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IRE VS NAM

4th ODI, 30-Oct-2026

298/8 50.0 oversRun Rate: 5.96

168/10 41.0 overs Run Rate: 4.1

Ireland beat Namibia by 130 runs

Ireland First Innings

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Liam McCarthy(7 | 4)*

George Dockrell(47 | 34)

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49.6

49.6: JJ Smit to Liam McCarthy, FOUR! Excellent way to end the innings! Full and outside off, Liam McCarthy moves to his off side and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary. Ireland end their innings at 298/8.

6 Over | Run: 298/8 | Run Rate: 5.96

49.5

49.5: JJ Smit to Liam McCarthy, Full and outside off, Liam McCarthy slices it through backward point for a brace.

49.4

49.4: JJ Smit to George Dockrell, A yorker, slightly down the leg side, George Dockrell looks to flick it but gets his pads as the ball rolls towards square leg. They collect a leg bye.

49.3

49.3: JJ Smit to Liam McCarthy, Full and on leg, Liam McCarthy flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

49.2

49.2: JJ Smit to Liam McCarthy, Good length, outside off, Liam McCarthy swings hard but misses.

49.1

49.1: JJ Smit to Jai Moondra, OUT! TAKEN! That's a good catch from Ruben Trumpelmann. A slower full toss, on off, Jai Moondra looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball carries towards long on. Ruben Trumpelmann runs forward and takes a good diving catch.

48.9

48.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, FOUR! That's a good shot! Full and outside off, George Dockrell picks it well and drills it down to long on as the ball races away.

9 Over | Run: 290/7 | Run Rate: 5.92

48.8

48.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Wide! Another one way outside off, George Dockrell leaves it alone.

48.7

48.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Wide! Way outside off, George Dockrell swings hard but misses. Wide called.

48.6

48.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, A low full toss, outside off, George Dockrell drives it to cover.

48.5

48.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, Angling in, on off, Jai Moondra taps it to cover.

48.4

48.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, Wide! Down the leg side, Jai Moondra looks to flick it but misses.

48.3

48.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Full and straight, George Dockrell pushes it to cover for a single.

48.2

48.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, SIX! That's a huge six! A half volley, on off, George Dockrell gets under the ball and hammers it over long on for a maximum.

48.1

48.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Full and outside off, George Dockrell looks to loft it but misses.

47.6

47.6: Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Neill, OUT! TIMBER! Gerhard Erasmus gets a wicket now. Flatter, on off, and it skids on. Jordan Neill looks to play a reverse sweep but misses as the ball rattles over the stumps. Jordan Neill's cameo comes to an end. Ireland lose their 7th wicket.

6 Over | Run: 275/7 | Run Rate: 5.73

47.5

47.5: Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Neill, SIX! That goes all the way! Slowish, outside off, Jordan Neill picks it well and powers it all the way over long off for a massive six.

47.4

47.4: Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Neill, Much fuller, outside off, Jordan Neill looks to play at it but misses.

47.3

47.3: Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Neill, Fullish, on off, Jordan Neill plays a reverse sweep through point for a brace.

47.2

47.2: Gerhard Erasmus to Jordan Neill, SIX! That is some way to get off the mark! Full and on leg, Jordan Neill picks it well and powers it over long on for a biggie.

47.1

47.1: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Quicker, on leg, George Dockrell flicks it to square leg for a single.

46.6

46.6: JJ Smit to Jordan Neill, Length and outside off, Jordan Neill looks to play at it but misses.

6 Over | Run: 260/6 | Run Rate: 5.53

46.5

46.5: JJ Smit to Curtis Campher, OUT! TAKEN! JJ Smit strikes and gets the big fish. A low full toss and outside off, Curtis Campher reaches out to it and looks to loft it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball carries towards long off. Gerhard Erasmus runs to his right and takes a well judged catch.

46.4

46.4: JJ Smit to Curtis Campher, Too full, outside off, Curtis Campher digs it back to the bowler.

46.3

46.3: JJ Smit to Curtis Campher, Full and outside off, Curtis Campher looks to play at it but misses.

46.2

46.2: JJ Smit to Curtis Campher, SIX! That was effortless! Full and outside off, Curtis Campher walks to his off side and helps it over deep backward square leg for a maximum.

46.1

46.1: JJ Smit to George Dockrell, Angling in, on off, George Dockrell tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

45.6

45.6: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, SIX! 250 comes up for Ireland! Back of a length, on middle, Curtis Campher stays in his crease and powers it high and over long on for a biggie.

6 Over | Run: 253/5 | Run Rate: 5.50

45.5

45.5: Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Back of a length, on leg, George Dockrell pulls it through mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his left near the fence and stops the boundary. The batters collect three runs.

45.4

45.4: Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, FOUR! That's a powerful shot! Full and outside off, George Dockrell latches onto it and flat bats it through extra covers for a boundary.

45.3

45.3: Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Short, on middle and leg, George Dockrell looks to pull it but misses.

45.2

45.2: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Just short! Full and outside off, Curtis Campher looks to scoop it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs and lands in front of the diving keeper. They cross.

45.1

45.1: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, A full toss, outside off, Curtis Campher looks to scoop it but misses.

44.6

44.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, Good length, just outside off, Curtis Campher knocks it down the ground for a single.

6 Over | Run: 239/5 | Run Rate: 5.31

44.5

44.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, Angling in, on off, Curtis Campher taps it to cover.

44.4

44.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Short and wide, George Dockrell guides it through point for a single.

44.3

44.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, FOUR! Top shot! Full and outside off, George Dockrell picks it well and slashes it over backward point for a boundary.

44.2

44.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Put down! Full and outside off, George Dockrell looks to loft it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards brake square leg where the fielder spills the catch. The batters collect two runs.

44.1

44.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, Fullish, outside off, Curtis Campher fends it to mid-wicket for a single.

43.6

43.6: Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Keeps it full, on off, Curtis Campher eases it to mid off for a single.

6 Over | Run: 230/5 | Run Rate: 5.23

43.5

43.5: Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Fifty up for Curtis Campher! Full, on off, Curtis Campher sweeps it through square leg for a brace. A well composed knock from him

43.4

43.4: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Drops it short, on off, George Dockrell tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

43.3

43.3: Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Much fuller, on off, Curtis Campher taps it to point for a single.

43.2

43.2: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Fired in, on off, George Dockrell drills it down the ground for a single.

43.1

43.1: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Short, on off, George Dockrell fends it back to the bowler.

42.6

42.6: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Short, on off, George Dockrell punches it to extra cover for a single.

6 Over | Run: 224/5 | Run Rate: 5.21

42.5

42.5: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Turn and bounce, on off, George Dockrell knocks it to mid off.

42.4

42.4: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Fullish, on off, Curtis Campher taps it to cover for a single.

42.3

42.3: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Campher! Full, on off, Curtis Campher gets low and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for yet another six. A 50-run partnership comes up between this duo now.

42.2

42.2: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, SIX! That has gone all the way! Shortish, on leg, Curtis Campher latches onto it and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a huge six.

42.1

42.1: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Fired in, on off, Curtis Campher eases it to point.

41.6

41.6: Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, A bit short, on off, Curtis Campher fends it to point for one more.

6 Over | Run: 210/5 | Run Rate: 5.00

41.5

41.5: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Another single as George Dockrell flicks a fuller ball towards mid-wicket.

41.4

41.4: Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Fired in, on off, Curtis Campher knocks it to mid on for one more.

41.3

41.3: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Fullish, on leg, George Dockrell sweep it through square leg for a single.

41.2

41.2: Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, Quicker, outside off, Curtis Campher pushes it through covers for a single.

41.1

41.1: Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, Drops it short, on leg, George Dockrell tugs it through square leg for a single.

40.6

40.6: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Quicker, on leg, George Dockrell tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

6 Over | Run: 204/5 | Run Rate: 4.98

40.5

40.5: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, FOUR! Through the gap! Shortish, on off, George Dockrell rocks back and pulls it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary. 200 comes up for Ireland.

40.4

40.4: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Much fuller, on off, Curtis Campher taps it to mid off for a single.

40.3

40.3: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Fired in, on off, Curtis Campher taps it to backward point.

40.2

40.2: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Fullish, on off, Curtis Campher eases it to point.

40.1

40.1: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Full and straight, George Dockrell knocks it down the ground for a single.

39.6

39.6: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Angling in, on off, Curtis Campher pushes it to point.

6 Over | Run: 197/5 | Run Rate: 4.92

39.5

39.5: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, A tad fuller, on off, Curtis Campher blocks it back to the bowler.

39.4

39.4: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, FOUR! Smart shot! Back of a length, outside off, Curtis Campher uses the pace of the ball and plays an uppercut over short third for a boundary.

39.3

39.3: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Nice and full, on leg, Curtis Campher sweeps it through square leg for a brace.

39.2

39.2: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Hits the deck hard, on off, Curtis Campher blocks it back to the bowler.

39.1

39.1: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Curtis Campher latches onto it and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.

38.6

38.6: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Turning in, on off, George Dockrell pushes it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 187/5 | Run Rate: 4.79

38.5

38.5: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Quicker, on leg, Curtis Campher flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

38.4

38.4: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, A bit short, on off, Curtis Campher punches it to cover.

38.3

38.3: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Nice and full, on off, Curtis Campher pushes it to mid off.

38.2

38.2: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, SIX! That's a good shot! Flatter, on middle, Curtis Campher gets low and sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a flat six.

38.1

38.1: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Full and outside off, Curtis Campher pushes it to cover.

37.6

37.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to George Dockrell, Much fuller, on leg, George Dockrell flicks it to mid-wicket.

6 Over | Run: 180/5 | Run Rate: 4.74

37.5

37.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Flatter, on leg, Curtis Campher tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

37.4

37.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Drops it short, on off, Curtis Campher punches it to cover.

37.3

37.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to George Dockrell, Much fuller, on off, George Dockrell drives it through covers for a single.

37.2

37.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to George Dockrell, A bit short, on off, George Dockrell punches it to cover.

37.1

37.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to George Dockrell, SIX! That's a flat six! Flatter, on middle, George Dockrell gets low and hammers it down the ground for a flat six.

36.6

36.6: Bernard Scholtz to Curtis Campher, Quicker, on middle, Curtis Campher blocks it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 172/5 | Run Rate: 4.65

36.5

36.5: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Too full, on leg, George Dockrell flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

36.4

36.4: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Too full, outside off, George Dockrell leaves it alone.

36.3

36.3: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Nice and full, on off, George Dockrell taps it to cover.

36.2

36.2: Bernard Scholtz to George Dockrell, Fullish, on middle, George Dockrell blocks it back to the bowler.

36.1

36.1: Bernard Scholtz to Lorcan Tucker, OUT! TIMBER! That's a jaffa from Bernard Scholtz. This one lands on middle and just turns away. Lorcan Tucker leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball rattles over the stumps. Lorcan Tucker makes his way back into the shed.

35.6

35.6: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Beaten! Back of a length, outside off, Curtis Campher has a waft at it but misses.

6 Over | Run: 171/4 | Run Rate: 4.75

35.5

35.5: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Shaping in, on off, Curtis Campher stabs it to mid off.

35.4

35.4: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Much fuller, on off, Curtis Campher blocks it back to the bowler.

35.3

35.3: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Shortish, on leg, Lorcan Tucker tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

35.2

35.2: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Angling in, on off, Lorcan Tucker tucks it to mid-wicket.

35.1

35.1: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Good length, on off, Curtis Campher taps it to cover for a single.

34.6

34.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Fired in, on off, Lorcan Tucker lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 169/4 | Run Rate: 4.83

34.5

34.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Drops it short, on off, Lorcan Tucker fends it to point.

34.4

34.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Quicker, on off, Lorcan Tucker eases it to point.

34.3

34.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Nice and full, on off, Curtis Campher eases it to cover for a single.

34.2

34.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, SIX! That's a terrific shot! Flighted up, outside off, Curtis Campher reaches out to it and slogs it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a flat six.

34.1

34.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Flatter, on off, Curtis Campher eases it to point.

33.6

33.6: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Back of a length, on off, Lorcan Tucker fends it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 162/4 | Run Rate: 4.76

33.5

33.5: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Shortish, on leg, Curtis Campher tugs it to square leg for a single.

33.4

33.4: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, A bit short, on leg, Curtis Campher tugs it through square leg for a brace.

33.3

33.3: Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, Bangs it short, on off, Curtis Campher fends it to point.

33.2

33.2: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Back of a length, on leg, Lorcan Tucker pulls it towards square leg for a single.

33.1

33.1: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Good length, on off, Lorcan Tucker blocks it to cover.

32.6

32.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Much fuller, on off, Lorcan Tucker taps it to cover for a run.

6 Over | Run: 158/4 | Run Rate: 4.79

32.5

32.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Fired in, on off, Lorcan Tucker drives it through covers for a brace.

32.4

32.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Nice and full, on off, Curtis Campher knocks it to mid on for a single.

32.3

32.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Shortish, on off, Curtis Campher punches it to point.

32.2

32.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Curtis Campher, Full, on off, Curtis Campher eases it to cover.

32.1

32.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, A bit short, on off, Lorcan Tucker tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

31.6

31.6: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Jack Brassell strikes. Back of a length, angling in, on off. Harry Tector stays in his crease and looks to block it but the ball stays low. Harry Tector gets an inside edge as the ball chops onto the stumps. Harry Tector makes his way back into the shed.

6 Over | Run: 153/4 | Run Rate: 4.78

31.5

31.5: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Back of a length, on off, Lorcan Tucker tries to block it but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards square leg as the batters collect a single.

31.4

31.4: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Hits the deck hard, on off, Lorcan Tucker knocks it to mid on.

31.3

31.3: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Nice and full, on off, Lorcan Tucker eases it to mid off.

31.2

31.2: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Shortish, on off, Harry Tector pushes it to mid off for a single.

31.1

31.1: Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, Back of a length, on off, Lorcan Tucker looks to punch it but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards fine leg for a single.

30.6

30.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Quicker, on middle, Harry Tector blocks it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 150/3 | Run Rate: 4.84

30.5

30.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Shortish, on off, Harry Tector punches it to cover.

30.4

30.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Fired in, on off, Harry Tector stabs it to cover.

30.3

30.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, 150 comes up for Ireland! Full and outside off, Lorcan Tucker eases it to the off side for a quick single.

30.2

30.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, FOUR! That's a powerful shot! A touch too full, on off, Lorcan Tucker latches onto it and powers it over mid on for a boundary.

30.1

30.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, A bit short, on off, Harry Tector tucks it to mid-wicket.

29.6

29.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, FOUR! Supreme shot! Pitches it up, on off, Lorcan Tucker loads his arms and drills it along the green carpet, through mid off for another boundary.

6 Over | Run: 144/3 | Run Rate: 4.80

29.5

29.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, FOUR! Edged and over! Short of a length, angling outside off, Lorcan Tucker tries to cut it away, but catches the outside edge before it flies over the leaping slip fielder for a boundary.

29.4

29.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, Full, on off, Lorcan Tucker drives it to cover for no runs.

29.3

29.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, A touch fuller, around off, Harry Tector comes down the track, trying to smoke it downtown, but gets nicked off the outside edge. The ball loops over cover-point for a single.

29.2

29.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, Fuller, around off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it to cover and gets a quick single.

29.1

29.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Lorcan Tucker, On a length, pitching it on leg and seaming it down the leg side. Lorcan Tucker misses on his flick.

28.6

28.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Short, on middle, Lorcan Tucker tucks it to square leg for one.

6 Over | Run: 134/3 | Run Rate: 4.62

28.5

28.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, FOUR BYES! Some free runs for Ireland! Short of a length, over middle, Lorcan Tucker shuffles across and tries to ramp it over the keeper, but misses. The keeper as well fails to glove it and it races away to long stop for four runs.

28.4

28.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Harry Tector psuhes it to mid off for one.

28.3

28.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Short, around off, Harry Tector pushes it back to the bowler.

28.2

28.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Short, outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts it to the left of deep cover, who makes a diving stop. Three runs taken.

28.1

28.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Tossed up, fuller, on middle, Lorcan Tucker scoops it to deep fine leg for a brace.

27.6

27.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Harry Tector defends it down.

6 Over | Run: 123/3 | Run Rate: 4.39

27.5

27.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Fuller, on off, Harry Tector drives it back to the bowler.

27.4

27.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Short of a length, outside off, Harry Tector makes a leave at it.

27.3

27.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Pushes it fuller, just outside off, shaping it away. Harry Tector prods to defend it down, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

27.2

27.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Full-length delivery, at the stumps, Harry Tector works it to the leg side.

27.1

27.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Fuller, on off, Harry Tector blocks it down the deck.

26.6

26.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Fuller, around off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 123/3 | Run Rate: 4.56

26.5

26.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, Pitches it up, on off, Lorcan Tucker drives it back to the bowler.

