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Toss Winner - Namibia won the toss and choose to bowl first
Ireland won by 130 runs
Ireland aim to level the series
Ireland to Win!
| Tournament: | Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Namibia, Namibia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 27.0°C|Sunny |
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Namibia will take on Ireland in the fourth ODI of the five-match series at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek.
Namibia currently lead the series 2-1 after winning the second and third ODIs. Ireland claimed a 55-run victory in the opening match, but Namibia bounced back with a 31-run win in the second ODI before securing a 63-run victory in the third. Ireland will now look to level the series with one match remaining, while Namibia aim to seal the series with another win.
Namibia have won four of their last five matches, suffering just one defeat. Ireland, meanwhile, have managed only one win and have lost their other four matches during the same period.
Namibia also hold a 2-1 advantage in the head-to-head record. Both teams will be looking to deliver a strong performance in this crucial fourth match.
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Namibia registered a 63-run victory over Ireland in the third ODI to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Batting first, they posted 316/7 in 50 overs before bowling Ireland out for 253 in 44.5 overs while defending the target of 317.
Jan Frylinck led the batting effort with an impressive 126 off 122 balls. Gerhard Erasmus contributed 54 off 51 deliveries, while Malan Kruger scored 42 runs and Alexander Busing-Volschenk added a quick 36 off 26 balls.
With the ball, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell picked up two wickets each. Gerhard Erasmus also claimed one wicket, while Scholtz delivered an economical spell of 2/31 in 10 overs.
Namibia will aim to build on their back-to-back victories and secure the series with another strong performance in the fourth ODI.
Key Players: Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, Bernard Scholtz
Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, Zane Green (wk), Jonathan Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell.
Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, Zane Green, Jonathan Smit, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, Alexander Volschenk, Jack Brassell, Bernard Scholtz
Ireland suffered a 63-run defeat against Namibia in the third ODI after failing to chase down the target of 317. They were bowled out for 253 in 44.5 overs, leaving them 63 runs short in the chase.
Curtis Campher was the standout batter for Ireland, scoring 106 off 86 balls. Andy McBrine contributed 30 off 31 deliveries, while Lorcan Tucker scored 26 and George Dockrell added 25 runs.
With the ball, Andy McBrine and Curtis Campher picked up two wickets each. Jai Moondra, Gavin Hoey and Campher also claimed a wicket apiece, but Ireland struggled to contain Namibia, who finished with 316/7.
Paul Stirling who didn't come out to bat in the 3rd ODI has been ruled out of the series and Tim Tector will replace him in the squad for the final two ODI's, he is likely to open the innings.
Ireland will need a stronger performance with both bat and ball in the fourth ODI as they look to level the series and keep their hopes alive ahead of the final match.
Key Players: Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey
Tim Tector, Andy Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra, Liam McCarthy
Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Jordan Neill, Lorcan Tucker, Matthew Humphreys, Liam Mccarthy, Jai Moondra, Cade Carmichael, Tim Tector
The weather in Windhoek is expected to remain partly sunny on Friday, with temperatures around 33°C. There is a 10% chance of precipitation, while humidity is forecast at 15% and winds are expected to blow at 16 km/h. The warm and mostly clear conditions should allow for an uninterrupted game.
The High Performance Oval in Windhoek has offered good batting conditions in the ongoing ODI series. The average first-innings score across the last three matches at the venue is 285 runs, indicating a high-scoring surface. The pitch has provided opportunities for batters to build their innings and play attacking shots, although bowlers can also make an impact with disciplined bowling. A first-innings total of around 280-300 runs could be competitive.
Score Prediction
If Namibia bat first: 280-300 runs
If Ireland bat first: 270-290 runs
All three matches in the ongoing series have been won by the team batting first, while teams chasing have failed to secure a victory. This clearly suggests that batting first has been more successful at the venue. Considering this trend, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bat first.
Toss Prediction: Namibia to win the toss.
Despite Namibia leading 2-1 with dominant home form, back Ireland to pull off a comeback and level the series. As a seasoned Full Member nation, Ireland boast the pedigree, international depth, and tactical resilience needed under pressure. If their frontline bowling fires early and the top order clicks, Ireland possess the higher ceiling and firepower required to outclass the hosts and force a thrilling 2-2 finish.
Ireland to Win!
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