The cricket rivalry between Canada and Namibia shows one of the most exciting contests in international cricket. These two teams have played a few matches in different formats, creating great moments and showing excellent cricket skills.
This guide looks at their match records, exciting games, and what makes this rivalry special. From close finishes to big wins, Canada and Namibia have given fans some amazing cricket matches.
Canada vs Namibia Results Overview
Canada and Namibia have faced each other regularly in ODI cricket since 2023, and their contests have become more competitive with every series. The most recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Canada (Aug–Sep 2025) showed how balanced this rivalry has become. Namibia won two matches in the series, Canada fought hard in both games, and one match was abandoned without a ball bowled.
In the latest meetings in King City, Namibia chased 220 to beat Canada by 5 wickets, and later defended 261 to win by 24 runs. Canada put up strong batting efforts but couldn’t close out both games. Namibia’s consistent all-round performances gave them the edge in the 2025 series.
This rivalry is still new, but with closely fought matches, changing momentum, and improving squad depth on both sides, Canada vs Namibia has quickly become one of the most exciting Associate-level head-to-head battles to follow.
Canada vs Namibia Results In ODI Cricket
In ODI cricket, Canada and Namibia have played 5 matches since 2023. Here’s how the rivalry stands:
| Total Matches | Canada Wins | Namibia Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 |
Namibia has been much stronger in ODI cricket, winning 4 out of 5 matches. Canada’s only win came in a tie-game in March 2025, and Canada won the Super Over.
Canada vs Namibia Results In T20I Cricket
The T20I format has been completely dominated by Namibia. Since 2025, they have played 3 T20I matches:
| Total Matches | Canada Wins | Namibia Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Namibia has won all T20I matches against Canada, showing their strength in the shortest format of cricket.
Most Memorable T20I Matches Between Canada and Namibia
Here are some exciting T20I matches between Canada and Namibia.
1. Namibia’s Close Win – March 19, 2025, at Windhoek
Namibia won a thrilling match by 3 wickets with no balls left. This was one of the most exciting T20I matches between these teams. Canada batted first and scored 145/8 in their 15 overs, with Yuvraj Samra playing a great innings of 37 runs from 18 balls. Kanwarpal Tathgur also helped with 26 runs from 14 balls.
Namibia’s chase was led by JJ Smit, who played brilliantly with both bat and ball. He scored 33 runs from 17 balls and took 3 wickets for 18 runs. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 36 runs from 21 balls, while Nikolaas Davin made 32 runs. Zane Green finished the match with an unbeaten 21 runs to guide Namibia home. Ruben Trumpelmann was excellent with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs.
2. Namibia’s Complete Domination – March 22, 2025, at Windhoek
Namibia achieved a massive 10-wicket victory in a rain-affected match, which was reduced to 13 overs per side. Canada posted a total of 42 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 13 overs. JJ Smit was the star performer for Namibia, taking four wickets for just nine runs in four overs.
Only Nicholas Kirton (10 runs) and Harsh Thaker (13 runs) could reach double figures for Canada. Namibia needed just 2.4 overs to chase the small target, with JP Kotze scoring an unbeaten 32 runs off 14 balls. This match showed Namibia’s bowling strength and Canada’s batting struggles.
3. Namibia’s 8-Wicket Win – March 23, 2025 at Windhoek
Namibia completed a series sweep with an 8-wicket victory in the final T20I. Canada batted first and scored 142 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, with Nicholas Kirton top-scoring with 37 runs from 26 balls. Dilpreet Bajwa made 20 runs from 18 balls, while Navneet Dhaliwal contributed 21 runs.
Namibia chased down the target easily in just 15.2 overs. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was the star performer, scoring a brilliant 65 runs from 32 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes. He was named Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance. Nikolaas Davin remained unbeaten with 52 runs from 41 balls to finish the chase. JJ Smit was named Player of the Series for his excellent performances throughout.
Most Memorable ODI Matches Between Canada and Namibia
Here are some exciting ODI matches between Canada and Namibia.
1. A Close Contest – September 2, 2025, at King City
Canada came closest to beating Namibia but lost by 24 runs on their home ground. Namibia batted first and scored 261/8 in 50 overs. Malan Kruger was the star with 80 runs from 132 balls, while Jan Frylinck played a quick innings of 60 runs from 52 balls. JP Kotze also contributed 38 runs.
Canada’s chase was led by Nicholas Kirton, who scored 46 runs, and Pargat Singh, who made 40 runs. Saad Bin Zafar played well with 30 runs, but Canada was bowled out for 237 runs in 48.3 overs. Bernard Scholtz was the best bowler for Namibia, taking 4 wickets for 31 runs.
2. Namibia’s Easy Win – March 15, 2025, at Windhoek
Namibia won by 12 runs using the DLS method in a rain-affected match. Namibia scored 186 runs in 49 overs, with JP Kotze scoring 48 runs and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton making an unbeaten 47 runs. Kaleem Sana bowled very well for Canada, taking 4 wickets for 33 runs.
Canada was chasing a reduced target but could only score 154 runs in 42 overs. Yuvraj Samra top-scored with 53 runs, but the rest of the batting failed. Gerhard Erasmus took 4 wickets for 24 runs to help Namibia win easily.
3. Canada’s First Win – March 9, 2025, at Windhoek
The only tied match between these teams happened in Windhoek, but Canada won the Super Over to take victory. This was a very exciting rain-affected game where both teams scored the same total. Canada scored 167/8 in 39 overs, with Navneet Dhaliwal playing a brilliant innings of 54 runs from 84 balls. Harsh Thaker contributed 26 runs, while Yuvraj Samra made 24 runs.
Namibia replied with 174 runs in 39 overs, falling just one run short of the adjusted target of 175 runs. Gerhard Erasmus top-scored with 41 runs, while Malan Kruger made 20 runs. The match went to a Super Over, where Namibia scored just three runs before losing both their wickets. Canada took just three deliveries. This was Canada’s only victory over Namibia in any format, even though the main match was tied.
When Do Canada and Namibia Play Next?
Based on current information, there are no scheduled matches between Canada and Namibia in the near future. Cricket fans will have to wait for the next cricket series between these two teams.
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Conclusion: Namibia Dominates The Rivalry Against Canada
The cricket rivalry between Canada and Namibia continues to be one-sided, with Namibia clearly holding the upper hand. Out of the 7 completed matches played across ODI and T20I formats, Namibia has won 6, while Canada has managed just one victory, which came through a Super Over in a tied ODI. Their performance shows how consistently Namibia has outplayed Canada in both departments.
Canada has shown glimpses of promise, especially in their home conditions, but they still have a long way to go to challenge Namibia on a regular basis. Namibia’s bowlers have been more disciplined, and their batting lineup has delivered steady contributions match after match.
Both teams are still growing as Associate nations, and Canada will be eager to close the gap in upcoming series. With more matches ahead, fans can look forward to seeing whether Canada can turn this rivalry into a more competitive contest in the future.
FAQs
Namibia has won 7 out of 8 completed matches, while Canada has won one game.
Namibia’s biggest win was by 111 runs in ODI cricket in April 2023, and by 10 wickets in T20I cricket in March 2025.
Only 1 ODI match has been tied between these teams, which happened on March 9, 2025, in Windhoek.
ODI cricket is slightly more competitive, though Namibia still dominates. Canada has come closer to winning in ODIs than in T20Is.
Their first match was an ODI on April 4, 2023, at Windhoek, which Namibia won by 111 runs.