26.4

26.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Harry Tector clips it to square leg for a single.

26.3

26.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Short, around off, Harry Tector blocks it down the deck.

26.2

26.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Short, on off, Harry Tector blocks it down.

26.1

26.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Flatter and fuller, on middle, Harry Tector blocks it down.

25.7

25.6: JJ Smit to Lorcan Tucker, A touch fuller, around middle, Lorcan Tucker nudges it to mid-wicket.

7 Over | Run: 122/3 | Run Rate: 4.69

25.6

25.5: JJ Smit to Lorcan Tucker, Pitches it up, on off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it to cover.

25.5

25.4: JJ Smit to Lorcan Tucker, Full, on off, defended by Tucker.

25.4

25.4: JJ Smit to Lorcan Tucker, WIDE! Angling down the leg side, fuller in length. Lorcan Tucker makes a leave at it.

25.3

25.3: JJ Smit to Lorcan Tucker, Fuller, on middle, Lorcan Tucker clips it to square leg.

25.2

25.2: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! JJ Smit gets his second and breaks the 75-run partnership. Bangs it hard into a hard length just outside off stump, angling across with subtle seam movement away. Tim goes pushing forward with hard hands to defend, only to nick it off the outside edge. Steenkamp at second slip makes no mistake this time, staying low and cupping a sharp, clean catch. Tim Tector has to depart after a hefty knock.

25.1

25.1: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, On a length, on middle, Tim Tector defends it to the leg side.

24.6

24.6: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Tim Tector, Short, around the pads of the batter. Tim Tector clips it to square leg for one.

6 Over | Run: 121/2 | Run Rate: 4.84

24.5

24.5: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Fuller, around off, Harry Tector drives it to long off for a single.

24.4

24.4: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Harry Tector, Short, on middle, Harry Tector pushes it to the leg side.

24.3

24.3: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Tim Tector, Full, on middle, Tim Tector clips it to square leg for one.

24.2

24.2: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Tim Tector, SIX! Up it goes again! Drags his length back, does Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, around off and middle. Tim Tector once again opens his stance and heaves it over deep square leg for six more runs.

24.1

24.1: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Tim Tector, SIX! A warm greeting to Loftie-Eaton! Tossed up, fuller, around off. Tim Tector clears his front foot and heaves it over long leg for a biggie.

23.7

23.6: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Short, on middle, Tim Tector pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

7 Over | Run: 106/2 | Run Rate: 4.42

23.6

23.5: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Back of a length, around off, Tim Tector dabs it to cover.

23.5

23.5: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, WIDE! Slants it down the leg side, Tim Tector fails to connect his clip.

23.4

23.4: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Short, around off, Tim Tector dabs it to cover.

23.3

23.3: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Fuller, on middle, Tim Tector defends it to cover.

23.2

23.2: JJ Smit to Harry Tector, Just a shade outside off, Harry Tector dabs it to cover for a single.

23.1

23.1: JJ Smit to Harry Tector, Pitches it up, on off, Harry Tector leans on it and blocks it down.

22.6

22.6: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, Tossed up, fuller, around off, Harry Tector drives it to long off for a single.

6 Over | Run: 103/2 | Run Rate: 4.48

22.5

22.5: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, Full, on off, defended by Tector.

22.4

22.4: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Short, outside off, Tim Tector cuts it to deep cover for one.

22.3

22.3: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Fuller, spraying down the leg side, Tim Tector shuffles and tries to flick it, but it just burshes off the pads and rolls away to deep backward square leg for two leg byes. Also, Ireland have crossed the 100-mark.

22.2

22.2: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, A touch fuller, around off, Harry Tector leans on it and drives it to long off for a single.

22.1

22.1: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Short, around off, Tim Tector pushes it to long off for a single.

21.6

21.6: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Full, on middle, Harry Tector nudges it to mid off.

6 Over | Run: 97/2 | Run Rate: 4.41

21.5

21.5: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Fuller, around off, Tim Tector flicks it to long on for a single.

21.4

21.4: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, FOUR! Hammered away! Bangs it hard on the deck to generate some bounce off it. Tim Tector rocks back and pulls it to wide long on for a boundary.

21.3

21.3: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Short, outside off, Harry Tector pats it to cover for one.

21.2

21.2: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Back of a length, outside off, Tim Tector cuts it to deep cover for one.

21.1

21.1: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Fuller in length, outside off, swinging away. Tim Tector tries to defend it down, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

20.6

20.6: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, Just a shade outside off, Harry Tector pushes it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 90/2 | Run Rate: 4.29

20.5

20.5: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, Short of a length, outside off, Harry Tector bunts it to cover.

20.4

20.4: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, Fuller, outside off, Harry Tector bunts it to cover for no runs.

20.3

20.3: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, FIFTY FOR TIM TECTOR! What a knock a 23-year-old man has had so far. Fuller, on off, Tim Tector pushes it to mid off for one to get to his maiden half-century in his ODI debut. Sensational knock from the Irish prodigy.

20.2

20.2: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Pitches it up, on off, Tim Tector rocks back and dabs it down the deck.

20.1

20.1: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Short, on middle, Tim Tector nudges it to mid on.

19.8

19.6: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Short of a length, outside off, Harry Tector shoulders arms the delivery.

8 Over | Run: 89/2 | Run Rate: 4.45

19.7

19.5: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Fuller, on off, Harry Tector defends it back to the bowler.

19.6

19.5: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, WIDE! Bangs hard onto the length, down the leg side. Harry Tector makes a leave this time.

19.5

19.4: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, On a length, around middle, Tim Tector clips it to deep square leg for one.

19.4

19.3: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Full, on middle, Tim Tector nudges it to mid on.

19.3

19.3: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, WIDE! Short, angling down the leg side, Tim Tector tries to pull it away, but gets beaten.

19.2

19.2: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Harry Tector nudges it to short of mid-wicket for a single.

19.1

19.1: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Fuller, around off, Harry Tector drives it wide of long off for a brace.

18.6

18.6: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, SIX! Magnificent! Short of a length, around middle and leg. Tim Tector opens his stance and pulls it aerieally this time, over deep sqaure leg for half a dozen.

6 Over | Run: 83/2 | Run Rate: 4.37

18.5

18.5: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, FOUR! Thumped away! Flighted and fuller, around middle. Tim Tector plants his front foot to the leg side and swats it to deep square leg for a boundary.

18.4

18.4: Bernard Scholtz to Harry Tector, Tossed up, fuller, around off, Harry Tector drives it to the left of the bowler for a single.

18.3

18.3: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Short of a length, outside off, Tim Tector cuts it to the left of backward point, for a single.

18.2

18.2: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Fuller, on middle, Tim Tector nudges it to mid-wicket.

18.1

18.1: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Short, around off, Tim Tector fends it to cover.

17.6

17.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, On a length, at the stumps, Tim Tector clips it to square leg for one.

6 Over | Run: 71/2 | Run Rate: 3.94

17.5

17.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, A touch fuller, outside off, Tim Tector rocks back, trying to punch it to cover, but it skids through and beats the under edge.

17.4

17.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Back of a length, outside off, Tim makes a leave.

17.3

17.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Pitches it up, around the pads, Harry Tector clips it to deep backward square leg for one.

17.2

17.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Put down! A tough chance though. Pushes up, on a good length, outside off, seam angling away with late deviation off the pitch. Tim is drawn into an expansive drive far away from his body and can only manage a high outside edge. The fielder at second slip dives brilliantly to his right, extending a single hand to intervene, but the momentum of the ball forces it free.

17.1

17.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller, at the stumps, Tim Tector drives it down the ground for four runs.

16.6

16.6: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Back of a length, around off, Tim Tector dabs it toward cover for one.

6 Over | Run: 64/2 | Run Rate: 3.76

16.5

16.5: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, A touch fuller in length, on middle, Tim Tector flicks it to the left of deep square leg for a brace.

16.4

16.4: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Yorker, on off, Tim Tector digs it down the deck.

16.3

16.3: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, FOUR! Oh, glorious! Full-length delivery, just outside off, Tim Tector defends it toward the right of the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.

16.2

16.2: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Tim Tector defends it to back to the bowler.

16.1

16.1: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Fuller, around off, Tim Tector pushes it wide of cover for a couple of runs.

15.6

15.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Back of a length, over middle, Tim Tector tucks it to square leg for one.

6 Over | Run: 55/2 | Run Rate: 3.44

15.5

15.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, On a length, outside off, Tim Tector dabs it to cover.

15.4

15.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Tim Tector defends it down the track.

