Ireland A in Namibia 2021/22

The Ireland A in Namibia series is an ad-hoc bilateral cricket programme rather than a permanent branded tournament. It is organized periodically by Cricket Ireland and Cricket Namibia specifically for player development. The fixture involves the Ireland A squad, which operates under the official branding of the Ireland Wolves since 2017, and the Namibia A development side.

The matches are classified as Unofficial One Day Internationals and Unofficial Twenty20 Internationals by the ICC. This designation means they lack full international status for the senior teams but are recorded for statistical purposes. The series does not carry a unique official title such as a championship name; instead, it is identified simply by the touring team and the host nation.

Recorded meetings have taken place in various locations. In February 2020, a Twenty20 International series was played in South Africa due to venue restrictions affecting the host, with Namibia A securing a 2-1 series victory. A subsequent encounter in Windhoek during March and April 2022 comprised three Twenty20 Internationals and five List A matches. The Twenty20 portion ended in a 1-1 draw, while the List A component concluded as a 2-2 draw with one match abandoned.

These bilateral series function as a pathway between domestic cricket and the senior national sides. Ireland is a Full Member of the ICC playing Test cricket, whereas Namibia holds Associate Member status with One Day International rights. The 'A' teams play against other national 'A' squads rather than participating in a domestic league structure. There is no promotion or relegation involved, as the arrangement is not a league competition. The most recent completed series occurred in 2022.