Cricket Namibia proudly launched the 2025 T20 Franchise Competition on Wednesday, 9 July, alongside the official unveiling of the team sponsors. The much-anticipated tournament will be played over the first two weekends in August, showcasing the highest level of league cricket in the country.
Cricket Namibia is pleased to announce the team owners of this year’s T20 franchises:
• Pupkewitz Motors as Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats
• Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as NPL Bears
• Paratus Namibia as Paratus Jets
• Eavion as Eavion Eagles
The T20 Franchise competition serves as Namibia’s premier club cricket league and forms an integral part of the national player development pathway. It provides a competitive platform for top club players in the country, offering selectors an opportunity to identify future talent for the High Performance squad and ultimately the national team.
During the T20 Franchise Draft, team owners had a draw to select their coaches before drafting from a pool of registered players. Each squad comprises 14 players selected by team coaches and team owners.
Matches will take place at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, promising exciting cricket action for spectators.
Cricket Namibia CEO, Johan Muller, expressed his gratitude towards the team owners:
“We are excited and privileged to have corporate partners investing in the growth of cricket in Namibia. Thank you for your commitment and for taking ownership of teams in our franchise. Your support is invaluable to the development of our game.”
Pupkewitz Motors Managing Director, Anton Westraadt, who now owns the team Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats, said he is pleased to have partnered with Cricket Namibia. “Cricket works quite similar to our business operations. Teamwork wins the game – the same applies in our sales team, dealerships, workshops, parts, and admin pull together that wins loyal customers. Every run counts like every deal. In the automotive industry, every sale, every extra bit of service excellence adds up to our results. We are pleased to work with Cricket Namibia as we share the same values.”
Paratus Namibia Managing Director, Andrew Hall:
“We are proud not just as a connectivity provider, but as a committed partner to Namibian sport and the exciting journey of cricket in our country. Our brand is built on reliability, resilience, and the belief that with the right support, anything is possible, which is why this partnership with Cricket Namibia is more than sponsorship; it’s a pledge to power the next generation of talent and give Namibians a team they can rally behind.”
Eavion Managing Director, Jean Basson:
“We’ve had the privilege of partnering with Cricket Namibia as both the mechanical and electrical engineers for the new stadium. What impressed us most wasn’t just the national teams, but the deep commitment to growth, from youth cricket development to community outreach. So, when the opportunity came to support this new T20 franchise, we didn’t hesitate. Because what this franchise represents is not just sport. It’s ambition. It’s resilience. It’s innovation. And that’s something we relate to deeply.”
Nutritional Performance Labs Namibia, Riaan Grobler:
“Our partnership with Cricket Namibia is built on a shared vision: to fuel the success of Namibia’s top cricketers. At NPL, we understand the demands of the game and are proud to support players with high-quality nutritional products. Looking ahead, we are particularly excited about the upcoming T20 Franchise and the continued general performance growth of Cricket Namibia. We believe our nutritional support, combined with their talent and dedication, will help drive even more success.”
Pupkewitz Motors Wildcats team coached by Fortune Matawu & Justin Kemp:
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 team coached by Craig Williams:
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 team coached by Oscar Nauhaus:
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 team coached by Evert Laubscher:
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
