The Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline begins on 3 March 2003 at Goodyear Park in Bloemfontein. The Dutch scored 314/4 in a World Cup game, and Klaas-Jan van Noortwijk and Feiko Kloppenburg both hit big runs. More than two decades later, the story now has 13 matches, two formats, three World Cups and plenty of twists. If you want the full picture in one place, this is it.
Netherlands lead the head-to-head with 9 wins to Namibia’s 3, and one T20I was washed out by rain. They have played seven ODIs and six T20Is. The Dutch have the big scores, like Michael Levitt’s 135 in 2024. Namibia answer with calm chases and sharp spin. Their wins came in October 2021, February 2024 and July 2026.
Netherlands Vs Namibia: The Quick Snapshot
Let’s start with the big picture of Netherlands Vs Namibia.
| Category | Netherlands | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Total matches | 13 | 13 |
| Wins | 9 | 3 |
| No result | 1 | 1 |
| ODI record | 5 wins | 2 wins |
| T20I record | 4 wins | 1 win |
| First meeting | 3 March 2003 (ODI) | 3 March 2003 (ODI) |
| Latest meeting | 31 July 2026 (ODI) | 31 July 2026 (ODI) |
The Dutch lead in both formats. But Namibia are not pushovers. They have won three times, and each win came with a story. Think of this table as the cover page of the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline.
The Timeline, Year by Year
Here is how the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline unfolded.
2003: The First Meeting (ODI World Cup)
Netherlands met Namibia on 3 March 2003 at Goodyear Park, Bloemfontein. It was a Group A game at the ODI World Cup, and the last group game for both sides.
The Dutch won the toss and batted. Klaas-Jan van Noortwijk smashed 134 not out off 129 balls. Feiko Kloppenburg made 121. Together they added 228 for the second wicket. Netherlands finished on 314/4.
Namibia fell short at 250 in 46.5 overs. Kloppenburg then took 4/42 and won Player of the Match. Adeel Raja also took 4/42. It was the Netherlands’ first-ever ODI win at a World Cup.
2019: The T20I Era Begins
Next came 19 October 2019 at the ICC Academy in Dubai. This was the T20 World Cup Qualifier.
Netherlands were wobbly at 66/4. Then Ryan ten Doeschate hit 59 off 40 balls and rescued them. They posted 140/6. Namibia crumbled for 96 in 19 overs. Paul van Meekeren took 3/16 and Brandon Glover took 3/15. Netherlands won by 44 runs.
2021: Namibia’s Big Moment
On 20 October 2021, the sides met at the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi. Netherlands made 164/4, with Max O’Dowd scoring 70.
Namibia chased it down in 19 overs, with one over to spare. David Wiese hit 66 not out and Gerhard Erasmus added 32 not out. They shared a 93-run stand. It was Namibia’s first-ever win at a men’s World Cup. Wiese took Player of the Match.
2022: The Dutch Strike Back
On 18 October 2022 at Kardinia Park, Geelong, Namibia batted first. They made 121/6, with Jan Frylinck top-scoring on 43.
The chase got spicy. The Dutch cruised to 92/2, then lost three quick wickets. Bas de Leede stayed calm and hit the winning runs with three balls left. He scored 30 not out and took 2/18. Netherlands won by five wickets.
February 2024: Kirtipur Goes Wild
Both teams travelled to Nepal for CWC League 2 and a T20I tri-series. Four matches were played at the Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur, within two weeks.
- 19 February (ODI): Aryan Dutt took 6/34, the best ODI figures by a Dutch bowler. Namibia were out for 123. Netherlands won by seven wickets with 136 balls to spare.
- 23 February (ODI): Namibia hit back. They made 203 in a 45-over game. Jan Frylinck scored 34 and took 3/22. Namibia won by 24 runs.
- 29 February (T20I): Michael Levitt smashed 135 off 62 balls. Netherlands piled up 247/5, their highest T20I total. Namibia replied with 188/7. Netherlands won by 59 runs.
- 3 March (T20I): Namibia were 98/4 after 15 overs when rain stopped play. No result.
