Namibia vs Ireland Highlights, 2nd Match, 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
Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this back of a length outside off stump. Paul Stirling seizes on it and sends the ball away for four runs. Ireland begin the chase in a comfortable rhythm.
Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Smit bowls a full delivery aimed at the stumps, and Paul Stirling steps forward to flick it away for four. That eases some pressure in this stiff chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around leg stump. Andy Balbirnie presses forward and clips it away cleanly to find the boundary in this tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann pitches this full on off stump. Balbirnie drives it crisply away to the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around leg stump. Paul Stirling connects cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, Four, Trumpelmann serves this full length outside off stump, and Paul Stirling crashes it away for four. The chase is moving along smoothly for the openers.
Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Jonathan Smit drops it short on leg stump. Paul Stirling pounces on the delivery and sends it away for four, easing the pressure in this steep pursuit.
Andy Balbirnie runout (Z Green / (sub MB Kruger )) 22 (34) Max Heingo to Andy Balbirnie, no run, runout (Z Green / (sub MB Kruger )), Max Heingo delivers a back of a length ball outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and plays a cut, but cannot find a gap.
Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Four, Jack Brassell searches for the stumps with a full length delivery. Cade Carmichael meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary for four vital runs in this chase.
Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, Four, Brassell drops it back of a length around off stump. Paul Stirling capitalises immediately, sending it away for four to ease the chase pressure.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Six, Full length on the stumps from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and launches it cleanly all the way over the ropes for six. A comfortable start to the chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps. Paul Stirling dispatches it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, Six, Max Heingo delivers a good-length ball on the stumps. Paul Stirling presses forward and launches it all the way over the ropes for six to help relieve the chase pressure.
Cade Carmichael b M Heingo 12 (22) Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, b M Heingo, Max Heingo lands a good length delivery around off stump. The batter strides forward into the line, unable to find a run.
Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, Six, Max Heingo drops it back of a length outside off stump. Paul Stirling pounces on the width and powers it all the way over the ropes for six in a tight chase.
Max Heingo to Harry Tector, Four, Max Heingo goes full on the stumps. Harry Tector finds the gap and sends it away for four crucial runs in this demanding chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full-length delivery on the stumps. Paul Stirling dispatches it cleanly to the rope for four, finding a welcome boundary in this tight chase.
Harry Tector b JNL Eaton 6 (10) Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Harry Tector, no run, b JNL Eaton, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton pitches this one on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase tight.
Lorcan Tucker c J Smit b JT Brassell 0 (5) Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, c J Smit b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell drops it in short of a length around off stump. There is no run to close out the over.
Paul Stirling lbw b JT Brassell 77 (71) Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, lbw b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. No run taken.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers and Curtis Campher strikes it away for four. A crucial boundary arrives in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers a good length ball wide outside off. Curtis Campher launches it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell punches it away through the infield, picking up four valuable runs under pressure. Ireland keep the required rate in sight.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell drops it short of a good length on the stumps. George Dockrell takes it on and finds the boundary to keep the chase moving in a tight contest.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers a good-length ball around off stump. George Dockrell presses forward and pulls it over the ropes for six, providing a vital boundary in a tight chase.
Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, Four, Max Heingo digs one in back of a length on the stumps. George Dockrell presses forward and cuts it away for four to release some pressure in this chase.
Max Heingo to George Dockrell, Six, Max Heingo delivers a good-length ball around off stump. George Dockrell launches it cleanly over the boundary ropes for six, a vital hit with the required rate climbing steeply.
Curtis Campher c Z Green b JT Brassell 45 (45) Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, c Z Green b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through with the steep
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, Four, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell beats the field for four to chip away at the steep required rate.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this up full length on the stumps. George Dockrell pounces on it, finding the boundary rope to pick up four crucial runs in a steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, Four, Jack Brassell serves a good length delivery on the off stump line. Andy McBrine sends it away to find four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length outside off stump. George Dockrell dispatches it to the boundary rope, taking four vital runs off the steep target.
George Dockrell c Z Green b JT Brassell 48 (48) Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, c Z Green b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward, failing to beat the ring as another dot closes out the over with the required rate climbing steeply.
Andy McBrine runout (Z Green / G Erasmus) 7 (9) Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, runout (Z Green / G Erasmus), Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep equation continues to mount.
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 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this back of a length outside off stump. Paul Stirling seizes on it and sends the ball away for four runs. Ireland begin the chase in a comfortable rhythm.
Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Smit bowls a full delivery aimed at the stumps, and Paul Stirling steps forward to flick it away for four. That eases some pressure in this stiff chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around leg stump. Andy Balbirnie presses forward and clips it away cleanly to find the boundary in this tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann pitches this full on off stump. Balbirnie drives it crisply away to the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around leg stump. Paul Stirling connects cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, Four, Trumpelmann serves this full length outside off stump, and Paul Stirling crashes it away for four. The chase is moving along smoothly for the openers.
Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Jonathan Smit drops it short on leg stump. Paul Stirling pounces on the delivery and sends it away for four, easing the pressure in this steep pursuit.
Andy Balbirnie runout (Z Green / (sub MB Kruger )) 22 (34) Max Heingo to Andy Balbirnie, no run, runout (Z Green / (sub MB Kruger )), Max Heingo delivers a back of a length ball outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and plays a cut, but cannot find a gap.
Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Four, Jack Brassell searches for the stumps with a full length delivery. Cade Carmichael meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary for four vital runs in this chase.
Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, Four, Brassell drops it back of a length around off stump. Paul Stirling capitalises immediately, sending it away for four to ease the chase pressure.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Six, Full length on the stumps from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and launches it cleanly all the way over the ropes for six. A comfortable start to the chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps. Paul Stirling dispatches it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, Six, Max Heingo delivers a good-length ball on the stumps. Paul Stirling presses forward and launches it all the way over the ropes for six to help relieve the chase pressure.
Cade Carmichael b M Heingo 12 (22) Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, b M Heingo, Max Heingo lands a good length delivery around off stump. The batter strides forward into the line, unable to find a run.
Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, Six, Max Heingo drops it back of a length outside off stump. Paul Stirling pounces on the width and powers it all the way over the ropes for six in a tight chase.
Max Heingo to Harry Tector, Four, Max Heingo goes full on the stumps. Harry Tector finds the gap and sends it away for four crucial runs in this demanding chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full-length delivery on the stumps. Paul Stirling dispatches it cleanly to the rope for four, finding a welcome boundary in this tight chase.
Harry Tector b JNL Eaton 6 (10) Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Harry Tector, no run, b JNL Eaton, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton pitches this one on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase tight.
Lorcan Tucker c J Smit b JT Brassell 0 (5) Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, c J Smit b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell drops it in short of a length around off stump. There is no run to close out the over.
Paul Stirling lbw b JT Brassell 77 (71) Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, lbw b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. No run taken.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers and Curtis Campher strikes it away for four. A crucial boundary arrives in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers a good length ball wide outside off. Curtis Campher launches it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell punches it away through the infield, picking up four valuable runs under pressure. Ireland keep the required rate in sight.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell drops it short of a good length on the stumps. George Dockrell takes it on and finds the boundary to keep the chase moving in a tight contest.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers a good-length ball around off stump. George Dockrell presses forward and pulls it over the ropes for six, providing a vital boundary in a tight chase.
Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, Four, Max Heingo digs one in back of a length on the stumps. George Dockrell presses forward and cuts it away for four to release some pressure in this chase.
Max Heingo to George Dockrell, Six, Max Heingo delivers a good-length ball around off stump. George Dockrell launches it cleanly over the boundary ropes for six, a vital hit with the required rate climbing steeply.
Curtis Campher c Z Green b JT Brassell 45 (45) Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, c Z Green b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through with the steep
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, Four, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell beats the field for four to chip away at the steep required rate.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this up full length on the stumps. George Dockrell pounces on it, finding the boundary rope to pick up four crucial runs in a steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, Four, Jack Brassell serves a good length delivery on the off stump line. Andy McBrine sends it away to find four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length outside off stump. George Dockrell dispatches it to the boundary rope, taking four vital runs off the steep target.
George Dockrell c Z Green b JT Brassell 48 (48) Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, c Z Green b JT Brassell, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward, failing to beat the ring as another dot closes out the over with the required rate climbing steeply.
Andy McBrine runout (Z Green / G Erasmus) 7 (9) Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, runout (Z Green / G Erasmus), Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep equation continues to mount.
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 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.