15.3

15.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Pitches it up, on middle, Tim Tector tries to defend it but catches the outside edge before it rolls to cover.

15.2

15.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, FOUR! SHOT! Just a shade behind the good length, angling outside off. Tim Tector rocks back and punches it through cover for a boundary.

15.1

15.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Full, on middle, Tim Tector tucks it to deep square leg for a couple.

14.7

14.6: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Harry Tector leaves again.

7 Over | Run: 48/2 | Run Rate: 3.20

14.6

14.5: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Shaping away, outside off, Harry Tector shoulders arms at it.

14.5

14.4: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Nice and full, on off, Harry Tector drives it to cover for a single.

14.4

14.3: Jack Brassell to Harry Tector, Bangs it short, outside off, Harry Tector shoulders arms at it.

14.3

14.2: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Back of a length, on off, Tim Tector looks it slap it but edges it to the left of the keeper for a single.

14.2

14.1: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Slower one, on leg, Tim Tector swings hard but misses again.

14.1

14.1: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Back of a length, on leg, Tim Tector looks to pull it but misses. It's a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

13.6

13.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Full and outside off, Harry Tector looks to drive it but misses.

6 Over | Run: 46/2 | Run Rate: 3.29

13.5

13.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Harry Tector, Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Harry Tector has a waft at it but misses. A huge shout for caught behind but nothing from the umpire. There is no DRS for this series.

13.4

13.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Cade Carmichael, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Ruben Trumpelmann strikes. Back of a length, on middle and legm Cade Carmichael stays back and looks to block it but the ball stays low. Cade gets a bottom edge as the ball chops onto the stumps.

13.3

13.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Back of a length, on leg, Tim Tector tugs it to backward square leg for a single.

13.2

13.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Cade Carmichael, Angling in, on off, Cade Carmichael pushes it to cover for a single.

13.1

13.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Fullish, on off, Tim Tector pushes it to point for a single.

12.7

12.6: Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Beaten! Shaping away, outside off, Cade Carmichael has a waft at it but misses.

7 Over | Run: 43/1 | Run Rate: 3.31

12.6

12.5: Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Angling in, on leg, Cade Carmichael looks to flick it but miscues it to cover.

12.5

12.4: Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Full and straight, on off, Cade Carmichael eases it to cover.

12.4

12.3: Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Good length, outside off, Cade Carmichael leaves it alone.

12.3

12.2: Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Slightly shorter, outside off, Cade Carmichael slaps it through covers for a brace.

12.2

12.2: Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Wide! Way outside off, Cade Carmichael leaves. Wided.

12.1

12.1: Jack Brassell to Tim Tector, Back of a length, on off, Tim Tector punches it to cover for a single.

11.7

11.6: JJ Smit to Cade Carmichael, Full and on off, Cade Carmichael blocks it back to the bowler.

7 Over | Run: 39/1 | Run Rate: 3.25

11.6

11.5: JJ Smit to Cade Carmichael, Back of a length, outside off, Cade Carmichael leaves it alone.

11.5

11.4: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Good length, on leg, Tim Tector looks to flick it but miscues it to cover for a single.

11.4

11.3: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Oh! Back of a length, on leg, Tim Tector looks to pull it but gets beaten. The ball just goes over the leg pole. That was close.

11.3

11.2: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, A hint of away movement, outside off, Tim Tector has a waft at it but misses.

11.2

11.2: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Wide! Down the leg side, Tim Tector looks to flick it but misses.

11.1

11.1: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Good length, on off, Tim Tector punches it to cover.

10.6

10.6: Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, Drags his length back, on off, Cade Carmichael taps it to mid off.

6 Over | Run: 37/1 | Run Rate: 3.36

10.5

10.5: Bernard Scholtz to Cade Carmichael, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Full and outside off, Cade Carmichael leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a magnificent boundary.

10.4

10.4: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Turning in, on off, Tim Tector knocks it to mid off for a single.

10.3

10.3: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Much fuller, on off, Tim Tector eases it back to the bowler.

10.2

10.2: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Shortish, on off, Tim Tector slaps it to point.

10.1

10.1: Bernard Scholtz to Tim Tector, Flatter, on off, Tim Tector looks to block it but edges it. The ball lands just short of the slip fielder. Dot.

9.6

9.6: JJ Smit to Cade Carmichael, Beaten! Just outside off, with a hint of away movement. Cade Carmichael looks to block it but misses.

6 Over | Run: 32/1 | Run Rate: 3.20

9.5

9.5: JJ Smit to Cade Carmichael, Good length, on leg, Cade Carmichael looks to block it but wears it on his body. The ball rolls to the off side. Dot.

9.4

9.4: JJ Smit to Cade Carmichael, Good length and outside off, Cade Carmichael leaves it alone.

9.3

9.3: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, OUT! TAKEN! JJ Smit gets the first breakthrough. A tad fuller, just outside off, with a hint of away movement. Andy Balbirnie leans on and looks to block it but gets beaten. Gets a thick outside edge as the ball goes straight in the hands of Louren Steenkamp at first slip, who makes no mistake.

9.2

9.2: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Back of a length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie has a waft at it but misses.

9.1

9.1: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Much fuller, on leg, Andy Balbirnie flicks it to mid-wicket.

8.6

8.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, A tad fuller, on off, Tim Tector eases it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 32/0 | Run Rate: 3.56

8.5

8.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Much fuller, on leg, Andy Balbirnie fends it through square leg for one.

8.4

8.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Good length, just outside off, Andy Balbirnie tries to punch it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

8.3

8.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Full but down leg, Tim Tector looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls to the leg side. They collect a leg bye.

8.2

8.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Angling in, on off, Andy Balbirnie flicks it to square leg for a single.

8.1

8.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Hits the deck hard, on off, Andy Balbirnie looks to pull it but gets a blow on his body. Dot.

7.6

7.6: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Back of a length, on off, Andy Balbirnie guides it through backward point for a single.

6 Over | Run: 29/0 | Run Rate: 3.63

7.5

7.5: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Slightly down the leg side, Andy Balbirnie looks to block it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down.

7.4

7.4: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Much fuller, on leg, Andy Balbirnie flicks it through square leg for a brace.

7.3

7.3: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Too full, on off, Andy Balbirnie eases it to cover.

7.2

7.2: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Full and outside off, Andy Balbirnie leaves it alone.

7.1

7.1: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Hits the deck hard, on off, Andy Balbirnie taps it to mid off.

6.6

6.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Good length, on off, Tim Tector taps it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 26/0 | Run Rate: 3.71

6.5

6.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Angling in, on off, Tim Tector stabs it back to the bowler.

6.4

6.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Much fuller, on off, Tim Tector blocks it to mid off.

6.3

6.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Down the leg side, Andy Balbirnie looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.

6.2

6.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Another one outside off, Andy Balbirnie leaves it alone.

6.1

6.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Beaten! Back of a length, with a hint of inward movement, Andy Balbirnie has a waft at it but gets beaten on the inside edge.

5.7

5.6: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Full and outside off, Tim Tector pushes it to cover.

7 Over | Run: 25/0 | Run Rate: 4.17

5.6

5.5: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, FOUR! That's a good shot! Full and just outside off, Tim Tector leans onto it and knocks it firmly through mid off for a boundary.

5.5

5.4: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Much fuller, on off, Tim Tector taps it to mid off.

5.4

5.4: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Wide! Down the leg side, Tim Tector leaves it alone.

5.3

5.3: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Beauty! Hits the deck hard, just outside off, Tim Tector looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.

5.2

5.2: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Another one outside off, Tim Tector leaves it alone.

5.1

5.1: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Swing and a miss! Shaping away, outside off, Tim Tector looms to loft it but misses.

4.6

4.6: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Hits the deck hard, on off, Andy Balbirnie blocks it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 20/0 | Run Rate: 4.00

4.5

4.5: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Angling in, on leg, Tim Tector flicks it to square leg for a single.

4.4

4.4: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Good length, outside off, Tim Tector swings hard but misses.

4.3

4.3: Ruben Trumpelmann to Tim Tector, Down the leg side, Tim Tector looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down.

4.2

4.2: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Fullish, just outside off, Andy Balbirnie pushes it to cover for a single.

4.1

4.1: Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, FOUR! Excellent from Andy! Full and outside off, Andy Balbirnie leans on and cracks a drive through cover-point for a magnificent boundary.

3.6

3.6: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Full and on leg, Andy Balbirnie flicks it to square leg for a single.

6 Over | Run: 14/0 | Run Rate: 3.50

3.5

3.5: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Slightly down the leg side, Tim Tector looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.

3.4

3.4: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Good length, outside off, Tim Tector leaves it alone.

3.3

3.3: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Edgy! Full and on off, Tim Tector looks to flick it but edges it to the cover fielder. Luckily, the ball doesn't carry.

3.2

3.2: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, Back of a length, just outside off, Andy Balbirnie plays it with soft hands towards the off side for a quick single.

3.1

3.1: JJ Smit to Andy Balbirnie, A hint of inward movement, just outside off, Andy Balbirnie looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.

2.6

2.6: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Full and outside off, Andy Balbirnie drives it to cover for a single.

6 Over | Run: 11/0 | Run Rate: 3.67

2.5

2.5: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Flatter, on middle and leg, Andy Balbirnie fends it to mid-wicket.

2.4

2.4: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, SIX! Andy Balbirnie gets off the mark with a maximum! Flatter, just outside off, Andy Balbirnie reaches out to it and sweeps it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a flat six.

2.3

2.3: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Full and straight, Andy Balbirnie taps it to extra cover.

2.2

2.2: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Quicker, on off, Andy Balbirnie eases it to cover.

2.1

2.1: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, A bit short, on off, Andy Balbirnie punches it to point.

1.6

1.6: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Angling in, on off, Tim Tector eases it to point.

6 Over | Run: 4/0 | Run Rate: 2.00

1.5

1.5: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Back of a length again, outside off, Tim Tector shoulders arms at it.

1.4

1.4: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Just a yard behind good length, on leg, Tim Tector tucks it to mid-wicket.

1.3

1.3: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Shaping away, outside off, Tim Tector leaves it alone.

1.2

1.2: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, Beaten! Good comeback from JJ Smit. Shaping away, outside off, Tim Tector has a waft at it but misses.

1.1

1.1: JJ Smit to Tim Tector, FOUR! Tim Tector and Ireland are underway! Full and on leg, Tim Tector uses the pace of the ball and times it through backward square leg for a boundary.

0.6

0.6: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Bernard Scholtz starts with a maiden. Full and outside off, Andy Balbirnie eases it to point.

6 Over | Run: 0/0 | Run Rate: 0.00

0.5

0.5: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Make it five dots! Full and outside off, Andy Balbirnie drives it to extra cover.

0.4

0.4: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Four dots now! Full and outside off, Andy Balbirnie pushes it to point.

0.3

0.3: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Nice and full, on leg, Andy Balbirnie flicks it to square leg.

0.2

0.2: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, A bit short, on leg, Andy Balbirnie looks to block it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down.

0.1

0.1: Bernard Scholtz to Andy Balbirnie, Right on the money! Fired in, on leg, Andy Balbirnie fends it to mid on.

Namibia Second Innings

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Jack Brassell(11 | 17)*

Bernard Scholtz(5 | 13)

J Moondra|10|1|26|6

40.6

40.6: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, OUT! TAKEN! There you go. A six-wicket haul for Jai Moondra. A day that he will never forget. Ireland beat Namibia by 130 runs and have equalised the series at 2-2. Moondra bends his back and digs in a fierce effort ball, hitting the deck hard on middle and leg. It holds up in the pitch just enough to catch Jack Brassell off guard. He chips a feeble, aerial flick straight to short mid-wicket. George Dockrell steps under it, cradles the simple catch, and wraps up the game in style.

6 Over | Run: 168/10 | Run Rate: 4.10

40.5

40.5: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, On a length, just outside off, Jack Brassell cuts it toward the left of cover and gets a couple of runs.

40.4

40.4: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Pitches it up, on leg, Jack Brassell defends it to the leg side.

40.3

40.3: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, A touch fuller, angling away from the batter. Jack Brassell swings for a drive but misses.

40.2

40.2: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, A touch fuller, on middle, Jack Brassell eases it to point.

40.1

40.1: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, FOUR! Deft touch! Back of a length, just outside off, Jack Brassell guides it through backward point for four runs.

39.6

39.6: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, FOUR! Thumped away! Full-length delivery, just outside off, Bernard Scholtz drills it to the left of the bowler for four runs.

6 Over | Run: 162/9 | Run Rate: 4.05

39.5

39.5: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Fuller, around middle and leg, Bernard Scholtz pushes it to mid on.

39.4

39.4: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Fullish, on off, Bernard Scholtz pushes it to cover.

39.3

39.3: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Full, on off, defended by Scholtz.

39.2

39.2: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Short again, on off, Bernard Scholtz blocks it back to the bowler.

39.1

39.1: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Short, outside off, Bernard Scholtz gets beaten on his defence.

38.6

38.6: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Full-length delivery, on middle, Jack Brassell defends it from the outer part of his bat.

6 Over | Run: 158/9 | Run Rate: 4.05

38.5

38.5: Jai Moondra to Bernard Scholtz, Fuller in length, on middle, Bernard Scholtz tucks it to square leg for a single.

38.4

38.4: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Back of a length, outside off, Jack Brassell guides it to deep backward point for one.

38.3

38.3: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Short, around off, Jack Brassell makes a leave at it.

38.2

38.2: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Full, on off, Jack Brassell defends it back to the bowler.

38.1

38.1: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Wide yorker, outside off, Jack Brassell jags it to cover-point.

37.6

37.6: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Short, around off, Bernard Scholtz tries to defend, but it sneaks past the outside edge.

6 Over | Run: 156/9 | Run Rate: 4.11

37.5

37.5: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Fuller, outside off, Bernard Scholtz tries to drive it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

37.4

37.4: Matthew Humphreys to Bernard Scholtz, Short, outside off, Bernard Scholtz tries to have a poke at it but misses.

37.3

37.3: Matthew Humphreys to Jack Brassell, Pitches it up, around middle, Jack Brassell pushes it to mid-wicket.

37.2

37.2: Matthew Humphreys to Jack Brassell, Full, on middle, Jack Brassell drives it back to the bowler.

37.1

37.1: Matthew Humphreys to Jack Brassell, Fuller, around off, Jack Brassell pushes it to cover.

36.6

36.6: Jai Moondra to Bernard Scholtz, Hard length, outside off, Bernard Scholtz tries to guide it down to short third.

6 Over | Run: 155/9 | Run Rate: 4.19

36.5

36.5: Jai Moondra to Bernard Scholtz, Short of a length, outside off, Bernard Scholtz makes a leave at it.

36.4

36.4: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, A touch fuller, around off, Jack Brassell mistimes his drive but gets the gap between the cover fielders. Three runs taken.

36.3

36.3: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Full, outside off, Jack Brassell swings but misses.

36.2

36.2: Jai Moondra to Jack Brassell, Fuller, on off, Jack Brassell pushes it to the off side.

36.1

36.1: Jai Moondra to Ruben Trumpelmann, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Jai Moondra punches the air hard as he is pumped up, and why not? He deserves every bit of it as he gets his maiden FIVER-FER in international cricket. Hard length on off stump, angling across. Trumpelmann windmills into a massive heave across the line. But the bounce stays low and uneven. The ball catches a thick inside edge and crashes directly into the stumps behind him.

35.6

35.6: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Chance of a run out! Short of a length, outside off stump, rising steeply. Trumpelmann rises on his toes to pull on the up, slapping it directly towards short mid-wicket. A single was called early, prompting a sharp return on the bounce to the bowler's end. Campher does well to cross over, gather, and dislodge the bails, but the dive and slide from Trumpelmann gets him safely home in time.

6 Over | Run: 152/8 | Run Rate: 4.22

35.5

35.5: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Tailing in, fuller, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann nudges it to the leg side.

35.4

35.4: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann pushes it to mid off.

35.3

35.3: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! More runs from Ruben Trumpelmann! Just a shade behind the good length, shaping in, on off and middle. Ruben Trumpelmann swats it through square leg for four runs.

35.2

35.2: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, around off and middle. Ruben Trumpelmann heaves it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

35.1

35.1: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, On a length, around off and middle. Ruben Trumpelmann pushes it to mid off.

34.6

34.6: Jai Moondra to Bernard Scholtz, Fuller, angling in, Bernard Scholtz shuffles and defends it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 145/8 | Run Rate: 4.14

34.5

34.5: Jai Moondra to Zane Green, OUT! TIMBER! Make it three for Jai Moondra. He goes full, straight, and nails it much fuller, just behind the yorker length, angling back into the left-hander. Green goes for a huge, expansive drive, but the ball tails in late, ripping right through the gate between bat and pad. It crashes into the off stump, ripping it off cleanly out of the ground.

34.4

34.4: Jai Moondra to Zane Green, On a length, around off, Green pushes it to cover.

34.3

34.3: Jai Moondra to Ruben Trumpelmann, A touch fuller, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann pushes it to wide of point and gets a single.

34.2

34.2: Jai Moondra to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, angling down the leg side, Ruben Trumpelmann tries to slap it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

34.1

34.1: Jai Moondra to Zane Green, Back of a length, outside off, Zane Green bunts it to cover for a single.

33.6

33.6: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann bunts it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 143/7 | Run Rate: 4.21

33.5

33.5: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Full, outside off, Zane Green drives it through cover for a single.

33.4

33.4: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, A touch fuller, around off, Green pushes it to cover.

33.3

33.3: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Fuller, around middle, Zane Green drives it to mid off.

33.2

33.2: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann dabs it to wide of cover for one.

33.1

33.1: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, On a length, outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann tries to smoke it over the bowler but it sneaks past the outside edge.

32.6

32.6: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Quick and fuller, at the stumps, Zane Green defends it down the deck.

6 Over | Run: 141/7 | Run Rate: 4.27

32.5

32.5: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann fails to nudge it away and wears on the back pad. The ball rolls toward short third and the batter gets a leg bye.

32.4

32.4: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Fuller, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann tries to flick it but catches the outside edge before it bounces off toward short third.

32.3

32.3: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, around off, Zane Green dabs it to cover.

32.2

32.2: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

32.1

32.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Fuller, around off, Zane Green drives it to cover for one.

31.6

31.6: Curtis Campher to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full-length delivery, outside off, shaping away from the batter. Ruben Trumpelmann tries to smoke it downtown, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

6 Over | Run: 137/7 | Run Rate: 4.28

31.5

31.5: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Much fuller, outside off, Green drives through cover for one.

31.4

31.4: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Fuller, angling across, just outside off. Zane Green tries to punch it away, but gets nicked off the inside edge, bouncing past the stumps.

31.3

31.3: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, FOUR! Zane Green gets into the 40s! Just a shade behind the good length, on middle and off. Zane Green pulls it hard to deep square leg for a boundary.

31.2

31.2: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, On a length, on middle, Zane Green defends it to square leg.

31.1

31.1: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Fuller, on off, Zane Green drives it to the left of the deep cover fielder for a brace.

30.6

30.6: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Swing and a miss! Pitches it fuller, just outside off, turning it away. Ruben Trumpelmann gets down on one knee to slog sweep it across, but gets beaten on the outside edge due to the spin.

6 Over | Run: 130/7 | Run Rate: 4.19

30.5

30.5: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, over off, Zane Green pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

30.4

30.4: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann knocks it to sweeper cover for one.

30.3

30.3: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, on off, Zane Green fends it to cover for one.

30.2

30.2: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, A touch fuller, on middle, Zane Green works it to square leg.

30.1

30.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, outside off, Zane Green guides it to deep third for a couple of runs.

29.6

29.6: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! The runs are piling up thick and fast. Back of a length, around middle and leg. Ruben Trumpelmann covers the stumps and pulls it late through fine leg for the boundary.

6 Over | Run: 125/7 | Run Rate: 4.17

29.5

29.5: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! KABOOM! 178 runs required off 121 balls now. Bumper, over middle and leg. Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it up and over the deep backward square leg fielder for six more runs.

29.4

29.4: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Short of a length, over the stump. Zane Green pulls it to deep fine leg for a single.

29.3

29.3: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, FOUR! Hammered it away! Back of a length, over middle, Green rocks on his back foot and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

29.2

29.2: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, Back of a length, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it to deep square leg for one.

29.1

29.1: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, On a length, outside off, Zane Green guides it to deep third for a single.

28.6

28.6: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, outside off, Ruben Trumpelmann slaps it to cover-point.

6 Over | Run: 108/7 | Run Rate: 3.72

28.5

28.5: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Full, on off, Ruben Trumpelmann blocks it down.

28.4

28.4: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! Oh, what a shot that is! Flighted and fuller, on off. Ruben Trumpelmann plants his front foot to the leg side of the delivery and launches it over long on for half a dozen.

28.3

28.3: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Fuller, around middle, Zane Green pushes it to the leg side for one.

28.2

28.2: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Tossed up, on middle, Ruben Trumpelmann turns it to right of mid-wicket for one.

28.1

28.1: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Fuller, around middle, Ruben Trumpelmann nudges it to mid-wicket.

27.6

27.6: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, A touch fuller, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann tucks it to square leg for one.

6 Over | Run: 100/7 | Run Rate: 3.57

27.5

27.5: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short of a length, over off and middle. Ruben Trumpelmann fails to connect his pull as he takes a blow on his biceps.

27.4

27.4: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann punches it to mid off.

27.3

27.3: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, Bumper, over middle. Ruben Trumpelmann misses on his hook.

27.2

27.2: Liam McCarthy to Ruben Trumpelmann, Shaping in, around the pads of the batter, just behind the fuller length. Ruben Trumpelmann tries to flick it but misses and wears on the pad. Appeal goes round but the umpire shakes his head as it seems to go doing the leg side.

27.1

27.1: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Nice and full, around the pads, Zane Green flicks it to square leg for a single.

26.6

26.6: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, Short, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann defends it down.

6 Over | Run: 98/7 | Run Rate: 3.63

26.5

26.5: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, SIX! Up, up and over! Pitches it up, around off, Ruben Trumpelmann smokes it over long off for half a dozen.

26.4

26.4: Matthew Humphreys to Ruben Trumpelmann, FOUR! Off the mark with style! Short of a length, around middle and leg. Ruben Trumpelmann tickles it away through fine leg for a boundary.

26.3

26.3: Matthew Humphreys to JJ Smit, OUT! TAKEN! Matthew Humphreys joins the party now. Good-length delivery, angling into the right-hander. The batter comes forward defending on the wrong line, expecting the ball to turn away, but it holds its line with the arm. It snicks the inside edge, rebounds off the front pad, and lofts gently to the left of the keeper. Lorcan Tucker moves comfortably to complete an easy catch.

26.2

26.2: Matthew Humphreys to JJ Smit, Fuller, angling in, on middle and leg, JJ Smit dabs it back to the bowler.

26.1

26.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Back of a length, around middle, Zane Green turns it to square leg for one.

25.6

25.6: Liam McCarthy to JJ Smit, Just a shade behind the good length, on middle and leg. JJ Smit works it to mid-wicket.

6 Over | Run: 87/6 | Run Rate: 3.35

25.5

25.5: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Short of a length, over off, Zane Green pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

25.4

25.4: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Short, around off, Zane Green guides it to point.

25.3

25.3: Liam McCarthy to JJ Smit, Pitches it up, on middle, JJ Smit flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

25.2

25.2: Liam McCarthy to JJ Smit, Short, over off, JJ Smit sways away to make a leave.

25.1

25.1: Liam McCarthy to JJ Smit, Fuller, around middle, JJ Smit nudges it to mid-wicket.

24.6

24.6: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Pitches it up, outside off, Zane Green guides it to deep third for a brace.

6 Over | Run: 85/6 | Run Rate: 3.40

24.5

24.5: Matthew Humphreys to JJ Smit, Pitches it up, around off, JJ Smit drives it to cover for one.

24.4

24.4: Matthew Humphreys to JJ Smit, Fuller, around off, JJ Smit defends it to the cover region.

24.3

24.3: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Fuller, around off, Zane Green works it to mid-wicket.

24.2

24.2: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, around off, Zane Green defends it down the deck.

24.1

24.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Fuller, outside off, Zane Green dabs it to cover.

23.7

23.6: Jordan Neill to JJ Smit, On a length, outside off, JJ Smit makes a leave.

7 Over | Run: 81/6 | Run Rate: 3.38

23.6

23.5: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Taken, but it's a free-hit! On a good length, on middle. Green tries to heave it across, but catches the top edge. The ball loops toward mid-wicket and the fielder in the region pouches the catch. Meanwhile the batter gets a single.

23.5

23.5: Jordan Neill to JJ Smit, NO BALL! Jordan Neill has overstepped and up comes the Free-Hit. Short of a length, on middle, JJ Smit tucks it to square leg for a single.

23.4

23.4: Jordan Neill to JJ Smit, Nice and full, on middle, JJ Smit works it to square leg.

23.3

23.3: Jordan Neill to JJ Smit, Fuller, on off, JJ Smit pushes it to the right of the bowler.

23.2

23.2: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A cheap dismissal from Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Neill has some luck to get a wicket on this delivery. Shaping down the leg side, hitting the deck hard. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton rocks back and tries to cash a pull shot, but ends up missing the hit. The ball gets a good thud from the gloves and flies to the right of Lorcan Tucker behind the stumps.

23.1

23.1: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Angling in, on middle, around middle. Zane Green flicks it away to deep square leg for a single.

22.6

22.6: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Fuller, on middle, Zane Green flicks it to deep square leg for one.

6 Over | Run: 77/5 | Run Rate: 3.35

22.5

22.5: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, outside off, Green tries to pull it away, but the ball stays a bit low and beats the underedge.

22.4

22.4: Matthew Humphreys to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short, turning in, on middle, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton goes the stumps and clips it to deep fine leg for a single.

22.3

22.3: Matthew Humphreys to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton dabs it to cover.

22.2

22.2: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, on middle, Zane Green tucks it to square leg for one.

22.1

22.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Tossed up, fuller, outside off, Zane Green drives it to cover.

21.6

21.6: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, On a length, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton shoulders arms at it.

6 Over | Run: 74/5 | Run Rate: 3.36

21.5

21.5: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bumper, over middle, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton ducks underneath and lets it through.

21.4

21.4: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Fuller, on middle, Zane Green flicks it to square leg for a single.

21.3

21.3: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bumper, over middle and leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

21.2

21.2: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, On a length, around off, angling in. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton tucks it to mid-wicket.

21.1

21.1: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Short, outside off, Zane Green hops and slaps it to deep cover for a single.

20.6

20.6: Matthew Humphreys to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, SIX! BANG! Pitches it up, around off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton lofts it up and over long off for half a dozen.

6 Over | Run: 71/5 | Run Rate: 3.38

20.5

20.5: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Short, outside off, Zane Green slaps it to deep cover for one.

20.4

20.4: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Pitches it up, around off, Zane Green blocks it back to the bowler.

20.3

20.3: Matthew Humphreys to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short, turning in, around middle. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pulls it to deep square leg for one.

20.2

20.2: Matthew Humphreys to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, A touch fuller, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton blocks it down.

20.1

20.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Fuller, outside off, Zane Green drives it to long on for one.

19.6

19.6: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Much fuller, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes it to mid off.

6 Over | Run: 62/5 | Run Rate: 3.10

19.5

19.5: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Much fuller, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton taps it to point.

19.4

19.4: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Nice and full, on off, Zane Green pushes it to cover for a single.

19.3

19.3: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Good length, on off, Zane Green punches it to cover.

19.2

19.2: Jordan Neill to Zane Green, Back of a length, outside off, Zane Green leaves it alone.

19.1

19.1: Jordan Neill to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Angling in, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes it to cover for a single.

18.6

18.6: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Quicker, on off, Zane Green taps it to mid on.

6 Over | Run: 60/5 | Run Rate: 3.16

18.5

18.5: Matthew Humphreys to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Fired in, on leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

18.4

18.4: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Quicker, on off, Zane Green taps it to mid on for a single.

18.3

18.3: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Shortish, on off, Zane Green pulls it through square leg. The fielder dives to his right and makes a good stop. Keeps it to two runs.

18.2

18.2: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, Too full, on off, Zane Green blocks it back to the bowler.

18.1

18.1: Matthew Humphreys to Zane Green, A bit short, on off, Zane Green punches it to cover.

17.7

17.6: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Angling in, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton tucks it to mid-wicket.

7 Over | Run: 56/5 | Run Rate: 3.11

17.6

17.5: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Slower one, outside off, Zane Green leaves. The keeper fails to stop it as the batters collect a bye.

17.5

17.5: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Wide! A wayward bouncer, on off, Zane Green looks to pull it but misses. A stifled appeal for caught behind but nothing from the umpire.

17.4

17.4: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Back of a length, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

17.3

17.3: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Shaping away, on off, Zane Green flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

17.2

17.2: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Nice and full, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton fends it through mid on for a single.

17.1

17.1: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Back of a length, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton fends it back to the bowler.

16.6

16.6: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Shaping away, on off, Zane Green pushes it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 51/5 | Run Rate: 3.00

16.5

16.5: Curtis Campher to Zane Green, Slower one, outside off, Zane Green shoulders arms at it.

16.4

16.4: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Hits the deck hard, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton stabs it back to the bowler.

16.3

16.3: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bangs it short, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton leaves it alone.

16.2

16.2: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Shaping away, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton looks to block it but misses.

16.1

16.1: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Fullish, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton eases it to cover.

15.7

15.6: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Much fuller, on off, Zane Green taps it to mid off.

7 Over | Run: 50/5 | Run Rate: 3.13

15.6

15.6: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Zane Green leaves.

15.5

15.5: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Fullish, on middle, Zane Green blocks it back to the bowler.

15.4

15.4: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, FOUR! That's a good shot! Back of a length, on leg, Zane Green swivels and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.

15.3

15.3: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Shaping away, outside off, Zane Green leaves again.

15.2

15.2: Liam McCarthy to Zane Green, Short and outside off, Zane Green leaves.

15.1

15.1: Liam McCarthy to Gerhard Erasmus, OUT! LBW! Liam McCarthy strikes. Gerhard Erasmus looks shocked with the decision though. Back of a length, on off, Erasmus looks to pull it but the ball hits the upper part of his pads. An appeal and the finger goes up. There is no DRS for this series so Gerhard has to walk back.

14.6

14.6: Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus, Fullish, down leg, Gerhard Erasmus looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls to mid-wicket. They collect a leg bye.

6 Over | Run: 45/4 | Run Rate: 3.00

14.5

14.5: Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus, Shaping away, on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it to point.

14.4

14.4: Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus, Good length, on off, Gerhard Erasmus fends it to mid-wicket.

14.3

14.3: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Angling in, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton punches it through covers for a single.

14.2

14.2: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Angling in, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes it to cover.

14.1

14.1: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, FOUR! Through the gap! Full and outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton stays back and drives it magnificently through the cover region for a boundary.

13.7

13.6: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pulls it through square leg for a single.

7 Over | Run: 39/4 | Run Rate: 2.79

13.6

13.5: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Beaten! Full and outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton looks to block it but misses.

13.5

13.4: Liam McCarthy to Gerhard Erasmus, Back of a length, on off, Gerhard Erasmus punches it through point for a single.

13.4

13.4: Liam McCarthy to Gerhard Erasmus, Wide! Down the leg side, Gerhard Erasmus leaves it alone.

13.3

13.3: Liam McCarthy to Gerhard Erasmus, Down the leg side, Gerhard Erasmus looks to flick it but the ball clips his pads and rolls towards the keeper. Dot.

13.2

13.2: Liam McCarthy to Gerhard Erasmus, Fullish, on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it to cover.

13.1

13.1: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Short, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

12.6

12.6: Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus, Hits the deck hard, on off, Gerhard Erasmus punches it to cover.

6 Over | Run: 35/4 | Run Rate: 2.69

12.5

12.5: Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus, Back of a length, outside off, Gerhard Erasmus looks to loft it but misses.

12.4

12.4: Curtis Campher to Gerhard Erasmus, Much fuller, on off, Gerhard Erasmus taps it to mid off.

12.3

12.3: Curtis Campher to Alexander Volschenk, OUT! TAKEN! Curtis Campher strikes in his first over. A late movement, just outside off, Alexander Volschenk has a lazy waft at it but misses. Gets a slight outside edge as the ball carries towards first slip where Andy Balbirnie takes a sharp catch.

12.2

12.2: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Full and on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton taps it to mid off for a single.

12.1

12.1: Curtis Campher to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Good length, on leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton looks to block it but misses. A loud appeal but turned down. It looked like it was pitching outside leg.

11.6

11.6: Liam McCarthy to Alexander Volschenk, Short, on leg, Alexander Volschenk leaves it alone.

6 Over | Run: 34/3 | Run Rate: 2.83

11.5

11.5: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Back of a length, on leg, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pulls it to square leg for a single.

11.4

11.4: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bangs it short, outside off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton leaves it alone.

11.3

11.3: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Angling in, on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes it to cover.

11.2

11.2: Liam McCarthy to Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Full and on off, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton taps it to cover.

11.1

11.1: Liam McCarthy to Alexander Volschenk, Full and outside off, Alexander Volschenk taps it to backward point for a single.

10.6

10.6: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, OUT! TAKEN! Jai Moondra gets his third wicket. A surprise bouncer, outside off, Louren Steenkamp looks to sway away from it. The ball hits the toe end of his bat and lobs towards point where Curtis Campher takes a simple catch. Namibia are in a bit of bother at the moment.

