NAM vs IRE Commentary, 24 October, 2026

Gerhard Erasmus to Byron Mcdonough, 1 leg bye, Gerhard Erasmus flights an off-break full on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease as it deflects away for a single leg bye in this tight chase.

Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Gerhard Erasmus sprays a full length delivery well outside off, called wide as thirty-three are required from twenty-four.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 leg bye, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on off stump at pace. The batter hangs in the crease, collecting one leg bye.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length on the stumps, and they push hard to come back for two. The steep chase continues.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps. Jai Moondra sends it away for four, chipping into the steep required rate.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, no run, Good length from Ruben Trumpelmann on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect as the steep asking rate climbs. The fifty-run stand is raised.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann pitches on a good length on the stumps, and they hustle back to complete two runs.

Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, Six, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length ball on the stumps, and Gavin Hoey launches it cleanly over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum keeps the steep chase alive. That also brings up the fifty-run partnership.

Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Full length from Jonathan Smit on the stumps, worked away as they scamper back for two.

Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on the stumps, and the batters scurry back to complete two runs.

Jonathan Smit to Gavin Hoey, Six, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length outside off stump with pace. Gavin Hoey hangs in his crease and whips a flick shot away to find the boundary for four vital runs.

Jonathan Smit to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for one run.

Jonathan Smit to Jai Moondra, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter fails to score with the required rate climbing steeply.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Gavin Hoey shifts onto the back foot and powers it all the way over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum with the asking rate climbing steep.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, another scoreless delivery in this steep chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. With the required rate climbing in this steep chase, they settle for the single.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann strays down the leg side with a back of a length delivery, gifted as a wide as the batter steps forward.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers a good length ball around off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to tuck away one run. The chase remains steep.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, Four, Trumpelmann serves this on a good length around off stump. Jai Moondra connects firmly and sends it away to the fence for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell serves up a full delivery around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect as the steep asking rate climbs further.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Brassell bowls a good length delivery on off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in the crease to block it defensively, unable to find a run.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Jack Brassell bowls a fast good-length delivery outside off, and the batter hangs back to pull for one run. With the required rate steep, they settle for the single.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 2 runs, Good length delivery on off stump from Jack Brassell, worked away as they hurry back to complete two runs.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase steep.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Jack Brassell bangs it in back of a length on the stumps, but it veers too far and is called wide as the batter hangs in the crease to defend. An extra conceded in this steep chase.

Jack Brassell to Gavin Hoey, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase steep.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to close out the over with no run taken.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann errs with a back of a length delivery on the stumps that strays too far, gifting one run as a wide in this steep chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run into the outfield. The steep chase continues.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann pushes a full-length delivery too wide outside off stump. The batter steps forward aiming to push at it, but cannot reach, conceding an extra in this steep chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around leg stump, and the batter clips it away for two.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Jai Moondra, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate continues to climb in this difficult chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

Max Heingo to Jai Moondra, no run, Max Heingo bowls a full ball on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and drives it, but cannot find a run in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Max Heingo sprays this one on a good length outside off stump, pushing it well beyond the tramline for a wide. The required rate remains steep as the bowler will have to reload.

Max Heingo to Jai Moondra, 1 wide, Max Heingo sprays a good-length delivery well wide of off stump as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra run in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Max Heingo hits a good length on the stumps, and it is nudged away for one run into the outfield.

Max Heingo to Gavin Hoey, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against this steep asking rate.

Max Heingo to Gavin Hoey, no run, Max Heingo pitches it full on the stumps. He cannot find a way through, keeping the required rate climbing in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Max Heingo pitches it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to Jai Moondra, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the asking rate climbing, another dot ball adds to the mounting task.

Gerhard Erasmus to Jai Moondra, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump, and the strike is rotated for one run against the steep asking rate.

Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls a full-length ball on off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, no run, Gerhard Erasmus bowls this full outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this demanding pursuit.

Gerhard Erasmus to Gavin Hoey, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Gerhard Erasmus, nudged away for a single as the steep chase continues.

