Namibia Eagles cricket captain taking over from Gerhard Erasmus for 50-over series against Uganda.
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The Namibian
JJ Smit was dismissed by McMullen for 43
“Louren Steenkamp and JJ Smit however led a rearguard action, putting 88 runs for the sixth wicket before Smit was dismissed by McMullen, going for a big hit, for 43.”
Eagles struggling in Cricket World Cup raceThe Namibian
JJ Smit replaced Gerhard Erasmus as FNB Namibia Eagles captain
“JJ Smit has replaced Gerhard Erasmus as the FNB Namibia Eagles captain for their two-match 50-over series against Uganda, starting today.”
Smit replaces Erasmus as captainThe Namibian
JJ Smit was dismissed for 85 off 79 balls
“Smit was eventually dismissed off Adrian Coetzee's bowling for 85 off 79 balls (4×4, 6×6), while PD Blignaut and Karl Birkenstock added 21 each, as Wanderers were all out for 261, to fall 20 runs short of the target.”
Wanderers into final despite defeatThe Namibian
JJ Smit has scored only 53 runs with disappointing form
“Smit, who has scored more than 1 000 T20 international runs with one 100 and four 50s, has only totalled 53 runs with a top score of 31.”
Namibia aim to exit with a bangThe Namibian
JJ Smit added 31 off 23 balls
“Steenkamp top scored with 58 off 39 balls (5×4, 3×6), while JJ Smit added 31 off 23 (1×4, 1×6) as Namibia fell well short of the target.”
Namibia go down to USAInformanté
JJ Smit contributed a fighting 31 down the order
“JJ Smit contributed a fighting 31 down the order as Namibia battled to the end, refusing to let the contest slip without resistance.”
Eagles show heart in Cricket World Cup clashInformanté
JJ Smit added valuable 22 runs
“A second-wicket partnership between Jan Frylinck (30) and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (42) helped steady the innings, while JJ Smit added a valuable 22 runs.”
Namibia suffers seven-wicket loss to Netherlands at T20 Cricket World CupNew Era
JJ Smit delivered under pressure to bowl Richie Berrington
“JJ Smit, however, delivered under pressure, bowling Berrington at 19.2 overs and conceding just five runs in the last over to seal a dramatic six-run victory.”
Namibia records thrilling six-run win over Scotland …team now set for Friday test against India-AThe Namibian
JJ Smit has signed up to play for Lumbini Lions in Nepal Premier League
“Erasmus will once again play for the Kathmandu Ghorkas, while Trumpelmann and Smit will play for the Lumbini Lions.”
Eagles soar into Nepal T20The Namibian
JJ Smit scored 73 off 55 balls against Etosha Wildcats
“In reply, the Lions were bundled out for 130, with JJ Smit scoring 73 off 55 balls (6×4, 5×6), while Bernard Scholtz took 3/24.”
Windhoek Jets lead at halfway stageThe FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
India beat Namibia by 93 runs at the T20 World Cup in New Delhi, with Ishan Kishan scoring 61 off 24 balls to help India reach 209-9, while Namibia were bowled out for 116. The victory marks India's second win in Group A and sets up a crucial match against Pakistan on Sunday.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →