Namibia will take on Ireland in the second match of the five-game ODI series at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Saturday, October 24.
Delving into the details of the first ODI, Ireland batted first and posted 229/9 in 50 overs. Paul Stirling (56) and Cade Carmichael (45) were the top scorers. In response, Namibia lost the game by 55 runs. Ruben Trumpelmann (50) was good enough, but couldn’t take his side over the line.
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: Namibia vs Ireland, ODI Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Saturday, October 24
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report
We can expect a good contest between bat and ball on this surface. As the game progresses, we can anticipate bowlers coming into the picture. Any score above 250 would be a tough ask for the team batting second.
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs
Namibia
Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Waldo Smith, Jack Brassell, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
Ireland
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Ireland
Ireland started the five-match ODI series on a winning note with a 55-run victory. That said, we can expect the visitors to continue their winning momentum and secure a comfortable win in this fixture, taking a 2-0 lead.