Gerhard Erasmus to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump. Stepping forward, the batter works it away for a single to keep the chase moving.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length outside off stump. George Dockrell dispatches it to the boundary rope, taking four vital runs off the steep target.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing in this steep chase.

Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the steep required rate climbs further.

Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, Four, Jack Brassell serves a good length delivery on the off stump line. Andy McBrine sends it away to find four valuable runs in this steep chase.

Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, no run, Jack Brassell pitches this full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball in a tight chase.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this up full length on the stumps. George Dockrell pounces on it, finding the boundary rope to pick up four crucial runs in a steep chase.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, Four, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell beats the field for four to chip away at the steep required rate.

Jonathan Smit to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves a full length ball on the stumps, worked away for one as the required rate mounts.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length on the stumps, pushed away for one as the steep required rate climbs.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter is kept quiet as the steep required rate continues to rise.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit spears a full length ball straight on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken with the required rate climbing steadily.

Jack Brassell to Andy McBrine, no run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends to finish the over with no run. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Brassell, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs. The asking rate remains steep in this tight chase.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jack Brassell bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, pulled forward for a single into the outfield.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length at the stumps, and he leans forward to flick it away for a single. The required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

Max Heingo to George Dockrell, 1 run, Max Heingo serves a good length delivery around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run. The chase remains steep.

Max Heingo to George Dockrell, no run, Max Heingo lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. Another dot ball adds to the mounting required rate in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to George Dockrell, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a full length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to George Dockrell, Six, Max Heingo delivers a good-length ball around off stump. George Dockrell launches it cleanly over the boundary ropes for six, a vital hit with the required rate climbing steeply.

Max Heingo to George Dockrell, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length in the channel outside off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the required rate climbing in this steep chase.

Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Heingo bowls a good length delivery on off stump, nudged away for one run into the steep chase.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run. The chase remains steep.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands a full-length ball around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot in this tight chase.

Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on off stump, played from the crease for a single as the chase gets tighter.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around the stumps, he presses forward against the off-break to take one run.

Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps, and the batter hangs back to flick it away for a single.

Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.

Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Gerhard Erasmus sprays an off-break down the leg side on a full length, well out of reach as the batter hangs in the crease to concede an extra in this tight chase.

Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, no run, Max Heingo fires a full delivery fast on the stumps. He steps forward to cut, but the ball is stopped for no run.

Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, no run, Full length outside off stump from Max Heingo. The batter leans forward into a defensive block, and there is no run.

Max Heingo to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, he strides forward and drives it away to take one run.

Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Heingo pushes a full-length ball onto the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one. The required rate continues to hover near eight in this tight chase.

Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, Four, Max Heingo digs one in back of a length on the stumps. George Dockrell presses forward and cuts it away for four to release some pressure in this chase.

Max Heingo to Curtis Campher, no run, Full-length delivery outside off stump from Max Heingo, and the batter steps forward to cut into the field where it is stopped. No run taken with the asking rate climbing in this tight chase.

Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, no run, Gerhard Erasmus serves an off-spinner full on the stumps. The batter gets forward and defends solidly to close out the over with no run.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward to take one run.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, no run, Gerhard Erasmus floats an off-break full outside off stump. He strides forward and smothers it defensively.

Gerhard Erasmus to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Gerhard Erasmus pitches an off-break on a good length at the stumps, and the batter steps forward to cut for two runs.

Gerhard Erasmus to George Dockrell, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus lands it on a good length around leg stump, nudged away for a single.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, He leans forward into a full delivery outside off stump and flicks it away to take one run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast good-length delivery on the stumps. The batter steps forward to cut, but the stroke is stopped for no run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pushed forward into a defensive stroke against this good-length ball around off stump to take one run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, Six, Ruben Trumpelmann delivers a good-length ball around off stump. George Dockrell presses forward and pulls it over the ropes for six, providing a vital boundary in a tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. The batter strides forward to defend and fails to connect.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Jonathan Smit, pulled forward for one run to keep the chase moving in a tight finish.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a full delivery around off stump. The batter strides forward into a defensive block to keep it out with the chase tightening.

Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pitched full outside off stump by Smit, and the batters hustle back to complete two runs.

Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit pitches it full outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding target keeps the pressure firmly on Ireland.

Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Jonathan Smit bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run. With the required rate climbing in this tight chase, Ireland are kept quiet.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through as the asking rate continues to climb.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the required rate creeping up in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to George Dockrell, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run as the required rate keeps climbing.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a full length delivery around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Curtis Campher, no run, Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. No run taken as the pressure stays on.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Full length around off stump from Jonathan Smit, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this tight chase.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it firmly. With the required rate climbing in this tight chase, that is another precious dot ball.

Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves this on a good length outside off, and it is worked away for a single.

Jonathan Smit to Curtis Campher, no run, Full length on the stumps from Jonathan Smit, and the batter steps forward to drive it straight into a stop. No run taken.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length delivery on the stumps, and he presses forward to drive for one.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, 5 wide, Jonathan Smit errs drastically with his radar as the batter steps forward, spraying it past everyone for five wides. That eases the chase equation considerably in a tight situation.

Jonathan Smit to George Dockrell, no run, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length ball wide outside the off stump, and the batter cannot lay bat on it. It goes through as a dot ball in this tight chase.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this tight chase.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Jack Brassell serves it full length on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight dot ball adds to the chase's required rate.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell drops it short of a good length on the stumps. George Dockrell takes it on and finds the boundary to keep the chase moving in a tight contest.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell bowls full on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the required rate over seven, every scoreless delivery tightens the screws.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, Four, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump. George Dockrell punches it away through the infield, picking up four valuable runs under pressure. Ireland keep the required rate in sight.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pushed full length outside off stump by Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, and the batter eases it away for one run. Ireland keep the chase moving in this tight scenario.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Six, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers a good length ball wide outside off. Curtis Campher launches it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital strike in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Pushed through on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward to cut away one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Loftie-Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, unable to pierce the ring as the required rate keeps creeping up.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single in this tight chase.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it away to take two runs.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Jack Brassell, worked away to collect two runs.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, no run, Full length delivery outside off stump from Jack Brassell, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

Jack Brassell to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Off stump on a good length from Jack Brassell, pushed away to collect two runs in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on off stump, nudged away for one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers and Curtis Campher strikes it away for four. A crucial boundary arrives in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Good length delivery around off stump from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, pushed away as they hustle back for two runs.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps by Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, and the batter steps forward to push one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to George Dockrell, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton pushes a full length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a gap as the steep required rate climbs further.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls this on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away for one. The required rate continues to climb in this chase.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell bowls to the batter, who cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell keeps it tight as the batter steps forward to defend, unable to pierce the ring in this steep chase.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Jack Brassell pitches short on the stumps as the batter presses forward, and the umpire signals a wide.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell lands this on a full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. No run taken.

Jack Brassell to George Dockrell, no run, Jack Brassell bowls a full length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers a full length ball on the stumps, worked away to take one.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton pitches on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, no run, Loftie-Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Loftie Eaton, the batter leans forward and eases it away for a single.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Loftie Eaton pitches it full outside off, and it is nudged away for a single to rotate the strike.

Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Brassell lands a full length delivery on the stumps. The batter cannot break free, dot ball.

Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jack Brassell lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in a tight chase.

Jack Brassell to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jack Brassell hits a back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely. That adds another dot ball to keep the chase tight.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jack Brassell pitches one full on the leg stump, and it is worked away for a single.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, Good length delivery around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. Jack Brassell starts the over with a dot as the required rate keeps climbing.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton delivers a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Harry Tector, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands a full length ball on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a single in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, and it is worked away for one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton spears a full length ball right on the stumps. No run is conceded in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full-length delivery on the stumps. Paul Stirling dispatches it cleanly to the rope for four, finding a welcome boundary in this tight chase.

Max Heingo to Harry Tector, no run, Max Heingo spears a full-length fast delivery just outside the off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and cannot find a way through.

Max Heingo to Harry Tector, Four, Max Heingo goes full on the stumps. Harry Tector finds the gap and sends it away for four crucial runs in this demanding chase.

Max Heingo to Harry Tector, no run, Max Heingo pitches it full outside off, and the batter cannot find a way through. The pressure remains firmly on the chase.

Max Heingo to Harry Tector, no run, Max Heingo serves a full delivery on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and clips a flick straight into the field for no run.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, he strides forward and eases it away to take one.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, Six, Max Heingo drops it back of a length outside off stump. Paul Stirling pounces on the width and powers it all the way over the ropes for six in a tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full length ball on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Harry Tector, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a full leg-break on the stumps. He steps forward and pushes it away for a single.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Harry Tector, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton drops it on a good length around off stump with leg-spin. The batter hangs back in the crease to play a cut, but cannot find a gap.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run. The chase remains tight.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Harry Tector, 1 run, Loftie-Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a good length ball around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.

Max Heingo to Harry Tector, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to pierce the ring as the required rate keeps climbing.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for one run.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, Six, Max Heingo delivers a good-length ball on the stumps. Paul Stirling presses forward and launches it all the way over the ropes for six to help relieve the chase pressure.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, no run, Max Heingo lands a good-length delivery down the leg side, and the batter cannot turn it away. That dot ball adds to the tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Cade Carmichael, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton spears a full length ball on off stump. He cannot find a way through to complete the over.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Four, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length on the stumps. Paul Stirling dispatches it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away to collect two runs in this testing chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton pitches this full on off stump. The batter cannot find a way through and pushes it back for no run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full-length ball targeted on the stumps. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless under mounting required-rate pressure.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo bowls full on the stumps, defended cleanly with no run conceded.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo bowls, and the batter steps forward to defend. No run taken.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo serves this full length on the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Max Heingo drops it back of a length outside off stump, worked away for one.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to pierce the ring in this demanding chase.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, no run, Jack Brassell lands it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through. With the chase asking for over seven an over, another dot closes out the over.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Pitched up outside off, and he hangs back in the crease to drive it away for a single.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, Jack Brassell drops it in back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The chase remains tight as another dot ball goes by.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, Jack Brassell pitches this one full and straight at the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. He keeps it out safely as Namibia look to maintain the squeeze.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump. There is no run as the tight chase continues.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands this back of a length outside off, and it is worked away for a single.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, no run, Full length on the stumps from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, and the batter defends it away for no run in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton serves a full length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, adding to the pressure in this tight chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Cade Carmichael, 1 run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and works away one run.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Loftie Eaton bowls a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease to flick it away for a single. The chase remains comfortable.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, Six, Full length on the stumps from Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and launches it cleanly all the way over the ropes for six. A comfortable start to the chase.

Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton to Paul Stirling, no run, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter stays in the crease to defend it. It is stopped cleanly to keep things tight in this chase.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length targeting the stumps, and he works it away to collect two runs.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jack Brassell lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball in this tight chase.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, 1 run, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Jack Brassell. He goes forward to defend, and a stop from the field keeps it to one.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, no run, Jack Brassell serves a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The chase stays demanding.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, no run, Jack Brassell slips in a full toss on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease, he cuts the good length ball on off stump away to take one run.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it carefully under the pressure of a steep chase.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Max Heingo lands it back of a length on off stump, and he knocks it away to take one.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Max Heingo drops it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.

Max Heingo to Cade Carmichael, 1 run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it away for a single.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, Four, Brassell drops it back of a length around off stump. Paul Stirling capitalises immediately, sending it away for four to ease the chase pressure.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, 1 run, Pushed back of a length outside off stump by Jack Brassell, nudged away to collect one run.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, no run, Brassell hits a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter defends firmly into the off side with nothing taken as the asking rate climbs.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, Four, Jack Brassell searches for the stumps with a full length delivery. Cade Carmichael meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary for four vital runs in this chase.

Jack Brassell to Cade Carmichael, no run, Jack Brassell hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly, yielding no run.

Jack Brassell to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Jack Brassell hits a back of a length line outside off stump as the batter hangs in the crease. It deflects off the body for a single leg bye in this tight chase.

Max Heingo to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Max Heingo lands a good-length ball around off stump, and he stays in the crease to work away two runs.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length delivery around off stump, he steers it away for a single.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, no run, Max Heingo lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Max Heingo to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Max Heingo lands a good length ball on off stump, tapped away for one run to keep the chase moving.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Heingo delivers back of a length outside off, and he cuts from the crease to take one.

