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NAM vs IRE 1st ODI Pitch and Weather Report [Source: Cricket Namibia]
Namibia will host Ireland in a five-match ODI series, beginning on October 22 in a day game at 1:30 PM (IST). This is the first time that the High Performance Oval in Windhoek will host an ODI, making it an interesting watch.
In the lead-up to the series, Namibia played three ODIs against South Africa at home in September, followed by the CWC League 2 matches against UAE and USA. On the other hand, Ireland will return to action for the first time since their ODI series loss against Afghanistan at home in August.
As the High Performance Oval makes its ODI debut with this series opener, here's a look at the pitch and weather report for the match.
High Performance Oval, Windhoek Pitch Report For NAM vs IRE, 1st ODI
| Criterion | Data |
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Won batting first | 6 |
| Won bowling first | 5 |
| Tied/NR | 0/0 |
| Average 1st innings score | 207 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 147 |
| % wickets by pacers | 72% |
| % wickets by spinners | 28% |
(High Performance Oval, Windhoek One Day stats)
Previously, the U19 World Cup 2026 was played at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek, followed by a three-match One Day series between Namibia and Nigeria, which was considered List A. From the available data, it is not a high-scoring venue, where teams batting first usually do well.
In the last 11 games, 72 per cent wickets were scalped by pacers, while 28 per cent were picked by spinners. This means teams could go with big pace attacks in the match.
Windhoek weather report for NAM vs IRE- 1st ODI
| Criterion | Data |
| Temperature | 36°C |
| Wind | SSE 11 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | 0% |
| Probability of precipitation | 0% |
(Windhoek weather report for NAM vs IRE, 1st ODI)
According to Accuweather, the weather for the day's match in the series opener is expected to be hot at 36°C, which will be testing for the touring Ireland side. The wind will blow South to Southeast at 11 km/hr, while 0 per cent cloud cover and 0 per cent probability of precipitation indicate that there will be no weather-related interruptions in the match.
As the day progresses, the pitch will have good pace and carry due to the heat. Considering it is the first match of the series, it is expected to have moisture and a bit of grass cover, which will help the bowlers early on. However, the batting will get easier as the day goes on.
Conclusion
The conditions for the first ODI between Namibia and Ireland are going to be a bit extreme for the visitors, with a real feel of about 38 degrees Celsius. In the scorching heat, batting will get easier with time, but overall it is not expected to be a high-scoring match.
With no rain or weather-related interruptions, it will be smooth sailing throughout the day.
