Namibia vs Ireland: Irish have 'learned a lot' as hosts win ODI series 3-2
Namibia defeated Ireland by five wickets in the final ODI to win their series 3-2. Despite the loss, Irish captain Lorcan Tucker noted the experience as a valuable learning opportunity ahead of future qualifiers.
Why it matters
The series serves as critical preparation for international cricket teams ahead of upcoming World Cup qualification events.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, JJ Smit took four wickets as Namibia set themselves a target of just 129
Ireland 129 (33.1 overs): J Neill 33 (25); JJ Smit 4-20
Namibia 131-5 (21.2 overs): L Steenkamp 46 (44); M Humphreys 2-48
Namibia won by five wickets and win series 3-2
Ireland fell to a five-wicket defeat in the fifth and final one-day international as Namibia claimed a 3-2 series win in Windhoek.
The visitors were all-out for 129 after 33.1 overs with Namibia surpassing that target in 21.2 overs.
With next year's Cricket World Cup qualifier taking place in the southern Africa nation in February, this series was ideal preparation for Gary Wilson's side.
They may not have managed to come away with a victory against the hosts, but captain Lorcan Tucker accepts his side will have "learned a lot" from their experience.
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