Ireland lost the decisive ODI of the series to Namibia by five wickets. The match took place in Windhoek. Namibia secured a historic series victory. Ireland scored 129 in their innings. Namibia chased down the target in 21.2 overs. The result ended the five-match ODI series.
JJ Smit and Jack Brassell were key performers for Namibia. Smit contributed significantly with the ball. Brassell supported with the bat. Ireland’s bowlers struggled to contain Namibia’s middle order. The Irish batting lineup failed to build momentum.
This series marked Namibia’s first ODI series win against Ireland. The result was a major milestone for Namibia’s cricketing history. Ireland had previously won the first two matches. The series was closely contested throughout. The final match in Windhoek proved decisive.
