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FNB Eagles vs Vidarbha , FNB vs VDB 2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Vidarbha won the toss and choose to bowl first
Vidarbha beat FNB Eagles by 1 wickets
Will Vidarbha make it back-to-back wins, or can Namibia finish the series on a high?
- Vidarbha batter Mandar Kiran Mahale leads the series run-scoring charts with 234 runs in 4 matches at an average of 58.50.
- Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus smashed a brilliant unbeaten 118 off 101 balls in the fourth ODI.
- Vidarbha pacer Saurabh Dubey is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 8 wickets in 4 matches.
Namibia to win the match.
| Tournament: | Vidarbha Cricket Association tour of Namibia, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Namibia, Namibia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 6.3°C|Sunny |
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FNB vs VDB Match Prediction & Analysis
The fifth and final ODI of the Vidarbha Cricket Association Tour of Namibia 2026 will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
Namibia have already wrapped up the five-match series after winning the opening three ODIs in convincing ways. They began with a thrilling 2-wicket victory before registering a 7-wicket win in the second ODI and a 6-wicket triumph in the third to take an unassailable 3-0 lead.
However, Vidarbha responded strongly in the fourth ODI to register their first win of the tour. Chasing a competitive target, they held their nerve to secure a 1-wicket victory, ending Namibia's winning streak and reducing the series deficit to 3-1. That result should give the visitors plenty of confidence heading into the final game.
Although the series is already decided, Namibia will be determined to bounce back from their first defeat and finish the tour with another victory.
Vidarbha, on the other hand, now have nothing to lose after finally getting on the board. The dramatic win in the fourth ODI will boost their belief, and they will be eager to carry that momentum into the series finale. Another strong performance would allow them to finish the tour on a positive note with back-to-back victories.
With pride at stake and both teams looking to end the series on a high, an entertaining contest is expected in the fifth and final ODI.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
FNB
W
W
W
FNB
228/3 in 47.2 4.82
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 7 wickets
226/10 in 45.4 4.95
261/8 in 50.0 5.22
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 2 wickets
260/8 in 50.0 5.2
VDB
L
L
L
L
W
VDB
228/3 in 47.2 4.82
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 7 wickets
226/10 in 45.4 4.95
261/8 in 50.0 5.22
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 2 wickets
260/8 in 50.0 5.2
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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228/3 in 47.2
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 7 wickets
226/10 in 45.4
261/8 in 50.0
FNB vs VDB 2026
FNB Eagles beat Vidarbha by 2 wickets
260/8 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
FNB Eagles Preview
Namibia will head into the fifth ODI looking to bounce back after their winning streak came to an end with a narrow 1-wicket defeat in the previous match.
Despite the loss, the hosts produced another strong batting display. Captain Gerhard Erasmus anchored the innings with a magnificent unbeaten 118 off 101 balls, while Jonathan Smit chipped in with 42 off 61 balls.
Valuable contributions from Malan Kruger (23) and Ruben Trumpelmann (16 off 12)* helped Namibia post a competitive 247/6 in 50 overs.
The bowling attack pushed Vidarbha until the very last over but fell just one wicket short of defending the target. Jonathan Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, and Jan Balt claimed two wickets each, while Bernard Scholtz and Ben Shikongo also provided useful support.
Although they couldn't close out the game, Namibia have looked the stronger side for most of the series and will be eager to finish the tour with a victory after already securing the series 3-1.
Key Players: Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann
FNB Eagles Predicted Playing XI:
Malan Kruger, Alexander Busing Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jonathan Smit, Jan Balt, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo
FNB Eagles Key Players From Previous Game Of Vidarbha Cricket Association tour of Namibia, 2026
FNB Eagles Actual Playing XI:
Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Zane Green, Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Dylan Leicher, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Waldo Smith, Ruben Trumpelmann, Michael Van Lingen, Alexander Volschenk
Vidarbha Preview
Vidarbha will head into the series finale with renewed confidence after registering a thrilling 1-wicket victory in the fourth ODI to end Namibia's unbeaten run.
Chasing 248, Mandar Kiran Mahale anchored the innings brilliantly with 87 off 115 balls, while Parth Rekhade played a crucial counter-attacking knock of 63 from 62 deliveries.
Lower-order contributions from Aditya Thakare (5)* and Saurabh Dubey (8 off 3)* ensured Vidarbha crossed the finish line with one ball to spare.
The bowlers also played a vital role in setting up the win by restricting Namibia to 247/6. Saurabh Dubey and Parth Rekhade picked up 2 wickets each, while Aditya Thakare chipped in with a wicket and conceded just 35 runs in his 10 overs at an economy of 3.50.
After finally putting together an impressive all-round performance, Vidarbha will now be eager to carry that momentum into the fifth ODI and finish the tour with consecutive victories.
Key Players: Mandar Kiran Mahale, Saurabh Dubey, Parth Rekhade
Vidarbha Predicted Playing XI:
Adhyayan Daga (c), Md Faiz, Vedant Jajoo, Yash Rathod, Mandar Kiran Mahale, Jagjot Singh Sasan, Varun Bisht (wk), Parth Rekhade, Gaurav Farde, Aditya Thakare, Saurabh Dubey
Vidarbha Key Players From Previous Game Of Vidarbha Cricket Association tour of Namibia, 2026
Vidarbha Actual Playing XI:
Aditya Ahuja, Adhyayan Daga, Saurabh Dubey, Gaurav Farde, Vedant Jajoo, Yash Kadam , Mandar Mahale, Parth Rekhade, Faiz Mohammad Sheikh, Jagjit Singh, Aditya Thakare
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Windhoek is expected to stay clear throughout the day, with the temperature hovering around 22°C. Humidity is likely to remain near 19%, while light winds of around 6 mph are expected. No rain is forecast, so uninterrupted conditions are likely for the series finale.
FNB vs VDB Pitch Report
The Namibia Cricket Ground has generally offered a good batting surface throughout this series, although the new ball has provided some assistance to the seamers. Across the first four ODIs, the average first-innings score is 258, and teams chasing have won all four matches, making batting second the preferred option.
Score Prediction
If Namibia bat first: 270–290 runs
If Vidarbha bat first: 255–275 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first. With all four matches in the series having been won by the chasing side, fielding first looks to be the better option once again.
Toss Prediction: Namibia to win the toss.
FNB vs VDB
Winning Prediction
Namibia will be eager to bounce back after their unbeaten run came to an end in the fourth ODI. Despite already securing the series by winning the opening three matches, they let a winning position slip in the previous game and will now be determined to finish the series with another victory. Their experienced batting lineup, led by Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Frylinck, has been one of the biggest positives throughout the tour, while the bowling attack has consistently created opportunities.
Vidarbha finally found the complete team performance they had been searching for by pulling off a thrilling one-wicket win in the fourth ODI. That victory has given the visitors valuable momentum, and they will now look to end the series on a high with back-to-back wins. Their batting looked far more settled in the last match, while the bowlers also made timely breakthroughs to set up the chase.
Although Vidarbha will take confidence from their dramatic victory, Namibia have been the more consistent side across the series. With home conditions, greater overall balance, and the motivation to respond after their first defeat, they hold a slight edge heading into the fifth and final ODI.
Namibia to win the match.
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