Namibia will clash with Ireland in the second match of the five-game ODI series at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Saturday, October 24.
In the first ODI, Ireland posted a good-looking total of 229/9 in 50 overs. Paul Stirling (56) and Cade Carmichael (45) were the top scorers in the first innings. In response, Namibia suffered a 55-run defeat despite Ruben Trumpelmann (50) putting up a good score.
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: Namibia vs Ireland, ODI Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Saturday, October 24
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs
Namibia
Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Waldo Smith, Jack Brassell, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
Ireland
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report
On this surface, we can expect batters to do well initially in the powerplay overs. As the game progresses to the middle overs, we can see bowlers doing well. Any score above 280 would be a daunting task for the team batting second.
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Top Picks
Paul Stirling
Ireland captain Paul Stirling has been in excellent form in this format, scoring 56 runs in the first match.
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Namibia all-rounder Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has scalped four wickets in the first match, proving his good form.
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Captain picks
Cade Carmichael
Ireland top-order batter Cade Carmichael has scored 45 runs in the first match, showcasing his good form.
Ruben Trumpelmann
Namibia batter Ruben Trumpelmann has amassed 50 runs in the first match and is expected to do well in this fixture.
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Head-to-head Dream11 team
Cade Carmichael (c), Paul Stirling (vc), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
NAM vs IRE, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Grand League Dream11 team
Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (vc), George Dockrell, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann(c), Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