6 Over | Run: 32/3 | Run Rate: 2.91

10.5

10.5: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Full and straight, Alexander Volschenk flicks it through square leg for a single.

10.4

10.4: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Slightly down the leg side, Alexander Volschenk looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. Dot.

10.3

10.3: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Shaping in, on off, Alexander Volschenk drives it through covers for a brace.

10.2

10.2: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Good length, on off, Alexander Volschenk punches it to cover.

10.1

10.1: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Back of a length, just outside off, Alexander Volschenk looks to block it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down.

9.6

9.6: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Hits the deck hard, on off, Louren Steenkamp blocks it to mid off.

6 Over | Run: 29/2 | Run Rate: 2.90

9.5

9.5: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries from Louren Steenkamp! Back of a length, on middle, Louren Steenkamp stays in his crease and pulls it through mid-wicket for yet another boundary.

9.4

9.4: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, FOUR! That's a good shot! Full and outside off, Louren Steenkamp leans onto it and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

9.3

9.3: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Back of a length, on leg, Louren Steenkamp fends it back to the bowler.

9.2

9.2: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Beaten! Shortish, outside off, Louren Steenkamp looks to pull it but misses.

9.1

9.1: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Back of a length, on leg, Louren Steenkamp blocks it to mid on.

8.6

8.6: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Hits the deck hard, on off, Louren Steenkamp pushes it through point for a single.

6 Over | Run: 21/2 | Run Rate: 2.33

8.5

8.5: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Fullish, on off, Louren Steenkamp pushes it to mid off.

8.4

8.4: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Hits the deck hard, on off, Louren Steenkamp pushes it to point.

8.3

8.3: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Shaping away, on off, Alexander Volschenk steers it through point for one more.

8.2

8.2: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Fullish, on off, Louren Steenkamp slashes it through backward point for a run.

8.1

8.1: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Hits the deck hard, on off, Alexander Volschenk taps it to point for a single.

7.6

7.6: Jordan Neill to Alexander Volschenk, Angling in, on off, Alexander Volschenk guides it through point for a single.

6 Over | Run: 17/2 | Run Rate: 2.13

7.5

7.5: Jordan Neill to Alexander Volschenk, A tad fuller, on the stumps, Alexander Volschenk stabs it to mid on.

7.4

7.4: Jordan Neill to Alexander Volschenk, A sharp bouncer, on off, Alexander Volschenk sways away from it.

7.3

7.3: Jordan Neill to Alexander Volschenk, Much fuller, on off, Alexander Volschenk looks to block it but miscues it to point. Three dots in a row now.

7.2

7.2: Jordan Neill to Alexander Volschenk, Good length, targeting the stumps, Alexander Volschenk blocks it back to the bowler again.

7.1

7.1: Jordan Neill to Alexander Volschenk, Angling in, on off, Alexander Volschenk blocks it back to the bowler.

6.6

6.6: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Full and on off, Alexander Volschenk flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

6 Over | Run: 16/2 | Run Rate: 2.29

6.5

6.5: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Back of a length, outside off, Alexander Volschenk leaves it alone.

6.4

6.4: Jai Moondra to Alexander Volschenk, Much fuller, on off, Alexander Volschenk pushes it to mid off.

6.3

6.3: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, OUT! TAKEN! What a catch from Andy Balbirnie. A tad fuller, just outside off, with a hint of away movement. Jan Frylinck leans on and looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. Andy McBrine dives to to his left at second slip and takes a magnificent catch just inches above the ground. Jan Frylinck walks back into the pavilion.

6.2

6.2: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Fullish, outside off, Jan Frylinck looks to loft it but misses.

6.1

6.1: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Good length, on off, Jan Frylinck blocks it back to the bowler.

5.6

5.6: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Angling in, on off, Louren Steenkamp pushes it to mid off.

6 Over | Run: 15/1 | Run Rate: 2.50

5.5

5.5: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Short, on middle, Louren Steenkamp pulls it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

5.4

5.4: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Back of a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp blocks it back to the bowler.

5.3

5.3: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Full and straight, Louren Steenkamp taps it to mid on.

5.2

5.2: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Louren Steenkamp latches onto it and pulls it powerfully over square leg for a boundary.

5.1

5.1: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, A tad fuller, on off, Louren Steenkamp tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

4.6

4.6: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, FOUR! This time, Frylinck gets the gap. Pitches it a touch fuller, outside off, Jan Frylinck gets on his front foot and drives it into the cover-point gap for four runs.

6 Over | Run: 9/1 | Run Rate: 1.80

4.5

4.5: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Back of a length, around off, Jan Frylinck pats it to cover.

4.4

4.4: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Just a shade behind the good length, around off, Jan Frylinck pushes it to cover.

4.3

4.3: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Fuller in length, around middle and leg, Jan Frylinck blocks it to mid on.

4.2

4.2: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Back of a length, around off, Jan Frylinck bunts it to the off side.

4.1

4.1: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Oh, that one stays low! On a good length, outside off, Jan Frylinck tries to defend at it, but it goes past the outside edge by a whiskers.

3.6

3.6: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Shortish, outside off, Louren Steenkamp makes a leave at it.

6 Over | Run: 5/1 | Run Rate: 1.25

3.5

3.5: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Short of a length, outside off, Louren Steenkamp slaps it to cover.

3.4

3.4: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Fuller in length, outside off, swinging it away. Louren Steenkamp tries to defend at it, but it sneaks just past the outside edge.

3.3

3.3: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, FOUR! Magnificent! Short of a length, wide outside off, Louren Steenkamp stays on his back foot, waits for the proper timing and then cuts it past the left of the point fielder for a boundary.

3.2

3.2: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Much fuller, just behind the yorker length, on off. Louren Steenkamp drives it to cover.

3.1

3.1: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Short of a length, outside off, Louren Steenkamp shoulders arms at it.

2.6

2.6: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Angling in, much fuller, attacking the off stump. Jan Frylinck gets on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

6 Over | Run: 1/1 | Run Rate: 0.33

2.5

2.5: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Full, on off, Jan Frylinck eases it toward cover.

2.4

2.4: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Pitches it up, on off, Jan Frylinck blocks it away.

2.3

2.3: Jai Moondra to Jan Frylinck, Fuller, at the stumps, Jan Frylinck defends it down the deck.

2.2

2.2: Jai Moondra to Malan Kruger, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Huge appeal for caught behind and up goes the finger of the umpire. Not a great delivery to pick up a wicket, but he will take it with both hands. He fires it fuller, spraying it just down the leg side. Malan Kruger tries to glance at it, but gets nicked off the inside edge before it gets into the gloves of Lorcan Tucker behind the stumps.

2.1

2.1: Jai Moondra to Malan Kruger, Hard length, shaping it away from the batter. Malan Kruger tries to bunt it toward the off side, but withdraws his willow to make a leave.

1.6

1.6: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Back of a length, outside off, Louren Steenkamp dabs it to point.

6 Over | Run: 1/0 | Run Rate: 0.50

1.5

1.5: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Just a shade behind the good length, just outside off. Louren Steenkamp gets behind the line and blocks it to cover.

1.4

1.4: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Short of a length, around off, Louren Steenkamp fends it to cover.

1.3

1.3: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Back of a length, outside off, Louren Steenkamp dabs it to cover.

1.2

1.2: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Bangs hard onto the length, outside off, Louren Steenkamp shoulders arms at it.

1.1

1.1: Jordan Neill to Louren Steenkamp, Starts with a shorter one, outside off, Louren Steenkamp lets it through.

0.6

0.6: Jai Moondra to Malan Kruger, Short of a length, outside off, Malan Kruger hangs back, gets behind the line and dabs it to cover. Just a single from the first over.

6 Over | Run: 1/0 | Run Rate: 1.00

0.5

0.5: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Good-length delivery, around off, Louren Steenkamp opens the face of the bat before guiding it to backward point for a single to get off the mark.

0.4

0.4: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Short of a length, shaping away from the batter. Louren Steenkamp defends the inside line and gets beaten on the outside edge.

0.3

0.3: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Just a shade away from the good length, around off, Louren Steenkamp blocks it to the left of the bowler.

0.2

0.2: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, Pitches it fuller now, does Moondra, swinging in, attacking the middle stump. Louren Steenkamp lunges forward and defends it down.

0.1

0.1: Jai Moondra to Louren Steenkamp, A dot to begin with! Short of a length, on off, Louren Steenkamp blocks it to the off side.

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