Max Heingo to Paul Stirling, 1 wide, Max Heingo starts off line with a good length delivery well wide of off stump, gifting an extra run. That brings up the fifty partnership in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. Ireland face a tight task needing 274 more.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly, unable to get off strike as the required rate creeps up.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length outside off stump, and they work it away to take two runs. That brings up the fifty-run opening stand.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter gets forward solidly to keep it out.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it solidly to deny any run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann drops it back of a length outside off stump, and he goes forward to work away one run.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jonathan Smit, and the batter defends it away for no run. A disciplined line keeps things quiet in this tight chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit angles one into the leg stump off a back of a length. The batter cannot pierce the field, another dot ball in this demanding pursuit.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. A disciplined line with the required rate creeping up.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Jonathan Smit drops it short on leg stump. Paul Stirling pounces on the delivery and sends it away for four, easing the pressure in this steep pursuit.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to see out the over in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length around off stump. The batter is kept scoreless.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it, unable to score in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends as the required rate stays demanding in this chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on leg stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on the leg stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Jonathan Smit, knocked away to rotate the strike for one.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Good length delivery down the leg side, worked away to rotate the strike with a single. Ireland are comfortable in this chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around off and middle, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit lands this on a good length around leg stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it back of a length on the stumps, tucked away into the gap for one.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, Four, Trumpelmann serves this full length outside off stump, and Paul Stirling crashes it away for four. The chase is moving along smoothly for the openers.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a back of a length line right on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. He cannot pierce the ring as the required rate creeps up in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, Four, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around leg stump. Paul Stirling connects cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter gets forward to block it out.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a full length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Back of a length on leg stump from Jonathan Smit. He hangs in the crease looking to flick, deflecting it away off the pads for a single leg bye.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Good length on the stumps from Jonathan Smit, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. Ireland are moving along steadily in this chase.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit serves a full-length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. Ireland continue comfortably in their chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Jonathan Smit pitches one on a full length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase keeps moving along.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Ruben Trumpelmann lands it on a good length outside off. The batter presses forward and works it away to collect two runs.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann pitches this full on off stump. Balbirnie drives it crisply away to the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 1 wide, Ruben Trumpelmann strays down leg with a full-length delivery, and the umpire signals a wide to add one to the chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Good length from Ruben Trumpelmann, attacking the stumps with pace. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it out firmly to deny any run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Trumpelmann lands it on a good length around leg stump. Andy Balbirnie presses forward and clips it away cleanly to find the boundary in this tight chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a full length delivery outside the off stump. The batter lets it go through to keep the pressure tight in this chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit hits a good length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot to close out the over.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, 1 wide, Jonathan Smit loses his line, sliding a good-length delivery down the leg side for an extra run.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Smit bowls a full delivery aimed at the stumps, and Paul Stirling steps forward to flick it away for four. That eases some pressure in this stiff chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, 1 wide, Jonathan Smit slips this full length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. One extra conceded to the chase.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit pitches it full length on the stumps. The batter defends firmly, unable to find a gap as the steep required rate continues to climb.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit delivers back of a length targeting leg stump, nudged away to take one run towards the steep target.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it away for two runs.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit targets the stumps with a full-length delivery. The batter keeps it out for no run with a steep target to chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands a good length delivery on the stumps for no run. That keeps things quiet in this steep chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Paul Stirling, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a full length delivery right on the stumps. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run against the steep asking rate.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann serves a full length delivery on the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends solidly, yielding no run in this steep chase.

Ruben Trumpelmann to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Ruben Trumpelmann lands this on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless against the steep asking rate.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit pitches it full and straight on the stumps, and the batter defends safely to end the over.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, Four, Jonathan Smit serves this back of a length outside off stump. Paul Stirling seizes on it and sends the ball away for four runs. Ireland begin the chase in a comfortable rhythm.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Jonathan Smit to Paul Stirling, no run, Jonathan Smit pitches it full length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It goes down as another dot.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Jonathan Smit lands a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run in this steep chase.

Jonathan Smit to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Jonathan Smit lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run to begin the chase.