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Malan Kruger

2024-04-032026-05-11
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  1. April 2026

  2. … The top order couldn’t get going with WP Myburgh dismissed for one, Malan Kruger for 16, January Frylinck (22) and Gerhard Erasmus (2), and when Zane Green was dismissed for 12, Namibia were struggling at 89 for five wickets down. …

    The Namibian

    Eagles struggling in Cricket World Cup race
  3. March 2026

  4. … The Namibian squad for the upcoming tri-series includes JJ Smit (captain), Gerhard Erasmus, Max Heingo, Bernard Scholtz, Jan Frylinck, Dylan Leicher, William Lottering, Zacheo Jansen van Vuuren, Malan Kruger, Ben Shikongo, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Zane Green, WP Myburgh …

    Informanté

    Strong Uganda showing boosts Eagles’ preparations

  5. … The team is as follows: JJ Smit (captain), Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Gerhard Erasmus, Zane Green, WP Myburgh, Ruben Trumpelmann, Dylan Leicher, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo, Jack Brassell, Zacheo van Vuuren, and William Lottering.

    The Namibian

    Smit replaces Erasmus as captain

  6. … On Saturday, a great fourth wicket partnership of 171 runs between Malan Kruger and Dylan Leicher put Old Boys on track to victory. …

    The Namibian

    Wanderers into final despite defeat
  7. February 2026
  12. January 2026
  14. November 2025

  15. … He dismissed Malan Kruger for 7, Coetzee for a top score of 76 (off 54 balls, 6×4, 4×6), Dylan Leicher for 11, and Jandre de Jager for 2 to leave them teetering at 141/6 with two balls remaining. …

    The Namibian

    Old Boys reclaim T20 title

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia Eagles slip to fifth in World Cup Division 2

    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 →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Namibia Eagles dominate Uganda series, prepare for World Cup League

    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 →

Monday 23 March

  1. JJ Smit takes over as Namibia Eagles cricket captain

    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 →

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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. India defeats Namibia by 93 runs at T20 World Cup

    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 →

  2. India beats Namibia by 93 runs in T20 World Cup

    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 →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibia beats Scotland by six runs in T20 warm-up

    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 →

  2. 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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