Ireland produced a dominant all-round performance to beat Namibia by 130 runs in the fourth ODI of the Ireland tour of Namibia 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, 30 October 2026. Jai Moondra delivered a career-defining spell of 6 for 26 as Namibia, chasing 299, were bowled out for 168 in 41 overs. The result levels the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a winner-takes-all finale.
Namibia won the toss and chose to bowl first, but Ireland recovered from a steady start to post 298 for 8 from their 50 overs. Tim Tector anchored the innings with 73 from 81 balls, Curtis Campher smashed 66 from 50 balls, and George Dockrell finished unbeaten on 47 from 34 balls as Ireland scored 101 runs in the final 10 overs. Jonathan Smit was the pick of the Namibia bowlers with 4 for 34, but the hosts could not stop the late surge.
Match Summary
Ireland’s innings was built in two parts. Tim Tector and Andy Balbirnie gave the visitors a solid platform, and after a mid-innings wobble, Curtis Campher and George Dockrell cut loose at the death. Campher struck two fours and six sixes in his 50-ball knock, while Dockrell’s unbeaten 47 came at a strike rate of 138.24. Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker, leading Ireland in the absence of the injured Paul Stirling, contributed 28 from 33 balls. Jonathan Smit’s 4 for 34 from 10 overs kept Namibia in the contest at the halfway stage, with Gerhard Erasmus, Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell taking one wicket each.
Namibia’s chase never found its rhythm. The hosts lost early wickets and slipped to 78 for 6, with Jai Moondra striking regularly through the top order. Zane Green offered the main resistance with 45 from 58 balls, and Ruben Trumpelmann counter-attacked with 40 from 34 balls, but once Green fell to Moondra, the end came quickly. Namibia were dismissed for 168 in the 41st over, with Moondra finishing with 6 for 26 from 10 overs, including a maiden, at an economy rate of 2.60.
| Team | Score | Overs |
| Ireland | 298 for 8 | 50 |
| Namibia | 168 all out | 41 |
| Result | Ireland won by 130 runs | Series level 2-2 |
Key Performances
- Jai Moondra (Ireland): 6 for 26 from 10 overs, including a maiden — Player of the Match. Moondra removed Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger and Jan Frylinck early, then returned to dismiss Zane Green, Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell to finish the match.
- Tim Tector (Ireland): 73 from 81 balls, with seven fours and three sixes, anchoring the innings after being called up as Paul Stirling’s replacement.
- Curtis Campher (Ireland): 66 from 50 balls, with two fours and six sixes, driving Ireland’s late acceleration.
- George Dockrell (Ireland): 47 not out from 34 balls, giving Ireland a strong finish.
- Jonathan Smit (Namibia): 4 for 34 from 10 overs, the best figures for the hosts, including the wickets of Tim Tector and Curtis Campher.
- Zane Green (Namibia): 45 from 58 balls, the top score in a disappointing Namibia chase.
- Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia): 40 from 34 balls, with three fours and three sixes, in a late counter-attack.
What It Means for the Series
The win keeps Ireland alive in the series and turns the fifth and final ODI into a decider. Namibia had won the second and third matches to lead 2-1 after Ireland won the opener, and a win in the fourth match would have sealed the series for the hosts. Instead, the series is level at 2-2, and both teams now have everything to play for in the finale in Windhoek.
For Ireland, the result is a major boost after two defeats. Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker has now led the side to a convincing win without Paul Stirling, who is out for the rest of the tour with a broken finger, and the emergence of Jai Moondra as a match-winning bowler gives the visitors real momentum. For Namibia, the defeat is a reminder of how quickly a chase can unravel against disciplined bowling, and captain Gerhard Erasmus will want a much stronger batting display in the decider after his side were bowled out for 168.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Namibia vs Ireland 4th ODI? A: Ireland won by 130 runs, bowling Namibia out for 168 after posting 298 for 8.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match? A: Jai Moondra of Ireland, who took 6 wickets for 26 runs from 10 overs.
Q: What is the series score now? A: The five-match series is level at 2-2, so the fifth ODI in Windhoek will decide the series.
Q: Who were the top scorers in the match? A: Tim Tector scored 73 for Ireland and Curtis Campher scored 66, while Zane Green top-scored for Namibia with 45.
Q: Why was Paul Stirling not playing? A: Paul Stirling is out for the rest of the tour after breaking his left ring finger while fielding in the third ODI. Lorcan Tucker is Ireland’s stand-in captain, and Tim Tector was called up as Stirling’s replacement.
Final Summary and Conclusion
In short, Ireland’s 130-run win in Windhoek was built on a strong batting finish and a sensational bowling spell from Jai Moondra. Tim Tector’s 73 and Curtis Campher’s 66 set up a total of 298 for 8, and Moondra’s 6 for 26 ensured Namibia never threatened the chase. With the series now level at 2-2, the fifth ODI is a winner-takes-all finale, and both teams will know that one more big performance decides the tour.
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