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The United States National Cricket Team vs Namibia National Cricket Team matches have become an increasingly interesting rivalry in Associate men’s international cricket. The two sides have faced each other in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is), including matches in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, the Namibia T20I Tri-Series and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Their rivalry began in 2019 and has featured several closely fought encounters as well as some substantial victories. The United States have generally had the stronger recent record, particularly in ODI cricket, while Namibia won the first two T20Is between the sides in 2022.
By the end of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, the teams had met 16 times in men’s internationals, with the United States winning 10 matches and Namibia winning six. The latest meeting came on February 15, 2026, when the USA defeated Namibia by 31 runs in Chennai.
The United States and Namibia have played 11 ODIs and five T20Is, giving them 16 men’s international meetings in total through the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.
The ODI record stands at 7-4 in favour of the United States. In T20Is, Namibia won the first two meetings in 2022, while the USA won the next three, leaving the T20I record at 3-2 in favour of the United States.
| Format | Matches | USA Wins | Namibia Wins | Other Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| T20I | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Overall | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
The teams first met in 2019, and their ODI rivalry subsequently became a regular feature of the World Cup League 2 schedule. T20I meetings were added later, including a two-match contest in Namibia in 2022 and further encounters in 2024 and 2026.
United States vs Namibia ODI Matches
The ODI rivalry has largely been played in ICC World Cup qualification pathways. The teams met twice in 2019, four times in 2022, once in 2023, twice in 2024 and twice in 2025. The United States won seven of those 11 matches, while Namibia won four.
The first ODI meetings came in September 2019. Namibia won the September 20 encounter by 139 runs, while the earlier September 17 meeting had been won by the USA by five wickets. The contrasting results established the competitive nature of the rivalry.
In 2022, the teams met four times in League 2. Namibia won the September 15 match by 79 runs and the September 17 match by 68 runs, while the USA responded with victories on November 20 and November 26.
The March 26, 2023 encounter at Windhoek was another significant ODI. The USA scored 233/9 before bowling Namibia out for 151, winning by 82 runs. Gajanand Singh top-scored with 53 and Ali Khan took 3/21.
The 2024 and 2025 meetings then produced a strong run of results for the USA.
| Date | Competition | USA Score | Namibia Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | ICC CWC League 2 | 142 | 287/8 | Namibia won by 139 runs |
| Sep 15, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | 97 | 176 | Namibia won by 79 runs |
| Sep 17, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | 186/7 | 254/5 | Namibia won by 68 runs |
| Nov 20, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | 244/8 | 173 | USA won by 71 runs |
| Nov 26, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | 211/7 | 212/4 | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
| Mar 26, 2023 | CWC Qualifier Play-off | 233/9 | 151 | USA won by 82 runs |
| Sep 16, 2024 | ICC CWC League 2 | 200/4 | 199/9 | USA won by 6 wickets |
| Sep 22, 2024 | ICC CWC League 2 | 287/3 | 286/9 | USA won by 7 wickets |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ICC CWC League 2 | 293/8 | 179 | USA won by 114 runs |
| Feb 14, 2025 | ICC CWC League 2 | 268/9 | 198 | USA won by 70 runs |
The historical listing confirms the 11-match ODI record and the USA’s 7-4 advantage.
United States vs Namibia T20I Matches
The T20I rivalry has been shorter but has produced several notable results.
The first two T20Is took place during the 2022 Namibia T20I Tri-Series. Namibia won both matches. On June 30, Namibia chased 195 by reaching 197/4 in 19 overs, winning by six wickets. Gerhard Erasmus scored an unbeaten 72 from 34 balls.
The following day, Namibia again defeated the USA. The USA scored 136, while Namibia reached 137/1 in 16 overs to win by nine wickets.
The USA then turned the T20I record around in 2024. During the Namibia T20I Tri-Series, the United States defeated Namibia by 13 runs on October 1 and by six wickets on October 5.
Their next T20I meeting was at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.
| Date | Competition | USA Score | Namibia Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Namibia T20I Tri-Series | 194/5 | 197/4 | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Namibia T20I Tri-Series | 136 | 137/1 | Namibia won by 9 wickets |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Namibia T20I Tri-Series | 181/4 | 168/8 | USA won by 13 runs |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Namibia T20I Tri-Series | 124/4 | 120/9 | USA won by 6 wickets |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Men’s T20 World Cup | 199/4 | 168/6 | USA won by 31 runs |
The five T20I results leave the USA with a 3-2 head-to-head advantage.
United States vs Namibia Match Results
The overall record shows a clear difference between the two formats.
In ODIs, the USA have won seven of 11 matches. Namibia’s four ODI victories came across the 2019 and 2022 portions of the rivalry. The USA then won the subsequent ODI meetings from March 2023 through February 2025.
In T20Is, Namibia won both matches in 2022 before the USA won three consecutive meetings in 2024 and 2026.
| Record Category | USA | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| ODI wins | 7 | 4 |
| T20I wins | 3 | 2 |
| Overall wins | 10 | 6 |
| Overall matches | 16 | 16 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No results | 0 | 0 |
The figures are based on the men’s international meetings recorded through February 2026.
