Namibia vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · ODI 2026
Namibia vs Ireland: team news and playing XIs
Namibia play Ireland on Thursday 22 October in ODI 2026. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Namibia vs Ireland?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Namibia are likely to field Michael Van Lingen, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp and 7 more, and Ireland Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
What is Namibia's current form in 2026?
Namibia have won 0 and lost 3 of their 3 matches in 2026, averaging 165.3 runs per match and conceding 280. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Ireland's current form in 2026?
Ireland have won 0 and lost 4 of their 5 matches in 2026, averaging 202.4 runs per match and conceding 230.2. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is Namibia vs Ireland being played?
Namibia vs Ireland is being played on Thursday 22 October 2026, starting at 09:00 UK time (08:00 UTC, 13:30 IST).
Who are the in-form batters for Namibia and Ireland?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Andrew Balbirnie (Ireland, 355 runs in 8 innings), Curtis Campher (Ireland, 281 runs in 6 innings) and Paul Stirling (Ireland, 253 runs in 8 innings). Andrew Balbirnie's latest innings: 7, 109 and 13.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Namibia and Ireland?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Mark Adair (Ireland, 10 wickets in 5 innings), Liam McCarthy (Ireland, 9 wickets in 5 innings) and Barry McCarthy (Ireland, 9 wickets in 3 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.