Michael van Lingen — Namibian cricketer, returning to squad for ODI series against South Africa and T20 tri-series preparations.
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Informanté
Michael van Lingen was dismissed for two
“After winning the toss and electing to bat, Namibia struggled early and were reduced to 19/2, with Michael van Lingen dismissed for two and Jan Frylinck for two.”
Namibia bowled out for 156 as South Africa complete ODI sweepInformanté
Michael van Lingen was caught by Jordan Hermann off Bosch for nine balls
“Van Lingen was caught by Jordan Hermann off Bosch for nine balls, before Jansen dismissed Kruger for a four-ball duck.”
South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs to seal ODI Cricket seriesInformanté
Michael van Lingen returned to the starting XI
“Waldo Smith will make his ODI debut, while Michael van Lingen and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton return to the starting XI.”
Namibia make changes for second ODI Cricket against South AfricaThe Namibian
Michael van Lingen came out of early retirement earlier this year
“Van Lingen earlier this year came out of early retirement and immediately showed what Namibia was missing some great performances in an international 50-over series against Hong Kong and Nigeria.”
Namibia selects strong squad for FNB T20 Trinations SeriesThe Namibian
Michael van Lingen was bowled by Basil Hameed for 67
“before Van Lingen was bowled by Basil Hameed for 67 off 43 balls (12×4, 2×6).”
Eagles finally winThe Namibian
Michael van Lingen was caught for 67 runs off 44 balls
“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.”
Eagles suffer third home defeatThe Namibian
Michael van Lingen was trapped lbw by Sanvir Singh for a top score of 34 off 45 balls
“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.”
Punjab wrap up seriesThe Namibian
Michael van Lingen put on 14 for the first wicket with Niko Davin
“Michael van Lingen and Niko Davin put on 14 for the first wicket before Josh Hazlewood struck, dismissing Davin for two.”
Namibia blown away by AustraliaNamibia were bowled out for 156 in 36.2 overs before South Africa chased down the target in 22 overs to secure a nine-wicket victory and complete a 3-0 ODI Cricket series sweep at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia were bowled out for 156 in 36.2 overs before South Africa chased down the target in 22 overs to secure a nine-wicket victory and complete a 3-0 ODI Cricket series sweep at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday.
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Namibian Squad Association has announced a 14-player provisional training squad to prepare for the Jarvis Competition in Mossel Bay, South Africa in July 2026, with six players ultimately to be selected for the national team based on fitness, commitment, and competitive performance.
4 February 2026 · New Era →