Jonathan Smit's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Namibia
Ireland
129/10 (33.1)
Namibia
131/5 (21.2)
NAM won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Namibia have won by 5 wickets. Ireland batted first and posted 129/10 in 33.1 overs. Namibia chased down 130 in just 21.2 overs.
Ireland struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Jordan Neill top-scored with 33 off 25 balls (SR 132), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 16 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Louren Steenkamp anchored the innings with 46 off 44 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Namibia on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Jonathan Smit delivered figures of 4/20 in 9 overs (Econ 2.2). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NAM lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 29 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
46 off 44 balls (SR 105), 6 fours, 1 sixes
4/20 in 9 overs (Econ: 2.22)
33 off 25 balls (SR 132), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Namibia showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ireland were outplayed in all departments. A 5 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. NAM lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.