March 2025: Windhoek, Twice
The ODI sides met in Windhoek in the same week.
On 7 March, Netherlands made 159 in a 40-over game. Teja Nidamanuru top-scored with 47 and won Player of the Match. Bernard Scholtz took 4/15, yet Namibia were bowled out for 106. Netherlands won by 53 runs.
On 13 March, Namibia made 148. Gerhard Erasmus scored 63. Colin Ackermann then hit 54 not out to win the chase. Netherlands won by seven wickets.
February 2026: T20 World Cup in Delhi
On 10 February 2026, the two met at the T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Netherlands had lost their opener to Pakistan and needed points.
Namibia made 156/8. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 42 off 38. The Dutch chased it in 18 overs. Bas de Leede hit 72 not out off 48 balls and took 2/20. Netherlands won by seven wickets. De Leede was Player of the Match, again.
July 2026: Two ODIs in Utrecht
The latest chapter of the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline came at Utrecht during a tri-nation ODI series.
On 25 July, Netherlands made 251/6. Bas de Leede scored 97 off 92 balls. Namibia were bowled out for 193. Louren Steenkamp made 68, while Logan van Beek and Aryan Dutt took four wickets each. Netherlands won by 58 runs.
On 31 July, Netherlands were bowled out for 183. Scott Edwards made 67 not out. Namibia chased it in 41 overs for the loss of four wickets. Jan Frylinck scored 68 and Malan Kruger made 64. Their 117-run second-wicket stand is a Namibian record in ODIs. Namibia won by six wickets with 54 balls to spare.
Complete Match List
This table gives the full Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard summary for all 13 games.
| # | Date | Format and event | Venue | Netherlands | Namibia | Result | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Mar 2003 | ODI, World Cup | Goodyear Park, Bloemfontein | 314/4 (50) | 250 (46.5) | Netherlands by 64 runs | Kloppenburg 121 and 4/42 |
| 2 | 19 Oct 2019 | T20I, WC Qualifier | ICC Academy, Dubai | 140/6 (20) | 96 (19) | Netherlands by 44 runs | Ten Doeschate 59 |
| 3 | 20 Oct 2021 | T20I, T20 World Cup | Abu Dhabi | 164/4 (20) | 166/4 (19) | Namibia by 6 wickets | Wiese 66* (POM) |
| 4 | 18 Oct 2022 | T20I, T20 World Cup | Kardinia Park, Geelong | 122/5 (19.3) | 121/6 (20) | Netherlands by 5 wickets | De Leede 30* and 2/18 (POM) |
| 5 | 19 Feb 2024 | ODI, CWC League 2 | TU Ground, Kirtipur | 124/3 (27.2) | 123 (35.1) | Netherlands by 7 wickets | Dutt 6/34 (POM) |
| 6 | 23 Feb 2024 | ODI, CWC League 2 | TU Ground, Kirtipur | 179 (43.5) | 203 (41.3) | Namibia by 24 runs | Frylinck 34 and 3/22 (POM) |
| 7 | 29 Feb 2024 | T20I, Tri-series | TU Ground, Kirtipur | 247/5 (20) | 188/7 (20) | Netherlands by 59 runs | Levitt 135 (POM) |
| 8 | 3 Mar 2024 | T20I, Tri-series | TU Ground, Kirtipur | Did not bat | 98/4 (15) | No result (rain) | Loftie-Eaton 34* |
| 9 | 7 Mar 2025 | ODI, CWC League 2 | Wanderers, Windhoek | 159 (39.1) | 106 (30) | Netherlands by 53 runs | Nidamanuru 47 (POM) |
| 10 | 13 Mar 2025 | ODI, CWC League 2 | Wanderers, Windhoek | 149/3 (37) | 148 (44.5) | Netherlands by 7 wickets | Ackermann 54* (POM) |
| 11 | 10 Feb 2026 | T20I, T20 World Cup | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 159/3 (18) | 156/8 (20) | Netherlands by 7 wickets | De Leede 72* and 2/20 (POM) |
| 12 | 25 Jul 2026 | ODI, CWC League 2 | Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht | 251/6 (50) | 193 (47.5) | Netherlands by 58 runs | De Leede 97 (POM) |
| 13 | 31 Jul 2026 | ODI, CWC League 2 | Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht | 183 (48.5) | 186/4 (41) | Namibia by 6 wickets | Frylinck 68 (POM) |
POM means Player of the Match. For match 2, sources name different Players of the Match, so the table lists the top scorer instead.
