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Monday, 11 May 2026
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2024-04-032026-05-11

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  1. November 2024
  2. 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.

    The Namibian

    Wanderers, Old Boys pull away
  3. September 2024
  4. Van Lingen was caught on the boundary for 67 which came off only 44 balls (12×4, 2×6), while Shadley van Schalkwyk dismissed Green (17) and Malan Kruger (1) in quick succession as Namibia were reduced to 88/4.

    The Namibian

    Eagles suffer third home defeat
  5. 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.

    The Namibian

    Bald Eagles down Fish Eagles
  6. July 2024
  7. The Namibian squad is as follows: Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Lohan Louwrens, Malan Kruger, JC Balt, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, JP Kotze, Zane Green, Handre Klazinga, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni, Ben Shikongo, Jack Brassell, Junior Kariata, Hanro Badenhorst.

    The Namibian

    Eagles gain experience in Punjab series defeat
  8. Malan Kruger scored 15, Gerhard Erasmus 14 and JJ Smit 10, and when Michael van Lingen was trapped lbw by Sanvir Singh for a top score of 34 off 45 balls (4×4), Namibia were 93/5 after 20 overs.

    The Namibian

    Punjab wrap up series
  9. April 2024
  10. 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.

    The Namibian

    Oman draw level against Namibia

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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