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Jan Frylinck

Namibia Eagles opening batsman who scored 88 in a T20 warm-up against Scotland ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

2024-04-032026-06-08
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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck scored 88 off 44 balls in warm-up match

    Source

    “Frylinck was the first to go, two overs later for 88 off 44 balls (13×4, 3×6) with the total at 137.”

    Eagles beat Scotland in high-scoring match
  3. September 2024

  4. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck was Namibia's top batter with 70 runs against USA

    Source

    “Against the USA, Frylinck was Namibia's top batter with 70 runs, while Smit added 49 and Erasmus 27, but they received little support as the whole team was out for a modest 199.”

    Eagles aim to strike back

  5. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck was bowled for 70 by Jasdeep Singh

    Source

    “Frylinck continued to score freely, but his innings came to an end when he was bowled off a great ball by Jasdeep Singh for 70 off 88 balls (7×4).”

    Bald Eagles down Fish Eagles
  6. April 2024

  7. The Namibian

    Jan Frylinck was dismissed for a duck

    Source

    “In reply, Namibia got off to a poor start with JP Kotze out for a second-ball duck, and when Mehran Khan dismissed Malan Kruger for 8 and Jan Frylinck for a duck within four balls they had stumbled to 17/3.”

    Oman draw level against Namibia
Sport

Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

The News

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 →

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 →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibia beats Scotland by six runs in T20 warm-up

    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 →

  2. Namibia defeats Scotland in T20 Cricket warm-up clash

    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 →

  3. Namibia faces India, Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 Group A

    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 →

  4. Namibia Eagles beat Scotland in T20 warm-up match

    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 →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Erasmus leads balanced Namibia squad to T20 World Cup

    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 →

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