Namibia Leads Series Against Ireland Ahead of 4th ODI

Namibia enters the fourth One Day International (ODI) with a 2-1 series lead following consecutive victories in the previous matches. The team bounced back from an initial defeat to win the second and third ODIs by 31 and 63 runs respectively.

Ireland, seeking to level the series, faces challenges as regular captain Paul Stirling is sidelined due to a fractured finger. Wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker will now lead the team in his absence, with Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, and Andrew Balbirnie expected to play key roles.

Namibia's batting has been a standout factor in the series, with the team scoring 321/6 and 316/7 in its last two matches. Gerhard Erasmus has led the charge, scoring 232 runs in the series, including a 156 in the second ODI, while Jan Frylinck contributed 126 in the third match.

The fourth ODI will be played at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on October 30, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM IST. The match will be broadcast live in various regions, with different platforms available for viewers in India, Namibia, and other parts of Africa.

In India, the match can be streamed on the FanCode app and website. In Namibia, viewers can watch via OneAfrica TV’s web stream, while television coverage is available on DStv (Channel 284) and GOtv (Channel 24). Across the rest of Africa, excluding Zimbabwe, the CSA YouTube channel will provide live streaming, with SuperSport and DStv offering television coverage where available.