T20 Franchise Teams Namibia 2025: Full Lineups and Sponsors Revealed
Cricket Namibia has officially launched the 2025 T20 Franchise Competition, revealing the four team sponsors and their squads. The tournament will take place over the first two weekends of August at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground and will showcase some of the best club-level talent in the country.
The four T20 Franchise Teams Namibia 2025 are:
- 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)
Each team consists of 14 players chosen during a special draft where owners first selected their coaching staff. The league plays a key role in Namibia’s cricket structure, helping spot future national players.
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller thanked the sponsors, saying, “We are excited to have strong corporate partners helping grow cricket in Namibia. Their involvement makes a big difference in building our sport.”
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What the Team Owners Said
Pupkewitz Motors – Anton Westraadt:
“Teamwork is key in both cricket and our business. Just like every run matters in cricket, every sale counts in the automotive world. We are proud to share values with Cricket Namibia.”
Paratus Namibia – Andrew Hall:
“This isn’t just sponsorship—it’s a promise to support Namibian cricket and inspire the next generation. Our brand stands for resilience and reliability.”
Eavion – Jean Basson:
“Being part of the stadium’s construction showed us Cricket Namibia’s real commitment to growth. This franchise stands for ambition and innovation, and we’re excited to be part of it.”
Nutritional Performance Labs – Riaan Grobler:
“We aim to help Namibia’s top players perform at their best with top-quality nutrition. We believe this partnership will bring even more success.”
2025 T20 Franchise Teams and Squads
Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats
Coaches: Fortune Matawu & Justin Kemp
Players: 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
Players: 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
Players: 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
Players: 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
Fans can expect competitive matches, new talent, and exciting cricket action this August in Windhoek. The 2025 T20 Franchise Competition is not just a tournament—it’s a major step in Namibia’s cricket journey.
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