Head-to-Head Record
Now for the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Stats. They add the numbers behind the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline. Neither side plays Test cricket, so there is no Test record to show.
ODI Head-to-Head
| Statistic | Netherlands | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 5 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 5 |
| No result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest team score | 314/4 (2003) | 250 (2003) |
| Best individual score | 134* (van Noortwijk, 2003) | 68 (Steenkamp and Frylinck, 2026) |
| Best bowling | 6/34 (Dutt, 2024) | 4/15 (Scholtz, 2025) |
T20I Head-to-Head
| Statistic | Netherlands | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| Wins | 4 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 4 |
| No result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest team score | 247/5 (2024) | 188/7 (2024) |
| Best individual score | 135 (Levitt, 2024) | 66* (Wiese, 2021) |
| Best bowling | 3/15 (Glover, 2019) | 3/25 (Frylinck, 2019) |
One note on counting. Some websites list seven T20s or extra wins for Namibia. ESPNcricinfo’s official T20I record shows six matches. I have followed that.
ICC Matches Between the Teams
Big stages bring big memories. Here is how Namibia Vs Netherlands has gone in ICC events. The Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline has four of its biggest chapters here.
ODI World Cup
| Year | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 Mar 2003 | Bloemfontein | Netherlands won by 64 runs |
T20 World Cup
| Year | Date | Venue | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 Oct 2021 | Abu Dhabi | NED 164/4, NAM 166/4 | Namibia won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | 18 Oct 2022 | Geelong | NAM 121/6, NED 122/5 | Netherlands won by 5 wickets |
| 2026 | 10 Feb 2026 | Delhi | NAM 156/8, NED 159/3 | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
ICC Champions Trophy
| Year | Matches between the teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| All editions | 0 | The teams have never met in this tournament |
Rivalry: Key Players and Memorable Performances
Every era had its heroes. Here are the names that shaped the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline, era by era.
| Era | Netherlands stars | Namibia stars | Moment to remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Klaas-Jan van Noortwijk, Feiko Kloppenburg, Adeel Raja | Deon Kotze (captain), Gerrie Snyman | A 228-run second-wicket stand and the first Dutch World Cup win |
| 2019 to 2022 | Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede | David Wiese, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck | Wiese’s 66* and Namibia’s first World Cup win |
| 2024 | Michael Levitt, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Aryan Dutt | Jan Frylinck, Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz | Levitt’s 135 and Dutt’s 6/34 in the same month |
| 2025 to 2026 | Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Logan van Beek | Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck | De Leede’s 97 and Frylinck’s 68 in back-to-back ODIs |
Records Worth Knowing
No Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline is complete without the record book. Here it is.
| Record | Holder | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Highest team total | Netherlands | 314/4 in the 2003 ODI |
| Highest T20I total | Netherlands | 247/5 on 29 Feb 2024 |
| Highest individual score | Michael Levitt | 135 off 62 balls, 2024 |
| Best ODI bowling | Aryan Dutt | 6/34 on 19 Feb 2024 |
| Biggest partnership | van Noortwijk and Kloppenburg | 228 for the second wicket, 2003 |
| Biggest T20I partnership | Levitt and Engelbrecht | 193 for the second wicket, 2024 |
| Namibia’s best ODI stand | Frylinck and Kruger | 117 for the second wicket, 31 Jul 2026 |
Lowest Totals in an Innings
| Format | Netherlands | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | 124/3 (chasing, 2024); lowest all out: 159 (2025) | 106 (2025) |
| T20I | 122/5 (chasing, 2022) | 96 (2019) |
Greatest Wins
| Type of win | Netherlands | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| ODI, by runs | 64 runs (2003) | 24 runs (2024) |
| ODI, by wickets | 7 wickets, 136 balls left (2024) | 6 wickets, 54 balls left (2026) |
| T20I, by runs | 59 runs (2024) | None |
| T20I, by wickets | 7 wickets, 12 balls left (2026) | 6 wickets, 6 balls left (2021) |
Playing XIs From Two Recent Matches
Here are the teams from the two games with the most runs and drama.
