Craig Williams as head of cricket.
India connection. Indian fans know both teams from the T20 World Cup earlier this year. India beat the USA in their opening game of that tournament and then beat Namibia by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi (India 209/9, Namibia 116). It was the USA, though, who beat Namibia by 31 runs in Chennai on February 15, 2026.
Pitch Report: Grand Prairie Stadium
The pitch at Grand Prairie has been a good batting surface in recent ODIs, with a little something for the new-ball bowlers.
- Early overs: Pace and bounce are available, and the seamers get some movement in the first 10 overs.
- Middle overs: The surface settles, and strokeplay becomes easier. Spin is average, so spinners are more effective as defensive options than as wicket-takers.
- Scoring: The October 5 game produced 330/8 and 332/4. Venue records show a first-innings average of around 200, but recent games have been much higher. Scotland’s Brandon McMullen also made 140 here in October 2024.
- Chasing: The USA chose to bowl first on October 5 and chased 331 with 7 balls to spare, so chasing is a proven option on this ground.
Stadium Conditions
- Location: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas (also known as QuikTrip Park)
- Capacity: About 7,000, expandable to around 15,000
- Boundaries: Shortest about 55 metres, longest about 76 metres, so some boundaries are short
- Lights: Floodlights are available, but this ODI is a day game with a 10:00 AM start, so there will be no dew
- History: The venue hosted games at the 2024 T20 World Cup and Major League Cricket
Weather Report: Dallas on Match Day
Temperatures on October 5 were around 26°C to 28°C, with clear skies and ideal conditions for a full 50-over game. The weather in Dallas has been mixed this week, though, and the series opener on October 3 was abandoned. A specific forecast for Wednesday was not available at the time of writing, so check a local forecast on match morning. If rain does arrive, a reduced-overs game under DLS is possible.
United States National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Squads
Squad lists (as shown on match-centre pages) are below. Final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
USA squad: Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shehan Jayasuriya, Ehsan Adil, Smit Patel, Shubham Ranjane, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shayan Jahangir, Nosthush Kenjige, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Yasir Mohammad, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Rushil Ugarkar, Ritvik Appidi.
Namibia squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, Zane Green, Michael van Lingen, Ruben Trumpelmann, Louren Steenkamp, JC Balt, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Waldo Smith.
Predicted XIs (Not Official)
USA: Shehan Jayasuriya, Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Smit Patel, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Harmeet Singh, Ehsan Adil, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige.
Namibia: Michael van Lingen, Zane Green (wk), Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Max Heingo, JC Balt.
United States National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Players to Watch
USA
- Milind Kumar: In top form after 116 off 84 balls, and a useful bowler too (4/48 against Namibia in February 2025)
- Monank Patel: The captain and opener, with a highest score of 72 against Namibia
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi: Scored 68 in the T20 World Cup win over Namibia
- Saurabh Netravalkar: The left-arm seamer who strikes early and in the death overs
- Shayan Jahangir: The wicketkeeper who took the catch that ended Erasmus’ innings at the T20 World Cup
Namibia
- Gerhard Erasmus: The leading run-scorer in the rivalry, with roughly 340 runs and a high score of 87
- JJ Smit and Jan Frylinck: All-rounders who bring depth in both batting and bowling
- Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton: A powerful left-hander who can finish an innings
- Bernard Scholtz: The left-arm spinner who rose to seventh in the ICC ODI bowler rankings after strong League 2 returns
- Ruben Trumpelmann and Max Heingo: The new-ball pair who must make early breakthroughs on a pitch with early pace
United States National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Stats
| Measure | Detail |
| Overall trend | USA lead the head-to-head by a clear margin |
| Last Namibia ODI win | November 26, 2022 (by 6 wickets) |
| USA ODI streak | Four straight wins (Sep 2024 to Feb 2025) |
| Last meeting | USA won by 31 runs, T20 World Cup, Chennai, Feb 15, 2026 |
| Biggest USA ODI win | 114 runs, Al Amerat, Feb 8, 2025 |
| Best chase | USA 287/3 in 45 overs, Windhoek, Sep 22, 2024 |
| Top run-scorer | Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia), about 340 runs |
| Top USA run-scorer | Andries Gous, about 282 runs |
Head-to-head totals vary a little between websites because some mix ODIs and T20Is, but all agree that the USA hold the upper hand.
United States National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline
- 2019: Both teams play at the World Cricket League Division Two in Windhoek, where Erasmus makes his ODI debut in the final
- June-July 2022: Namibia win all four games at the T20I tri-series at home
- November 2022: USA win by 71 runs, and Namibia win by 6 wickets in the return game
- September 2024: USA win by 6 wickets and 7 wickets in Windhoek
- February 2025: USA win by 114 runs and 70 runs in Oman
- February 15, 2026: USA beat Namibia by 31 runs at the T20 World Cup in Chennai (199/4 vs 168/6)
- October 2026: The Dallas tri-series, with games on October 7 and 13
Prediction: USA vs Namibia, Who Will Win?
Toss prediction: The captain who wins the toss will probably chase. The USA chose to bowl on October 5 and chased 331, and with no dew in a day game, the chasing side still gets the benefit of knowing the target.
Predicted first-innings score: 270 to 300
Key battle: Erasmus against Netravalkar. If Erasmus survives the new ball, Namibia can reach 280.
Winner prediction: The USA. They have home advantage, a deeper batting order, momentum after chasing 331 and an ODI winning streak over Namibia. I would put their chances at roughly 70 percent.
The upset route: Namibia need an early breakthrough from Trumpelmann and Heingo, a big score from Erasmus or Loftie-Eaton, and Scholtz to strangle the middle overs. This is a prediction and not a guarantee, as ODI cricket can change quickly.
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FAQs
It runs from 2019 Windhoek, through 2022 tri-series and 2024-25 League 2, to the 2026 T20 World Cup and Dallas.
10:00 AM Central, 11:00 AM Eastern and 8:00 AM Pacific on October 7.
5:00 PM Namibian time (CAT) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Willow TV in the USA and Canada, with ICC.tv as a backup option.
ICC.tv streams it globally. Check One Africa TV or SuperSport listings for local rights.
USA lead the head-to-head, with four straight ODI wins and a 31-run T20 World Cup victory.
USA: Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Netravalkar. Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Frylinck, Scholtz.
A balanced surface: some seam early, then good batting. The last USA game saw 330 and 332.
The series opener was abandoned, so weather is a risk. Check the local forecast before play.
USA are favourites on form, home conditions and batting depth, though Erasmus can trouble them.
Monank Patel leads the USA, and Gerhard Erasmus is Namibia’s regular captain.
Source: CricInfo
