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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Namibian cricketer (born 1985)}}<br />
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{{Infobox cricketer<br />
| name = David Wiese<br />
| image = DAVID WIESE (15702924581).jpg<br />
| country = South Africa<br />
| country2 = Namibia<br />
| full_name = David Veelsydig Wiese<br />
| nickname = Murshid<ref>{{Cite news|date=31 March 2023|title=The craftsmanship behind Murshid's Wiesedom |url=https://intheair.substack.com/p/the-craftsmanship-behind-murshids |access-date=10 March 2024}}</ref> <br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|05|18|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Roodepoort]], [[Transvaal Province]], South Africa<br />
| batting = Right-handed<br />
| bowling = Right arm [[Fast bowling|medium-fast]]<br />
| role = [[All-rounder]]<br />
| international = true<br />
| internationalspan = 2013–2016<br />
| internationalspan2 = 2021–2024<br />
<br />
| odidebutdate = 19 August<br />
| odidebutyear = 2015<br />
| odidebutfor = South Africa<br />
| odidebutagainst = New Zealand<br />
| odicap = 115<br />
| odicap2 = 35<br />
| lastodidate = 16 July<br />
| lastodiyear = 2022<br />
| lastodifor = Namibia<br />
| lastodiagainst = Nepal<br />
| odishirt = 96<br />
<br />
| T20Idebutdate = 2 August<br />
| T20Idebutyear = 2013<br />
| T20Idebutfor = South Africa<br />
| T20Idebutagainst = Sri Lanka<br />
| T20Icap = 59<br />
| T20Icap2 = 20<br />
| lastT20Idate = 15 June<br />
| lastT20Iyear = 2024<br />
| lastT20Ifor = Namibia<br />
| lastT20Iagainst = England<br />
| T20Ishirt = 96<br />
<br />
| club1 = [[Easterns cricket team|Easterns]]<br />
| year1 = {{nowrap|2005/06–2017/18}}{{efn|Not every club that Wiese has played for is included in this list. It excludes sides he played for in only one season.}}<br />
| club2 = [[Titans cricket team|Titans]]<br />
| year2 = {{nowrap|2007/08–2017/18}}<br />
| club3 = {{nowrap|[[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]}}<br />
| year3 = 2015–2016<br />
| club4 = [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]]<br />
| year4 = 2016–2021<br />
| clubnumber4 = 96<br />
| club5 = [[Lahore Qalandars]]<br />
| year5 = {{nowrap|2019–2025}}<br />
| club6 = [[St Lucia Kings]]<br />
| year6 = 2021–2022<br />
| club7 = [[Northern Superchargers]]<br />
| year7 = 2022–2023<br />
| club8 = [[Joburg Super Kings]]<br />
| year8 = {{nowrap|2024–2025}}<br />
| columns = 4<br />
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]<br />
| matches1 = 15<br />
| runs1 = 330<br />
| bat avg1 = 25.38<br />
| 100s/50s1 = 0/1<br />
| top score1 = 67<br />
| deliveries1 = 737<br />
| wickets1 = 15<br />
| bowl avg1 = 45.73<br />
| fivefor1 = 0<br />
| tenfor1 = 0<br />
| best bowling1 = 3/50<br />
| catches/stumpings1 = 2/–<br />
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]<br />
| matches2 = 54<br />
| runs2 = 624<br />
| bat avg2 = 24.00<br />
| 100s/50s2 = 0/3<br />
| top score2 = 66[[Not out|*]]<br />
| deliveries2 = 1,084<br />
| wickets2 = 59<br />
| bowl avg2 = 22.01<br />
| fivefor2 = 1<br />
| tenfor2 = 0<br />
| best bowling2 = 5/23<br />
| catches/stumpings2 = 20/–<br />
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]<br />
| matches3 = 124<br />
| runs3 = 5,814<br />
| bat avg3 = 33.41<br />
| 100s/50s3 = 11/32<br />
| top score3 = 208<br />
| deliveries3 = 18,065<br />
| wickets3 = 344<br />
| bowl avg3 = 28.01<br />
| fivefor3 = 10<br />
| tenfor3 = 1<br />
| best bowling3 = 6/58<br />
| catches/stumpings3 = 70/–<br />
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]<br />
| matches4 = 162<br />
| runs4 = 3,939<br />
| bat avg4 = 35.48<br />
| 100s/50s4 = 2/22<br />
| top score4 = 171<br />
| deliveries4 = 6,173<br />
| wickets4 = 146<br />
| bowl avg4 = 38.13<br />
| fivefor4 = 1<br />
| tenfor4 = 0<br />
| best bowling4 = 5/25<br />
| catches/stumpings4 = 50/–<br />
| date = 17 May<br />
| year = 2025<br />
| source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/david-wiese-221140 ESPNcricinfo<br />
}}<br />
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'''David Wiese''' (born 18 May 1985) is a South African-born Namibian former [[cricket]]er who has played for [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] in international cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-06|title=David Wiese keen to make up for lost time with Namibia: 'It's been 10 years in the making'|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2021/10/06/david-wiese-keen-to-make-up-for-lost-time-with-namibia-its-been-10-years-in-the-making/|access-date=2021-12-10|website=The National}}</ref> Wiese became eligible to play international cricket for [[Namibia national cricket team|Namibia]] due to his father having been born in [[Namibia]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://www.namibian.com.na/104346/read/Eagles-to-face-Emerging-Zimbabwe |title=Eagles to face Emerging Zimbabwe |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=The Namibian}}</ref> Wiese played international cricket for [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] from 2013 to 2016, before making his international debut for Namibia in October 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/david-wiese-221140 |title=David Wiese |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=The man who played for two countries|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/58822715|access-date=2021-12-10}}</ref><br />