| Match | Netherlands XI | Namibia XI |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024, T20I | Scott Edwards (c, wk), Max O’Dowd, Aryan Dutt, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Wesley Barresi, Vivian Kingma, Roelof van der Merwe, Michael Levitt, Teja Nidamanuru, Fred Klaassen, Timm van der Gugten | Malan Kruger, Michael van Lingen, JP Kotze, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit (c), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Ben Shikongo |
| 13 Mar 2025, ODI | Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Zach Lion-Cachet, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Timm van der Gugten, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren | Zane Green, Nikolaas Davin, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Shaun Fouche, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni |
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Scores, dates and records come from public scorecards on ESPNcricinfo and ICC reports, and were checked as of October 8, 2026. Some websites count matches differently, for example by including unofficial games, so small differences are possible. This site is not linked to either board. Nothing here is betting advice.
What the Numbers Say
Read the Namibia National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Timeline from the other side and four patterns jump out.
The Dutch win the big-hitting days. Their two highest totals, 314/4 and 247/5, came with centuries from Van Noortwijk, Kloppenburg and Levitt.
Namibia win with calm heads. Their T20 win in 2021 and their ODI win in July 2026 were both chases. Their other win, in February 2024, came from a 203 total that they defended by 24 runs.
Spin changes games. Dutt’s 6/34 and Scholtz’s 4/15 show how slow bowlers can break an innings. Both matches were over well before the last overs.
Namibia’s wins are recent. All three Namibian wins came in the last five years: October 2021, February 2024 and July 2026. Before that, the Dutch had won both earlier meetings in 2003 and 2019.
Expert Opinion (Suggested Addition)
For stronger EEAT, add a short quote here from a named source. Good options are a Cricket Namibia coach, a Dutch cricket journalist or an ICC Associate-cricket analyst. Ask them one question: “What has changed in Namibia’s batting against the Dutch since 2021?” Credit the person with name, role and date.
Editorial Review
I rate this rivalry 4 out of 5 for drama. The Dutch have the stronger record, yet the 2022 chase had a late wobble and Namibia answered back in 2024 and 2026. That is a lot of action for two sides with so few meetings. It loses a point only because the teams have played just thirteen times.
What Comes Next
Both teams still chase places at big ICC events, so more meetings will come. The next matches will most likely arrive through CWC League 2 or a future T20 qualifier. When they do, the Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline will get a new line. Keep an eye on ICC’s official site for fixtures.
Fans also search for Netherlands Vs Namibia and Namibia Vs Netherlands scores right after each game. The full scorecards sit on ESPNcricinfo, linked above.
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Conclusion
The Netherlands National Cricket Team Vs Namibia National Cricket Team Timeline tells a simple story. Netherlands lead 9 to 3, with one rain-washed no result. But Namibia has pushed back every few years, from the 2021 World Cup win to the 6-wicket chase in Utrecht.
If you remember only one thing, remember this. Dutch wins come with big scores. Namibian wins come with cool heads in a chase. With both teams still improving, the next chapter should be fun.
FAQs
1. How many matches have Netherlands and Namibia played?
They have played 13 matches. Seven were ODIs and six were T20Is.
2. Who leads the head-to-head?
Netherlands lead with 9 wins. Namibia have 3 wins, and one match had no result.
3. When did the two teams first meet?
They first met on 3 March 2003 at the ODI World Cup in Bloemfontein. Netherlands won by 64 runs.
4. What is the highest score in this rivalry?
In ODIs, it is the Netherlands’ 314/4 in 2003. In T20Is, it is the Netherlands’ 247/5 in February 2024.
5. Who scored the top individual score?
Michael Levitt hit 135 off 62 balls in the T20I on 29 February 2024.
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