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FNB Eagles vs Vidarbha , FNB vs VDB 2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - FNB Eagles won the toss and choose to bowl first
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 6 wickets
Can Vidarbha keep the series alive, or will Namibia seal it with a 3-0 lead?
- Namibia's Jonathan Smit is the team's leading wicket-taker in the series with 4 wickets in 2 ODIs, including best figures of 2/32.
- Vidarbha's Saurabh Dubey is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 5 wickets in 2 ODIs, including a superb 4/48.
- Vidarbha's Mandar Kiran Mahale is the team's highest run-scorer in the series with 123 runs in 2 innings, including two fifties.
Vidarbha to win the match.
| Tournament: | Vidarbha Cricket Association tour of Namibia, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Namibia, Namibia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 2.2°C|Sunny |
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FNB vs VDB Match Prediction & Analysis
The third ODI of the five-match Vidarbha Cricket Association Tour of Namibia 2026 will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
Namibia have made an outstanding start to the series, winning both of the opening ODIs to take a commanding 2-0 lead. After edging Vidarbha by 2 wickets in the first ODI, the hosts backed it up with a convincing 7-wicket victory in the second match, putting themselves firmly in control of the series.
Another win here would hand Namibia an unassailable 3-0 lead with two matches still remaining. Vidarbha, meanwhile, face a must-win situation and will be desperate to bounce back to keep the series alive.
Namibia have looked the more complete side across the first two matches, with both their batting and bowling units contributing at crucial moments. Vidarbha have produced some encouraging individual performances but have struggled to convert them into victories.
With confidence on their side and home conditions in their favour, Namibia will aim to continue their winning momentum. Vidarbha, on the other hand, will need a stronger all-round performance to reduce the deficit and keep their hopes alive in the five-match ODI series.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
FNB
W
W
FNB
228/3 in 47.2 4.82
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 7 wickets
226/10 in 45.4 4.95
261/8 in 50.0 5.22
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 2 wickets
260/8 in 50.0 5.2
VDB
L
L
L
W
W
VDB
228/3 in 47.2 4.82
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 7 wickets
226/10 in 45.4 4.95
261/8 in 50.0 5.22
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 2 wickets
260/8 in 50.0 5.2
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 7 wickets
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261/8 in 50.0
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 2 wickets
260/8 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
FNB Eagles Preview
Namibia have been the better side across the first two ODIs and head into this contest with plenty of confidence after a convincing 7-wicket victory over Vidarbha in the second match.
Their bowlers did an excellent job of restricting the visitors to 226 in 45.4 overs, with Ruben Trumpelmann leading the attack with 3/45. Jonathan Smit and Gerhard Erasmus claimed 2 wickets each, while Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton picked up 2 wickets in just 0.4 overs to wrap up the innings.
The batters then chased down the target comfortably in 47.2 overs. Jan Frylinck starred with a superb 80 off 96 balls, while Alexander Volschenk contributed 70 off 98 deliveries. Louren Steenkamp remained unbeaten on 38, helping Namibia seal the win with ease and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Namibia will now look to maintain their winning momentum and seal the series in the third ODI with another strong all-round performance.
Key Players: Jan Frylinck, Jonathan Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann
FNB Eagles Predicted Playing XI:
Michael van Lingen, Alexander Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Louren Steenkamp, Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jonathan Smit, Jack Brassell, Ruben Trumpelmann, Waldo Smith
FNB Eagles Key Players From Previous Game Of Vidarbha Cricket Association tour of Namibia, 2026
FNB Eagles Actual Playing XI:
Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green, Max Heingo, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bernard Scholtz, Waldo Smith, Louren Steenkamp, Michael Van Lingen, Alexander Volschenk
Vidarbha Preview
Vidarbha will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 7-wicket defeat to Namibia in the second ODI, a result that left them trailing 2-0 in the five-match series.
The batters posted 226 in 45.4 overs, with Mandar Kiran Mahale leading the way with a well-made 72 off 89 balls. Yash Rathod added 29, while Jagjot Singh Sasan contributed 28, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to convert their starts into significant scores.
The bowlers fought hard but could not defend the total. Parth Rekhade was the standout performer with 2/44, while Saurabh Dubey picked up 1/32. However, Namibia's top order batted confidently to chase down the target in 47.2 overs, leaving Vidarbha searching for answers ahead of this must-win clash.
Vidarbha have shown flashes of quality with both bat and ball in the series, but they will need a much stronger all-round performance if they are to keep the series alive in the third ODI.
Key Players: Mandar Kiran Mahale, Saurabh Dubey, Parth Rekhade
Vidarbha Predicted Playing XI:
Adhyayan Daga, Rohit V. Binkar, Yash Rathod, Mandar Kiran Mahale, Yash Kadam, Aditya Ahuja (wk), Jagjot Singh Sasan, Parth Rekhade, Varun Bisht, Aditya Thakare, Saurabh Dubey
Vidarbha Key Players From Previous Game Of Vidarbha Cricket Association tour of Namibia, 2026
Vidarbha Actual Playing XI:
Rohit V Binkar, Varun Bisht, Adhyayan Daga, Saurabh Dubey, Yash Kadam , Mandar Mahale, Yash Rathod, Parth Rekhade, Faiz Mohammad Sheikh, Jagjit Singh, Aditya Thakare
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Windhoek is expected to be sunny with clear skies throughout the match. The temperature will be around 20°C, with 19% humidity and light winds of around 11 km/h. There is no chance of rain, so a full 50-over contest is expected.
FNB vs VDB Pitch Report
The Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek offers a good batting surface with true bounce, while the seamers get some assistance with the new ball. Across the first two ODIs of this series, the average first-innings score is 243 runs. Both matches have been won by the team chasing. The pitch has remained good for batting throughout the match, making run-scoring easier in the second innings as well.
Score Prediction
If Namibia bat first: 255–275 runs
If Vidarbha bat first: 245–265 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first, as both ODIs in this series have been won by the team chasing. With Namibia successfully chasing 260 and 226 in the first two matches, bowling first looks like the better option.
Toss Prediction: Namibia to win the toss.
FNB vs VDB
Winning Prediction
Namibia have been the better side so far and fully deserve their 2-0 lead, but Vidarbha's performances have been much better than the scoreline suggests. Their batting has shown consistency, with Mandar Kiran Mahale currently the series' highest run-scorer, while Saurabh Dubey is the leading wicket-taker. This shows that Vidarbha have the individual quality to challenge the hosts.
With the series on the line, Vidarbha know this is a must-win game to keep their hopes alive. Expect them to come out with greater intent and deliver a much stronger all-round performance. If their batters convert starts into bigger scores and the bowlers continue the form they have shown, they have every chance of bouncing back.
Although Namibia will enjoy home conditions and carry the momentum, the pressure will also be on them to finish the series. With nothing to lose and everything to play for, Vidarbha could produce their best performance of the tour.
Vidarbha to win the match.
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