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Match Details: NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team
Tournament: Ireland Tour of Namibia 2026
Match: 1st ODI
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Local Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Home Team: Namibia
Away Team: Ireland
Competition: Ireland Tour of Namibia 2026
This is the first of five ODIs in Windhoek. Namibia come in after a good win against USA in Dallas last week. Ireland have not played an ODI since August, when they lost the series to Afghanistan.
Recent Form
Namibia:
- 13 Oct vs USA, Dallas (CWC League 2): Won by 6 wickets. USA 277/7, Namibia 278/4 in 48.3 overs. Louren Steenkamp 102 off 114, Gerhard Erasmus 95 off 102, Zane Green 28 not out. Jack Brassell 2/59, Bernard Scholtz 2/39.
- Beat UAE by 8 wickets. UAE 134 all out, Namibia 135/2 in 26 overs.
- Lost to USA by 4 wickets. Namibia 298/9, USA 299/6.
Ireland:
- August, 5th ODI vs Afghanistan, Stormont: Lost by 6 wickets. Ireland 298/7, Afghanistan 302/4. Curtis Campher 96 off 84, Harry Tector 53 off 80, George Dockrell 31. Liam McCarthy 3/47.
- Ireland lost the series to Afghanistan 4-0, with one game washed out.
Series Score
This is the first of five ODIs, so the series is 0-0.
NAM vs IRE Head To Head
We could not find a recent ODI meeting between these two sides.
NAM vs IRE Squads
Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Zane Green (WK), Louren Steenkamp, Michael van Lingen, Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Balt, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, Junior Taanyanda, Waldo Smith, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Ruben Trumpelmann
Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), Lorcan Tucker (VC & WK), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Cade Carmichael, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Ben Calitz, Gavin Hoey, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Jordan Neill
Team news: Matthew Humphreys is back in the Ireland squad. Namibia have most of the side that beat USA last week.
Pitch Report
The High Performance Oval helps the fast bowlers. Pacers have taken more than seven of every ten wickets in the last 10 games here. In recent games here, Namibia made 274/7 and 296/8 batting first against Nigeria.
The 10 AM start means the ball should move early in the morning. For fantasy, pick at least four fast bowlers and top order batters who can see off the new ball. Around 270 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be a cool and sunny morning in Windhoek, warming up through the day. No rain is expected, so a full 50 over game is likely.
Probable Playing XIs
Namibia: Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (C), Zane Green (WK), JJ Smit, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Ruben Trumpelmann
Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Cade Carmichael, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys
Namibia’s XI is the one that beat USA. Ireland’s is built from their last ODI and the new squad. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Gerhard Erasmus (NAM, all rounder): 95 off 102 against USA last week, and he bowls off spin.
- Louren Steenkamp (NAM, batter): 102 off 114 against USA. Opens the batting.
- Curtis Campher (IRE, all rounder): 96 off 84 in Ireland’s last ODI. Also bowls seam.
- Harry Tector (IRE, batter): 53 in the last ODI. Ireland’s most reliable batter in the middle order.
- JJ Smit (NAM, all rounder): 1/38 in 10 overs against USA and hits big at the end.
- Liam McCarthy (IRE, bowler): 3/47 in Ireland’s last ODI.
- Zane Green (NAM, wicketkeeper): 28 not out off 23 against USA and gets catch points.
NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Zane Green, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Louren Steenkamp (Vc), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling
All rounders: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Curtis Campher, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck
Bowlers: Liam McCarthy, Bernard Scholtz
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus. An all rounder who made 95 last week and bowls his overs, playing at home.
Vice captain: Louren Steenkamp. Scored a hundred in Namibia’s last ODI.
NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Zane Green
Batters: Louren Steenkamp, Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie
All rounders: Curtis Campher (C), George Dockrell, Gerhard Erasmus (Vc), JJ Smit
Bowlers: Jack Brassell, Liam McCarthy, Mark Adair
Captain: Curtis Campher. An all rounder who made 96 in Ireland’s last ODI and bowls seam, which suits this ground.
Vice captain: Gerhard Erasmus. 95 against USA and bowls spin.
Differentials: George Dockrell made 31 in the last ODI and bowls left arm spin. Jack Brassell took 2/59 against USA. Mark Adair bowls with the new ball and can hit late.
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Match Prediction
Namibia are at home, in form and used to these conditions. Steenkamp and Erasmus both scored big runs last week. Ireland have more experience, but they have lost five ODIs in a row and have not played one since August. Our pick is Namibia to win the first game.
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NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team: FAQs
Who will win Namibia vs Ireland 1st ODI today?
Namibia are at home and in better form. We pick Namibia.
What is the NAM vs IRE Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Gerhard Erasmus as captain and Louren Steenkamp as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Curtis Campher as captain and Gerhard Erasmus as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for High Performance Oval, Windhoek?
It helps the fast bowlers, especially in the morning. Around 270 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Namibia vs Ireland 1st ODI?
Namibia should keep the XI that beat USA, led by Gerhard Erasmus. Ireland are led by Paul Stirling, with Lorcan Tucker keeping wicket. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NAM vs IRE?
Gerhard Erasmus, Curtis Campher and JJ Smit are the best all rounder picks. Louren Steenkamp and Harry Tector are also strong options.
What time does Namibia vs Ireland 1st ODI start?
The match starts at 1:30 PM IST on Thursday, 22 October 2026. That is 10:00 AM local time in Windhoek.
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