Namibia clinch ODI series after Ireland collapse
Namibia secured a 3-2 series win over Ireland in the final ODI in Windhoek.
The Brief
- Ireland collapsed to 98 for seven after losing four wickets for 14 runs.
- Namibia chased 131 for 5 in 21.2 overs, led by Louren Steenkamp's 46.
- Series result: Namibia 3-2 Ireland.
In the fifth and final one-day international, Ireland scored 129 in 33.1 overs after a batting collapse.
Namibia chased 131 for five in 21.2 overs, securing a five-wicket victory.
Ireland's innings saw four quick wickets, with JJ Smit taking four for 20, dismissing key players in quick succession.
Despite some lower-order resistance from Jordan Neill, who scored 33, Ireland could not recover from their early struggles.
Namibia's chase was steady, with Louren Steenkamp scoring 46 and George Erasmus 30, leading the team to victory.
The result gave Namibia the series, winning three of the five matches against Ireland.
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