Also known as: Namibian skipper Gerhard Erasmus · Captain Gerhard Erasmus · Team captain Gerhard Erasmus · Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
Captain of Namibia's men's cricket team who led them through four consecutive T20 World Cup campaigns before stepping down in April 2026.
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The Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus scored 54 runs and recorded his 18th ODI half-century
“Gerhard Erasmus top scored with 54, while WP Myburgh added 43, Zane Green 42, Louren Steenkamp 32 and Dylan Leicher 30 not out. It was Erasmus' 18th half century from 65 matches in One Day Internationals (ODI), which puts him way ahead of the rest, with Jan Frylinck following on six, Michael van Lingen on five, and JJ Smit and Green on three each.”
Eagles with backs to the wallThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus has captained the Eagles for the past six years
“Erasmus has captained the Eagles for the past six years, which coincided with Namibia's most successful run in history as they reached four consecutive T20 World Cup finals.”
Smit replaces Erasmus as captainThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus caught and bowled Khawaja Nafay for 5
“Pakistan were reduced to 118/3 when Gerhard Erasmus caught and bowled Khawaja Nafay for 5 the next over, but Shadab Khan joined Farhan to revive Pakistan's innings with an unbeaten 81-run partnership.”
Caught in a spinning webInformanté
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus tried to control the scoring rate with some clever bowling
“Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus tried to control the scoring rate with some clever bowling, but the team could not withstand the pressure from Pakistan's aggressive batting.”
Namibia’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign ends after loss to PakistanThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus admitted Pakistan's spin bowlers were too hot to handle
“Namibian skipper Gerhard Erasmus admitted Pakistan's spin bowlers were too hot to handle.”
Ton up Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia routThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus has scored only 42 runs with disappointing form
“Erasmus, who has scored close to 2 000 runs in T20 internationals, including one 100 and 13 50's, has only scored 42 runs so far at an average of 14,00, while Smit, who has scored more than 1 000 T20 international runs with one 100 and four 50s, has only totalled 53 runs with a top score of 31.”
Namibia aim to exit with a bangInformanté
Captain Gerhard Erasmus impressed with 4/20 with the ball
“Captain Gerhard Erasmus impressed with 4/20 with the ball, but the side were eventually bowled out for 116 in reply to India's 209/9, losing by 93 runs.”
Namibia face tough test against Pakistan in ColomboThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus dismissed Saiteja Mukkamalla for 17
“WP Myburgh made the breakthrough, dismissing Patel for 52 and Jahangir for 22, and when captain Gerhard Erasmus dismissed Saiteja Mukkamalla for 17 after a great catch on the boundary by Nicol Loftie Easton, Namibia were back in the game at 103/3.”
Namibia go down to USAInformanté
captain Gerhard Erasmus dismissed Saiteja Mukkamalla
“The in-form Saiteja Mukkamalla then fell to captain Gerhard Erasmus, with Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton completing an excellent catch on the boundary.”
Namibia set 200-run target by USAInformanté
Erasmus claimed two wickets
“Erasmus and Myburgh claimed two wickets apiece, but it was a challenging afternoon for the Namibian bowlers, with inconsistent fielding compounding their difficulties.”
Namibia set 200-run target by USAThe FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles have collected only one point from their opening two matches in the Tri-Nations series against Scotland and Oman, leaving them sixth out of eight nations in the Cricket World Cup Division 2 competition. Coach Craig Williams believes better luck—including a dropped catch against Oman and the absence of strike bowler Ruben Trumpelmann due to illness—could have altered the results, with the team needing strong performances in remaining fixtures to progress to next year's World Cup qualifier.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia slumped to a 102-run defeat by Pakistan in their final T20 Cricket World Cup match in Colombo, bundled out for 97 while chasing 200. Pakistan's spinners Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan proved unplayable, while opener Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century earned man of the match.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 2026 Men's T20 Cricket World Cup campaign ended with a 102-run defeat to Pakistan in a Group A match in Colombo, with the team bowled out for 97 while Pakistan scored 199/3, eliminating them from the tournament.
19 February 2026 · Informanté →
Pakistan sealed a Super Eight berth at the T20 World Cup with a 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo, powered by Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century (100 not out off 58 balls) and effective spin bowling from Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan. The win took Pakistan to six points in Group A and eliminated the United States.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia face Pakistan in their final group match at the T20 World Cup today, already eliminated from advancing to the Super 8s after losing their first three matches. The article notes that while Namibia's top batters have underperformed, strong fielding and captain Gerhard Erasmus's bowling form offer hope for a competitive final game.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will take on Pakistan in their final ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Group A match in Colombo today, seeking to finish their campaign on a high after defeats to the Netherlands, India, and the United States. Pakistan, under pressure to keep their Super Eight hopes alive, won their opening match against the Netherlands but suffered a major loss to India.
18 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia lost to the United States by 31 runs at the T20 World Cup in Chennai, falling short of a 200-run target with a score of 168/6. The defeat leaves Namibia at the bottom of Group A with one group match remaining against Pakistan.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States posted 199/4 against Namibia in a T20 Cricket World Cup match on Sunday, the highest total the USA has scored in the tournament. Namibia requires 200 runs to win, with captain Monank Patel reaching his 1000th T20 International run for the USA and Sanjay Krishnamurthi scoring 68 off a blistering partnership.
16 February 2026 · Informanté →
India beat Namibia by 93 runs at the T20 World Cup in New Delhi, with Ishan Kishan scoring 61 off 24 balls to help India reach 209-9, while Namibia were bowled out for 116. The victory marks India's second win in Group A and sets up a crucial match against Pakistan on Sunday.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
India posted 209/9 and bowled Namibia out for 116 in their ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Namibia made a strong start with their best powerplay score in T20 World Cup history but India's spinners and pace attack took control in the middle and lower orders to seal a dominant win.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →
India posted 209/9 in their ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, with Ishan Kishan scoring 61. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus took 2/13 and now faces the task of chasing 210 runs from 120 balls at a required rate of 10.5 runs per over.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia suffered a seven-wicket defeat to The Netherlands at the T20 World Cup, scoring 156/8 while Netherlands reached the target with three wickets down and 12 balls to spare. The loss leaves Namibia with zero points in Group A and facing India next, with captain Gerhard Erasmus saying they were probably 20 or 30 runs short and batted too slowly.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia posted 156/8 in their 20 overs but the Netherlands chased down the target in 18 overs, with Bas De Leede scoring an unbeaten 72 to secure a 159/3 victory. Namibia's campaign begins with a loss but they will face India on 12 February aiming to recover.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Eight associate cricket nations will compete at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, including debut nation Italy and returning Namibia, which qualified by winning their three group games in Africa's Regional Qualifier.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia secured a dramatic six-run victory over Scotland in a high-scoring T20 warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Namibia batted first and scored 226, with Jan Frylinck making 88 and openers putting on 137 in 10.5 overs, while Scotland's chase fell just short despite a strong performance from Brandon McMullen (95).
5 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
The FNB Namibia Eagles cricket team is heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting with warm-up matches in the UAE before their opening fixture against the Netherlands on 10 February in Delhi. The team has been drawn in Group A with cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, plus associate nations the Netherlands and the US.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
The FNB Eagles have been sent off to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, marking Namibia's fourth World Cup qualification. Head coach Craig Williams said the team will compete to beat bigger nations, while captain Gerhard Erasmus emphasized the team's determination to make an impact despite facing tough opposition including the Netherlands, India, USA, and Pakistan.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia cricket team has received a farewell ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month. Coach Craig Williams says the team is travelling not as underdogs but to compete and cause upsets, despite being drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
22 January 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 →