The Namibia national cricket team vs Scotland national cricket team timeline stretches back to 2011- and across 21 official matches, it tells one of Associate cricket’s most compelling stories of development, rivalry, and growing competitive balance. As of April 2026, Scotland lead Namibia in both official ODIs (9-1, 1 abandoned) and official T20Is (6-4). The rivalry moved from a one-sided early period to a genuinely contested battle after 2019, with World Cup meetings producing the biggest moments on both sides.
Data Sources and Methodology
Statistics include: official ODIs, official T20Is, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches, and ICC qualifying tournaments. Unofficial matches– the 2011 Scotland tour of Namibia- are listed separately and excluded from all official head-to-head calculations. Warm-up matches are also excluded unless explicitly stated. Records marked “List A” cover all official 50-over matches between the two sides.
Overall Head-to-Head Summary (Official Matches Only)
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The headline number from the Namibia vs Scotland head-to-head is straightforward: Scotland have dominated across both formats since official cricket began between these sides.
| Format | Matches | Namibia Wins | Scotland Wins | No Result |
| Official ODIs | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Official T20Is | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Total (Official) | 21 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
What the Numbers Don’t Show
The overall record flatters Scotland. Namibia’s four T20I wins all came in conditions resembling Windhoek– the UAE in 2012, 2019, and 2021, and at home in 2026. Remove those venues, and Namibia have won zero official matches against Scotland. That is not a weakness- it is a tactical reality that defines how Namibia must approach this fixture.
Head-to-Head by Venue Type
One of the most important- and underreported- dimensions of the Namibia national cricket team vs Scotland national cricket team timeline is how drastically results change based on where the match is played.
| Venue Type | Matches | Namibia Wins | Scotland Wins |
| Home (Namibia, Windhoek) | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Home (Scotland, Glasgow/Dundee) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Neutral (UAE, Barbados, Nepal, Canada) | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Key Observation
Scotland are unbeaten in four home matches. Namibia’s three wins on neutral ground all came in the UAE- surfaces that replicate Windhoek’s hard, bouncy nature. In Nepal and Canada, Scotland won every match comfortably. This venue dependency is the single most important factor in predicting future results between these two sides.
Complete Official Match Timeline
Official T20I Results
Every official T20I between the Namibia national cricket team and Scotland national cricket team is listed below.
| # | Date | Tournament | Venue | Result |
| 1 | Mar 13, 2012 | ICC T20 WC Qualifier | Abu Dhabi | Namibia won by 49 runs |
| 2 | Oct 22, 2019 | ICC T20 WC Qualifier | Dubai | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
| 3 | Oct 9, 2021 | Bilateral T20I | Dubai | Namibia won by 5 wickets |
| 4 | Oct 27, 2021 | ICC T20 World Cup 2021 | Abu Dhabi | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
| 5 | Jun 7, 2024 | ICC T20 World Cup 2024 | Bridgetown | Scotland won by 5 wickets |
| 6 | Apr 15, 2026 | Scotland tour of Namibia, 1st T20I | Windhoek | Scotland won by 7 wickets |
| 7 | Apr 17, 2026 | Scotland tour of Namibia, 2nd T20I | Windhoek | Scotland won by 19 runs |
| 8 | Apr 18, 2026 | Scotland tour of Namibia, 3rd T20I | Windhoek | Namibia won by 4 wickets |
Unofficial T20 Matches (Excluded from H2H Totals)
These five matches from the 2011 Scotland tour of Namibia do not hold official T20I status and are excluded from head-to-head records.
| # | Date | Venue | Result |
| 1 | Sep 30, 2011 | Windhoek | Scotland won by 43 runs |
| 2 | Sep 30, 2011 | Windhoek | Scotland won |
| 3 | Oct 1, 2011 | Windhoek | Scotland won by 26 runs |
| 4 | Oct 3, 2011 | Windhoek | Scotland won by 116 runs |
| 5 | Oct 4, 2011 | Windhoek | Scotland won by 126 runs |
Official ODI Results
Scotland’s dominance in 50-over cricket against Namibia is even more pronounced than in T20Is. Scotland have won 9 of 11 official ODIs– including every match outside Windhoek.
| # | Date | Tournament | Venue | Result |
| 1 | Jul 10, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | Glasgow | Scotland won by 77 runs |
| 2 | Jul 14, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | Glasgow | Scotland won by 3 wickets |
| 3 | Dec 1, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | Windhoek | Scotland won by 4 wickets |
| 4 | Dec 5, 2022 | ICC CWC League 2 | Windhoek | Namibia won by 3 wickets |
| 5 | Feb 15, 2023 | ICC CWC League 2 | Kirtipur | Scotland won by 10 wickets |
| 6 | Feb 20, 2023 | ICC CWC League 2 | Kirtipur | Scotland won by 43 runs |
| 7 | Jul 20, 2024 | ICC CWC League 2 | Dundee | Scotland won by 47 runs (DLS) |
| 8 | Jul 26, 2024 | ICC CWC League 2 | Dundee | Scotland won by 138 runs |
| 9 | Sep 4, 2025 | ICC CWC League 2 | King City | Scotland won by 55 runs |
| 10 | Apr 6, 2026 | ICC CWC League 2 | Windhoek | Match abandoned (no result) |
| 11 | Apr 12, 2026 | ICC CWC League 2 | Windhoek | Scotland won by 7 wickets |
Series-by-Series Breakdown
2011: The Unofficial Beginning
Five unofficial T20 matches in Windhoek gave this rivalry its starting point. Scotland won all five, with margins including a 116-run win and a 126-run win– both comprehensive performances against a Namibia side still in development. These matches carry no official ICC status.
