Namibia vs Ireland, 2nd ODI, Oct 24, 2026: commentary
| Namibia | 321/6 | 50.0 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 290 | 47.3 ov |
Namibia win by 31 runs
Result
Namibia win by 31 runs
What the reporting says
Matthew Humphreys, a left-arm spinner, is the only change to Ireland's ODI squad and hasn't played an ODI since February 2025.
Ireland's last ODI series ended in a 4-0 home defeat to Afghanistan in August.
Paul Stirling captains the Namibia ODI squad, with Lorcan Tucker vice-captain and keeper.
Andy Balbirnie and Andy McBrine will not go on to the Wolves tour of Zimbabwe, unlike the rest of the Namibia squad.
Josh Little, who has had form and fitness problems, is in the Wolves white-ball squad; Humphreys will captain the Wolves.
Facts taken from the stories linked beside them, each from a sentence in the original.
IRE 1ST
- 47.3
Over 48. 2 runs. Bowler: Gerhard Erasmus. Ireland: 290/10(rr 6.04)
- 47.3
OUT! Caught. Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Brassell. Namibia secure a convincing 31-run victory over Ireland, showcasing excellent composure under pressure to level the series. Ireland's chase was anchored by Paul Stirling's impressive 77, while Curtis Campher 45 and George Dockrell 48 offered valuable resistance. However, Jack Brassell turned the game decisively with a superb four-wicket haul, dismantling Ireland's middle order. Gerhard Erasmus and Max Heingo provided crucial support with the ball. Despite Ireland's fighting effort, Namibia's collective bowling performance ensured they defended their total successfully and claimed a deserved victory.
- 47.2
Gerhard Erasmus to Byron McDonough. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Steenkamp.
- 47.1
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid on, caught by Erasmus. Erasmus makes his way to the crease and takes the reward.
- 47.1
Wide Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Green.
- 47.0
Over 47. 9 runs. Bowler: Ruben Trumpelmann. Ireland: 288/8(rr 6.13)
- 46.6
Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
- 46.5
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run.
- 46.4
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 2 runs.
- 46.3
FOUR! Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra. Bouncer, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
- 46.2
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
- 46.1
Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Erasmus.
- 46.0
Over 46. 17 runs. Bowler: JJ Smit. Ireland: 279/8(rr 6.07)
- 45.6
SIX! JJ Smit to Gavin Hoey. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
- 45.5
JJ Smit to Gavin Hoey. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, Played to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Heingo.
- 45.4
JJ Smit to Gavin Hoey. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Frylinck.
- 45.3
SIX! JJ Smit to Gavin Hoey. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. That's half a dozen for the batter.
- 45.2
JJ Smit to Jai Moondra. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Frylinck.
- 45.1
JJ Smit to Jai Moondra. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Green.
- 45.0
Over 45. 14 runs. Bowler: Ruben Trumpelmann. Ireland: 262/8(rr 5.82)
- 40.5
OUT! Run Out. Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to silly mid off, by Green.
- 39.6
OUT! Caught. Jack Brassell to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed, caught by Green.
- 37.5
OUT! Caught. Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved, caught by Green. Six down for Namibia.
- 24.1
OUT! L.B.W. Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling. Length ball, off stump moves in front flick, hit pad. A well-settled batter departed at the wrong time for Ireland.
- 22.6
OUT! Caught. Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Smit. A double delight for Namibia in a short span.
- 21.5
OUT! Bowled. Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, missed. Namibia gets the vital wicket.
- 18.5
OUT! Bowled. Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael. Length ball, outside off stump backing away defending, hit pad. The ball sneaks through the gate and crashes into the stumps!
- 10.6
OUT! Run Out (Sub). Max Heingo to Andrew Balbirnie. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track driving, well timed to short extra cover, by Green. Mix-up between the batters!
NAM 1ST
- 50.0
Over 50. 9 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. Namibia: 321/6(rr 6.42)
- 49.6
Jai Moondra to JJ Smit. Yorker, to leg on the front foot working, Played to square leg for 1 run. Namibia post a formidable 318, powered by a magnificent 156 off 125 deliveries from captain Gerhard Erasmus, with Jan Frylinck contributing a well-crafted 76 off 90 balls. Gavin Hoey was Ireland's standout bowler, claiming three wickets. Ireland now face a challenging run chase, with openers Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie tasked with providing a solid start. Join us shortly for what promises to be an exciting second innings!
- 49.5
Jai Moondra to JJ Smit. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Campher.
- 49.4
Jai Moondra to JJ Smit. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
- 49.3
Jai Moondra to JJ Smit. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit body to short leg for no runs.
- 49.3
Wide Jai Moondra to JJ Smit. Bouncer, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
- 49.2
OUT! Caught (Sub). Jai Moondra to Alex Busing-Volschenk. Back of a length, down leg side deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg. He's picked out the fielder perfectly!
- 49.2
Wide Jai Moondra to Alex Busing-Volschenk. Bouncer, wide down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
- 49.1
FOUR! Jai Moondra to Alex Busing-Volschenk. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past long on for 4 runs, dropped catch by McBrine.
- 49.0
Over 49. 19 runs. Bowler: Curtis Campher. Namibia: 312/5(rr 6.37)
- 48.6
SIX! Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
- 48.5
Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Tector, fielded by McBrine.
- 48.4
Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
- 48.3
FOUR! Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
- 48.2
FOUR! Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
- 48.1
Curtis Campher to Alex Busing-Volschenk. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
- 48.0
Over 48. 16 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. Namibia: 293/5(rr 6.10)
- 47.6
Jai Moondra to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Carmichael.
- 47.5
Wide Jai Moondra to Gerhard Erasmus. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
- 47.5
FOUR! Jai Moondra to Gerhard Erasmus. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
- 42.4
OUT! Caught. Gavin Hoey to Zane Green. Googly half volley, off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Stirling. Another one bites the dust!
- 40.2
OUT! Caught. Gavin Hoey to Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg, caught by Stirling. Simple catch for the skipper!
- 32.6
OUT! Caught. Gavin Hoey to Jan Frylinck. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Moondra. Holes out in deep!
- 10.3
OUT! Caught. Curtis Campher to Michael van Lingen. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Stirling. Nicked and taken in the slip cordon.
- 1.1
NEW BALL. OUT! Caught. Byron McDonough to Louren Steenkamp. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved, caught by Tucker.