Namibia wins first-ever bilateral ODI series against Ireland
Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in the final match in Windhoek to clinch the series 3-2.
Namibia secured their first-ever bilateral ODI series victory by defeating Ireland by five wickets in the fifth and final match in Windhoek on Sunday, November 1, according to India Today.
The win allowed Namibia to clinch the series 3-2, marking their maiden series triumph against a Full Member nation. After losing the first match by 55 runs, Namibia won the second and third matches by 31 and 63 runs respectively, before Ireland levelled the series in the fourth match.
Ireland elected to bat after winning the toss but were bowled out for 129 in 33.1 overs. Jordan Neill top-scored with 33 runs, while Cade Carmichael made 27, Harry Tector 21, and Lorcan Tucker 20.
JJ Smit took 4 for 20, including a four-ball burst that dismissed Tucker, Curtis Campher, and George Dockrell. Jack Brassell contributed three wickets for 15 runs to help wrap up the innings.
Namibia reached the target of 131 for five in 21.2 overs. Louren Steenkamp scored 46, captain Gerhard Erasmus made 30, and Michael van Lingen added 15, while Zane Green remained unbeaten on 11.
Smit was named Player of the Match, and Erasmus received the Player of the Series award. Erasmus finished the series with 263 runs and four wickets.