Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026 | 27-Oct-2026 01:00 PM | High Performance Oval
NAM 316/7 (50)
IRE 253/10 (44.5) CRR: 5.64 | RRR: 12.39
Namibia won by 63 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam McCarthy* | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Smit* | 8.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 4.53 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 5 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 4.2 |
Last Wicket:Gavin Hoey run out (Gerhard Erasmus) 21(21) - 253/9 in 44.5 ov.
Namibia vs Ireland
Namibia — Innings 1 (316/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp c Lorcan Tucker b Jai Moondra | 13 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 68.42 | |
| Malan Kruger c and b Andy McBrine | 42 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 91.3 | |
| Jan Frylinck c (sub)Benjamin Calitz b Curtis Campher | 126 | 122 | 9 | 4 | 103.28 | |
| Gerhard Erasmus (c) c George Dockrell b Gavin Hoey | 54 | 51 | 6 | 1 | 105.88 | |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton st Lorcan Tucker b Andy McBrine | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 57.89 | |
| Alexander Volschenk c Lorcan Tucker b Curtis Campher | 36 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 138.46 | |
| JJ Smit run out (Liam McCarthy/Lorcan Tucker) | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 | |
| Ruben Trumpelmann not out | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 316 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Moondra | 10 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Liam McCarthy | 7 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Gavin Hoey | 10 | 0 | 81 | 1 | 8.1 |
| Andy McBrine | 10 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 5.3 |
| George Dockrell | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Curtis Campher | 8 | 1 | 68 | 2 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Louren Steenkamp & Malan Kruger | 33 | 37 |
| Jan Frylinck & Malan Kruger | 48 | 58 |
| Jan Frylinck & Gerhard Erasmus | 102 | 103 |
| Jan Frylinck & Loftie-Eaton | 15 | 28 |
| Jan Frylinck & Alexander Volschenk | 62 | 44 |
| Jan Frylinck & Smit | 39 | 19 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann & Smit | 17 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louren Steenkamp | 6.1 | 33 |
| 2 | Malan Kruger | 15.5 | 81 |
| 3 | Gerhard Erasmus | 32.6 | 183 |
| 4 | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 37.4 | 198 |
| 5 | Alexander Volschenk | 44.6 | 260 |
| 6 | Jan Frylinck | 48.1 | 299 |
| 7 | JJ Smit | 50 | 316 |
Ireland — Innings 2 (253/10 in 44.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie c Louren Steenkamp b Ruben Trumpelmann | 20 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 60.61 | |
| Cade Carmichael lbw b Bernard Scholtz | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) b Jack Brassell | 26 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 83.87 | |
| Harry Tector b Ruben Trumpelmann | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Andy McBrine c Jack Brassell b Bernard Scholtz | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 96.77 | |
| Curtis Campher run out (Malan Kruger/Zane Green) | 106 | 86 | 11 | 3 | 123.26 | |
| George Dockrell c Louren Steenkamp b Jack Brassell | 25 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 51.02 | |
| Gavin Hoey run out (Gerhard Erasmus) | 21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 100 | |
| Jai Moondra lbw b Gerhard Erasmus | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Liam McCarthy not out | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Paul Stirling (c) abs hurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 8 | Wides: 7 | Total: 15 | |||||
| Total | 253 | 10 wkts, 44.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scholtz | 10 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 3.1 |
| JJ Smit | 8.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 7 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Jack Brassell | 8 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 9 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 5 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 4.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Balbirnie & Cade Carmichael | 1 | 5 |
| Balbirnie & Lorcan Tucker | 45 | 61 |
| Harry Tector & Lorcan Tucker | 0 | 1 |
| Harry Tector & Andy McBrine | 10 | 10 |
| Curtis Campher & Andy McBrine | 61 | 51 |
| Curtis Campher & George Dockrell | 86 | 96 |
| Curtis Campher & Gavin Hoey | 42 | 30 |
| Jai Moondra & Gavin Hoey | 3 | 5 |
| Liam McCarthy & Gavin Hoey | 4 | 10 |
| Liam McCarthy & Paul Stirling | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cade Carmichael | 0.5 | 1 |
| 2 | Andrew Balbirnie | 10.6 | 46 |
| 3 | Lorcan Tucker | 11.1 | 46 |
| 4 | Harry Tector | 12.5 | 56 |
| 5 | Andy McBrine | 21.2 | 117 |
| 6 | George Dockrell | 37.2 | 203 |
| 7 | Curtis Campher | 42.2 | 246 |
| 8 | Jai Moondra | 43.1 | 249 |
| 9 | Gavin Hoey | 44.5 | 253 |
| 10 | Paul Stirling | 44.5 | 253 |
Match Info
| Match | Namibia vs Ireland |
|---|---|
| Series | Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026 |
| Time | 27-Oct-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | High Performance Oval Windhoek |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Namibia vs Ireland (NAM vs IRE)
Namibia will face Ireland in a thrilling match on 27-Oct-2026 in Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026. The match will be played at High Performance Oval at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
High Performance Oval Pitch Report for NAM vs IRE Match 3 Match
The pitch at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek is expected to be very helpful for the bowlers, especially the pacers. In the opening overs, fast bowlers are likely to get good pace, bounce, and seam movement from the pitch. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 170, which suggests that batters will need to play with caution. The team that wins the toss might choose to bowl first, in order to take full advantage of the initial moisture and movement on the pitch.
High Performance Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Windhoek, NA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 32°C on the match day with 7% humidity and 19.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 41% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Namibia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Ireland remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026.
The pitch at High Performance Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Namibia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Ireland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Namibia batting and Ireland bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Namibia showcase its strengths, or will Ireland pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 27-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