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Previously, Wiese ended his South Africa career in 2017 to play in county cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jan/09/david-weise-south-africa-country-county-kolpak-sussex|title=South Africa's David Wiese turns back on country for Sussex deal|website=The Guardian|access-date=1 November 2021}}</ref> He has also made 67 [[First-class cricket|first-class]] appearances since his debut in October 2005. He currently plays for [[Lahore Qalandars]] in [[Pakistan Super League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Protea David Wiese stars in Pakistan Super League|url=https://www.news24.com/sport/cricket/former-protea-david-wiese-stars-in-pakistan-super-league-20201117|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Sport|language=en-US}}</ref> His form since his breakthrough into first-class cricket saw him selected to play for [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] in the [[2009 Hong Kong Cricket Sixes]], where he was the leading wicket-taker,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5566;type=tournament |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718093237/http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5566;type=tournament |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-18 |title=Records / Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, 2009/10 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2010-01-14 }}</ref> and for the South Africa Invitation XI in two matches against [[England cricket team|England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Articles/12/12145.html |title=Tod sign David Wiese |publisher=CricketArchive |last=Stockley |first=Nigel |date=2009-12-21 |access-date=2010-01-14}}</ref> He is known for his explosive low-order batting and an ability to deliver slow balls.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ESPNcricinfo Awards 2015 T20 bowling winner: David Wiese, variety seamer |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/espncricinfo-awards-2015-t20-bowling-winner-david-wiese-5-for-23-vs-west-indies-975929 |access-date=2021-08-14 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Wiese grew up in the eastern [[Mpumalanga|Mpumalanga Province]]. He spent his early years at [[Standerton]], a town which is known for farming. He attended the high school in the coal mining hub of [[Witbank]]. He started playing cricket at the age of nine.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title='I want to be classified as one of the best allrounders'|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-wiese-i-want-to-be-classified-as-one-of-the-best-allrounders-656791|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> His family originally hails from Namibia as his father was born in Namibia.<ref name=":2" /><br />
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Wiese trained at a cricket institute owned by a South African coach Harry Shapiro. Wiese initially became fond of the art of spin bowling at the institute. However, he later pursued his interest in bowling pace as he grew older and taller with time. Although he was interested in pursuing his career in cricket, he was discouraged by his parents who urged him to focus more on studies.<ref name=":1" /> He was sent to [[University of Pretoria]] where he pursued his degree in internal auditing. He also occasionally played cricket for the university's third team during his first year with the University of Pretoria.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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== Rising through the ranks ==<br />
Wiese was included in the [[Titans (cricket team)|Titans]] squad for the [[2012 Champions League Twenty20]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2012-09-14|title=Titans Squad|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2012/content/squad/582348.html|work=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref> During the semifinal of the 2012 CLT20 against [[Sydney Sixers]], he hammered 61 runs off just 28 balls including six sixes which propelled Titans to a decent total of 163/5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Titans vs Sixers 2nd Semi-Final 2012/13 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/champions-league-twenty20-2012-13-566250/sydney-sixers-vs-titans-2nd-semi-final-574273/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sydney Sixers in final after nailbiter|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/champions-league-twenty20-2012-13-566250/sydney-sixers-vs-titans-2nd-semi-final-574273/match-report|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> His knock in the [[Champions League Twenty20|Champions League T20]] semi final was widely appreciated and received social media attention despite Titans was knocked out of semi final.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wiese, Mills the top performers|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wiese-mills-the-top-performers-588716|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> Following his knock, he was tipped to succeed veteran allrounder [[Jacques Kallis]] in the limited overs format and to fill in the void left by [[Lance Klusener]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-19|title=10 Facts about David Wiese: The big Proteas all-rounder|url=https://www.crictracker.com/10-facts-david-wiese-big-proteas-rounder/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=CricTracker}}</ref> He was also subsequently included in the [[South African cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2013|South African T20I squad for the tour of Sri Lanka in 2013]] based on his batting prowess and also as an injury cover for Jacques Kallis.<br />
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== Domestic career ==<br />
