Namibia defeats Ireland, secures 3-2 series win in Windhoek
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Namibia clinched a 3-2 series victory over Ireland with a five-wicket win in Windhoek on November 1. Ireland was all out for 129 runs in 33.1 overs, with Jordan Neill top-scoring at 33. JJ Smit led Namibia's bowling attack, taking four wickets. Namibia successfully chased down the target, finishing at 131 for 5 in 21.2 overs. Following the series, Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker acknowledged the lessons learned and emphasized the need for improved skills ahead of the upcoming Cricket World Cup qualifier in February 2027.
- •Ireland was all out for 129 in 33.1 overs.
- •JJ Smit took 4 wickets for 20 runs.
- •Namibia chased down 130 runs in 21.2 overs.
- •Louren Steenkamp scored 46 runs for Namibia.
- •The series win provides momentum before the World Cup qualifier.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Namibia overpower Ireland in series decider
- 4:43 PMBBC Sport — Namibia overpower Ireland in series decider
"Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.
"Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 4:46 PMNamibia overpower Ireland in series decider
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.
- BBC SportNov 1, 2026, 4:43 PMNamibia overpower Ireland in series decider
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.
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