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Informanté
Malan Kruger was dismissed by Jansen for a four-ball duck
“Jansen dismissed Kruger for a four-ball duck.”
South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs to seal ODI Cricket seriesThe Namibian
Malan Kruger scored 34 runs for Namibia
“After a 51-run first wicket stand between Malan Kruger (34) and Alexander Busing-Volschenk (15), Namibia battled with spinner Prenelan Subrayen (4-29) inflicting most damage.”
ODI debutant Hermann scores 150 as SA beat NamibiaInformanté
Malan Kruger replaced Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton in Namibia's side
“Namibia made one change to their side, with Malan Kruger replacing Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton.”
Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spotThe Namibian
Malan Kruger scored 138 not out off 138 balls
“Kruger was the mainstay, scoring 138 not out off 138 balls (9×4, 3×6) as Old Boys reached a sizable 281/5 of their 50 overs.”
Wanderers into final despite defeatInformanté
Malan Kruger was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah after a sharp diving catch
“Jasprit Bumrah added to the damage, dismissing Malan Kruger after a sharp diving catch in the deep, before uprooting Ruben Trumpelmann with a trademark yorker for six.”
Namibia show fight but India prove too strongThe Namibian
Malan Kruger scored 107 not out for Fish River Eagles
“Kruger dominated the Eagles' innings, scoring 107 not out off 59 balls (9×4, 7×6), while the next best was Handre Klazinga's 31 runs off 14 balls (1×4, 3×6), as they reached 206/4.”
Etosha Wildcats win T20 Franchise seriesThe Namibian
Malan Kruger contributed 25 runs
“Minnie soon followed for 24, but solid contributions down the order by Malan Kruger (25), Henry Oliver (23) and Zhivago Groenewald (21 not out) saw them setting United a competitive target.”
Wanderers, Old Boys pull awayThe Namibian
Malan Kruger was trapped lbw for one by Milind Kumar
“USA off spinner Milind Kumar, however, struck a double blow, bowling Erasmus for 27 (4×4) and then trapping Malan Kruger lbw for one to leave Namibia struggling at 98/4 at the halfway mark of their innings.”
Bald Eagles down Fish EaglesThe Namibian
Malan Kruger was dismissed for 8
“In reply, Namibia got off to a poor start with JP Kotze out for a second-ball duck, and when Mehran Khan dismissed Malan Kruger for 8 and Jan Frylinck for a duck within four balls they had stumbled to 17/3.”
Oman draw level against NamibiaNamibia 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 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 →
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 →
Jordan Hermann scored 150 on his one-day international debut for South Africa, who beat Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-shortened first ODI in Windhoek. South Africa posted 348-6 off 50 overs; Namibia, set 262 in 31 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, reached 162-8.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →