NAM vs IRE Analytical Preview
Namibia take on Ireland in the Ireland tour of Namibia ODI at High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The pitch at High Performance Oval, Windhoek is low-scoring: the first innings usually averages around 229 runs. In head to head, Namibia have won 0 and lost 1 of 1 matches against Ireland.
NAM vs IRE Probable Playing 11
Projected lineup based on recent squad balance, match form and tactical combinations.
- 1Michael van Lingen
- 2Louren Steenkamp
- 3Jan Frylinck
- 4Gerhard Erasmus
- 6Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- 7Zane Green
- 7JJ Smit
- 8Ruben Trumpelmann
- 9Waldo Smith
- 10Bernard Scholtz
- 11Jack Brassell
- 1Andy Balbirnie
- 2Paul Stirling
- 3Cade Carmichael
- 4Harry Tector
- 5Lorcan Tucker
- 6Curtis Campher
- 6George Dockrell
- 8Andy McBrine
- 9Gavin Hoey
- 10Liam McCarthy
- 10Jai Moondra
High Performance Oval, Windhoek Pitch Report & Stats
NAM vs IRE Head to Head & Form Guide
At High Performance Oval, Windhoek: 1 encounters (Namibia won 0, Ireland won 1).
Recent Head to Head Matches
| Date | Namibia | Ireland | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | 174 | 229/9 | lost |
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
- v Ireland 174 lost
- v U.S.A. 278/4 won
- v U.A.E. 135/2 won
- v U.S.A. 298/9 lost
- v U.A.E. 9/0 n/r
- v Namibia 229/9 won
- v Afghanistan 298/7 lost
- v Afghanistan 301 lost
- v Afghanistan 206 lost
- v Afghanistan 207 lost
Venue Statistics & Ground Records (High Performance Oval, Windhoek)
Team Record at this Ground
| Team | Played | W–L | Avg Score | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 1 | 0–1 | 174 | 174 | 174 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1–0 | 229 | 229/9 | 229/9 |
Top Run Scorers at Venue (Playing Squads)
| Batter | Team | Innings | Runs | Bat Avg | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 30 | 1091 | 43.6 | 77.9 |
| Michael van Lingen | Namibia | 22 | 721 | 37.9 | 103.6 |
| Zane Green | Namibia | 30 | 555 | 23.1 | 77.3 |
| JJ Smit | Namibia | 25 | 532 | 25.3 | 84.8 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Namibia | 24 | 521 | 30.6 | 76.8 |
Top Wicket Takers at Venue (Playing Squads)
| Bowler | Team | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann | Namibia | 26 | 45 | 4.92 |
| Bernard Scholtz | Namibia | 30 | 37 | 3.67 |
| JJ Smit | Namibia | 25 | 28 | 4.09 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 30 | 22 | 4.77 |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Namibia | 24 | 15 | 6.41 |
Key Player Matchups (Batter vs Bowler)
Direct head-to-head records between key batsmen and opposing bowlers.
| Batter | Bowler | Runs (Balls) | Strike Rate | Dismissals | Tactical Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Trumpelmann | George Dockrell | 19 (13) | 146.2 | 0 | Batter Edge |
| Cade Carmichael | Bernard Scholtz | 4 (13) | 30.8 | 0 | Even Battle |
| Paul Stirling | Bernard Scholtz | 11 (21) | 52.4 | 0 | Even Battle |
| Harry Tector | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 6 (12) | 50 | 1 | Even Battle |
| Cade Carmichael | Jack Brassell | 15 (25) | 60 | 0 | Even Battle |
| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | Curtis Campher | 31 (16) | 193.8 | 0 | Batter Edge |
| Cade Carmichael | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 11 (18) | 61.1 | 0 | Even Battle |
| Paul Stirling | Ruben Trumpelmann | 15 (22) | 68.2 | 0 | Even Battle |
NAM vs IRE Fantasy Cricket Tips & Captain Picks
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Frequently Asked Questions (NAM vs IRE)
What is the pitch report for Namibia vs Ireland at High Performance Oval, Windhoek?
The pitch at High Performance Oval, Windhoek is Low-scoring. The average first innings score is around 229 runs.
What is the Namibia probable 11 against Ireland?
Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Waldo Smith, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell.
What is the Ireland probable 11 against Namibia?
Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra.
What is the head to head record between Namibia vs Ireland?
Namibia have won 0 and lost 1 of 1 head to head encounters against Ireland.
Who is the best captain pick for Namibia vs Ireland in fantasy cricket?
Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit is the top captain choice, with Curtis Campher as vice-captain.