Wiese made an impact in his first domestic season both with the bat and ball playing for [[Easterns (cricket team)|Easterns]] in the 2005–06 [[SAA Provincial Cup]], scoring 526 runs at an average of 37.57 and taking 26 wickets at an average of 28.15 in nine first-class matches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SAA Provincial Challenge, 2005/06 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=2592&type=tournament|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=SAA Provincial Challenge, 2005/06 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=2592&type=tournament|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He also received wide attention during the [[2016–17 CSA T20 Challenge]] as a few reports claimed that he delivered 173.8 kph in a match against [[Knights (cricket team)|the Knights]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-11-22|title=Did David Wiese bowl fastest ball in the history of cricket?|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/cricket/221116/did-david-wiese-bowl-fastest-ball-in-the-history-of-cricket.html|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> However, it was later revealed that the error had happened due to a technical glitch.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-11-20|title=Did David Wiese bowl at 173.8kph?|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/did-david-wiese-bowl-at-173-8kph-549026|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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Wiese signed up with [[Sussex County Cricket Club]] for the [[2016 T20 Blast]] as an overseas player before becoming a mainstay with the club after signing a three-year Kolpak deal in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sussex sign Wiese for Blast burst|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sussex-sign-david-wiese-for-blast-burst-1018773|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Wiese in line for Sussex Kolpak move|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-wiese-in-line-for-sussex-kolpak-move-1076010|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><br />
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In August 2017, Wiese was named in [[Benoni Zalmi]]'s squad for the first season of the [[T20 Global League]].<ref name="T20GL">{{cite web|url=http://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|title=T20 Global League announces final team squads|access-date=28 August 2017|work=T20 Global League|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905185645/https://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|archive-date=5 September 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, in October 2017, [[Cricket South Africa]] initially postponed the tournament until November 2018, with it being cancelled soon after.<ref name="PP">{{cite web |title=Cricket South Africa postpones Global T20 league |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/cricket-south-africa-postpones-global-t20-league-1123408 |access-date=10 October 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was part of the [[Tshwane Spartans]] which emerged as runners-up to [[Paarl Rocks]] in the [[2019 Mzansi Super League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese's all-round display hauls Tshwane Spartans into final|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/mzansi-super-league-2019-20-1196979/nelson-mandela-bay-giants-vs-tshwane-spartans-qualifier-1202000/match-report|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He was signed by [[Lahore Qalandars]] as a late replacement for [[Carlos Brathwaite]] during the [[2019 Pakistan Super League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese picked as replacement for Pakistan Super League. Sussex Cricket|url=https://sussexcricket.co.uk/news/david-wiese-picked-replacement-pakistan-super-league|access-date=2021-12-10|website=sussexcricket.co.uk}}</ref> He later became an integral member of the Lahore Qalandars franchise in PSL due to his power hitting abilities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese selected in official Pakistan Super League team of the tournament. Sussex Cricket|url=https://sussexcricket.co.uk/news/david-wiese-selected-official-pakistan-super-league-team-tournament|access-date=2021-12-10|website=sussexcricket.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese retained by Lahore Qalandars ahead of PSL draft. Sussex Cricket|url=https://sussexcricket.co.uk/news/david-wiese-retained-lahore-qalandars-ahead-psl-draft|access-date=2021-12-10|website=sussexcricket.co.uk}}</ref><br />
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Wiese left Sussex in 2020 after featuring in four county seasons for the club as his Kolpak registration expired following Britain's exit from the [[European Union]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stiaan van Zyl to fill 2021 overseas slot at Sussex but Kolpak 'joy-ride' over for David Wiese|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stiaan-van-zyl-to-fill-2021-overseas-slot-at-sussex-but-kolpak-joy-ride-over-for-david-wiese-1234685|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=Sussex re-sign all-rounder Wiese|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/54932033|access-date=2021-08-14|website=BBC Sport|language=en-GB}}</ref> In November 2020, it was confirmed that he would stay with the Sussex side as an overseas player for the [[2021 T20 Blast]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese to stay at Sussex as overseas player in T20 Blast|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vitality-blast-david-wiese-to-stay-at-sussex-as-overseas-t20-player-for-2021-1239161|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sussex re-sign David Wiese for 2021 Vitality Blast. The Cricketer|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/news/sussex_re-sign_david_wiese_for_2021_vitality_blast.html|access-date=2021-08-14|website=www.thecricketer.