Also known as: J. Frylinck
Opening batter for Namibia cricket team, scored 72 off 36 balls against South Africa in 2026 T20I Tri-Series.
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Informanté
Jan Frylinck scored 60 off 38 balls with four fours and four sixes
“Frylinck led the charge with a blistering 60 off 38 balls, including four fours and four sixes, while Steenkamp contributed 41 from 29 balls before being bowled by South African captain Bjorn Fortuin.”
Namibia post 163/9 against South Africa in T20I cricket tri-series openerInformanté
Jan Frylinck opened the innings for Namibia and remained unbeaten
“Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck opened the innings for Namibia and remained unbeaten as the hosts maintained a run rate of nine runs an over.”
Namibia make strong start against South Africa in T20I cricket tri-series openerThe Namibian
Jan Frylinck led the way with 60 runs off 27 balls in inter-squad game
“Frylinck led the way with 60 runs off 27 balls (10×4, 2×6), while Steenkamp scored 55 not out, Gerhard Erasmus 23 and Nicol Loftie-Eaton 21.”
Eagles square up against the ProteasThe Namibian
Jan Frylinck scored 246 runs at average of 82.00 in World Cup League 2 ODI tournament
“Recently he was in fine form in the World Cup League 2 One Day International (ODI) tournament in The Netherlands where he was the top scorer of the series, scoring 246 runs at an average of 82.00.”
Namibia selects strong squad for FNB T20 Trinations SeriesNew Era
Jan Frylinck smashed a brilliant 110 off 56 deliveries
“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-SeriesThe Namibian
Jan Frylinck won man of the match award vs Hong Kong with century
“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 victoryInformanté
Jan Frylinck was dismissed by Salman Mirza
“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 PakistanThe Namibian
Jan Frylinck has scored 71 runs at average of 23.66
“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 bangInformanté
Jan Frylinck scored 30 runs
“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 ColomboThe Namibian
Jan Frylinck was caught and bowled by Shadley van Schalkwyk for 19
“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 USANamibia 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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 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 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 →
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 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 →