Namibia clinch ODI series against Ireland

WicketPulse · 2026-11-01 · Original automated news brief

Ireland's innings concluded at 129 for three in 33.1 overs, with Josh Neill scoring 33 and JJ Smit taking four wickets for 20 runs. Namibia responded with 131 for five in 21.2 overs, as Luke Steenkamp scored 46 and Matthew Humphreys took two wickets for 48. Namibia won by five wickets to claim the series.

Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker acknowledged the series as a learning opportunity, though the details of the team's reflections were not provided. The match highlighted key performances from both sides, with Namibia's bowling and batting proving decisive in the final encounter.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: BBC Sport ↗ · Source published 2026-11-01