NAM

Namibia

Nickname(s): The Eagles
Year Founded: Early 1990s (played first ICC tournament in 1994)
ICC Membership: Associate Member since 1992
Governing Body: Cricket Namibia

Current Captains (2025):
• All Formats: Gerhard Erasmus

Coach (2025): Pierre de Bruyn (Head Coach), Albie Morkel (Assistant Coach), Morne Morkel (Bowling Consultant), Dee Thakur (Batting Coach), Deon Kotze (Fielding Coach)

ICC Rankings (as of August 2025):
• ODI: 14th
• T20I: 13th
• Test: Not a Test-playing nation

Namibia Cricket

📜 Team Overview

The Namibia National Cricket Team in 2025 is one of the most exciting Associate sides in world cricket. Known for fearless batting, disciplined bowling, and exceptional team spirit, The Eagles have earned respect far beyond African cricket.

From domestic turf battles in Windhoek to taking on global giants at the ICC T20 World Cup, Namibia continues to punch above their weight, playing with grit, belief, and flair. With experienced heads like David Wiese and the energy of young talents, the 2025 squad is built to challenge anyone.

Stay updated with:
• 📰 Latest Namibia Cricket News
• 🔮 Match Predictions
• 📺 Cricket Video Highlights

🏆 Namibia Cricket History & Legacy

Cricket in Namibia has roots from the colonial period, but the real breakthrough came after independence in 1990. They joined the ICC as an Associate Member in 1992, quickly becoming a top African cricket nation.

Their first major milestone came in the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, where they gained valuable exposure against elite teams. The biggest chapter of Namibia Cricket History came in 2021, when they reached the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stunning cricket fans with fearless wins over Scotland and Ireland.

Major ICC Achievements:

  • ICC T20 World Cup: Super 12 in 2021
  • ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: 2003 debut
  • ICC Africa Division 1: Multiple-time winners
  • ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Regular qualifiers

Historic Rivalries:

  • Namibia vs Netherlands – Regular face-offs in World Cup Qualifiers and T20I series.
  • Namibia vs Scotland – Competitive rivalry among Associate nations.
  • Namibia vs South Africa – Friendly yet fierce southern African cricket connection.

Namibia’s success is built on a fearless style, strong fitness culture, and a tight-knit squad that thrives under pressure.

💫 Top Namibian Cricketers

Over the years, Namibia has produced match-winners who have made their mark in world cricket:

  • Gerhard Erasmus: Inspirational captain and classy batter.
  • David Wiese: Former South Africa international, Namibia’s T20 superstar.
  • JJ Smit: Power-hitting all-rounder with lethal left-arm pace.
  • Ruben Trumpelmann: Swinging left-arm pacer famous for early breakthroughs.
  • Bernard Scholtz: Economical and reliable left-arm spinner.

⭐ Namibia Cricket Records

RecordPlayerStat
Most T20I RunsGerhard Erasmus1,100+ runs
Most T20I WicketsBernard Scholtz50+ wickets
Highest T20I ScoreJP Kotze101* vs Botswana
Best T20I BowlingRuben Trumpelmann3/17 vs Scotland (2021 T20 WC)
Fastest T20I FiftyDavid Wiese18 balls vs Hong Kong

 

👥 Namibia Cricket Team Squad for 2025 Season

Here’s the Namibia Cricket Squad for 2025 across player roles:

🏏 Batters

  • Gerhard Erasmus
  • JP Kotze
  • Jan Frylinck
  • Zane Green
  • Michael van Lingen

🧤 Wicketkeeper-Batters

  • Zane Green
  • Lohan Louwrens

🔁 All-Rounders

  • David Wiese
  • JJ Smit
  • Nicol Loftie-Eaton

🎯 Bowlers

  • Ruben Trumpelmann
  • Bernard Scholtz
  • Tangeni Lungameni
  • Ben Shikongo
  • Malan Kruger

This Namibia squad blends senior international experience with a new wave of fearless cricketers, perfect for high-pressure ICC events.

🏟️ Namibia Cricket Home Grounds

  • Wanderers Cricket Ground (Windhoek) – Namibia’s main cricket venue and fortress for international matches.
  • United Ground (Windhoek) – Host of domestic matches and associate-level internationals.

These Namibia cricket stadiums are known for high-scoring matches in the dry African climate, with pitches offering pace early on and spin later in the game.

🧠 Fun Facts about The Eagles

🏆 Namibia shocked the world with their 2021 T20 World Cup Super 12 qualification.
🎯 Ruben Trumpelmann took three wickets in the first over vs Scotland in T20 WC 2021.
🔥 David Wiese became an icon for Namibia after switching allegiance from South Africa.
🌍 Namibia’s cricket squad features players born in three different countries.
🎓 The country’s U19 team regularly competes on the world stage.

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