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashid Khan to miss T20 Blast, but David Wiese set to return for Sussex. The Cricketer|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/news/rashid_khan_t20_blast_david_wiese_return_sussex.html|access-date=2021-08-14|website=www.thecricketer.com}}</ref> In December 2021, he was picked by [[Colombo Stars]] as a replacement player for [[Haris Sohail]] during the [[2021 Lanka Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Let the games begin|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/211205/sports/let-the-games-begin-464229.html|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka}}</ref> However, after playing just one match in the tournament he pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sanjeewa|first=Kanishka|date=2021-12-09|title=Change of play-off dates and foreign players in LPL 2021|url=https://www.thepapare.com/change-of-play-off-dates-and-foreign-players-in-lpl-2021/|access-date=2021-12-10|website=ThePapare.com|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
In the [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023 Indian Premier League Auction]], he was bought by the [[Kolkata Knight Riders]].<br />
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==International career==<br />
Wiese made his T20I debut for [[South Africa]] against [[Sri Lanka]] on 2 August 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2013 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-tour-of-sri-lanka-2013-635650/sri-lanka-vs-south-africa-1st-t20i-635658/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-08-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> However, he was soon dropped from the national team and he was sent to play domestic cricket after modest returns in the three match T20I series against Sri Lanka. He made his [[One Day International]] debut for South Africa [[New Zealand cricket team in South Africa in 2015|against New Zealand]] on 19 August 2015.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/848843.html |title=New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa, 1st ODI: South Africa v New Zealand at Centurion, Aug 19, 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|agency=Reuters|date=2016-02-01|title=South Africa call up David Wiese for one-day internationals against England|url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/feb/01/south-africa-call-up-david-wiese-for-one-day-internationals-against-england-cricket|access-date=2021-08-14|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> He was included in the South African squad for the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]] where South Africa were knocked out in the Super 10s.<ref>{{cite web |title=South Africa include Steyn in World T20 squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-africa-include-dale-steyn-in-world-t20-squad-no-room-for-morne-and-albie-morkel-971241 |access-date=14 August 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-12|title=ICC World T20: South Africa are fortunate to have a few all rounders, says David Wiese|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/icc-world-t20-south-africa-are-fortunate-to-have-a-few-all-rounders-says-david-wiese/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><br />
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On 9 January 2017, Wiese signed a [[Kolpak ruling|Kolpak deal]] with Sussex which made him ineligible to represent South Africa anymore, ending his international career.<ref name="Kolpak">{{cite web |title=Wiese joins Sussex on three-year Kolpak deal |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/david-wiese-joins-sussex-on-three-year-kolpak-deal-1076735 |access-date=9 January 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese quits South Africa for Sussex on Kolpak deal|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12148/10723093/david-wiese-quits-south-africa-for-sussex-on-kolpak-deal|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref><br />
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In August 2021, head coach of the Namibian cricket team [[Pierre de Bruyn]] confirmed that Wiese would be available to represent Namibia at the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Former South Africa all-rounder David Wiese all set to represent Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2021|url=https://crickettimes.com/2021/08/former-south-africa-all-rounder-david-wiese-all-set-to-represent-namibia-in-the-t20-world-cup-2021/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=CricketTimes.com|language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2021, Wiese was named in Namibia's squad for the T20 World Cup tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Namibia name T20 World Cup squad, include David Wiese |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2247826 |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> He was also named in Namibia's T20I squad for the [[2021 Summer T20 Bash]], played just before the World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles T20 World Cup Squad Announcement |url=https://www.cricketnamibia.com/eagles-t20-world-cup-squad-announcement/ |work=Cricket Namibia |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> He made his T20I debut on 5 October 2021, for Namibia against the [[United Arab Emirates national cricket team|United Arab Emirates]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1280057.html |title=Only T20I, ICCA Dubai, Oct 5 2021, Namibia tour of United Arab Emirates |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref><br />
