Ireland ODI vs Namibia ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Ireland ODI won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Ireland ODI took on Namibia ODI on Jan 24, 2026, 03:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ireland ODI won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 467 runs and 16 wickets fall between Ireland ODI (236/6 in 30.0 overs) and Namibia ODI (231/10 in 27.4 overs).
2. Ireland ODI Innings Breakdown (236/6)
Batting in the first innings, Ireland ODI finished on 236/6 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.87 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland ODI accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Paul Stirling spearheaded the batting effort with 106 runs off 78 balls (including 13 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 135.9). Valuable middle-order support came from George Dockrell, who contributed 28 runs off 15 deliveries, while Harry Tector added 23 (15b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Dylan Leicher led the bowling figures with 2/49 in 6.0 overs (economy 8.17), assisted by David Wiese (2/54 in 6.0 overs).
3. Namibia ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (231/10)
Pursuing a target of 237 runs for victory, Namibia ODI recorded 231/10 in 27.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.35 runs per over. Ashwan Kumar anchored the chase for Namibia ODI with 57 runs from 44 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 129.5), alongside Malan Kruger who chipped in with 34 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Boyd Rankin delivered a key spell of 2/37 across 4.4 overs at an economy rate of 7.93, while George Dockrell finished with 2/52 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Lorcan Tucker and Paul Stirling (Ireland ODI), who combined for 76 runs off 57 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 2 stumpings, with Zane Green making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ashwan Kumar (Namibia ODI) topped the match rankings with 182.0 total points, followed closely by George Dockrell (152.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Paul Stirling.