Desert Ice T20 finals this weekend
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Cricket fans are in for a thrilling weekend as the Desert Ice Challenge T20 League wraps up its 2025 edition with an action-packed set of fixtures at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (FNB NCG) in Windhoek With support from Nedbank Namibia, who sponsored the tournament with N$150,000, the Desert Ice Challenge has delivered weeks of exciting cricket, showcasing emerging talent and seasoned players from across the country. Organised by Impact Cricket Namibia, the league featured over 180 players across national, premier and junior divisions , now just three teams remain in contention.
All four matches will be broadcast live on NTV and OneUpTwo,com bringing the excitement to homes across the country.
The final round kicks off on Saturday,
Gobabis Bulls vs Green Mambas – 09:00 - https://oneuptwo.com//show?fhgws1kz0pol7rlmlhqm
CRIC Gen vs Green Mambas – 14:00 - https://oneuptwo.com//show?nlz18hppto12kkzx4rlx
Sunday:
Gobabis Bulls vs CRIC Gen – 09:00
Final – 14:00
All matches will take place at the FNB NCG, a state-of-the-art cricket facility designed to support the future of the sport in Namibia. Fans attending can expect competitive cricket and high-energy matchups, with the best players from the league battling it out for the Desert Ice trophy.
Tournament director Asad Abbas says the weekend is a celebration of how far the competition has come:
“We’ve seen incredible performances from players all over the country. This weekend will showcase the best of Namibian cricket — under pressure, with a trophy on the line, and in a world-class setting.”
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller also praised the league’s role in keeping players active year-round and expanding the game into new regions.
“This tournament breaks traditional barriers, bringing in corporates, juniors, seniors — and taking cricket to new towns. It’s about sustainable growth.”
Nedbank Namibia’s Head of Beyond Banking, Roean Kruger, says the bank’s investment is about more than sport:
“We’re proud to support initiatives like this that empower youth, build confidence, and foster leadership through sport.”
With bragging rights, pride, and a title on the line, the Desert Ice Challenge T20 League finals promise a weekend of cricket not to be missed.
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