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Ruben Trumpelman

Also known as: Ruben Trumpelmann · Trumpelmann

Ruben Trumpelmann — bowler for Namibia cricket team, took 3/24 against South Africa in T20I tri-series.

2024-04-032026-09-06
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  1. August 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelmann took three wickets for 24 runs

    Source

    “Trumpelmann took three wickets for 24 runs, while JJ Smit received the man of the match award after taking 3/31 and conceding only nine runs and taking two wickets in South Africa's crucial final over.”

    High-flying Eagles take on wounded Zimbabwe

  3. Informanté

    Ruben Trumpelman was Namibia's leading bowler, finishing with 3/24 from four overs

    Source

    “Trumpelmann was Namibia's leading bowler, finishing with 3/24 from four overs, while JJ Smit also claimed three wickets, taking 3/31 from his four overs.”

    Namibia beat South Africa by 18 runs in T20I cricket tri-series opener

  4. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelman blasted 37 not out off 16 balls in inter-squad game

    Source

    “The middle-order, however, revived the innings with some solid contributions, with Zane Green scoring 41, Alexander Volschenk 21 and JC Balt 18, while Ruben Trumpelmann blasted 37 not out off only 16 balls, as they reached 164/6 off their 20 overs.”

    Eagles square up against the Proteas
  5. June 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelmann has been associated with Belgian franchise cricket

    Source

    “He says Namibian cricketers Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese, and Ruben Trumpelmann have been associated with Belgian franchise cricket.”

    Belgium ambassador sets sights on sport diplomacy
  7. February 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelman took four wickets in Namibia's last World Cup opener

    Source

    “Ruben Trumpelmann took four wickets in that match and is back for more.”

    ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group A preview

  9. Informanté

    Ruben Trumpelmann returns to Namibia's squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

    Source

    “Trumpelmann returns to the squad for 2026, alongside experienced campaigners such as captain Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck and Bernard Scholtz.”

    Namibia set for tough Group A test at ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026
  10. December 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelmann won player of the tournament award in the Nepal Premier League

    Source

    “Namibian pace bowler Ruben Trumpelmann won the player of the tournament award in the Nepal Premier League after helping his side, the Lumbini Lions, win the title on Saturday.”

    Trumpelmann stars in Nepal Premier League
  12. November 2025

  13. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelmann has signed up to play for Lumbini Lions in Nepal Premier League

    Source

    “Erasmus will once again play for the Kathmandu Ghorkas, while Trumpelmann and Smit will play for the Lumbini Lions.”

    Eagles soar into Nepal T20

  14. The Namibian

    Ruben Trumpelman took three wickets for nine runs

    Source

    “For United, Trumpelmann took three wickets for nine runs, while Myburgh took 3/14 to win the man of the match award.”

    Trustco United on a roll
  15. October 2024

  16. The Namibian

    Star pace bowler Ruben Trumpelmann is out for six months due to knee surgery

    Source

    “Experienced all-rounder David Wiese retired after the T20 World Cup in June, while star pace bowler Ruben Trumpelmann is out for six months due to knee surgery.”

    Young Eagles learning to fly
Sport

Namibia loses T20I to South Africa by 11 runs

The News

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.

4 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 4 September

  1. Namibia loses T20I to South Africa by 11 runs

    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.

    4 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia faces South Africa in must-win Tri-Series qualifier

    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.

    4 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Zimbabwe defeats Namibia by five wickets in T20I Cricket Tri-Series

    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.

    3 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia posts 156/6 against Zimbabwe in T20 Cricket Tri-Series

    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.

    3 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 31 August

  1. Namibia loses five-run thriller to Zimbabwe in T20I cricket

    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.

    31 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Zimbabwe post 195 against Namibia in T20 tri-series

    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.

    31 August 2026 · Informanté →

  3. FNB Namibia Eagles face Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series

    The FNB Namibia Eagles play Zimbabwe in their second FNB T20 Tri-Series match today, seeking to maintain momentum after defeating the SA Proteas by 18 runs. Zimbabwe, winless after losing to the Proteas, will be looking to start accumulating points to reach the series final.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibia defeats South Africa by 18 runs in T20I tri-series opener

    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.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia scores 163/9 in T20I tri-series cricket opener

    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.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Namibia reaches 72 without loss versus South Africa in T20I

    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.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté →

  4. Namibia Eagles face South African Proteas in T20 series

    Namibia and South Africa face off in the FNB T20 Triations series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Grounds. Namibia beat South Africa in a four-wicket win at the stadium's inauguration last year, and though South Africa has not selected all their first-choice players, coach Craig Williams says his team must be wary of their young opponents' quality and motivation.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Namibia names experienced squad for T20I tri-series

    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 →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Namibia names experienced squad for T20 tri-nations series

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Eagles win T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten

    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.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Namibia's Belgium ambassador pursues sports partnerships

    Namibia's ambassador to Belgium is working to secure coaching, technology, infrastructure and equipment partnerships for Namibian athletes and federations through European sport networks. The ambassador says sport is among the president's priorities for youth development, and Namibia is seeking partners in the Benelux area to learn from Belgium's municipal sport development model.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

    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 →

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 →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Namibia loses to Pakistan spinners in T20 World Cup

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Namibia loses to Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener

    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 →

Friday 6 February

  1. Group A preview: India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands

    The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A features defending champions India, Pakistan, the 2024 surprise package USA, Namibia competing in their fourth straight tournament, and the Netherlands, with Pakistan and the Netherlands opening the tournament on 7 February in Colombo. India are the number one-ranked side in both T20Is and ODIs, while Namibia will face India and Pakistan for only the second time.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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 defeats Scotland in T20 Cricket warm-up clash

    Namibia secured a dramatic six-run victory over Scotland in a high-scoring T20 warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Namibia batted first and scored 226, with Jan Frylinck making 88 and openers putting on 137 in 10.5 overs, while Scotland's chase fell just short despite a strong performance from Brandon McMullen (95).

    5 February 2026 · Informanté →

  3. 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 →

  4. Namibia Eagles beat Scotland in T20 warm-up match

    The Namibia Eagles defeated Scotland by six runs in a T20 warm-up match in Bengaluru, posting 226/4 before restricting Scotland to 220/5. Coach Craig Williams said it was a good exercise ahead of the T20 World Cup campaign, which begins against The Netherlands on 10 February.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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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