Also known as: Namibian skipper Gerhard Erasmus · Captain Gerhard Erasmus · Team captain Gerhard Erasmus · Merwe Gerhard Erasmus · G. Erasmus
Namibian cricket captain who scored 76 against USA in Cricket World Cup League 2 and 68 against South Africa in ODI series.
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The 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 LeagueThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus has signed up to play for Kathmandu Ghorkas in Nepal Premier League
“Erasmus will once again play for the Kathmandu Ghorkas, while Trumpelmann and Smit will play for the Lumbini Lions.”
Eagles soar into Nepal T20The Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus scored 58 against Fish River Eagles
“On Saturday, the Jets got off to a solid start against the Fish River Eagles, reaching 92/4 after 13 overs with Gerhard Erasmus scoring 58, but then the rains came down and the match had to be abandoned.”
Windhoek Jets lead at halfway stageThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus has been signed by the Kathmandu Ghurkas to play in the Nepal Premier League T20 series
“Namibia cricket captain Gerhard Erasmus has been signed by the Kathmandu Ghurkas to play in the inaugural Nepal Premier League T20 series.”
Erasmus to play in NepalThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus top-scored with 76 runs off 47 balls for Old Boys
“Gerhard Erasmus was Old Boys' top batter with 76 runs off 47 balls (5×4, 4×6), while JP Kotze added 45 off 25 balls.”
Wanderers cruise after ‘JJ’ showThe Namibian
Captain Gerhard Erasmus is Namibia's top batter in the series with 114 runs
“Captain Gerhard Erasmus is Namibia's top batter in the series so far with 114 runs at an average of 38,00 and a top score of 77, while JJ Smit has scored 91 runs at an average of 30,33, and Nicol Loftie-Eaton 59 runs at an average of 29,50.”
Young Eagles learning to flyThe Namibian
Gerhard Erasmus remained not out on 59 off 46 balls
“Erasmus remained not out on 59 off 46 balls (6×4, 3×6), while Green was not out on 21 off 21 balls (3×4).”
Eagles finally winThe Namibian
Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus was trapped lbw for 17 runs
“When Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus was trapped lbw by Yasir Mohammad for 17, Namibia were struggling with only 117 runs on the board half way through their innings.”
Eagles suffer third home defeatNamibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia scored 298/9 against the United States in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash in Dallas, but the USA reached 299/6 in 48.5 overs to win by four wickets. The 597-run combined total was the highest recorded in an ODI between the two nations.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia posted 298/9 in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match against the United States, with Michael van Lingen scoring 124 and Gerhard Erasmus adding 76. The USA now requires 299 runs from their 50 overs to win.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Eagles were heavily defeated in their one-day international series against South Africa, losing all three matches by substantial margins (99 runs, 157 runs, and nine wickets), but the team gained experience ahead of upcoming Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Dallas against the United States and United Arab Emirates.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia were bowled out for 156 in 36.2 overs before South Africa chased down the target in 22 overs to secure a nine-wicket victory and complete a 3-0 ODI Cricket series sweep at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia faces South Africa in the final ODI of a three-match series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with the Proteas already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead after wins by 99 and 157 runs. Namibia will field 18-year-old seamer Waldo Smith on his ODI debut as the team aims to avoid a series whitewash on home soil and provide younger players exposure against a Full Member nation.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Connor Esterhuizen scored 119 runs in his second ODI to help South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-0. Esterhuizen and Tony de Zorzi (79) built a 183-run partnership that took South Africa to 335-9, while Namibia collapsed early before recovering partially through a 71-run stand between Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Bait.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia was bowled out for 178 in the second ODI at Windhoek, suffering a 157-run defeat that gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match cricket series. Namibia's chase of 336 collapsed early, with three batters dismissed for ducks and Gerhard Erasmus's 68 providing the only significant resistance.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 335/9 in their 50 overs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with Connor Esterhuizen scoring his maiden ODI century of 119. Namibia bowlers Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell claimed three and four wickets respectively.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second ODI of a three-match series against South Africa at Windhoek, with three changes including Waldo Smith's ODI debut and the return of Michael van Lingen and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Captain Gerhard Erasmus said the team aimed to make early breakthroughs after failing to capitalise on opportunities in the first ODI, which South Africa won by 99 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Jordan Hermann scored 150 on his one-day international debut for South Africa, who beat Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-shortened first ODI in Windhoek. South Africa posted 348-6 off 50 overs; Namibia, set 262 in 31 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, reached 162-8.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-affected first ODI in Windhoek, with Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150 on ODI debut to help the Proteas post 348/6, while Namibia fell short at 162/8 chasing a revised DLS target of 262.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia chases a major upset against South Africa in a historic ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, the Eagles' first 50-over match against a Full Member nation. South Africa posted 348/6 after winning the toss, with debutant Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's cricket team begins an ODI series against South Africa's Proteas today at the Namibia Cricket Ground, following their participation in a T20 tri-series with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Eagles captain Gerhard Erasmus acknowledged that the Proteas present a significant challenge in the longer format, describing them as strong and well-balanced.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia takes on South Africa in a three-match 50-over One Day International series starting at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. The match follows a competitive T20 series where Namibia finished last but showed they can compete against higher-ranked opponents, with several players finishing in the top rankings for runs and wickets.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting Wednesday, 9 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with matches also scheduled for 11 and 13 September. The series follows the recent T20I Tri-Series, where Namibia recorded the highest T20I total by an Associate nation against a Full Member side with 217/3.
8 September 2026 · Informanté →
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 →