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The Namibian
Zane Green top scored with 33 runs
“Namibia won the toss and posted 156 with wicketkeeper Zane Green the last man out after top scoring with 33 runs.”
Hermann, Esterhuizen hit fifties as South Africa crush NamibiaInformanté
Zane Green scored 33 off 42 balls
“Zane Green provided the main resistance with a fighting 33 off 42 balls, while Max Heingo remained unbeaten on 22 off just 12 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes.”
Namibia bowled out for 156 as South Africa complete ODI sweepInformanté
Wicketkeeper Zane Green was dismissed for one run off four balls
“Jan Frylinck followed shortly afterwards for eight off 14 balls, caught by Wellington Masakadza off Blessing Muzarabani, before wicketkeeper Zane Green was dismissed for one off four balls, caught behind by Tadiwanashe Marumani off Kundai Matigimu.”
Namibia post 156/6 against Zimbabwe in crucial Cricket Tri-Series clashNew Era
Zane Green said the team could take encouragement from fighting until final stages
“FNB Eagles' Zane Green said the team could take encouragement from the way they fought until the final stages of the match.”
Eagles fall short against ChevronsNew Era
Zane Green praised Alexander Volschenk for providing momentum Namibia needed
“"T20 cricket, the game can change in three balls, one over. I think Alex, I have to take my hat off for him. With the intent he came out, I think he was the momentum shift we needed," said Green.”
Eagles fall short against ChevronsInformanté
Green was run out for 54 from 26 balls
“He was eventually run out for 54 from 26 balls in the 20th over, ending a superb innings that included four boundaries and three sixes.”
Namibia fall five runs short as Zimbabwe edge thrilling T20I cricketInformanté
Zane Green is wicketkeeper for Namibia
“Namibia are captained by Gerhard Erasmus, with Zane Green behind the stumps.”
Namibia make strong start against South Africa in T20I cricket tri-series openerInformanté
Zane Green said competing against established nations is part of Namibia's long-term ambition
“Meanwhile, Namibia's Zane Green said competing against established cricketing nations was part of the country's long-term ambition to raise its standard of cricket.”
Namibia set for major test as Proteas hail Windhoek tri-seriesInformanté
Zane Green said playing against top nations had been a long-standing ambition for Namibian players
“Zane Green said playing against top cricketing nations had been a long-standing ambition for Namibian players and that the team's progress had helped inspire younger players.”
Namibia names strong squad for home T20I cricket tri-seriesThe Namibian
Zane Green scored 1,046 runs to become fifth Namibian to pass 1,000 ODI runs
“Green's 62 also saw him becoming the fifth Namibian player to pass 1 000 runs in ODI cricket as he moved to 1 046.”
Eagles with backs to the wallNamibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia beat the United States by six wickets to complete their Cricket World Cup League Two campaign, finishing fifth overall and missing direct qualification for next year's World Cup Qualifier, though they will have a chance to qualify via a playoff tournament.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia posted 298/9 in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match against the United States, with Michael van Lingen scoring 124 and Gerhard Erasmus adding 76. The USA now requires 299 runs from their 50 overs to win.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
Openers Jordan Hermann (77) and Connor Esterhuizen (68) guided South Africa to a nine-wicket victory over Namibia in the third one-day international on Sunday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Namibia posted 156, but South Africa chased down the target in 21.3 overs with Hermann and Esterhuizen batting aggressively to reach the goal.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
South Africa defeated Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-affected first ODI in Windhoek, with Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150 on ODI debut to help the Proteas post 348/6, while Namibia fell short at 162/8 chasing a revised DLS target of 262.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia takes on South Africa in a three-match 50-over One Day International series starting at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. The match follows a competitive T20 series where Namibia finished last but showed they can compete against higher-ranked opponents, with several players finishing in the top rankings for runs and wickets.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
28 August 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 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 →
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 →
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →