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NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team 3rd ODI – Match Details
Match: Namibia vs Ireland, 3rd ODI
Series: Ireland Tour of Namibia 2026
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local time)
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek
The five match series is level at 1-1. Namibia hit back on Saturday with 321/6, led by an unbeaten 156 from captain Gerhard Erasmus, and won by 31 runs. The series now goes back to the High Performance Oval, where Ireland won the first game.
Recent Form
Namibia:
- 24 Oct, 2nd ODI vs Ireland, Windhoek: Won by 31 runs. Namibia 321/6, Ireland 290 all out in 47.3 overs. Gerhard Erasmus 156 not out off 125, Jan Frylinck 76 off 90, Alexander Busing-Volschenk 30 off 20. Jack Brassell 4/52, Gerhard Erasmus 2/13.
- 22 Oct, 1st ODI vs Ireland: Lost by 55 runs. Ruben Trumpelmann 50 off 43. Nicol Loftie-Eaton 4/36.
Ireland:
- 24 Oct, 2nd ODI vs Namibia: Lost by 31 runs. Paul Stirling 77 off 71, George Dockrell 48 off 48. Gavin Hoey 3/53.
- 22 Oct, 1st ODI vs Namibia: Won by 55 runs. Ireland 229/9. Paul Stirling 56, Cade Carmichael 45. Gavin Hoey 3/29, George Dockrell 2/22.
Series Score
The series is level at 1-1 after two of five ODIs.
NAM vs IRE Head To Head
The two teams have won one game each in this series.
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: Namibia brought in Alexander Busing-Volschenk and Max Heingo for the second game. Byron McDonough played for Ireland on Saturday.
Pitch Report
The High Performance Oval hosted the first game of this series, where Ireland made 229/9 and bowled Namibia out for 174. Fast bowlers have taken most of the wickets in Windhoek this series, but Dockrell and Moondra also did well with spin.
For fantasy, pick openers and at least four bowlers. Scores were lower here in the first game, so around 250 looks like a good total. Batting first won the only game here.
Weather Report
It will be sunny and dry in Windhoek, around 27°C, with no rain expected. A full 50 over game is likely.
Probable Playing XIs
Namibia: Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Alexander Busing-Volschenk, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Max Heingo, Jack Brassell
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra
Namibia’s XI is the one that won on Saturday. For Ireland, Stirling, Tucker, Campher, Dockrell, McBrine, Hoey, McDonough and Moondra are confirmed from Saturday. The other three are from the first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Gerhard Erasmus (NAM, all rounder): 156 not out off 125 and 2/13 on Saturday.
- Paul Stirling (IRE, batter): 77 and 56 in the two games.
- Gavin Hoey (IRE, bowler): 3/29 and 3/53 in the two games.
- Jack Brassell (NAM, bowler): 4/52 on Saturday.
- Jan Frylinck (NAM, all rounder): 76 off 90 on Saturday.
- George Dockrell (IRE, all rounder): 48 with the bat on Saturday and 2/22 in the first game.
- Nicol Loftie-Eaton (NAM, all rounder): 4/36 in the first game.
NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team 3rd ODI: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling (Vc), Louren Steenkamp, Michael van Lingen
All rounders: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Frylinck, George Dockrell, Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Bowlers: Gavin Hoey, Jack Brassell, Ruben Trumpelmann
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus. An all rounder who made 156 not out and took 2/13 on Saturday.
Vice captain: Paul Stirling. 77 and 56 in the two games.
NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team 3rd ODI: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Lorcan Tucker, Zane Green
Batters: Paul Stirling, Harry Tector
All rounders: George Dockrell (C), Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Gavin Hoey (Vc), Jack Brassell, Jai Moondra
Captain: George Dockrell. An all rounder who made 48 on Saturday and took 2/22 in the first game. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Gavin Hoey. Six wickets in the two games.
Differentials: Alexander Busing-Volschenk hit 30 off 20 on Saturday. Jai Moondra has taken three wickets in the series.
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Match Prediction
Namibia have the momentum after Erasmus’s big hundred, but Ireland won easily at this ground in the first game. Hoey and Dockrell have bowled well in both matches. Our pick is Ireland to win and go 2-1 up, but Namibia can win if Erasmus and Frylinck fire again.
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FAQs- NAM vs IRE Fantasy Team 3rd ODI
Who will win Namibia vs Ireland 3rd ODI today?
The series is level at 1-1. Ireland won the only game at this ground, so we pick Ireland.
What is the NAM vs IRE Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Gerhard Erasmus as captain and Paul Stirling as vice captain. In grand leagues, try George Dockrell as captain and Gavin Hoey as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for High Performance Oval, Windhoek?
Ireland made 229/9 and bowled Namibia out for 174 here in the first game. Around 250 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Namibia vs Ireland?
Namibia should keep their winning XI. Ireland should keep most of the side from Saturday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NAM vs IRE?
Gerhard Erasmus and George Dockrell are the best all rounder picks. Paul Stirling is the best batting pick.
What time does Namibia vs Ireland 3rd ODI start?
The match starts at 1:00 PM IST on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. That is 9:30 AM local time in Windhoek.
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