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JC Balt

2024-07-072026-06-25

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  1. June 2026
  2. New Era

    JC Balt finished as the leading wicket-taker with seven wickets

    Source

    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-Series
  3. The Namibian

    JC Balt took four wickets for 20 runs with a hat-trick

    Source

    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 win
  4. The Namibian

    JC Balt took 3/7 vs Nigeria

    Source

    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 victory
  5. April 2026
  6. The Namibian

    JC Balt took 3/12 bowling for Namibia

    Source

    For Namibia, Brassell took 3/48, JC Balt 3/12 and Kyle van Santen 2/10.

    Leicher stars for Namibia u23
  7. November 2025
  8. The Namibian

    JC Balt top-scored with 51 off 46 balls in Wanderers' innings

    Source

    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 title
  9. November 2024
  10. The Namibian

    JC Balt was top batter of series with 227 runs

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    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 series
  11. The Namibian

    JC Balt scored 115 not out off 66 balls against Etosha Wildcats

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    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 stage
  12. The Namibian

    JC Balt scored 65 off 41 balls

    Source

    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 away

Today

  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.

    12 hours ago · 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.

    14 hours ago · 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 22 April

  1. Leicher's century powers Namibia u23 past Zimbabwe

    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

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 5 February

  1. 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

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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