Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
The Namibia cricket team has actively participated in One Day International (ODI) cricket since 2003. While Namibia is not a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), they have been granted ODI status and have played matches against higher-ranked teams. While still relatively new to the ODI scene, Namibia has shown promising performances, displaying […]
The Namibia cricket team has actively participated in One Day International (ODI) cricket since 2003. While Namibia is not a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), they have been granted ODI status and have played matches against higher-ranked teams.
While still relatively new to the ODI scene, Namibia has shown promising performances, displaying its growing talent and determination. Since 2003, the Namibia cricket team has played 48 ODI matches, winning 47.
One of the remarkable moments for the Namibia cricket team in ODI cricket was during the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. In their opening tournament match, Namibia faced off against the highly-regarded team of Zimbabwe. And Namibia defeated Zimbabwe by 55 runs. This victory marked Namibia’s first-ever win in ODI cricket and created a significant buzz in the cricketing world.
Let’s look at the statistics made by Namibia Cricket Team in ODI.
ODI Series Played by Namibia Cricket Team
The Namibia cricket team participated in 3 ODI series since 2003, winning 1 of them and losing 2.
| Total No of ODI Series Played by Namibia | Year | Won | Lost | Draw |
| 3 | 2002-2023 | 1 | 2 | – |
ODI Matches Played by Namibia Cricket Team
145 ODI matches have been played by the Namibia cricket team since 2003. They won 23, lost 24 and 1 were drawn.
| Total No of ODI Matches Played by Namibia | Year | Won | Lost | Draw |
| 48 | 2002-2023 | 23 | 24 | 1 |
Highest Score by the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
On 29 March 2003, the Namibia cricket team scored its highest-ever score of 381/8 in an ODI. The match was played against P.N.G. in Windhoek and left everyone shocked.
Check out the list of the top 10 highest scores by the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI.
| S.No. | Score | Opponent | Match Date | Venue |
| 1 | 381/8 | v P.N.G. | 29 Mar 2023 | Windhoek |
| 2 | 324/7 | v Oman | 8 Jan 2020 | Al Amerat |
| 3 | 305/9 | v U.A.E. | 12 Mar 2022 | Sharjah |
| 4 | 287/8 | v U.S.A. | 20 Sep 2019 | Lauderhill |
| 5 | 285 | v Nepal | 14 Feb 2023 | Kirtipur |
| 6 | 284/4 | v P.N.G. | 20 Sep 2022 | Port Moresby |
| 7 | 282/9 | v Oman | 27 Nov 2021 | Windhoek |
| 8 | 275/8 | v Oman | 11 Mar 2022 | Sharjah |
| 9 | 275/7 | v Nepal | 7 Dec 2022 | Windhoek |
| 10 | 274/6 | v Nepal | 18 Feb 2023 | Kirtipur |
Most Runs for the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
MG Erasmus holds the record for the most runs for the Namibia National Cricket Team in ODI matches (1593 runs). Check out the list of the top 10 players who have made the most runs for the Namibian cricket team in the ODI.
Most Wickets for the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
R Trumpelmann has taken the most wickets for the Namibia cricket team in ODI. He has 60 wickets in 34 ODI matches from 2021-2023. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most in ODI for the Namibian cricket team.
Highest Partnership for the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
M van Lingen and MG Erasmus have scored the highest partnership runs for the Namibia cricket team in ODI. They scored 198 runs for the 3rd wicket against Jersey in 2023. Check out the list of the top 10 highest partnerships for the Namibian cricket team in the ODI.
Most Runs in an Inning for the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, a Namibian cricketer, JP Kotze, etched his name in the annals of history by smashing the most runs in a single inning (136 in 109 balls) for the Namibia Cricket Team in an ODI match. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have made the most runs in an inning for the Namibian cricket team in the ODI.
Most Wickets in an Inning for the Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
Tangeni Lungameni has taken the record for the most ODI wickets in an inning for the Namibia cricket team. He took 6 wickets in 9.0 overs against P.N.G. in 2022. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most wickets in an inning for the Namibian cricket team in the ODI.
Most Number of Centuries for the Namibia Cricket Team in the ODI
Michael van Lingen has made the most number of centuries (4) for the Namibia National Cricket Team in ODIs. Check out the list of the top players who have made the most number of centuries for the Namibian cricket team in the ODI.
Most Number of Half-Centuries for the Namibia Cricket Team in the ODI
Michael van Lingen also records the most 50s for the Namibia cricket team in ODIs (2 in 27 innings). Check out the list of the top players who have made the most number of half-centuries for the Namibian cricket team in the ODI.
Frequently Asked Questions About Namibia Cricket Team in ODI
Q1. How many ODI matches have Namibia Cricket Team played till now?
Ans: The Namibian cricket team has played 48 ODI matches since 2003, winning 23, losing 24 and 1 as drawn.
Q2. What is the highest score made by Namibia Cricket Team in ODI?
Ans: 381 is the highest score by the Namibia cricket team in an ODI match against P.N.G.
Q3. What is the lowest score made by Namibia Cricket Team in ODI?
Ans: 45 is the lowest score made by Namibia Cricket Team in an ODI. The match was played against Namibia in Potchefstroom on 27th Feb 2003.
