Namibia vs Ireland Fantasy Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — 2nd ODI, Ireland tour of Namibia 2026

NAM vs IRE 2nd ODI Fantasy Team – Match Details

Tournament: Ireland tour of Namibia 2026

Match: 2nd ODI

Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026

Time: 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local time)

Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Home Team: Namibia

Away Team: Ireland

Ireland lead the five match series 1-0 after winning the first game by 55 runs. This game moves from the High Performance Oval to the Namibia Cricket Ground, the other ground in Windhoek.

Recent Form

Ireland:

• 22 Oct, 1st ODI vs Namibia, Windhoek: Won by 55 runs. Ireland 229/9 in 50 overs, Namibia 174 all out in 37.5 overs. Paul Stirling 56, Cade Carmichael 45, Harry Tector 28, Lorcan Tucker 28, Andrew Balbirnie 20. Gavin Hoey 3/29, George Dockrell 2/22, Jai Moondra 2/27.
• August, ODI series vs Afghanistan: Lost 4-0. Curtis Campher made 96 off 84 in the last game.

Namibia:

• 22 Oct, 1st ODI vs Ireland, Windhoek: Lost by 55 runs. Ruben Trumpelmann 50 off 43 at number eight, Louren Steenkamp 26. Nicol Loftie-Eaton 4/36, JJ Smit 2/47.
• 13 Oct vs USA, Dallas: Won by 6 wickets. Steenkamp 102 off 114, Gerhard Erasmus 95 off 102.

Series Score

Ireland lead 1-0 after the first of five ODIs.

NAM vs IRE Head To Head

The first game of this series is the only recent ODI between the two sides, and Ireland won it.

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

Pitch Report

The Namibia Cricket Ground has hosted 7 ODIs. The average first innings score is 218, and the team bowling first has won 71% of those games. Fast bowlers have taken 74% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.

For fantasy, pick at least four fast bowlers and openers who can handle the new ball. The 9:30 AM start should help the bowlers early. Chasing looks like the better call, and around 240 looks like a good total.

Weather Report

Clear and sunny in Windhoek, around 23°C, with no chance of rain. We should get a full 50 over game.

Probable Playing XIs

Namibia: Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green (wk), Gerhard Erasmus (c), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Waldo Smith, Jack Brassell, Bernard Scholtz

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra

Both XIs are the same as the first game. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Nicol Loftie-Eaton (NAM, all rounder): 4/36 in the first game. He also bats in the middle order.
2. Paul Stirling (IRE, batter): 56 in the first game and opens the batting.
3. George Dockrell (IRE, all rounder): 2/22 on Thursday and bowls ten overs of left arm spin.
4. Gavin Hoey (IRE, bowler): 3/29 in the first game.
5. Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM, bowler): 50 off 43 with the bat and bowls with the new ball.
6. Louren Steenkamp (NAM, batter): 102 against USA and 26 on Thursday.
7. Cade Carmichael (IRE, batter): 45 at number three in the first game.

NAM vs IRE 2nd ODI Fantasy Team: Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker

Batters: Paul Stirling (Vc), Louren Steenkamp, Gerhard Erasmus, Cade Carmichael

All rounders: Nicol Loftie-Eaton (C), George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, JJ Smit

Bowlers: Gavin Hoey, Ruben Trumpelmann

Captain: Nicol Loftie-Eaton. An all rounder who took 4/36 in the first game.

Vice captain: Paul Stirling. 56 on Thursday at the top of the order.

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NAM vs IRE 2nd ODI Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker, Zane Green

Batters: Paul Stirling, Harry Tector

All rounders: George Dockrell (C), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Curtis Campher, JJ Smit

Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann (Vc), Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy

Captain: George Dockrell. An all rounder who took 2/22 and bats lower down.

Vice captain: Ruben Trumpelmann. 50 off 43 and a wicket in the first game. Few people will pick him as vice captain.

Differentials: Curtis Campher made 96 in his last ODI against Afghanistan. Zane Green keeps wicket and bats in Namibia’s middle order.

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Match Prediction

Ireland made only 229 in the first game, but their spinners and Hoey bowled Namibia out for 174. Namibia beat USA last week, so they can bounce back, especially if they chase on this ground. Our pick is Ireland to win again, but it should be closer.

NAM vs IRE 2nd ODI Fantasy Team: FAQs

Who will win Namibia vs Ireland 2nd ODI today?
Ireland won the first game by 55 runs. We pick Ireland, but Namibia have a good record chasing at this ground.

What is the NAM vs IRE Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Nicol Loftie-Eaton as captain and Paul Stirling as vice captain. In grand leagues, try George Dockrell as captain and Ruben Trumpelmann as vice captain.

What is the pitch report for Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek?
The average first innings score is 218, and the team bowling first has won 71% of games here. Fast bowlers take most of the wickets. Around 240 looks like a good total.

What is the probable playing XI for Namibia vs Ireland?
Both teams should keep the XI from the first game. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NAM vs IRE?
Nicol Loftie-Eaton and George Dockrell are the best all rounder picks. Paul Stirling is the safest batter.

What time does Namibia vs Ireland 2nd ODI start?
The match starts at 1:00 PM IST on Saturday, 24 October 2026. That is 9:30 AM local time in Windhoek.