The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, will feature 20 teams in the biggest T20 World Cup ever. Among the associate nations, Namibia stands out as one of the most consistent and disciplined performers on the global stage. Led by the experienced Gerhard Erasmus, the Eagles enter the tournament with belief, structure, and a squad built around reliability and all-round strength.
Fresh off a strong campaign in the Africa Qualifier, Namibia continues its rise with a balanced team that blends experienced match-winners with rising young talents primed for the world stage.
🇳🇦 Namibia Likely Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
No.
Player
Role
1
Gerhard Erasmus (C)
Captain / All-rounder
2
Zane Green (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
3
Jan Balt
Middle-order Batter
4
Malan Kruger
Batter
5
Louren Steenkamp
Top-order Batter
6
Dylan Leicher
Middle-order Batter
7
Jan Frylinck
All-rounder
8
JJ Smit
Bowling All-rounder
9
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Batting All-rounder
10
Ruben Trumpelmann
Left-arm Fast Bowler
11
Ben Shikongo
Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler
12
Jack Brassell
Right-arm Medium Bowler
13
Jan-Izak de Villiers
Right-arm Medium Bowler
14
Max Heingo
Right-arm Medium Bowler
15
Bernard Scholtz
Slow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler
Note: Final 15-man squad will be confirmed by Cricket Namibia ahead of the World Cup.
Namibia Squad PDF – T20 World Cup 2026
A downloadable PDF will be available once Cricket Namibia finalizes the squad.
Leadership & Team Management
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
Head Coach (Expected): Pierre de Bruyn
Under Erasmus’ calm leadership and de Bruyn’s measured tactical approach, Namibia has developed into one of the most organized and competitive associate teams in world cricket.
Namibia’s Group – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Team
Qualification Path
India
Host Nation
Pakistan
ICC T20I Rankings
United States
Americas Qualifier
Netherlands
Europe Qualifier
Namibia
Africa Qualifier
Namibia joins a challenging Group A, featuring strong favorites and dangerous associate rivals ideal conditions for upsets.
🇳🇦 Predicted Namibia Playing XI – T20 World Cup 2026
No.
Player
Role
1
Zane Green (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
2
Jan Balt
Opening Batter
3
Gerhard Erasmus (C)
All-rounder
4
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Batting All-rounder
5
Malan Kruger
Batter
6
JJ Smit
Bowling All-rounder
7
Jan Frylinck
All-rounder
8
Ruben Trumpelmann
Left-arm Fast Bowler
9
Ben Shikongo
Medium-Fast Bowler
10
Bernard Scholtz
Spinner
11
Jack Brassell
Medium Pacer
Bench Strength: Louren Steenkamp, Dylan Leicher, Max Heingo, Jan-Izak de Villiers
Namibia – Group Stage Fixtures for T20 World Cup 2026
Match No.
Fixture
Venue
Date
Local Time
GMT
10
Netherlands vs Namibia
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Tue, Feb 10
11:00 AM
05:30 GMT
18
India vs Namibia
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Thu, Feb 12
7:00 PM
13:30 GMT
26
USA vs Namibia
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Sun, Feb 15
3:00 PM
09:30 GMT
35
Pakistan vs Namibia
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Wed, Feb 18
3:00 PM
09:30 GMT
These fixtures offer Namibia genuine opportunities to challenge for a Super 8 spot.
Team Strengths & Key Analysis
1. Outstanding All-Round Balance
Erasmus, Frylinck, JJ Smit, Loftie-Eaton bring multi-dimensional value This provides depth and control in both batting and bowling.
2. Left-arm Pace X-Factor
Ruben Trumpelmann is a proven early-overs threat His swing and bounce have troubled top-order batters in previous T20 World Cups.
3. Experienced & Settled Core
Namibia’s core group has played together for multiple ICC events giving them cohesion, clarity, and confidence.
4. Strong Emerging Talent
Loftie-Eaton, Balt, Kruger represent the future of Namibian cricket Their fearlessness makes Namibia a dangerous opposition.
Namibia’s Road to Glory
From their breakthrough in the 2021 T20 World Cup to continued consistency in international cricket, Namibia’s rise has been admirable. Their 2026 journey will rely on:
disciplined bowling
smart middle-order batting
strong all-round options
early breakthroughs from Trumpelmann
If they win early group matches, Namibia could realistically push for a place in the Super 8.
Final Word
The Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 squad reflects discipline, passion, and steady growth. With a well-rounded group of all-rounders, promising youngsters, and proven performers, Namibia enters the tournament ready to challenge bigger teams and deliver spirited, high-intensity cricket.
