Namibia are scheduled to host Indian domestic team, Assam for a five-match One-Day series which is slated to kick off from June 21. Notably, Riyan Parag is poised to captain the Assam side in this upcoming contest against Namibia. This historic Namibia versus Assam series is anticipated to provide valuable exposure and opportunities for emerging cricket talents from both nations to showcase their skills on an international platform.
Riyan Parag to lead Assam in Namibia tour
After leading Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, Riyan Parag will now be seen leading a well-rounded Assam squad, which blends both youthful enthusiasm and seasoned experience. The team's roster includes prominent players such as Denish Das, Akash Sengupta, and Parvej Musaraf, all of whom have demonstrated consistent performances in various domestic cricket competitions.
Meanwhile, Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia side which will be bolstered by the presence of accomplished all-rounders like JJ Smit and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Namibia is preparing to welcome the Assam Cricket Association for a five-match 50-over series, with all the games scheduled to take place at the FNB Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Notably, Namibian team has prior experience playing against Indian domestic sides, having recently hosted similar one-day series against Punjab and Karnataka.
Talking about the schedule, the one-day matches between Assam and Namibia will be played on June 21, June 23, June 25, June 27 and June 29 respectively.
The schedule:
| Match | Date | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Match | 21 June 2025 | 09:30 AM |
| 2nd Match | 23 June 2025 | 09:30 AM |
| 3rd Match | 25 June 2025 | 09:30 AM |
| 4th Match | 27 June 2025 | 09:30 AM |
| 5th Match | 29 June 2025 | 09:30 AM |
Talking about Parag's performance, while playing for RR, he amassed 393 runs in a total of 14 matches in IPL 2025. He scored runs at an of 32.75 and a striking strike rate of 166.53. Demonstrating his leadership capabilities, the all-rounder also stepped in to captain the side in a few instances when the regular skipper, Sanju Samson, was unavailable due to injury concerns.
One of Parag's standout performances in the IPL 2025 came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played a sensational innings, smashing 95 runs off a mere 45 deliveries. This included a remarkable feat of hitting five sixes in a single over, showcasing his power-hitting prowess.
Beyond his IPL exploits, Parag boasts an impressive track record in Indian domestic cricket across all formats. In First-Class matches, he has amassed 2,042 runs in 33 appearances. His List A record includes 1,735 runs in 50 games, and he has also proven to be a useful bowler, picking up 53 wickets in this format. In the T20 format, Parag has scored 3,115 runs and taken 48 wickets in 137 matches, highlighting his all-round abilities and consistent contributions.
Assam's squad:
Riyan Parag (C), Denish Das, Pradyun Saikia, Rahul Hazarika, Rishav Das, Sibsankar Roy, Subham Mandal, Akash Sengupta, Amlanjyoti Das, Kunal Sarma, Mrinmoy Dutta, Parvej Musaraf, Swarupam Purkayastha, Abhishek Thakuri (WK), Anurag Talukdar (WK), Ruhinandan Pegu (WK), Sumit Ghadigaonkar (WK), Avinov Choudhury, Bhargav Dutta, Darshan Rajbongshi, Dipjyoti Saikia, Mukhtar Hussain, Rahul Singh, Sidharth Sarmah
Namibia's squad
Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Nikolaas Davin, Dylan Leicher, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, JP Kotze (WK), Lohan Louwrens (WK), Zane Green (WK), Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Handre Klazinge, Jack Brassell, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni