Namibia vs Ireland Highlights, 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.