Namibia U19 World Cup Squad 2024 & Matches Schedule
Team Namibia hasn’t won the U19 title or played the Final as of yet in the past 8 editions they have played but one good thing is they did show promise to compete at this level and were able to cause some major upsets as well. The talent and the passion to compete at this level have been great to see and this is also the main reason why they are among the best ICC Africa Under-19 associate nations. Below, we have discussed the Namibia U19 World Cup squad 2024 as well as the complete Namibia U19 World Cup 2024 fixtures list so Namibian fans can mark their calendars and support their team in South Africa.
Namibia U19 World Cup Squad 2024
The composition of the Namibia U19 World Cup Squad 2024 exhibits a blend of youthful talent and potential for growth. The team comprises promising players who have shown exceptional skills and determination in their journey to the U19 World Cup. The Namibia under-19 cricket team players list includes Alex Volschenk as the captain, leading a squad that showcases a mix of key batters, key bowlers, spin resources, pace bowlers, and all-rounders.
Key batters such as Gerhard Janse van Rensburg, Hansie de Villiers, and JW Visagie bring stability and firepower to the batting department. Their ability to build solid partnerships and accelerate the run rate will be crucial for the team’s success in the tournament. The team also possesses a strong bowling lineup, with Ben Brassell, Jack Brassell, and Henry van Wyk leading the pace attack. Their skill in extracting movement and generating pace will test the opposition batsmen in South African conditions.
In the spin department, Zacheo van Vuuren and Nico Pieters provide valuable options with their ability to control the game in the middle overs. Meanwhile, all-rounders Faf du Plessis, Woutie Niehaus, and PD Blignaut offer a balance of batting, bowling, and fielding prowess, adding depth to the squad.
Complete Squad:
Alex Volschenk (c), Gerhard Janse van Rensburg, Hansie de Villiers, JW Visagie, Ben Brassell, Jack Brassell, Henry van Wyk, Zacheo van Vuuren, Nico Pieters, Faf du Plessis, Woutie Niehaus, PD Blignaut, Hanro Badenhorst, Junior Kariata, Ryan Moffett.
Namibia U19 World Cup Schedule 2024
Below is the complete Namibia u19 World Cup 2024 fixtures timetable.
Date and Time | Match Details |
Jan 22, 08:00 GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL | Australia U19 vs Namibia U19, 9th Match, Group C Diamond Oval, Kimberley |
Jan 24, 08:00 GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL | Sri Lanka U19 vs Namibia U19, 12th Match, Group C Diamond Oval, Kimberley |
Jan 27, 08:00 GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL | Zimbabwe U19 vs Namibia U19, 20th Match, Group C Diamond Oval, Kimberley |
Namibia Chances in U19 World Cup
Team Namibia has the highest number of ICC Africa Under-19 Championships titles showing their impressive domination in their cricket region and they are also the team who have qualified for the U19 World Cup on eight occasions already. The major upset they were able to achieve in this tournament was back in 2016 when they were able to defeat South Africa in the group stage.
This year, Namibia has a good chance to beat Zimbabwe in the group stage as well as Sri Lanka who also have their long-term struggles going at this level for quite a while.