# Namibia beats Ireland in ODI series

- Place: Windhoek, Namibia (-22.5609, 17.0658)
- Published: 2026-11-02T10:47:41.603Z · expires 2026-11-09T10:47:41.603Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E12 States, E10 Institutions
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Namibia stunned Full Member nation Ireland to claim their maiden bilateral ODI series win, defeating them 3-2 in Windhoek, per devdiscourse.com.

The series victory came after a dramatic final match where controversial calls swung the deciding ODI in Namibia's favor, according to independent.ie.

The win marks a historic moment for Namibian cricket, as they overcame Ireland's batting collapse to secure their first series triumph against a Full Member nation, BBC reports.

This achievement positions Namibia as a rising force in international cricket, with the team now aiming to build on this momentum in upcoming tournaments.

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