Namibia
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
About
Namibia Cricket has emerged as one of Africa's most progressive cricket nations, qualifying for consecutive T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022. Their 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, where they reached the Super 12 stage for the first time, was a landmark moment for Namibian cricket. Captain Gerhard Erasmus is the team's fulcrum — an aggressive batting all-rounder who has competed extensively in franchise T20 leagues. Namibia's cricket is rooted in a strong club structure centred on Windhoek, with the Wanderers Cricket Ground hosting international fixtures. The team draws players from Namibia's German and Afrikaner communities as well as players of other backgrounds, reflecting the nation's diverse sporting culture. JJ Smit and David Wiese (who relocated from South Africa) have strengthened Namibia's bowling attack. Namibia's ICC ranking among Associate nations in Africa is consistently strong, and they are regular challengers in qualifying events for ICC global tournaments.