JC Balt — cricketer who took four wickets for 20 runs in Namibia's T20 Tri-Nations series win in June 2026.
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New Era
JC Balt finished as the leading wicket-taker with seven wickets
“With the ball, JC Balt led the attack, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with seven wickets, consistently breaking partnerships and applying pressure during key phases of play.”
Eagles dominate Tri-SeriesThe Namibian
JC Balt took four wickets for 20 runs with a hat-trick
“Another upcoming player, JC Balt (22) then took the bowling accolades with four wickets for 20 runs, including a hat-trick.”
Eagles sweep to series winThe Namibian
JC Balt took 3/7 vs Nigeria
“JC Balt was Namibia's best bowler, taking 3/7, while Jack Brassell took 2/13 and Waldo Smith 2/18.”
Youngsters lead Eagles to victoryThe Namibian
JC Balt took 3/12 bowling for Namibia
“For Namibia, Brassell took 3/48, JC Balt 3/12 and Kyle van Santen 2/10.”
Leicher stars for Namibia u23The Namibian
JC Balt top-scored with 51 off 46 balls in Wanderers' innings
“JC Balt top-scored with 51 off 46 balls, which included seven fours, while Waldo Smith scored 24 and Niko Davin 19 runs.”
Old Boys reclaim T20 titleThe Namibian
JC Balt was top batter of series with 227 runs
“Balt was the top batter of the series with 227 runs at an average of 56,25, folowed by Zane Green of the Green Windhoek Jets on 219 (average 36,50) and Malan Kruger of the Fish River Eagles with 194 runs at an average of 64,66.”
Etosha Wildcats win T20 Franchise seriesThe Namibian
JC Balt scored 115 not out off 66 balls against Etosha Wildcats
“Their opening batter JC Balt led the way with a great century, scoring 115 not out off only 66 balls (7×4, 8×6) as they reached a formidable 170/4, while Danie van Schoor took 2/22 for the Wildcats.”
Windhoek Jets lead at halfway stageThe Namibian
JC Balt scored 65 off 41 balls
“Balt went on to score 65 off 41 balls (7×4, 2×6), while Karl Birkenstock added 20, but Quincy Beukles and Ben Shikongo gave CCD hope with some late wickets as they restricted Wanderers to 172 for nine wickets off their 20 overs.”
Wanderers, Old Boys pull awayNamibia 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 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 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 u23 defeated Zimbabwe u23 by 10 runs at the High Performance Cricket Quadrangular in Pretoria, with Dylan Leicher scoring an unbeaten century to help Namibia post 195/6 before Zimbabwe was dismissed for 185.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →