Namibia vs Ireland Live Score and Commentary, 2nd Match, Ireland tour of Namibia, 24 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 2nd Match / Namibia Cricket Ground
Namibia won by 31 runs
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Player of the match
Gerhard Erasmus,
Namibia
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Hoey | 31 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 147.62 |
| Byron Mcdonough | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.71 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 10 | 1 | 63 | 0 | 6.30 |
Namibia won by 31 runs
Namibia vs Ireland, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland (IRE won by 130 runs) | 4th Match | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Ireland (NAM won by 63 runs) | 3rd Match | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ireland (NAM won by 31 runs) | 2nd Match | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Ireland (IRE won by 55 runs) | 1st ODI | 22 Oct 2026 |
| United States (NAM won by 6 wickets) | Match 136 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia (IRE won by 130 runs) | 4th Match | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Namibia (NAM won by 63 runs) | 3rd Match | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Namibia (NAM won by 31 runs) | 2nd Match | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Namibia (IRE won by 55 runs) | 1st ODI | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 6 wickets) | 5th Match | 15 Aug 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 1 run (0.2 ov): Byron Mcdonough: 0 (1), Gavin Hoey: 0 (1)
- Last Bat: Gavin Hoey 31(21) - c JT Brassell b G Erasmus Gerhard Erasmus
- Fall of Wickets: 54 - 1 Andy Balbirnie, 98 - 2 Cade Carmichael, 119 - 3 Harry Tector, 120 - 4 Lorcan Tucker, 125 - 5 Paul Stirling, 210 - 6 Curtis Campher, 229 - 7 George Dockrell, 231 - 8 Andy McBrine, 289 - 9 Jai Moondra, 290 - 10 Gavin Hoey
- Reviews Remaining: Ireland - 0 of 0, Namibia - 0 of 0
- Toss: Ireland elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 2nd Match
- Series: Ireland tour of Namibia
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 01:00 PM
- Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground
- City: Windhoek
- Umpires: Ewoud Lassen (Namibia), Jayaraman Madanagopal (India)
- Referee: Dean Cosker (England)
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Good length delivery on off stump from Jack Brassell, worked away as they hurry back to complete two runs.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Jack Brassell bowls a fast good-length delivery outside off, and the batter hangs back to pull for one run. With the required rate steep, they settle for the single.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Brassell bowls a good length delivery on off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in the crease to block it defensively, unable to find a run.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell serves up a full delivery around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect as the steep asking rate climbs further.
End of over 44 (5 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, Four, Trumpelmann serves this on a good length around off stump. Jai Moondra connects firmly and sends it away to the fence for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers a good length ball around off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to tuck away one run. The chase remains steep.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann strays down the leg side with a back of a length delivery, gifted as a wide as the batter steps forward.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. With the required rate climbing in this steep chase, they settle for the single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, another scoreless delivery in this steep chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Gavin Hoey shifts onto the back foot and powers it all the way over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum with the asking rate climbing steep.
End of over 45 (14 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Jai Moondra, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter fails to score with the required rate climbing steeply.
Jonathan Smit to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, Six, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length outside off stump with pace. Gavin Hoey hangs in his crease and whips a flick shot away to find the boundary for four vital runs.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on the stumps, and the batters scurry back to complete two runs.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Full length from Jonathan Smit on the stumps, worked away as they scamper back for two.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, Six, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length ball on the stumps, and Gavin Hoey launches it cleanly over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum keeps the steep chase alive. That also brings up the fifty-run partnership.
End of over 46 (17 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann pitches on a good length on the stumps, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, no run, Good length from Ruben Trumpelmann on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect as the steep asking rate climbs. The fifty-run stand is raised.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps. Jai Moondra sends it away for four, chipping into the steep required rate.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length on the stumps, and they push hard to come back for two. The steep chase continues.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 leg bye, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on off stump at pace. The batter hangs in the crease, collecting one leg bye.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.
End of over 47 (9 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Gerhard Erasmus sprays a full length delivery well outside off, called wide as thirty-three are required from twenty-four.
Jai Moondra c & b G Erasmus 20 (19) Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra, no run, c & b G Erasmus, Gerhard Erasmus pushes a full-length delivery right on the stumps. He steps forward to block it out, failing to score with the required rate climbing steeply.
Gerhard Erasmus to Byron Mcdonough, 1 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus flights an off-break full on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease as it deflects away for a single leg bye in this tight chase.
Gavin Hoey c JT Brassell b G Erasmus 31 (21) Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey, no run, c JT Brassell b G Erasmus, OUT! Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length on the stumps and breaks through. Gavin Hoey is gone for a duck as the final wicket falls. That brings the chase to an end.