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Toss Winner - Ireland won the toss and choose to bowl first
Namibia beat Ireland by 31 runs
Namibia aim to level the five-match series at home
Namibia to win the match.
| Tournament: | Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 24.0°C|Sunny |
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Namibia will lock horns with Ireland in the second ODI of the five-match Ireland tour of Namibia 2026 at High Performance Oval in Windhoek.
Ireland won the opening ODI by 55 runs and currently lead the series 1-0. Namibia will aim to bounce back in the second match and level the series at 1-1 on home soil, while Ireland will look to extend their lead.
In their last five matches, Namibia have won two, lost two and had one match end in a no-result. Ireland have won one and lost four of their last five matches.
The head-to-head record between Namibia and Ireland includes only one match, with Ireland winning the first ODI by 55 runs on October 22, 2026.
Both teams will look to deliver a strong performance as the five-match series continues in Windhoek.
NAM
162/8 in 31.0 5.23
348/6 in 50.0 6.96
196/9 in 50.0 3.92
ICCCWCLT
Oman beat Namibia by 4 wickets
197/6 in 49.1 4.01
IRE
206/10 in 46.3 4.43
IRE vs AFG 2026
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 3 wickets207/7 in 44.5 4.62
207/10 in 33.4 6.15
IRE vs AFG 2026
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs (D/L) method299/8 in 47.0 6.36
Namibia come into the second ODI after suffering a 55-run defeat against Ireland in the series opener. Chasing a target of 230 runs, Namibia were bowled out for 174 in 37.5 overs. They will now look to put up a stronger performance and level the five-match series at 1-1.
With the bat, Ruben Trumpelmann was Namibia's top scorer, hitting 50 off 43 balls. Louren Steenkamp contributed 26 off 38 deliveries, while Michael van Lingen scored 23 off 22 balls. Captain Gerhard Erasmus added 22 runs, but the batting lineup failed to build the partnerships needed to chase down the target.
With the ball, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was the standout performer, claiming four wickets for 36 runs in nine overs. JJ Smit took two wickets for 47 runs, while Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz and Jack Brassell picked up one wicket each. Namibia will look to maintain their bowling discipline while improving their batting performance in the upcoming match.
Namibia have shown potential with both bat and ball but will need a more consistent effort to challenge Ireland. Their experienced players will be important as they aim to level the series on home soil.
Key Players: Gerhard Erasmus, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Waldo Smith, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, Zane Green, Jonathan Smit, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Michael Van Lingen
Ireland head into the second ODI after securing a 55-run victory over Namibia in the series opener. Batting first, Ireland posted 229/9 in 50 overs before bowling Namibia out for 174 in 37.5 overs. They will look to build on that performance and extend their lead in the five-match series.
With the bat, captain Paul Stirling top-scored with 56 off 71 balls. Cade Carmichael contributed 45 off 80 deliveries, while Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker scored 28 runs each. Andy Balbirnie also made a useful contribution of 20 off 25 balls as Ireland reached a competitive total.
With the ball, Gavin Hoey was the leading wicket-taker, claiming three wickets for 29 runs in nine overs. Jai Moondra picked up two wickets for 27 runs, while George Dockrell also took two wickets. Curtis Campher and Liam McCarthy chipped in with one wicket apiece to help Ireland secure the victory.
Ireland will aim to maintain their momentum in the second ODI after a balanced performance in the opening match. Their batting lineup showed contributions from several players, while the bowling attack delivered a disciplined effort to defend the total. Another strong all-round display could help them move further ahead in the series.
Key Players: Paul Stirling, Cade Carmichael, Gavin Hoey
Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Lorcan Tucker, Gavin Hoey, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Cade Carmichael
The weather in Windhoek is expected to be partly sunny on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 33°C. The chance of precipitation is 10%, while humidity levels are forecast at 11%, with winds blowing at around 24 km/h. The hot and dry conditions should allow for a full match, although the strong winds could influence play at times.
High Performance Oval in Windhoek has hosted only one ODI so far, which was the first match between Namibia and Ireland. Ireland scored 229/9 while batting first, and Namibia were bowled out for 174 in reply. The average first-innings score is 229, indicating moderate-scoring conditions. A first-innings total of around 220-240 runs could be competitive in the second ODI.
Score Prediction
If Namibia bat first: 215-235 runs
If Ireland bat first: 220-240 runs
High Performance Oval has hosted only one ODI, and the team batting first won that match. Ireland defended a target of 230 runs in the series opener, while Namibia struggled during the chase and were dismissed for 174. Although the venue's record is based on just one game, batting first could be the preferred option for the toss-winning captain.
Toss Prediction: Namibia to win the toss.
Although Ireland won the first ODI by 55 runs, Namibia will have the advantage of playing on home soil. Their recent form has also been better, with two wins, two losses and one no-result in their last five matches, compared to Ireland's one win and four defeats. Namibia will aim to make better use of their home conditions and deliver a more consistent performance with both bat and ball. With home advantage and stronger recent form, Namibia have a good chance of levelling the series.
Namibia to win the match.
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