Namibia vs Ireland Full Commentary, 3rd Match, 27 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd Match / High Performance Oval
Namibia won by 63 runs
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Player of the match
Jan Frylinck,
Namibia
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz starts with a good length delivery on off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one run comfortably.
Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, no run, Bernard Scholtz tosses an off-spinner in, and the batter hangs in the crease to drive it safely into the infield. No run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease to defend but fails to connect.
Cade Carmichael lbw b B Scholtz 0 (3) Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, no run, lbw b B Scholtz, OUT! Bernard Scholtz strikes with an off-break pitched on a good length on the stumps. Cade Carmichael presses forward to defend, misses, and is trapped leg before for a three-ball duck. An early blow in this tall chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 1 (1 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter leans forward into a solid defensive shot to stop it.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Pushed on the stumps from a good length, he hangs in the crease to drive it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, he leans forward and pushes it away to collect two runs.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 3 runs, Pitching on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it away for three runs.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length outside off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to drive, finding the fielder to stop the ball. No run taken with the steep chase looming.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery around off stump. The batter strides forward into a drive, but the ball is stopped.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to deny any run.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, and the batter goes back to defend for one run.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends solidly to stop it.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter strides forward into a drive, but the ball is stopped.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend and take one.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Good length from Jonathan Smit attacking the stumps, cut away from deep in the crease for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to drive, but the ball is stopped
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Smit bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps. Andy Balbirnie leans forward, meeting it with a firm drive to send the ball away for four.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter cannot find a way through.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it firmly.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz floats a good length off-spinner outside off, and the batter presses forward to drive for one.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to drive, but the stroke is stopped for no run in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, driven from the crease for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs back in his crease and finds the boundary to take four crucial runs in this stiff chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back to defend and fails to make contact.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, driven forward into the gap to take one.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter stays deep in the crease and defends it back to the bowler.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a drive for no run.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends to stop the ball.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls back of a length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a cut, but the stroke is stopped.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length delivery on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length delivery on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
End of over 6 (0 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and is beaten.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann drops it back of a length outside off stump. Hanging in the crease, Andy Balbirnie swivels and pulls with authority, sending the ball racing away for four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to keep it scoreless in this steep chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a good length fast delivery around off stump. Hanging back in the crease, the batter pushes a drive into the covers, but the fielder cuts it off to deny any run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast good-length ball on the stumps. He hangs in the crease, flicking it away for two.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Good length fast delivery on off stump, defended from the crease to take a single as the chase demands escalate.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Good length outside off, he stays back in his crease and cuts it away for one.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length outside the off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop it.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to cut it for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this demanding pursuit.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball on off stump, cut from deep in the crease for one run.
End of over 8 (5 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good length delivery on off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs back in his crease and drives it cleanly to find four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good-length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and drives it for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good-length ball outside off stump, and he hangs back to cut it away for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs back in the crease and leans into a drive, sending it away for four.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Good length on off stump from Ruben Trumpelmann, and he hangs in his crease to offer a solid defensive block. No run taken.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with nothing taken in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls a dot as the batter defends watchfully with the chase remaining tight.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, he gets forward to nudge it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends solidly to keep it scoreless in a tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it safely for no run.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps. He steps forward and keeps it out to finish the over.
End of over 10 (1 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and drives, but the ball is stopped for no run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Good length fast bowling on off stump from Ruben Trumpelmann. The batter hangs in the crease and is beaten as the required rate climbs higher.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a full length ball on the stumps, and he leans forward to drive for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Good-length delivery in line with off stump, driven forward into the gap for a single against the steep target.
Andy Balbirnie c L Steenkamp b R Trumpelmann 20 (33) Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, c L Steenkamp b R Trumpelmann, Ruben Trumpelmann strikes with a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. Andy Balbirnie hangs back to drive and sends a catch to Louren Steenkamp, departing for 20 off 33 balls. It deals a major blow in this steep chase.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Lorcan Tucker b JT Brassell 26 (31) Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, b JT Brassell, Full-length delivery outside the off stump from Jack Brassell. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to beat the field, producing no run to keep the asking rate climbing in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it away for a single.
Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Four, Good length delivery on off stump from Brassell. Harry Tector leans forward and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, 1 run, He hangs in his crease against the pace and drives firmly to take a single off Jack Brassell.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands this fast delivery on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease, defending to take a single in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, no run, Jack Brassell serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this steep chase.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he presses forward to take one run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease, defending to take one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Hangs in the crease against the fast bowler and drives to pick up a single in a steep chase.
Harry Tector b R Trumpelmann 6 (5) Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, no run, b R Trumpelmann, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on off stump at pace. The batter presses forward to defend into the pitch as the required rate mounts.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to pierce the field with the asking rate climbing steep.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he flicks a good-length delivery on the stumps from Jack Brassell away for one run.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell fires a full length ball targeting the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly to keep it out.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length on off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to pull away for one run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter goes forward to take one run.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Good length from Jack Brassell around off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to block. He stops it cleanly, offering no run with the chase asking rate climbing steeply.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, no run, Good length on off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly. It is stopped right there with no run taken.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and defends to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann strays down leg on a good length, gifting an extra to the total.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls back of a length on the stumps, and Andy McBrine hangs back in the crease to pull it over the rope. Six runs in a tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good-length ball around off, and the batter cuts from the crease to take one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to keep it out.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a good-length ball on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and pulls it away for a single.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, driven firmly off the front foot for one run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell delivers a good length ball on off stump, cut from the crease to take one.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, he leans forward and flicks it away to take one run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, Four, Jack Brassell bowls a good length fast delivery on the stumps. Andy McBrine strides forward and clips a flick shot away for four, finding a crucial boundary in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, no run, Jack Brassell lands a good-length ball on the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it straight to a fielder, who stops the ball for no run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, no run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and defends it solidly to end the over.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and they push through to take two.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full length ball on off stump, knocked away for one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Ireland face a steep task in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Loftie-Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls back of a length outside off, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run to close out the over as the steep chase continues.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward, meeting it with a solid defensive push to keep it out.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends solidly to keep it out.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls off-spin on a good length on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and drives it for one run, with a steep target still ahead.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back and cuts it away for one.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He stays back in the crease to cut, but the fielder cuts it off to deny any run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Full off-spin on off stump from Gerhard Erasmus, driven forward into the gap to collect one.
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full-length off-spinner on the stumps. He leans forward to play a flick shot, but the fielder stops the ball.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Loftie Eaton bowls off-spin on a good length at the stumps, and the batter goes back to drive for one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Loftie Eaton drops it back of a length outside off, turning away as a leg-break. Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and pulls it handsomely all the way for six, providing a vital release in a tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good length leg-spinner around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to block it dead, keeping the dot ball intact in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Loftie-Eaton serves up a leg-break. Curtis Campher hangs back in his crease, connects with a clean sweep, and sends it away for four vital runs in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a good-length leg break on the stumps. Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and pulls it all the way over the ropes for six. A valuable blow with the chase tight.
End of over 19 (17 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly, keeping the ball right there.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus drops an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and punches it straight to the fielder for no run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus tosses an off-break full outside off, driven from the crease for a single in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus pitches a good length delivery on the stumps. No run is taken in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 2 leg bye, Full-length off-spin drifting down leg, the batter hangs back, fails to connect, and they scamper through for two leg byes. The fifty partnership comes up.
End of over 20 (3 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, Six, Jonathan Smit drops it back of a length on the stumps. Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and pulls it cleanly over the ropes for six. A valuable blow in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jonathan Smit, cut away from the crease for a single.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on off stump as the batter hangs in his crease to cut. The ball is stopped, yielding nothing in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this up full outside off stump. Curtis Campher steps forward and plays a crisp flick shot, sending it away for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit delivers a full ball on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend, scrambling through for one.
Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good-length delivery on the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 21 (12 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz floats a full-length delivery on off stump, and he leans forward to drive it away for one. The required rate continues to hover near seven in a tight chase.
Andy McBrine c JT Brassell b B Scholtz 30 (31) Bernard Scholtz to Andy McBrine, no run, c JT Brassell b B Scholtz, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Andy McBrine hangs back to attempt a reverse sweep and sends a catch to Jack Brassell. He departs for 30 off 31 deliveries, leaving the chase under tight pressure.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. The chase remains tight with no run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a tight chase, another dot ball passes by.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz serves a full length delivery straight on the stumps. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz pitches on a good length around off stump. No run is conceded as the pressure mounts in this tight chase.
End of over 22 (1 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 leg bye, Jonathan Smit pitches it on a good length outside off, and the batter strides forward to squeeze a single leg bye.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, He hangs in the crease against a good length delivery on off stump, flicking it away for one.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends solidly.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it for no run. The required rate climbs as another dot ball is negotiated in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease to drive, but it is stopped for no run.
End of over 23 (2 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in a tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. He goes back and flicks it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off, driven forward into the gap for one.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends solidly to prevent any run.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls a full-length delivery aimed at the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run in this tight chase.
End of over 24 (2 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length on off stump, he hangs in the crease and cuts it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Good-length delivery around off stump from Jonathan Smit, defended from the crease for a single as the chase gets tighter.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to drive it for one run. With the chase in a tight position, that single keeps the required rate climbing.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend solidly.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Smit lands it on a good length around off stump, and he drives from the crease for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length around off stump, nudged away into the gap for one.
End of over 25 (5 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run as the required rate continues to climb.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps, and he gets forward to flick it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away into the open spaces for one. Ireland keep the chase moving in this tight situation.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, the batter plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump, punched from the crease for one run.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding chase continues to mount.
End of over 26 (3 runs)
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jonathan Smit drops it short of a good length outside off stump. George Dockrell latches onto it and sends it away for four to relieve some pressure in this chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 leg bye, Pitched on a good length targeting the stumps by Jonathan Smit, worked away to take one run.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one. The chase remains tight.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding required rate climbs further with another dot.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length outside off stump. Curtis Campher steps forward and cuts firmly to send it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
End of over 27 (11 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good length delivery on the stumps, taken for one run in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length delivery around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike with a single in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against it.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break straight on the stumps. The batter stays in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball as the asking rate climbs.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Loftie Eaton bowls a good length leg break on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend but misses it completely.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length on off stump, and he stays in the crease to defend it into the infield for one.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Jack Brassell drops it back of a length on the stumps, but it errs wide to concede an extra run in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jack Brassell serves a good-length ball around off stump, driven from the crease for one run into the outfield.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 wide, Jack Brassell strays down the leg stump on a good length as the batter steps forward, conceding an extra run to the chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Six, Jack Brassell drops it short outside off stump. Curtis Campher hangs back in the crease and pulls it over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jack Brassell drops it back of a length outside off stump. Hanging in his crease, Curtis Campher slashes a cut away for four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, he stays in the crease and drives firmly to collect one.
End of over 29 (15 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Loftie-Eaton drops it on a good length outside off stump with his leg-spin. Curtis Campher leans forward and drives it cleanly through the gap for four runs, taking the partnership to fifty.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break down leg stump. He defends from the crease to pick up one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pushed full on off stump with leg spin, he steps forward and drives to take one.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Loftie-Eaton lands a leg-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to drive, but fails to connect.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Loftie Eaton floats a full leg-break on off stump, driven forward into the gap for one.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break outside off, driven forward into the gap for a single that brings up the fifty partnership.
End of over 30 (8 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off, he presses forward and drives for a single to bring up the fifty stand.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter gets forward to defend, unable to pierce the ring in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run. With the required rate climbing, Namibia keep things tight.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he leans forward to take one.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run.
End of over 31 (4 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus tosses an off-break full outside off stump. He hangs in the crease and drives it firmly, but the ball is stopped for no run in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Erasmus floats an off-break full outside off stump. He leans forward, driving it away to take one.
Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 2 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter hangs back, misses, and they scurry through for two leg byes in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, flicked from the crease for one run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Four, Gerhard Erasmus serves up an off-spin delivery on a full length outside off stump. Curtis Campher stays back in his crease and drives it away for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Four, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and cuts it away for four, bringing up his fifty with that boundary. Ireland need 135 more in this tight chase.
End of over 32 (12 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward with a flick, but the ball is quickly stopped.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and eases it away for one.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Good length off-break on the stumps from Bernard Scholtz, and the batter goes back to block it out. No run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length on off stump. No run is conceded in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break. He stays back in the crease to defend solidly, denying any run.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He pushes forward to drive, but it is stopped cleanly.
End of over 33 (1 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on off stump at pace. The batter hangs in his crease and defends solidly to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter hangs in the crease to pull away for two runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Hangs in the crease to defend a good length ball on off stump and scrambles across for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast good-length ball around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to cut, but fails to connect in a tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back and drives for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays in his crease to flick away one run.
End of over 34 (5 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Four, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Tapped away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single, keeping the chase moving in this tight contest.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away to take one run in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
End of over 35 (9 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away into the open spaces for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to deny any run in this tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann drops it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A dot ball to close the over as the steep chase grows tougher.
End of over 36 (2 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Jonathan Smit. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly to deny any run.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a back of a length delivery outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and pats it down for no run as the required rate keeps climbing.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit delivers back of a length outside off, and the batter hangs back to cut it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this demanding pursuit.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves a good length ball around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to flick one away. That keeps the chase moving along.
End of over 37 (2 runs)
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps from Jack Brassell, and he hangs in the crease to flick it away for two runs.
George Dockrell c L Steenkamp b JT Brassell 25 (49) Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, c L Steenkamp b JT Brassell, OUT! Jack Brassell hits a good length on off stump, and George Dockrell leans forward only to offer a catch straight to Louren Steenkamp. He departs for 25 off 49 balls. That severely dents this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell errs with a short delivery directed over the stumps as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra with the required rate climbing.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off stump. He steps forward and leaves it alone, gifting an extra to the total.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell bowls a good length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell lands a good-length delivery outside the off stump at brisk pace. He hangs in the crease to drive, but the stroke is stopped for no run.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, Four, Jack Brassell bowls this back of a length outside off stump. Gavin Hoey presses forward and cuts it away crisply to find the boundary, bringing four much-needed runs in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 38 (8 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter stays back in the crease, deflecting it away for a single leg bye in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single. The required rate climbs in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pushed forward against the off-spinner on a good length around off stump, driven into the gap for two runs.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease to cut, but the fielder moves quickly to stop the ball.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away, leaving the target increasingly out of reach.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Four, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Curtis Campher leans forward and drives cleanly through the infield for four runs in a demanding chase.
End of over 39 (8 runs)
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell bends his back with a fast, short delivery directed at the stumps that climbs too high. The batter simply hangs in the crease and leaves it alone, gifting an extra as the umpire signals wide in a steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell hits a back of a length line outside off stump. The batter goes back and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, Six, Jack Brassell drops it in short outside off stump. Gavin Hoey hangs back in the crease and hammers a pull high over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum in a steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, he hangs back in the crease to defend and scampers through for one.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off, he presses forward and drives into the gap to collect two runs.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Good length outside off from Jack Brassell, punched off the front foot for two runs as the steep required rate looms.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell lands a good-length ball around off stump. The batter stays in his crease to drive, but it is stopped for no run with the required rate climbing steep.
End of over 40 (12 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Pushed off the back foot from a good length around off stump, punching it away to collect one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good-length leg break on the stumps, driven from the crease for two runs.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Full-length leg-break outside off stump from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, and he gets forward to drive it away for one.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a leg-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away defensively.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, no run, Loftie-Eaton lands a leg-spinner on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly, unable to pierce the field.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run. With the required rate climbing steeply, they can only rotate the strike.
End of over 41 (5 runs)
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off, and the batter works it away for one run. The chase remains steep.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. Curtis Campher meets it cleanly and sends it away for four vital runs in this steep pursuit.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep asking rate climbs further.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 wide, Jack Brassell strays wide outside off on a good length, gifting an extra to the total.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Brassell delivers on a good length on off stump, played forward to take one run.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Jack Brassell lands this back of a length outside off stump, and the batters scurry back for two runs. The asking rate remains steep in this chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Jack Brassell. The batter goes back and works it away for one run.
End of over 42 (10 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls leg spin on a good length outside off stump. The batter goes forward and drives it away for a single.
Curtis Campher runout (Z Green / MB Kruger) 106 (86) Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, runout (Z Green / MB Kruger), Loftie-Eaton serves leg-spin, and Curtis Campher pulls from the crease before taking off. Zane Green and Malan Kruger combine sharply to run him out. A massive blow in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Jai Moondra, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good length leg-spinner on the stumps. The batter stays back in the crease to defend and stops it.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Good length leg spin on the stumps, pushed forward and flicked away to rotate the strike with a single.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a leg-break on a good length around the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good-length leg break on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to nudge one run in a tight chase.
End of over 43 (5 runs)
Jai Moondra lbw b G Erasmus 2 (4) Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra, no run, lbw b G Erasmus, Gerhard Erasmus breaks through with an off-break pitched on a good length around off stump. Jai Moondra hangs back in the crease, misses the delivery completely, and is trapped leg before for two off four balls. That leaves the steep run chase in deep trouble.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter presses forward to defend, unable to beat the ring as the required rate continues to climb in this tense chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, no run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls off-spin on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend and misses, adding to the steep equation.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break full on the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it straight to the fielder, unable to find a gap as the asking rate climbs.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, 1 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus bowls off-spin on a good length at the stumps. The batter defends from the crease and scampers through for a leg bye.
Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter gets forward and drives it firmly, but straight into the infield for no run with the required rate climbing.
End of over 44 (1 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Liam McCarthy, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls back of a length on the stumps, and he hangs back to pull it away for one run. With the required rate steep, they settle for the single.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jonathan Smit nails a yorker on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing steeply.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Full length fast bowling outside off stump from Jonathan Smit, pushed forward into the off side for a single. The steep chase rolls on.
Jonathan Smit to Liam McCarthy, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length delivery around off stump. He presses forward to cut and gathers one run.
Gavin Hoey runout (G Erasmus) 21 (21) Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, no run, runout (G Erasmus), Jonathan Smit sends down a full delivery around off stump. Gavin Hoey steps forward to punch it, but Gerhard Erasmus pulls off a run out to remove him for 21 from 21 deliveries. That puts an end to his stay as the steep chase grows even harder.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz starts with a good length delivery on off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one run comfortably.
Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, no run, Bernard Scholtz tosses an off-spinner in, and the batter hangs in the crease to drive it safely into the infield. No run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease to defend but fails to connect.
Cade Carmichael lbw b B Scholtz 0 (3) Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, no run, lbw b B Scholtz, OUT! Bernard Scholtz strikes with an off-break pitched on a good length on the stumps. Cade Carmichael presses forward to defend, misses, and is trapped leg before for a three-ball duck. An early blow in this tall chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 1 (1 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter leans forward into a solid defensive shot to stop it.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Pushed on the stumps from a good length, he hangs in the crease to drive it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, he leans forward and pushes it away to collect two runs.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 3 runs, Pitching on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it away for three runs.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length outside off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to drive, finding the fielder to stop the ball. No run taken with the steep chase looming.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery around off stump. The batter strides forward into a drive, but the ball is stopped.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to deny any run.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, and the batter goes back to defend for one run.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends solidly to stop it.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter strides forward into a drive, but the ball is stopped.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend and take one.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Good length from Jonathan Smit attacking the stumps, cut away from deep in the crease for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to drive, but the ball is stopped
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Smit bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps. Andy Balbirnie leans forward, meeting it with a firm drive to send the ball away for four.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter cannot find a way through.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it firmly.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz floats a good length off-spinner outside off, and the batter presses forward to drive for one.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to drive, but the stroke is stopped for no run in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, driven from the crease for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs back in his crease and finds the boundary to take four crucial runs in this stiff chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back to defend and fails to make contact.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, driven forward into the gap to take one.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter stays deep in the crease and defends it back to the bowler.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a drive for no run.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends to stop the ball.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls back of a length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a cut, but the stroke is stopped.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length delivery on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length delivery on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
End of over 6 (0 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and is beaten.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann drops it back of a length outside off stump. Hanging in the crease, Andy Balbirnie swivels and pulls with authority, sending the ball racing away for four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to keep it scoreless in this steep chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a good length fast delivery around off stump. Hanging back in the crease, the batter pushes a drive into the covers, but the fielder cuts it off to deny any run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast good-length ball on the stumps. He hangs in the crease, flicking it away for two.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Good length fast delivery on off stump, defended from the crease to take a single as the chase demands escalate.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Good length outside off, he stays back in his crease and cuts it away for one.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length outside the off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop it.
Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to cut it for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this demanding pursuit.
Jonathan Smit to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball on off stump, cut from deep in the crease for one run.
End of over 8 (5 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good length delivery on off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs back in his crease and drives it cleanly to find four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good-length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and drives it for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good-length ball outside off stump, and he hangs back to cut it away for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs back in the crease and leans into a drive, sending it away for four.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Good length on off stump from Ruben Trumpelmann, and he hangs in his crease to offer a solid defensive block. No run taken.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with nothing taken in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls a dot as the batter defends watchfully with the chase remaining tight.
Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, he gets forward to nudge it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends solidly to keep it scoreless in a tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it safely for no run.
Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps. He steps forward and keeps it out to finish the over.
End of over 10 (1 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and drives, but the ball is stopped for no run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Good length fast bowling on off stump from Ruben Trumpelmann. The batter hangs in the crease and is beaten as the required rate climbs higher.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a full length ball on the stumps, and he leans forward to drive for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Good-length delivery in line with off stump, driven forward into the gap for a single against the steep target.
Andy Balbirnie c L Steenkamp b R Trumpelmann 20 (33) Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, c L Steenkamp b R Trumpelmann, Ruben Trumpelmann strikes with a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. Andy Balbirnie hangs back to drive and sends a catch to Louren Steenkamp, departing for 20 off 33 balls. It deals a major blow in this steep chase.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Lorcan Tucker b JT Brassell 26 (31) Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, b JT Brassell, Full-length delivery outside the off stump from Jack Brassell. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to beat the field, producing no run to keep the asking rate climbing in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it away for a single.
Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Four, Good length delivery on off stump from Brassell. Harry Tector leans forward and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, 1 run, He hangs in his crease against the pace and drives firmly to take a single off Jack Brassell.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands this fast delivery on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease, defending to take a single in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, no run, Jack Brassell serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this steep chase.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he presses forward to take one run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease, defending to take one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Hangs in the crease against the fast bowler and drives to pick up a single in a steep chase.
Harry Tector b R Trumpelmann 6 (5) Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, no run, b R Trumpelmann, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on off stump at pace. The batter presses forward to defend into the pitch as the required rate mounts.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to pierce the field with the asking rate climbing steep.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he flicks a good-length delivery on the stumps from Jack Brassell away for one run.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell fires a full length ball targeting the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly to keep it out.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length on off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to pull away for one run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter goes forward to take one run.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Good length from Jack Brassell around off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to block. He stops it cleanly, offering no run with the chase asking rate climbing steeply.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, no run, Good length on off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly. It is stopped right there with no run taken.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and defends to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann strays down leg on a good length, gifting an extra to the total.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls back of a length on the stumps, and Andy McBrine hangs back in the crease to pull it over the rope. Six runs in a tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a good-length ball around off, and the batter cuts from the crease to take one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to keep it out.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a good-length ball on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and pulls it away for a single.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, driven firmly off the front foot for one run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell delivers a good length ball on off stump, cut from the crease to take one.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, he leans forward and flicks it away to take one run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, Four, Jack Brassell bowls a good length fast delivery on the stumps. Andy McBrine strides forward and clips a flick shot away for four, finding a crucial boundary in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, no run, Jack Brassell lands a good-length ball on the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it straight to a fielder, who stops the ball for no run.
Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, no run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and defends it solidly to end the over.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and they push through to take two.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full length ball on off stump, knocked away for one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Ireland face a steep task in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Loftie-Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls back of a length outside off, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run to close out the over as the steep chase continues.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward, meeting it with a solid defensive push to keep it out.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends solidly to keep it out.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls off-spin on a good length on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and drives it for one run, with a steep target still ahead.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back and cuts it away for one.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He stays back in the crease to cut, but the fielder cuts it off to deny any run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Full off-spin on off stump from Gerhard Erasmus, driven forward into the gap to collect one.
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full-length off-spinner on the stumps. He leans forward to play a flick shot, but the fielder stops the ball.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Loftie Eaton bowls off-spin on a good length at the stumps, and the batter goes back to drive for one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Loftie Eaton drops it back of a length outside off, turning away as a leg-break. Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and pulls it handsomely all the way for six, providing a vital release in a tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good length leg-spinner around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to block it dead, keeping the dot ball intact in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Loftie-Eaton serves up a leg-break. Curtis Campher hangs back in his crease, connects with a clean sweep, and sends it away for four vital runs in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a good-length leg break on the stumps. Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and pulls it all the way over the ropes for six. A valuable blow with the chase tight.
End of over 19 (17 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly, keeping the ball right there.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus drops an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and punches it straight to the fielder for no run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus tosses an off-break full outside off, driven from the crease for a single in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus pitches a good length delivery on the stumps. No run is taken in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 2 leg bye, Full-length off-spin drifting down leg, the batter hangs back, fails to connect, and they scamper through for two leg byes. The fifty partnership comes up.
End of over 20 (3 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, Six, Jonathan Smit drops it back of a length on the stumps. Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and pulls it cleanly over the ropes for six. A valuable blow in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jonathan Smit, cut away from the crease for a single.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on off stump as the batter hangs in his crease to cut. The ball is stopped, yielding nothing in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this up full outside off stump. Curtis Campher steps forward and plays a crisp flick shot, sending it away for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit delivers a full ball on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend, scrambling through for one.
Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good-length delivery on the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 21 (12 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz floats a full-length delivery on off stump, and he leans forward to drive it away for one. The required rate continues to hover near seven in a tight chase.
Andy McBrine c JT Brassell b B Scholtz 30 (31) Bernard Scholtz to Andy McBrine, no run, c JT Brassell b B Scholtz, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Andy McBrine hangs back to attempt a reverse sweep and sends a catch to Jack Brassell. He departs for 30 off 31 deliveries, leaving the chase under tight pressure.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. The chase remains tight with no run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a tight chase, another dot ball passes by.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz serves a full length delivery straight on the stumps. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz pitches on a good length around off stump. No run is conceded as the pressure mounts in this tight chase.
End of over 22 (1 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 leg bye, Jonathan Smit pitches it on a good length outside off, and the batter strides forward to squeeze a single leg bye.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, He hangs in the crease against a good length delivery on off stump, flicking it away for one.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends solidly.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it for no run. The required rate climbs as another dot ball is negotiated in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease to drive, but it is stopped for no run.
End of over 23 (2 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in a tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. He goes back and flicks it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off, driven forward into the gap for one.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends solidly to prevent any run.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls a full-length delivery aimed at the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run in this tight chase.
End of over 24 (2 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length on off stump, he hangs in the crease and cuts it away for one run.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Good-length delivery around off stump from Jonathan Smit, defended from the crease for a single as the chase gets tighter.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to drive it for one run. With the chase in a tight position, that single keeps the required rate climbing.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend solidly.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Smit lands it on a good length around off stump, and he drives from the crease for one run.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length around off stump, nudged away into the gap for one.
End of over 25 (5 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run as the required rate continues to climb.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps, and he gets forward to flick it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away into the open spaces for one. Ireland keep the chase moving in this tight situation.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, the batter plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump, punched from the crease for one run.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding chase continues to mount.
End of over 26 (3 runs)
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jonathan Smit drops it short of a good length outside off stump. George Dockrell latches onto it and sends it away for four to relieve some pressure in this chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 leg bye, Pitched on a good length targeting the stumps by Jonathan Smit, worked away to take one run.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one. The chase remains tight.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding required rate climbs further with another dot.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length outside off stump. Curtis Campher steps forward and cuts firmly to send it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.
End of over 27 (11 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good length delivery on the stumps, taken for one run in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length delivery around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike with a single in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against it.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break straight on the stumps. The batter stays in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball as the asking rate climbs.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Loftie Eaton bowls a good length leg break on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend but misses it completely.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Good length on off stump, and he stays in the crease to defend it into the infield for one.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Jack Brassell drops it back of a length on the stumps, but it errs wide to concede an extra run in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jack Brassell serves a good-length ball around off stump, driven from the crease for one run into the outfield.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 wide, Jack Brassell strays down the leg stump on a good length as the batter steps forward, conceding an extra run to the chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Six, Jack Brassell drops it short outside off stump. Curtis Campher hangs back in the crease and pulls it over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jack Brassell drops it back of a length outside off stump. Hanging in his crease, Curtis Campher slashes a cut away for four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, he stays in the crease and drives firmly to collect one.
End of over 29 (15 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Loftie-Eaton drops it on a good length outside off stump with his leg-spin. Curtis Campher leans forward and drives it cleanly through the gap for four runs, taking the partnership to fifty.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break down leg stump. He defends from the crease to pick up one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pushed full on off stump with leg spin, he steps forward and drives to take one.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Loftie-Eaton lands a leg-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to drive, but fails to connect.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Loftie Eaton floats a full leg-break on off stump, driven forward into the gap for one.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break outside off, driven forward into the gap for a single that brings up the fifty partnership.
End of over 30 (8 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off, he presses forward and drives for a single to bring up the fifty stand.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it away for a single.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter gets forward to defend, unable to pierce the ring in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run. With the required rate climbing, Namibia keep things tight.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he leans forward to take one.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run.
End of over 31 (4 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus tosses an off-break full outside off stump. He hangs in the crease and drives it firmly, but the ball is stopped for no run in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Erasmus floats an off-break full outside off stump. He leans forward, driving it away to take one.
Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 2 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter hangs back, misses, and they scurry through for two leg byes in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, flicked from the crease for one run.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Four, Gerhard Erasmus serves up an off-spin delivery on a full length outside off stump. Curtis Campher stays back in his crease and drives it away for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Four, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and cuts it away for four, bringing up his fifty with that boundary. Ireland need 135 more in this tight chase.
End of over 32 (12 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward with a flick, but the ball is quickly stopped.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and eases it away for one.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Good length off-break on the stumps from Bernard Scholtz, and the batter goes back to block it out. No run taken.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length on off stump. No run is conceded in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break. He stays back in the crease to defend solidly, denying any run.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, no run, Bernard Scholtz bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He pushes forward to drive, but it is stopped cleanly.
End of over 33 (1 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on off stump at pace. The batter hangs in his crease and defends solidly to stop the ball.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter hangs in the crease to pull away for two runs.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Hangs in the crease to defend a good length ball on off stump and scrambles across for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast good-length ball around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to cut, but fails to connect in a tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back and drives for one.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays in his crease to flick away one run.
End of over 34 (5 runs)
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Four, Bernard Scholtz lands this on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell finds the fence to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Tapped away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single, keeping the chase moving in this tight contest.
Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away to take one run in this tight chase.
Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, 1 run, Bernard Scholtz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
End of over 35 (9 runs)
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away into the open spaces for a single.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to deny any run in this tight chase.
Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann drops it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A dot ball to close the over as the steep chase grows tougher.
End of over 36 (2 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Jonathan Smit. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly to deny any run.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a back of a length delivery outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and pats it down for no run as the required rate keeps climbing.
Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit delivers back of a length outside off, and the batter hangs back to cut it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this demanding pursuit.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless in this tight chase.
Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves a good length ball around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to flick one away. That keeps the chase moving along.
End of over 37 (2 runs)
Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps from Jack Brassell, and he hangs in the crease to flick it away for two runs.
George Dockrell c L Steenkamp b JT Brassell 25 (49) Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, c L Steenkamp b JT Brassell, OUT! Jack Brassell hits a good length on off stump, and George Dockrell leans forward only to offer a catch straight to Louren Steenkamp. He departs for 25 off 49 balls. That severely dents this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell errs with a short delivery directed over the stumps as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra with the required rate climbing.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off stump. He steps forward and leaves it alone, gifting an extra to the total.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell bowls a good length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell lands a good-length delivery outside the off stump at brisk pace. He hangs in the crease to drive, but the stroke is stopped for no run.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, Four, Jack Brassell bowls this back of a length outside off stump. Gavin Hoey presses forward and cuts it away crisply to find the boundary, bringing four much-needed runs in this steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 38 (8 runs)
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter stays back in the crease, deflecting it away for a single leg bye in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single. The required rate climbs in this tight chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pushed forward against the off-spinner on a good length around off stump, driven into the gap for two runs.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease to cut, but the fielder moves quickly to stop the ball.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away, leaving the target increasingly out of reach.
Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Four, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Curtis Campher leans forward and drives cleanly through the infield for four runs in a demanding chase.
End of over 39 (8 runs)
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell bends his back with a fast, short delivery directed at the stumps that climbs too high. The batter simply hangs in the crease and leaves it alone, gifting an extra as the umpire signals wide in a steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell hits a back of a length line outside off stump. The batter goes back and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, Six, Jack Brassell drops it in short outside off stump. Gavin Hoey hangs back in the crease and hammers a pull high over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum in a steep chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, he hangs back in the crease to defend and scampers through for one.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off, he presses forward and drives into the gap to collect two runs.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Good length outside off from Jack Brassell, punched off the front foot for two runs as the steep required rate looms.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell lands a good-length ball around off stump. The batter stays in his crease to drive, but it is stopped for no run with the required rate climbing steep.
End of over 40 (12 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Pushed off the back foot from a good length around off stump, punching it away to collect one run.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good-length leg break on the stumps, driven from the crease for two runs.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Full-length leg-break outside off stump from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, and he gets forward to drive it away for one.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a leg-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away defensively.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, no run, Loftie-Eaton lands a leg-spinner on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly, unable to pierce the field.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run. With the required rate climbing steeply, they can only rotate the strike.
End of over 41 (5 runs)
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off, and the batter works it away for one run. The chase remains steep.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Four, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. Curtis Campher meets it cleanly and sends it away for four vital runs in this steep pursuit.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep asking rate climbs further.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 wide, Jack Brassell strays wide outside off on a good length, gifting an extra to the total.
Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Brassell delivers on a good length on off stump, played forward to take one run.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Jack Brassell lands this back of a length outside off stump, and the batters scurry back for two runs. The asking rate remains steep in this chase.
Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Jack Brassell. The batter goes back and works it away for one run.
End of over 42 (10 runs)
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls leg spin on a good length outside off stump. The batter goes forward and drives it away for a single.
Curtis Campher runout (Z Green / MB Kruger) 106 (86) Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, runout (Z Green / MB Kruger), Loftie-Eaton serves leg-spin, and Curtis Campher pulls from the crease before taking off. Zane Green and Malan Kruger combine sharply to run him out. A massive blow in this tight chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Jai Moondra, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good length leg-spinner on the stumps. The batter stays back in the crease to defend and stops it.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Good length leg spin on the stumps, pushed forward and flicked away to rotate the strike with a single.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a leg-break on a good length around the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a good-length leg break on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to nudge one run in a tight chase.
End of over 43 (5 runs)
Jai Moondra lbw b G Erasmus 2 (4) Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra, no run, lbw b G Erasmus, Gerhard Erasmus breaks through with an off-break pitched on a good length around off stump. Jai Moondra hangs back in the crease, misses the delivery completely, and is trapped leg before for two off four balls. That leaves the steep run chase in deep trouble.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter presses forward to defend, unable to beat the ring as the required rate continues to climb in this tense chase.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, no run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls off-spin on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend and misses, adding to the steep equation.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break full on the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it straight to the fielder, unable to find a gap as the asking rate climbs.
Gerhard Erasmus to Liam McCarthy, 1 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus bowls off-spin on a good length at the stumps. The batter defends from the crease and scampers through for a leg bye.
Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter gets forward and drives it firmly, but straight into the infield for no run with the required rate climbing.
End of over 44 (1 runs)
Jonathan Smit to Liam McCarthy, 1 run, Jonathan Smit bowls back of a length on the stumps, and he hangs back to pull it away for one run. With the required rate steep, they settle for the single.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jonathan Smit nails a yorker on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing steeply.
Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Full length fast bowling outside off stump from Jonathan Smit, pushed forward into the off side for a single. The steep chase rolls on.
Jonathan Smit to Liam McCarthy, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length delivery around off stump. He presses forward to cut and gathers one run.
Gavin Hoey runout (G Erasmus) 21 (21) Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, no run, runout (G Erasmus), Jonathan Smit sends down a full delivery around off stump. Gavin Hoey steps forward to punch it, but Gerhard Erasmus pulls off a run out to remove him for 21 from 21 deliveries. That puts an end to his stay as the steep chase grows even harder.