2012: Namibia’s First Official Win
Namibia’s first official win over Scotland came in Abu Dhabi on March 13, 2012. At the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, Namibia posted 192/3 and dismissed Scotland for 143- winning by 49 runs. On hard, bouncy UAE pitches, Namibia were a different proposition. That pattern- Namibia dangerous on surfaces resembling home conditions- has run through every significant result since.
2019: The Pattern Confirmed
Dubai, October 22, 2019. At the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, Scotland posted 135. Namibia chased it with six wickets to spare, with Gerhard Erasmus anchoring the innings. Namibia had now beaten Scotland in back-to-back qualifier tournaments- a genuine competitive shift, not an isolated result.
2021: Namibia’s Finest Hour
Two official matches in the UAE, and Namibia won both. The bilateral T20I on October 9 in Dubai ended with Namibia winning by five wickets (Scotland 137/8, Namibia 138/5 in 17.4 overs). Then came October 27, 2021- the most significant match in this rivalry’s history. At the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi, Ruben Trumpelmann and Jan Frylinck dismantled Scotland’s batting for 109/8. Namibia chased it in 19.1 overs with six wickets in hand. Scotland were eliminated from Super 12 contention. It was the result that announced Namibia as a genuine Associate force to a global audience.
2022: ICC CWC League 2- Four ODIs
Scotland won three of four ODIs across Glasgow and Windhoek. Namibia’s only win came in Windhoek on December 5, chasing Scotland’s total with three wickets and 36 balls to spare. Every match away from Windhoek went comfortably to Scotland- confirming the venue pattern that now defines this rivalry.
2023: Scotland’s Most Dominant Phase
Kirtipur, Nepal. February 15, 2023. Scotland bowled Namibia out for 109 and chased it down in 17.1 overs. A 10-wicket win with 167 balls remaining– the most comprehensive victory in the entire Namibia vs Scotland ODI timeline. Four days later, Scotland won again by 43 runs. In neutral Asian conditions, Namibia had no answers.
2024: Scotland Get T20 World Cup Revenge
Three matches in 2024, three Scotland wins. At the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on June 7, Scotland chased 156 in 18.3 overs with five wickets to spare- levelling the T20 World Cup head-to-head at 1-1. In Dundee in July, Scotland posted wins of 47 runs (DLS) and 138 runs- the largest winning margin in this rivalry’s history.
2025: King City ODI
One match, September 4, 2025. Scotland won by 55 runs in a rain-reduced 24-over ODI in King City, Canada. Namibia struggled to build partnerships in the shortened format.
2026: The Most Competitive Series Yet
April 2026 produced the closest series in the entire Namibia national cricket team vs Scotland national cricket team timeline. Scotland toured Windhoek for three T20Is and two ICC CWC League 2 ODIs. Scotland won the T20I series 2-1. Namibia’s consolation win in the 3rd T20I was exceptional- chasing 187 on the final ball with four wickets in hand. It is Namibia’s highest successful T20I chase against Scotland. In the April 12 ODI, Scotland chased Namibia’s 198- Namibia’s highest ODI total against Scotland– in 38 overs with seven wickets to spare. The April 6 ODI was abandoned without a ball bowled.
Namibia vs Scotland Records (Official Matches Only)
Top Run-Scorers
| Rank | Player | Country | Runs (All Formats) |
| 1 | Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 530 |
| 2 | George Munsey | Scotland | 458 |
| 3 | Brandon McMullen | Scotland | 455 |
| 4 | Richie Berrington | Scotland | 446 |
Top Wicket-Takers (List A / ODIs)
| Rank | Player | Country | Wickets | Period |
| 1 | Brandon McMullen | Scotland | 9 | 2022–2026 |
| 2 | Tawanda Lungameni | Namibia | 8 | 2017–2024 |
Innings and Match Records
| Record | Detail |
| Highest ODI total- Scotland | 301 |
| Highest ODI total- Namibia | 235/9 |
| Lowest ODI total- Namibia | 109 |
| Lowest ODI total- Scotland | 164 |
| Biggest win (Scotland) | 138 runs- Dundee, Jul 26, 2024 |
| Biggest win (Namibia) | 49 runs- Abu Dhabi, Mar 13, 2012 |
| Highest T20I chase by Namibia | 187/6- Windhoek, Apr 18, 2026 |
| Highest ODI chase by Scotland | 199/3- Windhoek, Apr 12, 2026 |
Key Players in This Rivalry
Namibia’s Match-Winners
Gerhard Erasmus (Captain): The standout performer in the entire Namibia vs Scotland cricket timeline with 530 runs across all official formats. His chase management- visible in 2019, 2021, and 2026- has been the foundation of Namibia’s best days against Scotland.
