Gerhard Erasmus
241 matches · 28 Sept 2011 to 24 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
- Born
- 11 May 1995, Windhoek
- Age
- 31 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Merwe Gerhard Erasmus (born 11 April 1995) is a Namibian international cricketer who is the current captain of the Namibia national cricket team.
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Gerhard Erasmus: career summary
Gerhard Erasmus is an all-rounder from Namibia, born on 11 May 1995 in Windhoek. Gerhard Erasmus has played 241 matches on CricInto's records, from 28 Sept 2011 to 24 Oct 2026, for Namibia, Gulf Giants, Kathmandu Gorkhas and Kathmandu Gurkhas.
In T20Is (90 matches, 2019–2026): 2,288 runs in 86 innings at an average of 33.65 and a strike rate of 130.15, with 1 hundred and 16 fifties (highest score 100*); 70 wickets at an average of 16.31 and an economy rate of 6.12 (best 4/20).
In ODIs (77 matches, 2019–2026): 2,608 runs in 74 innings at an average of 39.52 and a strike rate of 80.25, with 2 hundreds and 21 fifties (highest score 156*); 55 wickets at an average of 27.95 and an economy rate of 4.68 (best 5/28).
In the ODM (27 matches, 2011–2021): 813 runs in 23 innings at an average of 38.71 and a strike rate of 72.91, with 0 hundreds and 6 fifties (highest score 92); 5 wickets at an average of 22.80 and an economy rate of 4.17 (best 2/26).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 77 | 74 | 8 | 2608 | 156* | 39.52 | 3250 | 80.25 | 2 | 21 | 209 | 59 | 4 |
| T20I | 90 | 86 | 18 | 2288 | 100* | 33.65 | 1758 | 130.15 | 1 | 16 | 174 | 90 | 3 |
| ODM | 27 | 23 | 2 | 813 | 92 | 38.71 | 1115 | 72.91 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 17 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 26 | 25 | 4 | 428 | 52 | 20.38 | 388 | 110.31 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| Nepal Premier League | 12 | 12 | 3 | 181 | 43* | 20.11 | 150 | 120.67 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| IT20 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 60 | 28* | 10.00 | 78 | 76.92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MDM | 1 | 2 | 1 | 90 | 78* | 90.00 | 143 | 62.94 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 77 | 60 | 328.1 | 1537 | 55 | 5/28 | 27.95 | 4.68 | 35.80 | 1 | 2 |
| T20I | 90 | 66 | 186.3 | 1142 | 70 | 4/20 | 16.31 | 6.12 | 15.99 | 1 | 0 |
| ODM | 27 | 4 | 27.2 | 114 | 5 | 2/26 | 22.80 | 4.17 | 32.80 | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 26 | 10 | 21 | 146 | 3 | 1/1 | 48.67 | 6.95 | 42.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal Premier League | 12 | 12 | 39.1 | 229 | 14 | 3/17 | 16.36 | 5.85 | 16.79 | 0 | 0 |
| IT20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| MDM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | NAM vs IRE ODI | 156* (125) | 2/13 (3.3) |
| 22 Oct 2026 | NAM vs IRE ODI | 22 (31) | - |
| 13 Oct 2026 | NAM vs USA ODI | 95 (102) | 0/31 (4) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | NAM vs UAE ODI | 6* (6) | 0/9 (1) |
| 7 Oct 2026 | NAM vs USA ODI | 76 (45) | 0/25 (4) |
| 3 Oct 2026 | NAM vs UAE ODI | DNB | - |
| 13 Sept 2026 | NAM vs SA ODI | 3 (4) | 0/23 (3) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | NAM vs SA ODI | 68 (84) | 0/27 (4) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | NAM vs SA ODI | 21 (22) | 1/45 (7) |
| 4 Sept 2026 | NAM vs SA T20I | 30* (26) | 1/28 (3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Gerhard Erasmus scored in T20Is?
Gerhard Erasmus has scored 2,288 runs in T20Is, at an average of 33.65.
How many wickets has Gerhard Erasmus taken in T20Is?
Gerhard Erasmus has taken 70 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/20.
How many runs has Gerhard Erasmus scored in ODIs?
Gerhard Erasmus has scored 2,608 runs in ODIs, at an average of 39.52.
How many wickets has Gerhard Erasmus taken in ODIs?
Gerhard Erasmus has taken 55 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/28.
How many runs has Gerhard Erasmus scored in the ODM?
Gerhard Erasmus has scored 813 runs in the ODM, at an average of 38.71.
How many wickets has Gerhard Erasmus taken in the ODM?
Gerhard Erasmus has taken 5 wickets in the ODM, with best figures of 2/26.
How many hundreds has Gerhard Erasmus scored?
Gerhard Erasmus has scored 1 hundred in T20Is and 2 hundreds in ODIs.
What is Gerhard Erasmus's highest score?
Gerhard Erasmus's highest score is 156*, in ODIs (not out).
How old is Gerhard Erasmus?
Gerhard Erasmus was born on 11 May 1995 in Windhoek, and is 31 years old.
Which teams has Gerhard Erasmus played for?
Namibia (2011–2026), Gulf Giants (2023–2025), Kathmandu Gorkhas (2025) and Kathmandu Gurkhas (2024).