Also known as: Nicol-Loftie Eaton
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The Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 76 runs off 43 balls for the Mambas
“After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Mambas amassed 210 runs for six wickets, with Nicol Loftie-Eaton leading the way with 76 runs off 43 balls (6×4, 4×6).”
Mambas, Bulls set the paceThe Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton is leading run scorer with 111 runs
“Nicol Loftie-Eaton of the Green Mambas is the leading run scorer with 111 runs, followed by teammate Henry Hayes and Hendrik van der Walt, who are both on 106 runs.”
Women cricketers playing men’s leagueThe Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton was dismissed for 28 in match against USA
“The dismissal of Nicol Loftie-Eaton for 28 and Louren Steenkamp for 58, however, stemmed the tide, and although JJ Smit (31) offered a bit of hope towards the end it was too little too late as the USA closed out a comfortable 31-run victory.”
Namibia aim to exit with a bangThe Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton was caught in the deep for 42 off 38 balls
“Loftie-Eaton followed soon after, caught in the deep for a top score of 42 off 38 balls (1×4, 2×6), and although JJ Smit gave Namibia hope with 22, The Netherlands' bowlers pegged them back with regular wickets as Namibia were restricted to a manageable target.”
Namibia come up short against the DutchThe Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 108 runs in seven matches for Janakpur Bolts
“Loftie-Eaton, who also captained the Bolts, scored 108 runs in seven matches with a top score of 41 and an average of 18,00, while Erasmus scored 71 runs in five matches with a top score of 43 not out and an average of 23,66.”
Trumpelmann stars in Nepal Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton was Namibia's top batter in A series with 188 runs
“Nicol Loftie-Eaton, however, is in good form – he was Namibia's top batter in the A series with 188 runs and a top score of 90 not out, while other fringe players like Shaun Fouche, Dylan Leicher and Handre Klazinga, all did well in the A series and could force their way into the team.”
Eagles aim to strike backThe Namibian
Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 90 not out in first 50-over encounter
“In their first 50-over encounter, the recalled Loftie-Eaton, was once again in great form, scoring 90 not out off 66 balls (8×4, 1×6), while JC Balt added 57 and De Villiers 50 not out as Namibia A reached 266 for five wickets.”
Eagles prepare for crucial Tri-Nations seriesNamibia's cricket team finished the T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten with eight points, defeating Nigeria by 93 runs on Tuesday. Young players including Alex Volschenk (73 runs) and JC Balt (four wickets for 20 runs) led the team, and Namibian players dominated individual series statistics.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's cricket team finished the T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten with eight points, defeating Nigeria by 93 runs on Tuesday. Young players including Alex Volschenk (73 runs) and JC Balt (four wickets for 20 runs) led the team, and Namibian players dominated individual series statistics.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Green Mambas and Gobabis Bulls remain unbeaten after three rounds of the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge and lead the log on six points each, with the Mambas on top by run rate. Both teams posted decisive victories last weekend, with the Mambas defeating Etungu Kudus by 168 runs and the Bulls beating Spur Warriors by 69 runs.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Some of Namibia's top women cricketers are playing alongside male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge, where franchises compete for a N$50,000 prize. Teams can select players from age 14 and above, including women players on merit, providing additional exposure and skill development opportunities.
21 May 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 →
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 →
Namibia slumped to a 102-run defeat by Pakistan in their final T20 Cricket World Cup match in Colombo, bundled out for 97 while chasing 200. Pakistan's spinners Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan proved unplayable, while opener Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century earned man of the match.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia face Pakistan in their final group match at the T20 World Cup today, already eliminated from advancing to the Super 8s after losing their first three matches. The article notes that while Namibia's top batters have underperformed, strong fielding and captain Gerhard Erasmus's bowling form offer hope for a competitive final game.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia suffered a seven-wicket defeat to The Netherlands at the T20 World Cup, scoring 156/8 while Netherlands reached the target with three wickets down and 12 balls to spare. The loss leaves Namibia with zero points in Group A and facing India next, with captain Gerhard Erasmus saying they were probably 20 or 30 runs short and batted too slowly.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →