Namibia and Ireland will face off in the fifth and final ODI of the series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday, November 1. With the series level at 2-2, both teams will be eager to deliver a strong performance and finish the contest with a series victory.
Namibia made a strong comeback after losing the opening ODI by 55 runs, winning the next two matches by 31 and 63 runs, respectively. However, Ireland bounced back in the fourth game with a commanding 130-run victory to level the series. The hosts will now look to regain their momentum and make the most of home conditions in the decider.
Meanwhile, Ireland will take confidence from their emphatic win in the previous match.
NAM vs IRE: Match Details
| Match | Namibia vs Ireland, 5th ODI, Ireland tour of Namibia 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, November 01, 2026, 1:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | FanCode (App and Website) |
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek: Pitch Report
The surface at the Namibia Cricket Ground is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters will need to spend time at the crease before playing their shots freely, while seamers could find some assistance through disciplined bowling and variations.
NAM vs IRE: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won by NAM | 02 |
| Won by IRE | 02 |
| First-ever fixture | October 22, 2026 |
| Most recent fixture | October 30, 2026 |
NAM vs IRE: Predicted Playing XIs
Namibia:
Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus(c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green(w), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
Ireland:
Andrew Balbirnie, Tim Tector, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w/c), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Jordan Neill, Jai Moondra, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys
NAM vs IRE: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Curtis Campher
Ireland's Curtis Campher has been in excellent form with the bat, scoring 234 runs in four innings at an average of 58.50 and a strike rate of 117.00. He has struck 16 fours and 10 sixes in the series so far. Campher will be a key batter for Ireland as they look to secure a series victory in the final ODI.
Probable Best Bowler: Jai Moondra
Ireland's Jai Moondra has been impressive with the ball, picking up 10 wickets in four matches at an average of 16.50. He has conceded 165 runs in 38 overs, including a five-wicket haul. Moondra will look to continue his strong run and help Ireland restrict Namibia in the series decider.
