Staff Reporter NAMIBIA held their nerve with the ball to beat South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the T20I cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, defending a total of 163/9 after the visitors finished on 145/9. …
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA posted 163/9 against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, after a strong start with the bat was checked by a late collapse. …
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA made a confident start against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, reaching 72 without loss after eight overs after South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. …
… The team was officially sent off yesterday at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek as they prepare to battle for a place at the 2027 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal. …
… Brevis, one of the standout players in South Africa’s young squad, said playing at the Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) in Windhoek would give the Proteas an opportunity to adapt to different conditions while competing against two of the countries that will co-host next year’s World …
… Held at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek from 10 to 11 July under the theme “Wellness in Medicine”, the congress was funded by Capricorn Private Wealth and brought together healthcare professionals, specialists, medical practitioners and industry stakeholders to discuss the …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) U/19 Men’s Cricket World Cup came to a close on Monday at the Namibia Cricket Ground, with a Super Six match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, with the latter not only winning the coin toss and bowling first but also securing a four-wicket …
… Scores in brief Australia v South Africa – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek South Africa 118 all out 32.1 overs (Paul James 34, Jorich van Schalkwyk 26; Charles Lachmund 3/29, William Byrom 2/16) Australia 122/4 in 32.5 overs (Steven Hogan 43, Jayden Draper 21 not out; JJ Basson …
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
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.
Zimbabwe chased down Namibia's 157 with 11 balls to spare at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Thursday, keeping their final hopes alive. Innocent Kaia scored 72 off 42 deliveries to lead the chase, while Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus hit an unbeaten 88 in a losing effort.
Namibia scored 156 for six in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a T20I Cricket Tri-Series match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus's 67 runs and Alexander Volschenk's 29.
Namibia's FNB Eagles were bowled out for 190 in chase of Zimbabwe's 195/6 in the second match of the FNB T20 tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday. Despite fighting hard until the final stages, Namibia fell short of the target.
South Africa strengthened their position in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 43 runs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 142 while chasing 186, with Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claiming four and three wickets respectively.
South Africa posted 185 for seven against Zimbabwe after an explosive batting display led by Lhuandre Pretorius, who scored 94 off 51 balls, in the fourth match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Tuesday.
Namibia fell five runs short in their chase of 196, losing to Zimbabwe by five runs in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Zimbabwe posted 195 for six, and Namibia reached 190 all out despite a late-innings rally.
Zimbabwe recovered from a middle-order collapse to score 195 for six against Namibia in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus took three wickets for 26 runs as Zimbabwe's batsmen faltered after a strong opening partnership.
Namibia's FNB Eagles defeated South Africa's Proteas by 18 runs in the FNB T20 Tri-Series opener at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with opener Jan Frylinck scoring 60 off 38 balls and JJ Smit named Player of the Match.
South Africa won by seven wickets against Zimbabwe in the second match of the T20I Cricket Tri-Series in Windhoek, chasing down 145 with 38 balls remaining after Zimbabwe posted 144/8. Zimbabwe's early momentum was halted by South Africa's tight bowling in the middle overs, leading to a collapse from 76/1 to 94/5, before Tadiwanashe Marumani's 30 off 13 balls provided a late surge.
Namibia held their nerve with the ball to beat South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the T20I cricket tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground, defending a total of 163/9 as South Africa finished on 145/9. Ruben Trumpelmann led Namibia's bowling attack with 3/24, while JJ Smit also claimed three wickets.
Namibia posted 163/9 against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek after a strong opening stand was followed by a middle-order collapse. Jan Frylinck led with 60 off 38 balls as Namibia reached 116/2 after 13 overs before losing wickets late in the innings.
Namibia made a confident start against South Africa in the T20I Tri-Series opening match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, reaching 72 without loss after eight overs. Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck remained unbeaten as the hosts maintained a run rate of nine runs an over after South Africa elected to bowl first.
Namibia's U/19 women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, will compete in the Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Tanzania from 30 August to 5 September 2026, with the tournament winners securing qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in a T20I tri-series from 28 August to 6 September at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with both South Africa and the hosts viewing it as valuable preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. South Africa's Dewald Brevis said the series offers an opportunity to adapt to different conditions ahead of the tournament.
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.
The Medical Association of Namibia's 45th Annual Medical Congress, held in Windhoek from 10 to 11 July under the theme "Wellness in Medicine," brought together healthcare professionals to discuss physical, emotional, professional and financial well-being in the health sector, with particular emphasis on financial pressures including practice management, equipment costs and retirement planning.
Sri Lanka beat previously unbeaten Afghanistan by four wickets in a Super Six match at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Monday. The ICC U/19 Men's Cricket World Cup continues in Zimbabwe with remaining Super Six and knockout stages concluding on 6 February 2026.
Australia defeated South Africa by six wickets in the Super Six stage of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, bowling out the Proteas for 118. The West Indies beat Ireland by 25 runs (DLS) in a rain-affected match.
Australia won their third consecutive match at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, bowling out Sri Lanka for 58 with William Byrom taking five wickets. Bangladesh secured a place in the Super Six by defeating the USA by seven wickets, with skipper Azizul Hakim Takim scoring 64 in a winner-takes-all qualifier.
The ICC U/19 Men's Cricket World Cup group matches are finishing in Namibia, with Afghanistan securing top spot in Group D by defeating Tanzania by nine wickets on Wednesday at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. The Super Six and knockout stages will run until 26 January 2026 in Namibia, with remaining matches from 27 January onwards in Zimbabwe.
The ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup kicked off in Namibia and Zimbabwe from 15–26 January 2026, with matches at the Namibia Cricket Ground and High Performance Oval. Opening results included West Indies defeating Tanzania by five wickets, Australia beating Ireland by eight wickets, Afghanistan overcoming South Africa by 28 runs, and Sri Lanka defeating Japan by 203 runs.
Namibia will co-host the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup with Zimbabwe from 15 January to 6 February 2026, with 16 teams competing in 41 matches. Education Minister Sanet L. Steenkamp said the tournament marks a defining moment for the country's sporting credentials, expected to boost tourism and economic opportunities while demonstrating Namibia's capacity to stage world-class events.
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
Namibia is co-hosting the 16th ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup alongside Zimbabwe this month, with 16 matches taking place across Windhoek venues. The tournament runs from 15 January to 6 February and will be broadcast to over a billion people across 204 countries.
Namibia will host matches of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup running from 15 January to 6 February 2026 across Zimbabwe and Namibia, featuring 16 international teams. Windhoek will stage 16 matches at two venues and host a city parade on 14 January to celebrate the tournament.
Namibia's women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, have been sent off for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal, which runs from 13 January to 2 February 2026, after earning their spot through the Africa qualifier. The 15-member squad will participate in a pre-tournament in India before heading to Nepal, where 10 teams will compete.