Namibia will face Ireland in the fifth and final ODI of the Ireland tour of Namibia 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday, November 1. With the five-match series level at 2-2, both teams will be aiming to finish the contest with a series victory.
Namibia started the series with a defeat but bounced back with consecutive victories in the second and third ODIs. Ireland responded strongly in the fourth match, securing a convincing 130-run win to level the series.
Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck will be crucial to Namibia's batting plans, while Ireland will depend on Curtis Campher, Harry Tector and their bowling attack to deliver another strong performance.
With home conditions and the experience of their key players, Namibia will look to regain control in the series decider.
NAM vs IRE 5th ODI: Match Details
Match Information | Details |
|---|---|
Match | Namibia vs Ireland, 5th ODI |
Series | Ireland Tour of Namibia 2026 |
Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Time | 1:00 PM IST |
Local Time | 9:30 AM |
Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
Format | One-Day International |
Series Score | 2-2 |
Namibia vs Ireland: Head-to-Head Record
Namibia and Ireland have played four ODIs in the ongoing series, with both teams winning two matches each. The fifth ODI will decide the series winner.
Head-to-Head | Record |
|---|---|
Total Matches | 4 |
Namibia Won | 2 |
Ireland Won | 2 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek: Pitch Report
The surface at Namibia Cricket Ground is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while seamers could find assistance through disciplined bowling and variations.
Namibia have demonstrated their ability to post big totals at this venue, crossing 300 runs in two of their victories during the series. However, Ireland's bowling attack showed its effectiveness in the previous match by dismissing Namibia for 168.
A competitive first-innings total could be around 250-280 runs, although conditions and the toss may influence the scoring pattern.
Namibia vs Ireland: Probable Playing XI
Namibia Predicted XI:
Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell.
Ireland Predicted XI:
Andrew Balbirnie, Tim Tector, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c/wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Jordan Neill, Jai Moondra, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.
Note: These are probable playing XIs and are subject to confirmation at the toss.
Players to Watch
Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia): The Namibia captain has been one of the standout performers in the series. His big contribution in the second ODI and another important innings in the third highlighted his ability to anchor the batting order.
Jan Frylinck (Namibia): Frylinck has provided Namibia with valuable runs at the top of the order. His century in the third ODI demonstrated his ability to build a substantial innings.
Curtis Campher (Ireland): Campher has been a consistent performer for Ireland, contributing important runs throughout the series. His ability to accelerate and build partnerships makes him a major threat.
Jai Moondra (Ireland): Moondra produced an outstanding bowling performance in the fourth ODI, claiming 6/26 to dismantle Namibia's batting line-up. He will be an important player in the series decider.
Namibia vs Ireland: Live Streaming Details
India: Fans can watch the Namibia vs Ireland 5th ODI through the FanCode app and website.
International: Live streaming information is available through ICC.tv, subject to regional availability.
Live Score: Follow the live score, ball-by-ball commentary and match updates through CricRadar.
Namibia vs Ireland Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Namibia have the advantage of playing at home and will be determined to respond after their heavy defeat in the fourth ODI. Their batting line-up has already demonstrated its ability to produce big scores, with Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck playing important roles.
Ireland, however, will enter the decider with confidence after their impressive performance in the previous match. Curtis Campher's batting consistency and Jai Moondra's bowling form give the visitors a strong chance of challenging Namibia.
The contest is expected to be competitive, but Namibia's familiarity with home conditions and the experience of their key players could prove important.
CricRadar Match Prediction: Namibia to Win
Namibia are backed to defeat Ireland in the fifth ODI and claim the series victory at home.
