Namibia National Cricket Team
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Namibia national cricket team

The Namibia national men’s cricket team, also known as the Eagles, represents the Republic of Namibia in international cricket. The cricket team is organized by Na Bivia which became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1993.

Before the independence of Namibia, the team representing South West Africa played in South Africa’s domestic competitions. And as Namibia joined the ICC, the country quickly became one of the major ICC associate members in Africa. Namibia finished second in the 2001 ICC Trophy.

History of the Namibia national cricket team

The earliest example of playing cricket dates back to 1909 when Windhoek was played. When South West Africa was a German colony. The area was invaded by South African troops during World War I, and a new game of cricket was played in several days of the war camp near Otjiwarongo.

At that time, South Africa occupied South West Africa after the defeat of Germany. It came under the mandate of the National Union in South Africa Group. After this, cricket started being played regularly in the West Province.

And in 1930 the South West Africa Cricket Association was also formed and the first organized matches were played in this area and South West Africa also started playing in the South African country’s annual competition in the 1962 season. This is how cricket started in the country.

Namibia’s 2003 World Cup clash


The road to the 2003 Cricket World Cup began with the 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada, with Namibia reaching the final at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Calling Club. At this time the country was still qualifying for its first World Cup after suffering a loss to the Netherlands. Similarly, the country also hosted the ICC 6th National Challenge in April 2002, when the country finished fourth in its group and defeated only Tanzania before losing four matches against Zimbabwe A. Bangladesh toured the country in January 2003 and won the one-day series 4–1.

Namibia national cricket team logo

Namibia National Cricket Team Logo

Namibia national cricket team player

NameAgeRoles
Gerhard Erasmus27Captain and Batter
David Wiese37Vice-Captain and All-Rounder
Craig Williams38Batters
Stephan Baard30Batters
Karl Birkenstock26Batters
Niko Davin24Batters
Michael van Lingen24Batters
Jan Frylinck28All-rounders
JJ Smit26All-rounders
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton21All-rounders
Zane Green26Wicket-keepers
Bernard Scholtz32Spin Bowlers
Pikky Ya France32Spin Bowlers
Ben Shikongo22Pace Bowlers
Ruben Trumpelmann24Pace Bowlers
Jan-Izak de Villiers21Pace Bowlers
Tangeni Lungameni30Pace Bowlers
Namibia National Cricket Team Players

Namibia T20 World Cup Schedule 2022

Group A

DayDateMatchTime(IST)Venue
SundayOctober 16, 2022Sri Lanka vs Namibia9:30 AMGeelong Cricket Ground, Victoria
TuesdayOctober 18, 2022Namibia vs Netherlands9:30 AMGeelong Cricket Ground, Victoria
ThursdayOctober 20, 2022Namibia vs UAE1:30 PMGeelong Cricket Ground, Victoria
Namibia T20 ICC World Cup Schedule 2022

FAQs

Is Namibia is a good cricket team?

Yes

Why Namibian cricketers are white?

Because completely dependent on the white population to form its cricket team

How many cricket stadiums are there in Namibia?

Around 9 Cricket Ground fields

Is cricket growing in Namibia?

Yes

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