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The Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches have developed into a competitive rivalry involving ICC tournaments, Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures and T20 internationals. Namibia and the Netherlands are two of the leading associate cricket nations, and their meetings have become increasingly important in qualification campaigns and global tournaments.
The Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches have been played in both ODI and T20I cricket. Their first recorded men’s ODI meeting came at the 2003 Cricket World Cup, while their T20I rivalry began in 2019.
By the end of July 2026, the teams had played 19 men’s internationals against each other: 10 ODIs and 9 T20Is. The ODI record includes three matches in 2020 that ended without a result. Recent results have generally favoured the Netherlands in ODIs, while Namibia have also produced important victories, including their historic T20 World Cup win in 2021.
The Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches have produced 19 men’s international encounters through July 2026.
The teams have met 10 times in ODI cricket and nine times in T20I cricket. Namibia have won two of the completed ODIs, while the Netherlands have won five. Three additional ODIs ended without a result. In T20Is, Namibia have one victory and the Netherlands have four, with four matches ending as no-result or otherwise without a winner.
| Format | Matches | Namibia Wins | Netherlands Wins | Other/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| T20I | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 19 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
The “other/no result” category includes matches that did not produce a conventional win, including abandoned or tied encounters in the T20I record.
For official international cricket information, readers can also check the International Cricket Council, Cricket Namibia and the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond.
Namibia vs Netherlands Matches Timeline
The Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches have taken place over more than two decades.
| Year | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ODI | Netherlands won by 64 runs |
| 2019 | T20I | Netherlands won |
| 2020 | ODI | No result |
| 2020 | ODI | No result |
| 2020 | ODI | No result |
| 2021 | T20I | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | T20I | Netherlands won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | ODI | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| 2024 | ODI | Namibia won by 24 runs |
| 2024 | T20I | Netherlands won by 59 runs |
| 2024 | T20I | No result |
| 2025 | ODI | Netherlands won by 53 runs |
| 2025 | ODI | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| 2026 | T20I | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| 2026 | ODI | Netherlands won by 58 runs |
| 2026 | ODI | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
The timeline illustrates how the rivalry has moved from World Cup encounters into regular League 2 and T20I cricket.
Namibia vs Netherlands ODI Matches
The ODI chapter of the Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches began at the 2003 Cricket World Cup in Bloemfontein.
The Netherlands won that match by 64 runs after scoring 314/4 and dismissing Namibia for 250. Feiko Kloppenburg scored 121, while Kees van Noortwijk remained unbeaten on 134.
The teams later played three ODIs in 2020, but all three ended without a result. The rivalry then became more regular through the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 schedule.
In February 2024, the Netherlands defeated Namibia by seven wickets after chasing 123. Namibia responded a few days later with a 24-run victory after scoring 203.
The 2025 League 2 meetings again favoured the Netherlands. The Netherlands won by 53 runs on March 7 before Namibia responded with a seven-wicket victory on March 13.
The 2026 meetings were split between the two teams. The Netherlands won the July 25 match by 58 runs, while Namibia won the July 31 encounter by six wickets.
Namibia vs Netherlands ODI Head-to-Head
| ODI Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 10 |
| Namibia wins | 2 |
| Netherlands wins | 5 |
| No result | 3 |
| First ODI | 2003 |
| Most recent ODI | July 2026 |
The three no-result matches came during the 2020 series, while the seven completed ODIs have produced five Netherlands victories and two Namibia victories.
Namibia vs Netherlands T20I Matches
The T20I side of the Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches has produced several memorable moments.
The two teams first met in T20I cricket in 2019. Their subsequent meetings have included the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups as well as bilateral and tri-series cricket.
Namibia created history at the 2021 T20 World Cup when they defeated the Netherlands by six wickets in Abu Dhabi. Namibia chased 165 after recovering from 53/3, with Gerhard Erasmus and David Wiese playing important roles in the chase. The ICC described the victory as Namibia’s first-ever win at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The Netherlands won the teams’ 2022 T20 World Cup meeting by five wickets, successfully chasing Namibia’s 121/6.
In February 2026, the Netherlands again defeated Namibia in the T20 World Cup. Namibia scored 156/8, while the Netherlands reached 159/3 in 18 overs. Bas de Leede was named Player of the Match after taking 2/20 and scoring an unbeaten 72 from 48 balls.
Namibia vs Netherlands T20I Head-to-Head
| T20I Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 9 |
| Namibia wins | 1 |
| Netherlands wins | 4 |
| Other/No Result | 4 |
| First T20I | 2019 |
| Most recent T20I | February 2026 |
The T20I record contains four matches that did not result in a conventional win, including three matches from the 2020 series.
2003 Cricket World Cup Match
The first major chapter in the Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches came at the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The Netherlands batted first and produced an impressive 314/4 in 50 overs. Feiko Kloppenburg scored 121 from 142 balls, while Kees van Noortwijk made an unbeaten 134 from 129 deliveries.
Namibia responded with 250 all out in 46.5 overs. The Netherlands therefore won by 64 runs.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 314/4 |
| Namibia | 250 all out |
| Result | Netherlands won by 64 runs |
| Player of the Match | Feiko Kloppenburg |
The match remains an important historical fixture because it was the first recorded men’s ODI between the two countries.
2020 ODI Series
The 2020 chapter of the Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches was unusual because the teams were scheduled to play three ODIs, but none produced a completed result.
