Windhoek, Namibia – August 19, 2025 – Cricket Namibia has confirmed that it will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier from 31 August to 6 September 2025, with eight national teams set to compete for two spots in the Global Qualifier ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The tournament will take place across two top-class venues in Windhoek — the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground and the HP Cricket Oval — both of which are poised to serve as host sites for future global events.
Rising African teams to battle for qualification
Namibia will be joined by Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone in what promises to be a tightly contested tournament. Rwanda and Sierra Leone earned their places through the ICC Africa Division 2 Qualifier held in Botswana in July.
The competition format will see group stage matches followed by semi-finals and placement playoffs, culminating in a final on 6 September. The top two teams will secure qualification to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.
Namibia embraces spotlight as host nation
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller highlighted the broader significance of the tournament:
“Namibia is pleased to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier and to welcome seven international teams to our new home of cricket. This event is not only about qualification, but also about celebrating the incredible rise of women’s cricket in Africa. We hope all participants enjoy the competition and the warm hospitality our country is known for.”
Fixtures – ICC Women’s T20 Africa Qualifier
| Date | Time | Team A | Team B | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 31 Aug | 9:30 | Nigeria | Sierra Leone | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Sun 31 Aug | 9:30 | Kenya | Rwanda | HP Oval |
| Sun 31 Aug | 14:30 | Zimbabwe | Namibia | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Sun 31 Aug | 14:30 | Uganda | Tanzania | HP Oval |
| Mon 1 Sep | 9:30 | Zimbabwe | Sierra Leone | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Mon 1 Sep | 9:30 | Tanzania | Kenya | HP Oval |
| Mon 1 Sep | 14:30 | Nigeria | Namibia | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Mon 1 Sep | 14:30 | Uganda | Rwanda | HP Oval |
| Wed 3 Sep | 9:30 | Tanzania | Rwanda | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Wed 3 Sep | 9:30 | Namibia | Sierra Leone | HP Oval |
| Wed 3 Sep | 14:30 | Uganda | Kenya | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Wed 3 Sep | 14:30 | Zimbabwe | Nigeria | HP Oval |
| Thu 4 Sep | 9:30 | 1st Group A | 2nd Group B | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Thu 4 Sep | 9:30 | 3rd Group A | 4th Group B | HP Oval |
| Thu 4 Sep | 14:30 | 1st Group B | 2nd Group A | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| Thu 4 Sep | 14:30 | 3rd Group B | 4th Group A | HP Oval |
| Sat 6 Sep | 9:30 | Loser SF1 | Loser SF2 | Namibia Cricket Ground (3rd Place) |
| Sat 6 Sep | 9:30 | Loser SF3 | Loser SF4 | HP Oval (7th Place) |
| Sat 6 Sep | 14:30 | Winner SF1 | Winner SF2 | Namibia Cricket Ground (Final) |
| Sat 6 Sep | 14:30 | Winner SF3 | Winner SF4 | HP Oval (5th Place) |
Spotlight on the growth of women’s cricket in Africa
The tournament underscores the ICC’s continued commitment to expanding women’s cricket globally, particularly in Africa where participation and performance levels are rising rapidly. With two qualification spots on the line and national pride at stake, expect high-quality competition and inspiring performances from all eight teams.
