Namibia vs Ireland Dream11 prediction for the 4th ODI: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
Namibia face Ireland in the 4th ODI of Ireland tour of Namibia 2026 at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:00 PM IST. Below is our NAM vs IRE Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
NAM vs IRE match details
- Match: Namibia vs Ireland, 4th ODI
- Series: Ireland tour of Namibia 2026
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
- Date and time: 30 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM IST
NAM vs IRE pitch report and weather
In 8 recent Men's ODI matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 231, and sides batting first have won 3 while chasing sides have won 5. Totals here stay low, so bowlers, especially wicket-takers, carry extra value in fantasy teams. Chasing has worked better here, so the toss winner may choose to bowl first.
Weather: 25˚C, Partly cloudy, rain chance 0 %, humidity 22%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus | NAM | All-rounder | 54, 156*, 22, 95, 6* | 1/21, 2/13, 0/31, 0/9, 0/25 | 94 |
| Curtis Campher | IRE | All-rounder | 106, 45, 17, 4, 44 | 2/68, 1/74, 1/22, 1/17, 3/33 | 94 |
| Jan Frylinck | NAM | All-rounder | 126, 76, 9, 29, 14* | 0/56, 0/9, 0/26, 0/55, 2/35 | 70 |
| Gavin Hoey | IRE | Bowler | 21, 31, 0, 0, 6* | 1/81, 3/53, 3/29, 1/30, 0/9 | 70 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | NAM | Bowler | 9*, 50, 18, 13, 30 | 2/37, 0/63, 1/41, 0/39, 3/43 | 62 |
| Jack Brassell | NAM | Bowler | 4*, 1*, 3, 2*, 0 | 2/72, 4/52, 1/44, 2/59, 1/29 | 59 |
| Andy McBrine | IRE | All-rounder | 30, 7, 8*, 1*, 21* | 2/53, 0/41, 0/25, 0/10, 2/63 | 53 |
| Liam McCarthy | IRE | Bowler | 2*, 8, 8*, 33, 13 | 0/33, 1/43, 3/47, 1/69, 1/44 | 51 |
| Nicol Loftie-Eaton | NAM | All-rounder | 11, 15, 9, 11, 4 | 0/44, 1/49, 4/36, 2/39, 0/8 | 49 |
| JJ Smit | NAM | All-rounder | 12, 3*, 9, 8*, 2 | 0/40, 0/61, 2/47, 1/38, 4/29 | 47 |
| Alexander Busing Volschenk | NAM | All-rounder | 36, 30, 31, 15, 29 | 2/11, 2/43 | 45 |
| Jai Moondra | IRE | Bowler | 2, 20, 2*, 10*, 31 | 1/49, 1/63, 2/27, 0/19, 1/32 | 45 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker (IRE): 26, 0, 28 in the last 3 innings. Zane Green (NAM): steady recent numbers.
Batters: Andrew Balbirnie (IRE): 20, 22, 20 in the last 3 innings. Malan Kruger (NAM): 42, 3, 0 in the last 3 innings; 5 wickets in the last 3 bowling innings.
All-rounders: Gerhard Erasmus (NAM): 54, 156*, 22 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Curtis Campher (IRE): 106, 45, 17 in the last 3 innings; 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Gavin Hoey (IRE): 21, 31, 0 in the last 3 innings; 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM): 9*, 50, 18 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Gerhard Erasmus (NAM), our top-rated player, with 54, 156*, 22 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Curtis Campher (IRE): 106, 45, 17 in the last 3 innings; 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Curtis Campher (IRE), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Liam McCarthy (IRE), likely to be in fewer teams.
NAM vs IRE Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Andrew Balbirnie, Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp
- All-rounders: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Curtis Campher (VC), Jan Frylinck, Andy McBrine
- Bowlers: Gavin Hoey, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell
- Captain: Gerhard Erasmus · Vice-captain: Curtis Campher
- Team split: NAM 6 : 5 IRE
NAM vs IRE Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Andrew Balbirnie, Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp
- All-rounders: Curtis Campher (C), Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, Andy McBrine
- Bowlers: Gavin Hoey (VC), Ruben Trumpelmann, Liam McCarthy
- Captain: Curtis Campher · Vice-captain: Gavin Hoey
- Team split: NAM 5 : 6 IRE
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
NAM vs IRE probable XI
Namibia: Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Alexander Busing Volschenk, Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra
Follow the NAM vs IRE live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the NAM vs IRE Dream11 team?
Gerhard Erasmus is our captain pick and Curtis Campher our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the NAM vs IRE pitch like?
It has helped bowlers: the average first-innings score is only 231.
Is the NAM vs IRE Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does NAM vs IRE start?
30 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM IST at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
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