The FNB Eagles have secured a memorable 3–2 One-Day International (ODI) series victory over Ireland, winning the fifth and final ODI by five wickets at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Namibian cricket, with the Eagles demonstrating their growing competitiveness against an ICC Full Member nation throughout the five-match series.
The series was the first-ever men’s ODI series between Namibia and Ireland, providing an important opportunity for the Eagles to test themselves against strong international opposition.
The series began on 22 October at HP Oval, with Ireland taking the opening match by 55 runs after posting 229/9 and bowling Namibia out for 174.
Namibia responded emphatically in the second ODI at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 24 October. Captain Gerhard Erasmus produced a magnificent 156 not out off 125 deliveries, supported by Jan Frylinck’s 76, as Namibia posted 321/6. The Eagles then restricted Ireland to 290, securing a 31-run victory and levelling the series.
The Eagles carried that momentum into the third ODI on 27 October, producing another impressive performance to defeat Ireland by 63 runs. Namibia posted 316/7, with Jan Frylinck leading the innings with a brilliant 126 off 122 deliveries, supported by Erasmus, who contributed 54. Ireland were subsequently bowled out for 253, giving Namibia a 2–1 series lead.
Ireland fought back in the fourth ODI on 30 October, delivering a strong performance to defeat Namibia by 130 runs and level the series at 2–2, setting up an exciting series decider.
The series decider took place at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 1 November, where the Eagles delivered a dominant performance. Ireland were bowled out for 129 in 33.1 overs, with JJ Smit leading the attack with outstanding figures of 4/20, while Jack Brassell claimed 3/15.
The Eagles made light work of the chase, reaching 131/5 in just 21.2 overs to secure a five-wicket victory with 172 balls remaining.
The result confirmed a 3–2 series victory for Namibia, bringing an exciting and competitive series to a memorable conclusion.
This historic achievement marks the first-ever men’s ODI series victory by Namibia over an ICC Full Member nation on home soil, representing another important milestone in the continued growth and development of Namibian cricket.