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He was part of the Namibian team that won their first ever match at an ICC tournament when they defeated the Netherlands by 6 wickets during the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in [[Abu Dhabi]] on 20 October 2021. Wiese scored an unbeaten 66 off 40 balls and took 1/32 in 4 overs in a man-of-the-match performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Namibia records first ever win at T20 World Cup… as Wiese is named Player of the Match|url=https://neweralive.na/posts/namibia-records-first-ever-win-at-t20-world-cup|access-date=2021-10-21|website=Truth, for its own sake.|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Netherlands vs Namibia 7th Match, First Round Group A 2021/22 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2021-22-1267897/namibia-vs-netherlands-7th-match-first-round-group-a-1273718/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-10-21|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese special gives Namibia first World Cup win|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2298553|access-date=2021-12-10|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en}}</ref> He was a key member of the Namibian outfit which reached Super 12 stage in their historic campaign at the 2021 ICC World Twenty20 competition.<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Wiese: 'Namibia can definitely be a future Test-playing nation'|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/video/abu-dhabi-t10-david-wiese-namibia-can-definitely-be-a-future-test-playing-nation-1291324|access-date=2021-12-10|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The long road to becoming David Wiese|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/119449/the-long-road-to-becoming-david-wiese|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=T20 World Cup is a chance to inspire youth back home: Namibia's David Wiese|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2021/oct/29/t20-world-cup-is-a-chance-to-inspire-youth-back-home-namibias-david-wiese-2377134.html|access-date=2021-12-10|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He ended the tournament on a high note with an all-round display scoring 227 runs at a healthy decent batting average of 45.40 and picking up 6 wickets in 8 matches.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Butler|first=Lynn|title=Our T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Van der Dussen, Wiese the unsung heroes|url=https://www.news24.com/sport/cricket/t20worldcup/our-t20-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament-van-der-dussen-wiese-the-unsung-heroes-20211116|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Sport|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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He was nominated for the [[ICC Player of the Month]] along with [[Shakib Al Hasan]] and [[Asif Ali (cricketer, born 1991)|Asif Ali]] for the month of October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|title=ICC Player of Month award: Asif Ali, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese nominated|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/2021/t20-world-cup-2021-asif-ali-pakistan-player-of-the-month-icc-shakib-al-hasan-david-wiese-namibia-cricket-news/article37335003.ece|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Sportstar|language=en}}</ref><br />
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In March 2022, he was named in Namibia's ODI squad for the [[2022 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series (round 9)|2022 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketnamibia.com/eagles-odi-series-against-oman-uae-in-dubai/ |title=Eagles ODI Series against Oman & UAE in Dubai |work=Cricket Namibia |access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref> He made his ODI debut on 6 March 2022, for Namibia against [[Oman national cricket team|Oman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1302617.html |title=61st Match, ICCA Dubai, Mar 6 2022, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 March 2022}}</ref> After previously playing six ODIs for South Africa, Wiese became the 15th cricketer to [[List of cricketers who have played for two international teams#One Day International cricket|represent two international teams in ODIs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283475.html |title=Records: Combined Test, ODI and T20I records. Individual records (captains, players, umpires), Representing two countries |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=6 March 2022}}</ref><br />
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In May 2024, he was named in Namibia's squad for the [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Namibia is ready with their 15-Player Squad |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/namibia-squad-icc-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}</ref> On 15 June 2024, he announced his retirement from international cricket following Namibia's last group stage fixture against defending champions England on 15 June 2024 at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where he played a crucial innings of 27 runs in only 12 balls in a tricky run chase.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Just seemed like the right time' - Wiese retires from international cricket |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2024-david-wiese-retires-from-international-cricket-1438976 |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-16 |title=David Wiese retires from international cricket |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/130753/david-wiese-retires-from-international-cricket |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=CricTracker |date=2024-06-16 |title=Namibia's star all-rounder David Wiese announces retirement from international cricket |url=https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/namibias-star-all-rounder-david-wiese-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/ |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=CricTracker |language=en}}</ref><br />
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