Cricketer for Namibia, appeared in ODI matches against South Africa in September 2026.
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Informanté
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton returned to the starting XI
“Waldo Smith will make his ODI debut, while Michael van Lingen and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton return to the starting XI.”
Namibia make changes for second ODI Cricket against South AfricaInformanté
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 28
“The Eagles continued to press forward, but the USA clawed back momentum with the key wickets of Steenkamp and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (28) at crucial moments.”
Eagles show heart in Cricket World Cup clashInformanté
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was dismissed by Varun Chakaravarthy for 13 off 13
“Chakaravarthy turned the screws by dismissing Loftie-Eaton (13 off 13) and JJ Smit (0) in the space of three deliveries.”
Namibia show fight but India prove too strongNew Era
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 42 runs off 38 balls in opening World Cup match
“Namibia's top scorer was Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, who contributed 42 runs off 38 balls, anchoring the innings during a challenging middle phase.”
Tough start to Eagles World Cup campaignThe Namibian
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 42
“Only Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton stood out with his 42.”
De Leede takes Netherlands to big win over Namibia at T20 World CupNamibia 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 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 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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
The Eagles were defeated by seven wickets in their first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with the Netherlands chasing down Namibia's total of 156/8 in 18 overs. Namibia faces India next on 12 January in their Group A campaign.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten 72 and took two wickets as the Netherlands defeated Namibia by seven wickets at the T20 World Cup in Delhi, securing the Dutch team's first win of the tournament.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Eight associate cricket nations will compete at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, including debut nation Italy and returning Namibia, which qualified by winning their three group games in Africa's Regional Qualifier.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →