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Namibia and Ireland will lock horns in the fourth ODI of the five-match series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, October 30.
Namibia have gained momentum after losing the opening match by 55 runs. The hosts bounced back strongly in the second ODI, securing a 31-run victory before registering another convincing win by 63 runs in the third game. They will look to continue their winning run and take a commanding lead in the series.
Ireland, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back after suffering consecutive defeats. Despite winning the series opener, the visitors have struggled to contain Namibia's batting lineup in the last two matches.
NAM vs IRE: Match Details
| Match | Namibia vs Ireland, 4th ODI, Ireland tour of Namibia 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | FanCode (App and Website) |
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters will need to spend some time at the crease before playing their shots freely, while seamers could find assistance from the surface, particularly with disciplined, hit-the-deck bowling.
NAM vs IRE: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 03 |
| Won by NAM | 02 |
| Won by IRE | 01 |
| First-ever fixture | October 22, 2026 |
| Most recent fixture | October 27, 2026 |
NAM vs IRE: Predicted Playing XIs
Namibia:
Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus(c), Alexander Volschenk, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green(w), Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
Ireland:
Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
NAM vs IRE: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Gerhard Erasmus
Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus has been in excellent form with the bat, scoring 232 runs in three innings at an average of 116.00 and a strike rate of 112.08. He has struck 22 fours and six sixes in the series so far and will be looking to continue his impressive run in the fourth ODI.
Probable Best Bowler: Gavin Hoey
Ireland leg-spinner Gavin Hoey has been among the leading wicket-takers in the series, claiming seven wickets in three matches at an average of 23.29. He has conceded 163 runs in 29 overs and will be aiming to deliver another impactful spell to help Ireland bounce back against Namibia.
