Also known as: Namibian skipper Gerhard Erasmus · Captain Gerhard Erasmus · Team captain Gerhard Erasmus · Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus — captain of Namibia's cricket team, competing in the 2026 T20I tri-series.
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The Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia at the T20 World Cup
“Namibia lost the final to Zimbabwe but were assured of a place regardless and will be led once again by their indomitable captain, Gerhard Erasmus.”
Associate Nations ready to showcase talent at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026Informanté
Captain Gerhard Erasmus scored 33 off 22 balls in warm-up match
“Captain Gerhard Erasmus (33 off 22), Ruben Trumpelmann (25 off 13) and JJ Smit (22 off 17) kept the pressure on as Namibia surged to an imposing 226.”
Namibia edge Scotland in T20 Cricket World Cup warm-upInformanté
Gerhard Erasmus is Namibia's captain for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
“Trumpelmann returns to the squad for 2026, alongside experienced campaigners such as captain Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck and Bernard Scholtz.”
Namibia set for tough Group A test at ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026The Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus scored 33 not out for Namibia
“Gerhard Erasmus 33 not out, as Namibia set Scotland a daunting victory target.”
Eagles beat Scotland in high-scoring matchInformanté
National captain Gerhard Erasmus commented that team is under no illusions about task ahead
“National captain Gerhard Erasmus commented that the team is under no illusions about the task ahead, as India and Pakistan are powerhouses of world cricket, while the other two associate nations in the group—the Netherlands and the US—are probably the two best teams in the associate world at the moment.”
Cricket Eagles to soar in India and Sri LankaNew Era
Team captain Gerhard Erasmus acknowledged that the challenge ahead will be tough
“Team captain Gerhard Erasmus acknowledged that the challenge ahead will be tough, but he believes a strong start against the Netherlands could set the tone for the remainder of the tournament.”
Eagles eye fourth World CupThe Namibian
National captain Gerhard Erasmus said they are realistic about facing powerhouse opposition India and Pakistan
“National captain Gerhard Erasmus said they are under no illusions about the task at hand.”
Eagles eye T20 World Cup upsetsThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia to their fourth successive Men's T20 World Cup
“Gerhard Erasmus will lead a well-balanced squad of youth and experience to their fourth successive Men's T20 World Cup which starts in India and Sri Lanka next month.”
Erasmus leads well-balanced side to T20 World CupThe Namibian
Erasmus is Namibia's most capped international T20 player with 77 caps
“He is Namibia's most capped international T20 player with 77 caps.”
Erasmus leads well-balanced side to T20 World CupThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus scored 71 runs in five matches for Kathmandu Gorkhas
“Loftie-Eaton, who also captained the Bolts, scored 108 runs in seven matches with a top score of 41 and an average of 18,00, while Erasmus scored 71 runs in five matches with a top score of 43 not out and an average of 23,66.”
Trumpelmann stars in Nepal Premier LeagueLhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs in a tri-series final league match in Windhoek, with Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen opening for 156 runs in South Africa's 228-4.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs in a tri-series final league match in Windhoek, with Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen opening for 156 runs in South Africa's 228-4.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia host South Africa in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at Windhoek, needing victory to secure a final spot while South Africa remain favourites after winning their last two matches.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe chased down Namibia's 157 with 11 balls to spare at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Thursday, keeping their final hopes alive. Innocent Kaia scored 72 off 42 deliveries to lead the chase, while Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus hit an unbeaten 88 in a losing effort.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia scored 156 for six in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a T20I Cricket Tri-Series match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus's 67 runs and Alexander Volschenk's 29.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia fell five runs short in their chase of 196, losing to Zimbabwe by five runs in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Zimbabwe posted 195 for six, and Namibia reached 190 all out despite a late-innings rally.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe recovered from a middle-order collapse to score 195 for six against Namibia in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus took three wickets for 26 runs as Zimbabwe's batsmen faltered after a strong opening partnership.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The FNB Namibia Eagles play Zimbabwe in their second FNB T20 Tri-Series match today, seeking to maintain momentum after defeating the SA Proteas by 18 runs. Zimbabwe, winless after losing to the Proteas, will be looking to start accumulating points to reach the series final.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia held their nerve with the ball to beat South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the T20I cricket tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground, defending a total of 163/9 as South Africa finished on 145/9. Ruben Trumpelmann led Namibia's bowling attack with 3/24, while JJ Smit also claimed three wickets.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia posted 163/9 against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek after a strong opening stand was followed by a middle-order collapse. Jan Frylinck led with 60 off 38 balls as Namibia reached 116/2 after 13 overs before losing wickets late in the innings.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia made a confident start against South Africa in the T20I Tri-Series opening match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, reaching 72 without loss after eight overs. Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck remained unbeaten as the hosts maintained a run rate of nine runs an over after South Africa elected to bowl first.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and South Africa face off in the FNB T20 Triations series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Grounds. Namibia beat South Africa in a four-wicket win at the stadium's inauguration last year, and though South Africa has not selected all their first-choice players, coach Craig Williams says his team must be wary of their young opponents' quality and motivation.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in a T20I tri-series from 28 August to 6 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with both South Africa and the hosts viewing it as valuable preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. South Africa's Dewald Brevis said the series offers an opportunity to adapt to different conditions ahead of the tournament.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has named a strong squad led by captain Gerhard Erasmus for an upcoming T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe on home soil, as part of preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup (which Namibia will co-host) and the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. The squad includes experienced campaigners with over 100 appearances across formats alongside emerging players.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has selected a strong cricket team captained by Gerhard Erasmus to compete against South Africa and Zimbabwe in the FNB T20 Tri-Nations series starting this weekend. The squad features experienced batters including Jan Frylinck, who recently scored 246 runs at the World Cup League 2 ODI tournament, and the returning Michael van Lingen.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's cricket team finished the T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten with eight points, defeating Nigeria by 93 runs on Tuesday. Young players including Alex Volschenk (73 runs) and JC Balt (four wickets for 20 runs) led the team, and Namibian players dominated individual series statistics.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles won their opening three matches in the T20 Tri-Nations series, including victories over Hong Kong and Nigeria, with young players Alexander Volschenk and Junior Taanyanda earning man-of-the-match awards alongside experienced Jan Frylinck.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ambassador to Belgium is working to secure coaching, technology, infrastructure and equipment partnerships for Namibian athletes and federations through European sport networks. The ambassador says sport is among the president's priorities for youth development, and Namibia is seeking partners in the Benelux area to learn from Belgium's municipal sport development model.
17 June 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 →