Ruben Trumpelmann: Namibia’s most dangerous powerplay bowler against Scotland. His opening spell at the 2021 T20 World Cup- dismantling Scotland’s top order for 109/8- remains the defining bowling performance of this rivalry.
Tawanda Lungameni: Namibia’s most productive ODI bowler against Scotland with 8 List A wickets between 2017 and 2024– making him Namibia’s primary bowling weapon in 50-over cricket against this opponent.
Jan Frylinck: A consistent all-round contributor in Namibia’s wins. His seam bowling alongside Trumpelmann in Abu Dhabi in 2021 was central to Scotland’s collapse.
Scotland’s Key Performers
Richie Berrington (Captain): 446 runs in this rivalry- the highest aggregate among current Scotland players. His leadership through the 2024 T20 World Cup win and the 2026 tour of Namibia has been the defining factor in Scotland’s recent performances.
Brandon McMullen: The most impactful two-way performer in this rivalry. 455 runs and 9 List A wickets make him the most valuable all-rounder across both batting and bowling combined. In the full ICC CWC League 2 cycle through 2026, McMullen scored 662 runs and took 31 wickets– a workload that has defined Scotland’s dominance in the ODI format.
George Munsey: 458 runs in this rivalry, consistently providing aggressive powerplay starts. His T20I strike rate against Namibia is well above 120.
Mark Watt: Scotland’s primary spinner against Namibia, picking up middle-over wickets across multiple meetings including the 2026 T20I series.
ICC CWC League 2 Context
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023–2027) is the direct qualification pathway for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Both Namibia and Scotland are competing for one of the qualification spots available through this cycle. Scotland’s ODI record against Namibia in this cycle- seven wins from eight completed matches– has been a major driver of their League 2 points tally. Richie Berrington (672 runs) and Brandon McMullen (662 runs, 31 wickets) have been Scotland’s standout performers across the full League 2 cycle. For Namibia, the League 2 record against Scotland is a problem. One ODI win from 11 attempts means they must consistently beat other League 2 nations- Canada, UAE, Oman, Nepal- to remain in World Cup contention. The April 2026 series, where Namibia posted 198 and posted their highest T20I chase against Scotland, showed improvement. Whether that improvement arrives in time for the final qualification window is the key question heading into 2027.
FAQs:
Q1. Who leads the Namibia vs Scotland head-to-head in cricket?
A1. Scotland lead the official head-to-head convincingly. In 11 official ODIs, Scotland lead 9-1 with 1 abandoned. In 10 official T20Is, Scotland lead 6-4. Overall across both formats, Scotland lead 15-5.
Q2. When did the Namibia national cricket team vs Scotland national cricket team timeline begin officially?
A2. The first official match was at the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi on March 13, 2012- a T20I that Namibia won by 49 runs.
Q3. Did Namibia beat Scotland at the T20 World Cup?
A3. Yes. At the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in Abu Dhabi on October 27, Namibia won by six wickets. Scotland were dismissed for 109/8 and Namibia chased it in 19.1 overs.
Q4. Did Scotland beat Namibia at the T20 World Cup 2024?
A4. Yes. Scotland won by five wickets at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on June 7, 2024, chasing 156 in 18.3 overs. The T20 World Cup head-to-head now stands at 1-1.
Q5. Who is the top run-scorer in Namibia vs Scotland matches?
A5. Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia) leads with 530 runs across all official formats. George Munsey (Scotland, 458 runs) and Brandon McMullen (Scotland, 455 runs) are second and third.
Q6. Who is the leading wicket-taker in Namibia vs Scotland ODIs?
A6. Brandon McMullen (Scotland) leads with 9 List A wickets between 2022 and 2026. Tawanda Lungameni (Namibia) is second with 8 List A wickets between 2017 and 2024.
Q7. What is the highest team total in Namibia vs Scotland ODIs?
A7. Scotland hold the record with 301 in ODIs. Namibia’s highest ODI total against Scotland is 235/9.
Q8. What is the biggest winning margin in this rivalry?
A8. Scotland’s largest win is by 138 runs, at the ICC CWC League 2 ODI in Dundee on July 26, 2024. Namibia’s biggest win was 49 runs at the 2012 ICC T20 qualifier in Abu Dhabi.
Q9. When was the last match between Namibia and Scotland?
A9. The last completed match was the ICC CWC League 2 ODI on April 12, 2026 in Windhoek. Scotland won by 7 wickets chasing Namibia’s 198 in 38 overs.
Q10. What is the ICC CWC League 2 and why does it matter for this rivalry?
A10. The ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023–2027) is the qualification cycle for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Namibia and Scotland have played eight completed League 2 ODIs against each other in this cycle, with Scotland winning seven. Points from these matches directly influence which Associate nations qualify for the 2027 World Cup.