Bernard Scholtz — experienced Namibia Eagles cricketer among team's most capped and highest-performing players for T20 World Cup squad.
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The Namibian
Bernard Scholtz is Namibia's top T20 bowler with 79 wickets
“Bernard Scholtz, who is the oldest player in the squad at 35, is just behind Erasmus with 76 caps, while he is Namibia's top T20 bowler with 79 wickets.”
Erasmus leads well-balanced side to T20 World CupThe Namibian
Bernard Scholtz took five wickets for 25 runs off 24 balls
“Scholtz who almost won the match single-handedly, had a great return of five wickets for 25 runs off 24 balls, of which 13 were dot balls.”
Old Boys reclaim T20 titleThe Namibian
Bernard Scholtz bowled Gerhard van Rensburg for 38
“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).”
Trustco United on a rollThe Namibian
Bernard Scholtz took 3/24 against Naankuse Lions
“In reply, the Lions were bundled out for 130, with JJ Smit scoring 73 off 55 balls (6×4, 5×6), while Bernard Scholtz took 3/24.”
Windhoek Jets lead at halfway stageThe Namibian
Bernard Scholtz took 2 wickets for 26 runs
“Smit was Namibia's stand-out bowler with three wickets for 50 runs off 8,2 overs, while Tangeni Lungameni took 2/36 and Bernard Scholtz 2/26.”
Eagles finally winThe Namibian
Bernard Scholtz was bowled for a duck
“His fourth wicket came off the last ball of his four-over spell when he bowled Bernard Scholtz for a duck to become the first Australian man to reach the milestone of 100 T20 International wickets.”
Australia into Super Eights with nine-wicket crushing of NamibiaThe Namibian
Bernard Scholtz posted a video criticizing disrespectful clients on TikTok
“Scholtz recently posted a video to TikTok, airing his grievances over what he deemed "disrespectful clients".”
Scholtz Leaves His Mark at Durban JulyNamibia'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →