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Bernard Scholtz

Also known as: Scholtz

Bernard Scholtz — experienced Namibia Eagles cricketer among team's most capped and highest-performing players for T20 World Cup squad.

2022-07-082026-05-11
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  1. March 2026

  2. … The Namibian squad for the upcoming tri-series includes JJ Smit (captain), Gerhard Erasmus, Max Heingo, Bernard Scholtz, Jan Frylinck, Dylan Leicher, William Lottering, Zacheo Jansen van Vuuren, Malan Kruger, Ben Shikongo, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Zane Green, WP Myburgh …

    Informanté

    Strong Uganda showing boosts Eagles’ preparations

  3. … The team is as follows: JJ Smit (captain), Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Gerhard Erasmus, Zane Green, WP Myburgh, Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo, Jack Brassell, Zacheo van Vuuren, and William Lottering.

    The Namibian

    Smit replaces Erasmus as captain

  4. … Kruger and Leicher, however, turned the match around with a great partnership of 171 off 202 balls to take the total to 209, when Bernard Scholtz finally got the breakthrough, bowling Leicher for 87 which came off 113 balls and included eight fourds and one six. …

    The Namibian

    Wanderers into final despite defeat
  5. February 2026
  9. January 2026
  11. November 2025

  12. … In reply, Old Boys got off to a solid start with Adriaan Coetzee and Morkel Malan sharing an opening stand of 51 off 44 balls, before Bernard Scholtz bowled Malan for 13. …

    The Namibian

    Old Boys reclaim T20 title

  13. … He shared an 82-run opening partnership with Gerhard van Rensburg, before the latter was bowled by Bernard Scholtz for 38, and continued to bat till the death before being dismissed off the second last ball of the innings for 62 (58 balls, 6×4). …

    The Namibian

    Trustco United on a roll
  14. November 2024
Sport

Namibia Eagles dominate Uganda series, prepare for World Cup League

The News

Namibia's cricket team wrapped up a home series against Uganda from 18–25 March, delivering dominant performances across both T20 and 50-over formats while preparing for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against Scotland and Oman scheduled for early April. The Eagles will play two additional warm-up matches against Scotland on 28 and 30 March before the competition begins.

28 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Namibia Eagles dominate Uganda series, prepare for World Cup League

    Namibia's cricket team wrapped up a home series against Uganda from 18–25 March, delivering dominant performances across both T20 and 50-over formats while preparing for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against Scotland and Oman scheduled for early April. The Eagles will play two additional warm-up matches against Scotland on 28 and 30 March before the competition begins.

    28 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 23 March

  1. JJ Smit takes over as Namibia Eagles cricket captain

    JJ Smit has replaced Gerhard Erasmus as captain of the FNB Namibia Eagles for a two-match 50-over series against Uganda starting today. Erasmus, who captained the side for six years during Namibia's four consecutive T20 World Cup finals runs, said he is taking a break to reduce his workload and has offered to assist with tactics.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Wanderers reach cricket final despite losing match

    Wanderers advanced to next weekend's 50-over cricket final after finishing top of the league standings with a superior net run rate, despite losing their final match by 20 runs to Windhoek High School Old Boys. Trustco United, who beat CCD by seven wickets, will face Old Boys in a semifinal playoff to determine the second finalist.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibia beats Scotland by six runs in T20 warm-up

    Namibia defeated Scotland by six runs in a warm-up match for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with openers Jan Frylinck (88) and Louren Steenkamp (51) setting a new national T20 partnership record of 137 runs to help the team post 226 for four. Despite Scotland's Brandon McMullen scoring 95, Namibia held nerve in the final over to secure the win, with JJ Smit bowling the decisive delivery.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia faces India, Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 Group A

    Namibia will open their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the Netherlands in Delhi on 10 February, followed by defending champions India two days later, in a competitive Group A that also includes Pakistan and the USA. The Eagles will be seeking to improve on their previous showings, with captain Gerhard Erasmus leading a squad that includes experienced seamer Ruben Trumpelmann and will be coached by former all-rounder Craig Williams.

    5 February 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Namibia Eagles beat Scotland in T20 warm-up match

    The Namibia Eagles defeated Scotland by six runs in a T20 warm-up match in Bengaluru, posting 226/4 before restricting Scotland to 220/5. Coach Craig Williams said it was a good exercise ahead of the T20 World Cup campaign, which begins against The Netherlands on 10 February.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Erasmus leads balanced Namibia squad to T20 World Cup

    Captain Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's 15-player squad to their fourth successive Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month, featuring a mix of experienced players like Bernard Scholtz and younger talent including 17-year-old Max Heingo. The squad includes nine players who competed in the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Erasmus and Scholtz among the team's most capped and highest-performing players.

    6 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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