On September 15, 2025, Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss in the opening T20I of a three-match series against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and immediately elected to bowl first, leveraging overcast conditions and a pitch expected to offer seam movement early in the day. This strategic call set the tone for a competitive opener in the bilateral series, serving as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final scheduled from September 26 to October 4 in Harare.