Namibia overpower Ireland in series decider

Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek. JJ Smit took four wickets as Namibia set themselves a target of just 129 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.

"Obviously, it was a disappointing day for us," he said. "We came here today excited about the opportunities with the series on the line, but I don't think we quite rocked up from a skills perspective. "We have learned a lot, but I think we've a lot to reflect on going forward." Ireland won the toss and opted to bat, but the tone was set early when they lost Tim Tector for five in the second over. Andrew Balbirnie was next to fall for nine and while Cade