Namibia vs South Africa Live Cricket Streaming Online in India, 1st ODI 2026
Catch the Namibia vs South Africa 1st ODI 2026 live today, September 9, 2026, from the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Kicking off at 1:00 PM IST, this crucial match is part of South Africa's tour of Namibia, serving as vital preparation for both nations ahead of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
The cricketing world turns its attention to Windhoek today as Namibia hosts South Africa in the first of a three-match One Day International series. This significant clash, kicking off at the Namibia Cricket Ground, marks the commencement of South Africa's 2026 tour of Namibia. Both teams, co-hosts for the upcoming 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup alongside Zimbabwe, will be looking to fine-tune their squads and strategies, with Namibia aiming to build on their recent upset victory over the Proteas in a preceding T20I Tri-Series. On This Day in 1994: Sachin Tendulkar Smashes Maiden ODI Century Against Australia.
Match Details
The 1st ODI between Namibia and South Africa is scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The match is set to begin at 00:30 AM Central Africa Time (CAT). For Indian viewers, this translates to an early start at 04:00 AM IST.
Here’s a breakdown of the match timing across various regions:
| Region | Time (Local) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windhoek (CAT) | 00:30 AM | September 9, 2026 |
| India (IST) | 04:00 AM | September 9, 2026 |
| UK (BST) | 11:30 PM | September 8, 2026 |
| USA (EST) | 06:30 PM | September 8, 2026 |
| Australia (AEST) | 08:30 AM | September 9, 2026 |
Where to Watch Online and on TV
Cricket enthusiasts can follow the live action through various broadcasting and streaming platforms globally. Fans in India, in particular, will need to rely on digital streaming for this series.
Here are the confirmed viewing options for the Namibia vs South Africa 1st ODI:
- India: Fans in India can catch the live streaming of the Namibia vs South Africa 1st ODI on the FanCode app and website. It's important to note that there will be no live TV telecast of the match in India.
- Africa (including South Africa & Namibia): SuperSport is the official broadcaster for the series across Africa.
- Rest of the World: Cricket fans outside the above regions can stream the match live on ICC.tv. BCCI Secures Over INR 130 Crore in New Associate Partnerships for Home Season With Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
South Africa recently emerged victorious in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series, which also featured Zimbabwe. However, Namibia showcased their potential by securing an impressive 18-run victory over South Africa in the opening fixture of that T20I Tri-Series, played at the same venue. This suggests that while South Africa holds the advantage in terms of international experience and ranking, Namibia, playing on home soil, cannot be underestimated. This ODI series will be a crucial test for both sides as they build towards the 2027 World Cup, which they will co-host alongside Zimbabwe.
Don't miss a moment of the action as Namibia looks to challenge their formidable neighbours in this exciting One Day International series.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).