Recent United States vs Namibia Matches
The recent phase of the rivalry has been dominated by the United States.
In September 2024, the USA won both ODI meetings in Windhoek. They first chased 200 after Namibia made 199/9, winning by six wickets. Six days later, the USA chased 287 after Namibia had scored 286/9, winning by seven wickets.
The two teams then met twice in February 2025 in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2. These matches produced two of the largest USA victories in the rivalry.
On February 8, the USA scored 293/8 and bowled Namibia out for 179, winning by 114 runs. On February 14, the USA made 268/9 and dismissed Namibia for 198, winning by 70 runs. The ICC has listed the 114-run victory among the largest wins in the USA men’s ODI record.
Their latest meeting was at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in Chennai. The USA scored 199/4, powered by Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 from 33 balls and Monank Patel’s 52 from 30. Namibia reached 168/6, giving the USA a 31-run victory. Krishnamurthi was named Player of the Match.
| Recent Match | USA | Namibia | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | 200/4 | 199/9 | USA won by 6 wickets |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 287/3 | 286/9 | USA won by 7 wickets |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 181/4 | 168/8 | USA won by 13 runs |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 124/4 | 120/9 | USA won by 6 wickets |
| Feb 8, 2025 | 293/8 | 179 | USA won by 114 runs |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 268/9 | 198 | USA won by 70 runs |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 199/4 | 168/6 | USA won by 31 runs |
Memorable Matches Between USA and Namibia
Several matches stand out in the history of the United States vs Namibia rivalry.
The September 20, 2019 match was one of Namibia’s most dominant performances against the USA. Namibia scored 287/8 and then dismissed the USA for 142, winning by 139 runs. It remains the largest margin of victory by runs in the rivalry.
The 2022 T20I series in Windhoek was another important moment. Namibia won both matches, including the June 30 game by six wickets and the July 1 game by nine wickets. Gerhard Erasmus played a central role in the first victory with an unbeaten 72 from 34 deliveries.
The March 2023 ODI at Windhoek provided a strong response from the USA. After making 233/9, they bowled Namibia out for 151. The 82-run victory was built around Gajanand Singh’s 53 and Ali Khan’s 3/21.
The February 2025 ODI victories were also significant. The USA’s 114-run win on February 8 was their largest victory over Namibia by runs at that point. They followed it with another 70-run victory six days later.
The latest memorable encounter came at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s 68 not out from 33 balls helped the USA reach 199/4, and Namibia finished on 168/6. The 31-run win gave the USA another victory in a major ICC tournament.
Highest Team Scores in the Rivalry
The rivalry has featured several high-scoring ODI matches.
The highest team total recorded by the USA against Namibia is 293/8, made in February 2025. Namibia’s highest score against the USA is 287/8, made in September 2019.
In T20Is, the USA’s highest score against Namibia is 199/4, made during the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. Namibia’s highest T20I total against the USA is 197/4, recorded during the June 30, 2022 meeting.
| Format | USA Highest Score | Namibia Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | 293/8 | 287/8 |
| T20I | 199/4 | 197/4 |
The figures demonstrate that both teams have been capable of producing substantial totals against one another, particularly in ODI cricket.
Importance of the USA vs Namibia Rivalry
The United States vs Namibia rivalry is closely connected to the growth of Associate cricket and the global qualification structure.
Many of their ODI meetings have taken place through World Cup League 2, a competition that provides regular international cricket for teams competing outside the traditional group of Full Members. Their meetings therefore carry significance beyond an individual bilateral result.
The rivalry has also expanded into T20 cricket. The two sides played T20Is in Namibia in 2022 and 2024 before meeting at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in Chennai.
The 2026 World Cup encounter demonstrated how far the rivalry has developed. The match was played on the global tournament stage, with the USA posting 199/4 and eventually winning by 31 runs.
With both teams continuing to compete in ICC competitions and World Cup qualification pathways, further United States vs Namibia matches are likely to remain an important part of Associate international cricket.
FAQs
1. How many times have the United States and Namibia played cricket against each other?
The United States and Namibia have played 16 men’s international matches through the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup: 11 ODIs and five T20Is. The USA have won 10 and Namibia have won six.
2. Who has won more United States vs Namibia ODI matches?
The United States have won seven of the 11 men’s ODIs between the teams, while Namibia have won four.
3. Who won the first T20I between the United States and Namibia?
Namibia won the first T20I meeting on June 30, 2022. Namibia chased 195 by scoring 197/4 in 19 overs and won by six wickets.
4. What was the latest United States vs Namibia cricket match?
The latest meeting was the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match in Chennai on February 15, 2026. The USA scored 199/4 and defeated Namibia, who made 168/6, by 31 runs.
5. What is the biggest win in United States vs Namibia matches?
Namibia’s 139-run victory over the USA on September 20, 2019 is the largest victory by runs in the recorded men’s rivalry. Namibia scored 287/8 before restricting the USA to 142.
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