Namibia have quietly become one of the most competitive Associate teams in T20 international cricket. Over the past few years, the team has shown strong fighting spirit while chasing targets, including some impressive run chases under pressure. Their biggest successful chase so far stands at 166/4, a landmark achievement that highlights their growth in the shortest format.
With experienced players like Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese and Jan Frylinck, Namibia have built a reputation for disciplined batting and calm finishes. Even in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the team has shown the ability to challenge bigger totals, proving that they are no longer easy opponents.
Namibia Highest Successful Run Chase in T20I
Namibia’s record chase came during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Chasing a target of 167, the team produced a composed batting performance to register their biggest successful chase in T20 internationals.
Highest Successful Chases by Namibia T20I
| Rank | Target | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 165 | 166/4 | Netherlands | Abu Dhabi | Oct 20, 2021 |
| 2 | 153 | 156/2 | Oman | Al Amerat | Apr 1, 2024 |
| 3 | 140 | 143/6 | Oman | Windhoek | Nov 25, 2023 |
| 4 | 133 | 134/3 | Zimbabwe | Windhoek | Oct 30, 2023 |
| 5 | 128 | 129/2 | Ireland | Sharjah | Oct 22, 2021 |
In the record chase against Netherlands, Michael van Lingen played a key unbeaten knock of 59, while captain Gerhard Erasmus added crucial runs to guide the team home with three balls to spare.
Fastest Successful Chase Record
Namibia also hold an interesting record for their quickest chase. In March 2025, they chased a DLS target of 42 runs in just 16 balls against Canada. This remains their fastest successful chase in terms of balls and shows their aggressive intent in shorter targets.
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T20 World Cup 2026: Close to a Bigger Record
In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Namibia came close to rewriting history. While chasing 199 against USA, the team reached 168/6 but fell short by 31 runs. If completed, it would have been their biggest chase in T20I history.
The match still showed Namibia’s improved batting depth, with players like Lohan Louwrens and Steenkamp contributing important runs during the chase.
Namibia T20I Team Record
| Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 52 | 35 | 59.77% |
This strong win ratio reflects Namibia’s steady rise among Associate nations.
Namibia’s progress is significant for Associate cricket. Their ability to chase competitive totals shows better game awareness, improved batting depth and strong leadership. While their highest successful chase currently stands at 166, the team has already shown signs that a 170+ successful chase could happen soon.
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With growing confidence and experience from global tournaments, Namibia are becoming one of the most dangerous Associate teams in pressure chases.
As T20 World Cup 2026 continues, fans will be watching closely to see whether Namibia can break their own record and set a new milestone in international cricket.