All three matches were recorded as no-results. This means they are included in the overall head-to-head count but do not contribute a victory to either side.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI | No result |
| 2nd ODI | No result |
| 3rd ODI | No result |
The abandoned series was followed by a more competitive period in T20 cricket, including the historic 2021 T20 World Cup meeting.
2021 T20 World Cup Match
One of the most memorable Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches took place at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
The Netherlands scored 164/4 after being asked to bat first. Namibia initially struggled at 53/3, but Gerhard Erasmus and David Wiese rebuilt the innings with a 93-run partnership.
Namibia eventually reached the target with six wickets in hand. Wiese and JJ Smit finished the chase, giving Namibia their first victory at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 164/4 |
| Namibia | 166/4 |
| Result | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
The result remains one of the defining moments in the T20I history between the two teams.
2022 T20 World Cup Match
The next T20 World Cup meeting between Namibia and the Netherlands took place in 2022.
Namibia batted first and scored 121/6 from 20 overs. The Netherlands successfully chased the target, finishing on 122/5 in 19.3 overs to win by five wickets.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Namibia | 121/6 |
| Netherlands | 122/5 |
| Result | Netherlands won by 5 wickets |
The match was another close encounter and added a second World Cup victory for the Netherlands in this rivalry.
2024 Namibia vs Netherlands Matches
The Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches in 2024 included both ODI and T20I cricket.
The teams met twice in ODI cricket during the Cricket World Cup League 2 schedule. On February 19, the Netherlands chased Namibia’s 123 and won by seven wickets. Namibia responded on February 23 by scoring 203 and dismissing the Netherlands for 179, winning by 24 runs.
They also met in the 2024 Nepal tri-series. The Netherlands produced a huge T20I total of 247/5 and defeated Namibia, who scored 188/7, by 59 runs.
| Date | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 19, 2024 | ODI | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| Feb. 23, 2024 | ODI | Namibia won by 24 runs |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | T20I | Netherlands won by 59 runs |
The 2024 meetings demonstrated the difference between the two teams’ results across formats while maintaining the competitive nature of the rivalry.
2025 Namibia vs Netherlands Matches
The 2025 Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches were part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 competition.
The first meeting took place on March 7. The Netherlands scored 159 before dismissing Namibia for 106, winning by 53 runs.
Namibia responded six days later. Namibia scored 148, and the Netherlands reached 149/3 to win by seven wickets.
| Date | Namibia | Netherlands | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | 106 | 159 | Netherlands won by 53 runs |
| March 13, 2025 | 148 | 149/3 | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
The two matches gave the Netherlands another series-level advantage in the ODI rivalry.
2026 Namibia vs Netherlands Matches
The most recent Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches have taken place in both T20I and ODI cricket during 2026.
The first meeting came at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Delhi on February 10. Namibia scored 156/8, but the Netherlands chased the target in only 18 overs, reaching 159/3.
Bas de Leede was the standout performer. He took 2/20 and then scored an unbeaten 72 from 48 balls.
The teams met again in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series in the Netherlands in July.
On July 25, the Netherlands scored 251/6 and dismissed Namibia for 193, winning by 58 runs. Five days later, Namibia responded with a six-wicket victory after bowling the Netherlands out for 183 and reaching 186/4.
| Date | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2026 | T20I | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| July 25, 2026 | ODI | Netherlands won by 58 runs |
| July 31, 2026 | ODI | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
The July fixtures were part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 schedule. The Netherlands Cricket Board confirmed the Namibia fixtures at Kampong in Utrecht as part of the competition.
Key Players and Performances
The Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches have featured several memorable individual performances.
Feiko Kloppenburg’s 121 in the 2003 World Cup was one of the earliest major innings in the rivalry. Kees van Noortwijk also scored 134 not out in the same match as the Netherlands reached 314/4.
Gerhard Erasmus and David Wiese were central to Namibia’s historic 2021 T20 World Cup victory. Their 93-run partnership helped Namibia recover from 53/3 and chase 165.
In the 2026 T20 World Cup meeting, Bas de Leede produced an outstanding all-round performance. He took two wickets for 20 runs and scored an unbeaten 72 from 48 balls.
The rivalry has therefore featured experienced all-rounders, aggressive batting and important performances in ICC competitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many matches have Namibia and the Netherlands played?
Through July 2026, Namibia and the Netherlands had played 19 men’s internationals: 10 ODIs and nine T20Is. The ODI record includes three no-result matches, while four T20Is have not produced a conventional winner.
2. Who has won more Namibia vs Netherlands matches?
The Netherlands have the stronger overall completed-match record. They have won five ODIs and four T20Is against Namibia, while Namibia have won two ODIs and one T20I.
3. When did Namibia and the Netherlands first play each other?
The first recorded men’s international meeting was an ODI at the 2003 Cricket World Cup in Bloemfontein. The Netherlands won by 64 runs after scoring 314/4.
4. Who won the latest Namibia vs Netherlands match?
Namibia won the latest meeting on July 31, 2026, defeating the Netherlands by six wickets in an ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 ODI in Utrecht. Namibia chased 184 and reached 186/4.
5. What was Namibia’s first T20 World Cup win against the Netherlands?
Namibia defeated the Netherlands by six wickets at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi. The victory was also Namibia’s first-ever win at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
