Namibia wins first-ever ODI series against Ireland in Windhoek
Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in the final match to clinch the five-match 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 by 31 runs and the third by 63 runs, 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, while Cade Carmichael made 27, Harry Tector 21, and Lorcan Tucker 20.
JJ Smit took 4 for 20, including a four-ball burst that saw Ireland fall from 84 for three to 84 for six. Jack Brassell supported with three wickets for 15 runs.
Namibia reached 131 for five in 21.2 overs to win with 172 balls to spare. Louren Steenkamp scored 46, captain Gerhard Erasmus made 30, and Michael van Lingen added 15.
Smit was named Player of the Match, while Erasmus was named Player of the Series after finishing with 263 runs and four wickets.