Cricket Namibia launches 2025 T20 Franchise Competition with four powerhouse teams
Cricket Namibia officially launched the 2025 T20 Franchise Competition on Wednesday, July 9, unveiling team sponsors, coaches, and player squads for what promises to be Namibia’s highest-level domestic cricket showcase.
The competition will take place across the first two weekends of August at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, bringing together top Namibian and international players across four franchises. Each team is backed by a corporate sponsor and features a 14-player squad selected via a franchise draft process.
🔹 2025 Namibia T20 Franchise Teams and Owners
- Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats – Sponsored by Pupkewitz Motors
- NPL Bears – Sponsored by Nutritional Performance Labs
- Paratus Jets – Sponsored by Paratus Namibia
- Eavion Eagles – Sponsored by Eavion
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller thanked the sponsors, stating: “We are excited and privileged to have corporate partners investing in the growth of cricket in Namibia. Your support is invaluable to the development of our game.”
🔹 Team Rosters and Coaching Staff
Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats – Coaches: Fortune Matawu & Justin Kemp
Squad: Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, Malan Kruger, Dylan Leicher, Tangeni Lungameni, Leo Sadler, Fungai Hlupo, Max Heingo, Michael Muller, Roan van Vuuren, Dan Brassell, Mauritius Ngupita, PD Blignaut, Junior Tanyanda
NPL Bears – Coach: Craig Williams
Squad: Gerhard Erasmus, Bernard Scholtz, Niko Davin, Handre Klazinga, Jack Brassell, Juan Viljoen, Drikus Swart, Ben Brassell, Erik Lintvelt, Waldo Smith, Shaun Fouché, Lohan Louwrens, WP Myburgh, Addo Iita
Eavion Eagles – Coach: Oscar Nauhaus
Squad: JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Michael van Lingen, JC Balt, Michau du Preez, Ruan van Rooyen, Sibusiso Maseko, Tiaan van der Merwe, Markus van Heerden, Douglas Truter, Alexander Volschenk, Josh Julius, Junior Kariata, Karl Birkenstock
Paratus Jets – Coach: Evert Laubscher
Squad: Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Ben Shikongo, Zhivago Groenewald, MJM Bakker, Sam Wearne, Adriaan Coetzee, Faf du Plessis, Jandre de Jager, Zacheo van Vuuren, Dian Neethling, Simon Shikongo, Samson Chivi
🔹 Sponsor Statements
Anton Westraadt, MD – Pupkewitz Motors:
“Cricket works like business—teamwork wins. Every run counts, just like every sale. We’re proud to share values with Cricket Namibia and support the Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats.”
Andrew Hall, MD – Paratus Namibia:
“This isn’t just sponsorship—it’s a pledge to power Namibian talent and give fans a team to rally behind.”
Jean Basson, MD – Eavion:
“This franchise represents ambition, resilience, and innovation—values that mirror our company. We’re proud to deepen our support for Cricket Namibia.”
Riaan Grobler – Nutritional Performance Labs:
“We’re excited to fuel Namibia’s top cricketers through elite nutrition and help them reach new levels of performance.”
🔹 Franchise Cricket: A Development Pathway
The Namibia T20 Franchise League is more than entertainment—it’s a critical pillar of national player development. It gives selectors a direct view of emerging talent and offers high-intensity experience to players aspiring to join the High Performance squad and national team.
With a blend of experienced internationals and rising local stars, the 2025 edition is expected to raise the bar for domestic cricket in the region.
For schedules, ticketing updates, and player features, stay tuned to Cricexec.com and follow Cricket Namibia on social media.
