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Jan Frylinck

Also known as: J. Frylinck

Namibian opening batsman who scored 72 off 36 balls against South Africa and 60 off 38 balls against South Africa in T20I Cricket Tri-Series matches.

2024-04-032026-09-06

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  1. June 2026
  2. New Era

    Jan Frylinck smashed a brilliant 110 off 56 deliveries

    Source

    The campaign began in emphatic fashion against Hong Kong, China, where the Eagles posted a commanding 230/6 off 20 overs after a batting masterclass from Jan Frylinck, who smashed a brilliant 110 off 56 deliveries.

    Eagles dominate Tri-Series
  3. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck won man of the match award vs Hong Kong with century

    Source

    On Monday, Taanyanda once again impressed in their 30-run victory against Hong Kong, but the experienced Jan Frylinck won the man of the match award with a great century.

    Youngsters lead Eagles to victory
  4. February 2026
  5. Informanté

    Jan Frylinck was dismissed by Salman Mirza

    Source

    In the second innings, Namibia had briefly shown promise with an opening partnership of 32 runs, but left-arm pacer Salman Mirza broke through to dismiss Jan Frylinck.

    Namibia’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign ends after loss to Pakistan
  6. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck has scored 71 runs at average of 23.66

    Source

    Jan Frylinck, who holds the Namibian highest T20 score of 134 runs, as well as a 50 off only 13 balls, has so scored 71 runs at an average of 23,66, while another record breaker Loftie-Eaton, who briefly held the world record of a 33-ball century, has scored 83 runs at an average of 27,66.

    Namibia aim to exit with a bang
  7. Informanté

    Jan Frylinck scored 30 runs

    Source

    Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (42) and Jan Frylinck (30) anchored the innings, but Bas de Leede's unbeaten 72 guided the Dutch home.

    Namibia face tough test against Pakistan in Colombo
  8. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck was caught and bowled by Shadley van Schalkwyk for 19

    Source

    In reply, Namibia got off to a quick start with Jan Frylinck and Louren Steenkamp putting on 54 off under six overs before Frylinck was caufght and bowled by Shadley van Schalkwyk for 19.

    Namibia go down to USA
  9. Informanté

    Jan Frylinck was dismissed by Shadley van Schalkwyk via sharp caught-and-bowled

    Source

    Shadley van Schalkwyk, the tournament's leading wicket-taker so far, provided an early breakthrough for the USA with a sharp caught-and-bowled to dismiss Jan Frylinck.

    Eagles show heart in Cricket World Cup clash
  10. Informanté

    Jan Frylinck was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for 22 off 15 balls

    Source

    Arshdeep Singh provided the breakthrough, dismissing Frylinck for 22 off 15 balls, with Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton joining Steenkamp at the crease.

    Namibia show fight but India prove too strong
  11. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck was caught behind for 30

    Source

    when Frylinck was caught behind for 30, they only had 60 runs on the board, nearly halfway through their innings.

    Namibia come up short against the Dutch
  12. Informanté

    Jan Frylinck scored 30 runs in second-wicket partnership

    Source

    A second-wicket partnership between Jan Frylinck (30) and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (42) helped steady the innings, while JJ Smit added a valuable 22 runs.

    Namibia suffers seven-wicket loss to Netherlands at T20 Cricket World Cup
Sport

Namibia loses T20I to South Africa by 11 runs

The News

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

Friday 4 September

  1. Namibia loses T20I to South Africa by 11 runs

    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

  2. Namibia faces South Africa in must-win Tri-Series qualifier

    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

Thursday 3 September

  1. Namibia posts 156/6 against Zimbabwe in T20 Cricket Tri-Series

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. Namibia loses five-run thriller to Zimbabwe in T20I cricket

    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

  2. Zimbabwe post 195 against Namibia in T20 tri-series

    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

  3. Namibia Eagles defeat South Africa Proteas in T20 tri-series

    Namibia's FNB Eagles defeated South Africa's Proteas by 18 runs in the FNB T20 Tri-Series opener at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with opener Jan Frylinck scoring 60 off 38 balls and JJ Smit named Player of the Match.

    31 August 2026 · New Era

  4. FNB Namibia Eagles face Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series

    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

Saturday 29 August

  1. Namibia defeats South Africa by 18 runs in T20 tri-series

    Namibia posted 163-9 with openers Jan Frylinck (60) and Louren Steenkamp (40) scoring, then restricted South Africa to 145-9 despite Dewald Brevis's 75. The T20 tri-series opening match was played in Windhoek with South Africa fielding an experimental squad.

    29 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibia defeats South Africa by 18 runs in T20I tri-series opener

    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

  2. Namibia scores 163/9 in T20I tri-series cricket opener

    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

  3. Namibia reaches 72 without loss versus South Africa in T20I

    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

  4. Namibia Eagles face South African Proteas in T20 series

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Namibia names experienced squad for T20I tri-series

    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

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Namibia names experienced squad for T20 tri-nations series

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Namibian cricket team wins all four matches in tri-series

    Namibia's FNB Eagles finished unbeaten in a T20 International tri-series against Nigeria and Hong Kong, China, winning all four matches with strong batting, bowling and fielding performances.

    25 June 2026 · New Era

  2. Eagles win T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Namibia Eagles win three T20 Tri-Nations matches

    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

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

    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

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 19 February

  1. Namibia loses to Pakistan spinners in T20 World Cup

    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

  2. Namibia eliminated from T20 Cricket World Cup 2026

    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

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Namibia seek pride in final T20 World Cup match

    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

  2. Namibia face Pakistan in final T20 World Cup Group A match

    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

Monday 16 February

  1. Namibia suffers third T20 World Cup defeat to USA

    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

  2. Namibia falls short to USA in T20 World Cup clash

    The United States defeated Namibia by 31 runs in their ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 encounter, with the USA posting 199/4 and Namibia reaching 168/6 in a brave chase led by opener Louren Steenkamp's 58.

    16 February 2026 · Informanté

Friday 13 February

  1. India beats Namibia by 93 runs in T20 World Cup

    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

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Namibia loses to Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener

    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

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibia loses T20 World Cup opener to Netherlands by seven wickets

    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

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