Also known as: Ruben Trumpelmann · Trumpelmann
Ruben Trumpelmann — experienced seamer for Namibia Eagles cricket team, sidelined by illness during World Cup Division 2 competition.
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The Namibian
Ruben Trumpelman took four wickets in Namibia's last World Cup opener
“Ruben Trumpelmann took four wickets in that match and is back for more.”
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group A previewInformanté
Ruben Trumpelmann returns to Namibia's squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
“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 2026The Namibian
Ruben Trumpelmann won player of the tournament award in the Nepal Premier League
“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 LeagueThe Namibian
Ruben Trumpelmann has signed up to play for Lumbini Lions in Nepal Premier League
“Erasmus will once again play for the Kathmandu Ghorkas, while Trumpelmann and Smit will play for the Lumbini Lions.”
Eagles soar into Nepal T20The Namibian
Ruben Trumpelman took three wickets for nine runs
“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 rollThe Namibian
Star pace bowler Ruben Trumpelmann is out for six months due to knee surgery
“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 flyThe Namibian
Ruben Trumpelmann won ICC T20 Best Bowler award with seven wickets
“Ruben Trumpelmann won the ICC T20 Best Bowler award, with seven wickets;”
Erasmus the big winner at Cricket AwardsThe Namibian
Ruben Trumpelman will be out for a few months due to knee injury
“"We have three injuries to key players – Ruben Trumpelmann will be out for a few months due to a knee injury, while Dylan Leicher is also out with a knee injury.”
Eagles gain experience in Punjab series defeatThe Namibian
Ruben Trumpelman bowled England captain Jos Buttler for a duck
“Namibia got off to a fine start when Ruben Trumpelmann bowled England captain Jos Buttler for a duck in the second over.”
Eagles bow out with 41-run defeatThe Namibian
Ruben Trumpelmann took 3/30
“Erasmus was Namibia's stand-out bowler, taking three wickets for seven runs off three overs, while Ruben Trumpelmann took 3/30.”
Oman draw level against NamibiaThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →