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Match Details: NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team
Match: Namibia vs Ireland, 5th ODI
Series: Ireland tour of Namibia 2026
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time: 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local time)
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
The series is level at 2-2, so this is the decider. Ireland thrashed Namibia by 130 runs on Friday, with Jai Moondra taking 6/26, the best ODI figures ever by an Ireland bowler.
Recent Form
Namibia:
- 30 Oct, 4th ODI vs Ireland, Windhoek: Lost by 130 runs. Ireland 298/8, Namibia 168 all out in 41 overs. Zane Green 45 off 58, Ruben Trumpelmann 40 off 34. JJ Smit 4/34, Bernard Scholtz 1/58.
- 27 Oct, 3rd ODI: Won by 63 runs. Namibia 316/7. Jan Frylinck 126 off 122, Gerhard Erasmus 54 off 51, Malan Kruger 42. Bernard Scholtz 2/31, Ruben Trumpelmann 2/37.
- 24 Oct, 2nd ODI: Won by 31 runs. Gerhard Erasmus 156 not out, Jan Frylinck 76. Jack Brassell 4/52.
Ireland:
- 30 Oct, 4th ODI vs Namibia: Won by 130 runs. Tim Tector 73 off 81 on debut, Curtis Campher 66 off 50, George Dockrell 47 not out off 34, Lorcan Tucker 28. Jai Moondra 6/26, Jordan Neill 1/28.
- 27 Oct, 3rd ODI: Lost by 63 runs. Curtis Campher 106 off 86 and 2/68, Andy McBrine 30 and 2/53.
Series Score
The five match series is level at 2-2.
NAM vs IRE Head To Head
Ireland won the first and fourth games of this series. Namibia won the second and third.
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: Lorcan Tucker (C, WK), Andrew Balbirnie, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Cade Carmichael, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Ben Calitz, Gavin Hoey, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Jordan Neill
Team news: Paul Stirling has a broken finger and is out of the last two games. Lorcan Tucker captained Ireland on Friday. Tim Tector, Matthew Humphreys and Jordan Neill came into the Ireland side, and Andy McBrine and Gavin Hoey missed out.
Pitch Report
The Namibia Cricket Ground has hosted 9 ODIs. The average first innings score is 238, and the team batting second has won 56% of games. In this series, the team batting first has scored 298 or more in the last three games.
For fantasy, pick top order batters and at least four bowlers. The new ball has helped seamers early in the day. Around 280 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be hot in Windhoek on Sunday, around 31°C, with a 30% chance of rain later in the day. A full game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
Namibia: Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Tim Tector, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c & wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra, Jordan Neill
Ireland’s XI is the one from Friday. Namibia’s XI is built from the third game, and Green, Trumpelmann, Smit, Scholtz, Brassell and Loftie-Eaton all played on Friday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Curtis Campher (IRE, all rounder): 106 in the third game and 66 off 50 on Friday. Also bowls.
- Jai Moondra (IRE, bowler): 6/26 in ten overs on Friday. Player of the Match.
- Jan Frylinck (NAM, all rounder): 126 in the third game and 76 in the second.
- Gerhard Erasmus (NAM, all rounder): 156 not out and 54 in the series. Namibia captain.
- JJ Smit (NAM, all rounder): 4/34 in ten overs on Friday.
- George Dockrell (IRE, all rounder): 47 not out off 34 on Friday and 48 in the second game.
- Tim Tector (IRE, batter): 73 off 81 on his debut on Friday.
NAM vs IRE 5th ODI Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker, Zane Green
Batters: Tim Tector
All rounders: Curtis Campher (C), Jan Frylinck (Vc), Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, George Dockrell
Bowlers: Jai Moondra, Jack Brassell, Ruben Trumpelmann
Captain: Curtis Campher. An all rounder with 106 and 66 in his last two games.
Vice captain: Jan Frylinck. An all rounder with 126 and 76 in the series.
NAM vs IRE 5th ODI Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Zane Green
Batters: Tim Tector, Alexander Busing-Volschenk
All rounders: Curtis Campher, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, George Dockrell
Bowlers: Jai Moondra (Vc), Jordan Neill, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus. An all rounder who made 156 not out in the series and bowls spin. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Jai Moondra. 6/26 on Friday.
Differentials: Alexander Busing-Volschenk made 36 off 26 in the third game. Jordan Neill took 1/28 in eight overs on Friday.
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Match Prediction
Ireland will be full of confidence after Friday’s big win, and Moondra was too good for Namibia’s batters. Namibia are at home and won two games in a row before that, with Frylinck and Erasmus in form. Our pick is Ireland to win the series, but it should be close.
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NAM vs IRE 5th ODI Fantasy Team: FAQs
Who will win Namibia vs Ireland 5th ODI today?
Ireland won big on Friday and have the momentum. We pick Ireland, but Namibia at home can fight back.
What is the NAM vs IRE fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Curtis Campher as captain and Jan Frylinck as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Gerhard Erasmus as captain and Jai Moondra as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek?
The average first innings score is 238, but the team batting first has made 298 or more in the last three games. Around 280 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Namibia vs Ireland?
Ireland should keep the XI from Friday. Namibia may make changes after the big loss. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NAM vs IRE?
Curtis Campher, Jan Frylinck and Gerhard Erasmus are the best all rounder picks. Jai Moondra is the best bowling pick.
What time does Namibia vs Ireland 5th ODI start?
The match starts at 1:00 PM IST on Sunday, 1 November 2026. That is 9:30 AM local time in Windhoek.
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