High Performance Oval, Windhoek Pitch and Weather Report [Source- X]
Namibia will lock horns with Ireland in the fourth ODI of the five-match series at the newly inaugurated High Performance Oval in Windhoek on October 30. The teams will take the field at 1 PM (IST), where the visitors have the series on the line and will play for the survival.
So far, all the matches have been played at the same venue, and Namibia bounced back after failing to chase 230 in the first ODI and posted back-to-back 300+ totals in the next two games. As the Paul Stirling-led Ireland looks to level the series, here's a brief look at the playing conditions at the venue.
High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Pitch Report For Ireland vs Namibia 4th ODI, 2026
Criterion
Data
Matches played
3
Matches won by team batting 1st
3
Matches won by team batting 2nd
0
Tied/NR
0/0
Average score batting 1st
288.50
Average score batting 2nd
275
Average Run Rate
5.65
% of wickets by pacers
51.11%
% of wickets by spinners
37.78%
(High Performance Oval, Windhoek, ODI stats)
Having been previously used as a venue at the U19 World Cup and some other List A matches, the state-of-the-art High Perfromance Oval in Windhoek hosted its first ODI in the first match of the series. So far, three games have been played here and at all ocassions, the team batting first has clinched the matches.
The teams have managed to score freely at the venue, with 288.50 being the average first innings score and 275 being the average second innings score. After three matches, the average run rate has been 5.65 runs per over.
On the bowling front, the pacers have dominated the proceedings with 51.11 per cent wickets out of 45 scalps, while spinners have picked 17, i.e., 37.78 per cent wickets.
Windhoek Weather Report for Ireland vs Namibia 4th ODI
Criterion
Details
Temperature
36°C
Wind
NE 15 km/h
Cloud cover
32%
Probability of precipitation
0%
(Windhoek weather forecast for NAM vs SA, 4th ODI)
Windhoek will be hot once again, as has been the case throughout the series. According to Accuweather, the temperature is expected to be 36°C during the day time abd the real feek of 38°C. It is an open venue so the NE 15 kmph winds might play a part early in the powerplay and in the high catches.
There will be 32 per cent cloud cover, but no rain is expected throughout the course of the match, promising a completely uninterrupted match.
Conclusion
The conditions are expected to be hot and testing, but with the tour approaching its end, Ireland have gotten used to the heat. So, the temperatures will not affect the game much, as well as the rain forecast. A complete match is expected, with pacers having a say in the match.