Ireland’s men’s cricket workforce is scheduled to tour Namibia, keeping track of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ireland has by no means performed a bilateral ODI match with Namibia earlier than, however they’re scheduled for the tour as the following ODI World Cup might be collectively hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
But earlier than that, Ireland must secure their place in the flagship match, after lacking out on the previous two editions. As of now, the Ireland cricket workforce’s focus is on subsequent yr’s World Cup Qualifier.
Ireland to play 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier
The workforce will journey to South Africa and Namibia in February-March subsequent yr for the 10-team Qualifier. There are still 4 spots left in the 2027 ODI World Cup; Ireland will try to affirm one of the remaining spots.
While the primary squad will tour to Namibia for 5 ODIs, their reserve workforce, Wolves, will play two four-day matches and 5 one-dayers towards Zimbabwe A. There usually are not too many modifications in the primary and Wolves teams. The bilaterals aim to prepare a set of gamers for the Qualifiers. Going ahead, if the workforce confirms a berth in the primary occasion, then the preparations can show useful for them.
Matthew Humphreys returns for ODIs
Graeme West, Ireland’s high-performance director,r defined in a press release that the purpose of thetour iss to assist their gamers to get accustomed to the circumstances and some of their potential opponents. As the upcoming matches are essential to keep their probabilities alive in the 2027 World Cup, the Irish cricket board has tried its best to choose only one of the best abilities for both senior and Wolves sides.
“The excursions provide great opportunities for our gamers to familiarise themselves with the circumstances and some of their potential opponents,” Graeme West stated in a press release.
“The squads chosen for the senior men’s and Wolves excursions function one of the best of Irish men’s present and emerging talent, and the prospect for such a big cohort of gamers getting away throughout the winter months to play outdoor on grass in hotter circumstances is a welcome one”, he added.
Ireland mostly keeps the identical squad that featured in the house series towards Afghanistan. Afghanistan defeated the home workforce by 4-0 in the ODI series. In a slight change, the cricket board has named left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys, who has not performed an ODI since February 2025, in the newly chosen workforce.
Ireland men’s bound for Africa
Squad: Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Jordan Neill, Paul Stirling (captain), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (vice-captain/wk)
Fixtures: October 22 – 1st ODI
October 24 – 2nd ODI
October 27 – 3rd ODI
October 30 – 4th ODI
November 1 – 5th ODI
All matches might be performed in Windhoek.
Ireland Wolves tour of Zimbabwe
6-9 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (4-day match)
13-16 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (4-day match)
19 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (1st One Day)
21 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (2nd One Day)
23 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (3rd One Day)
26 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (4th One Day)
28 November: Ireland Wolves v Zimbabwe A (5th One Day)
Ireland Wolves’ squad for Zimbabwe (Purple-ball matches):
Jake Egan, Stephen Doheny, Cade Carmichael, Chris Defreitas, Tim Tector, Ben Calitz, Mark Adair, Jordan Neill, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough, Matthew Hollard, Reuben Wilson.
Ireland Wolves’ squad for Zimbabwe (White-ball matches):
Stephen Doheny, Tim Tector, Cade Carmichael, Chris Defreitas, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, David Delany, Jordan Neill, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough, Matthew Hollard, Josh Little.
Supply: cricketaddictor.com
