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Namibia Clinch 31‑Run Victory Over Ireland in Windhoek ODI
Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl. The Ireland XI included Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (w), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra and Byron McDonough. Namibia’s XI featured Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie‑Eaton, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green (w), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Max Heingo and Jack Brassell. The match, played in Windhoek, ended with Namibia defeating Ireland by 31 runs, led by all‑rounder Gerhard Erasmus. The game was reported on October 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the toss?
Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl.
What was the final result of the match?
Namibia defeated Ireland by 31 runs.
Who led the Namibia team?
All‑rounder Gerhard Erasmus captained Namibia.