Series #1775849048564
16/06/2026 - 09:46 PM
IR

Ireland

192/420.0 Overs
VS
NA

Namibia

25/107.0 Overs

Ireland won the match by 167 run

Man of the MatchGeorge Dockrell

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Ireland Inning

192/420.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Paul Stirling
c Jean-Pierre Kotze b Gerhard Erasmus573842150.0
A
Andrew Balbirnie
s Zane Green b Gerhard Erasmus201021200.0
H
Harry Tractor
c Bernard Scholtz b Bernard Scholtz 634033157.5
L
Lorcan Tucker
s Zane Green b Divan La Cock422122200.0
C
Curtis Campher
not out4100040.0
M
Mark AdairStriker
not out3100300.0
Extras3 (wd 3, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total192/4 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Ben Shikongo
2.001206.00
R
Ruben Trumpelmann
2.001809.00
G
Gerhard Erasmus
3.002327.67
B
Bernard Scholtz
5.0061112.20
N
Nicol Loftie-Eaton
3.0039013.00
J
Jean-Pierre Kotze
2.001507.50
D
David Wiese
1.0013013.00
M
Michael Van Lingen
1.00202.00
D
Divan La Cock
1.00919.00
Fielding Highlights
Jean-Pierre Kotze
1 C
Zane Green
2 St
Bernard Scholtz
1 C

Partnerships

Harry Tractor & Lorcan Tucker
Harry Tractor 54 · Lorcan Tucker 35
89 (44b)
Curtis Campher & Lorcan Tucker
Curtis Campher 4 · Lorcan Tucker 7
11 (14b)
Mark Adair & Curtis Campher
Mark Adair 3 · Curtis Campher 0
3 (2b)
Paul Stirling & Andrew Balbirnie
Paul Stirling 14 · Andrew Balbirnie 20
34 (28b)
Harry Tractor & Paul Stirling
Harry Tractor 9 · Paul Stirling 43
52 (32b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Divan La Cock
1 Wkt9 Runs
5
1
0
W
3
0
Over 19Michael Van Lingen
2 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
1
Over 18Bernard Scholtz
1 Wkt10 Runs
6
W
1
1
0
Wd
1
Over 17Nicol Loftie-Eaton
10 Runs
0
1
2
0
1
6
Over 16Bernard Scholtz
16 Runs
2
6
0
2
2
4
Over 15Gerhard Erasmus
12 Runs
1
0
1
6
2
2
Over 14David Wiese
13 Runs
3
0
0
4
3
3
Over 13Jean-Pierre Kotze
10 Runs
1
2
4
0
1
2
Over 12Bernard Scholtz
17 Runs
0
4
6
2
1
4
Over 11Jean-Pierre Kotze
5 Runs
2
2
0
1
0
0
Over 10Gerhard Erasmus
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
0
0
2
1
W
Over 9Nicol Loftie-Eaton
22 Runs
2
6
4
4
6
0
Over 8Bernard Scholtz
5 Runs
1
0
2
0
2
0
Over 7Nicol Loftie-Eaton
7 Runs
0
4
0
2
0
1
Over 6Bernard Scholtz
13 Runs
2
2
4
2
0
3
Over 5Gerhard Erasmus
1 Wkt8 Runs
Wd
3
2
0
W
2
0
Over 4Ruben Trumpelmann
10 Runs
0
1
1
6
0
2
Over 3Ben Shikongo
5 Runs
0
1
1
0
0
3
Over 2Ruben Trumpelmann
8 Runs
0
0
2
0
1
Wd
4
Over 1Ben Shikongo
7 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
4

Namibia Inning

25/107.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
Divan La Cock
b Craig Young570071.4
M
Michael Van Lingen
s Lorcan Tucker b Gareth Delany6130046.2
J
JJ Smit MF
b Craig Young01000.0
Z
Zane Green
lbw Craig Young01000.0
N
Nicol Loftie-Eaton
c Lorcan Tucker b Josh Little140025.0
J
Jean-Pierre Kotze
c Mark Adair b George Dockrell8610133.3
G
Gerhard Erasmus
b George Dockrell03000.0
B
Bernard Scholtz
c Curtis Campher b Gareth Delany230066.7
D
David WieseStriker
not out01000.0
R
Ruben Trumpelmann
hit George Dockrell01000.0
B
Ben Shikongo
s Lorcan Tucker b George Dockrell2200100.0
A
All Out
not out00000.0
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total25/10 (7.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
Craig Young
2.00633.00
J
Josh Little
2.001216.00
G
George Dockrell
2.00341.50
G
Gareth Delany
1.00424.00
Fielding Highlights
Lorcan Tucker
1 C2 St
Mark Adair
1 C
Curtis Campher
1 C

Partnerships

Divan La Cock & Michael Van Lingen
Divan La Cock 5 · Michael Van Lingen 3
8 (13b)
Nicol Loftie-Eaton & Michael Van Lingen
Nicol Loftie-Eaton 1 · Michael Van Lingen 0
1 (4b)
Michael Van Lingen & Gerhard Erasmus
Michael Van Lingen 2 · Gerhard Erasmus 0
2 (2b)
Jean-Pierre Kotze & Michael Van Lingen
Jean-Pierre Kotze 8 · Michael Van Lingen 1
9 (11b)
JJ Smit MF & Michael Van Lingen
JJ Smit MF 0 · Michael Van Lingen 0
0 (1b)
Zane Green & Michael Van Lingen
Zane Green 0 · Michael Van Lingen 0
0 (1b)
David Wiese & Gerhard Erasmus
David Wiese 0 · Gerhard Erasmus 0
0 (4b)
Bernard Scholtz & Gerhard Erasmus
Bernard Scholtz 2 · Gerhard Erasmus 0
2 (3b)
Ruben Trumpelmann & David Wiese
Ruben Trumpelmann 0 · David Wiese 0
0 (1b)
Ben Shikongo & David Wiese
Ben Shikongo 2 · David Wiese 0
2 (2b)
Match Timeline7 Overs
Over 7George Dockrell
3 Wkt2 Runs
0
0
W
W
2
W
Over 6Gareth Delany
2 Wkt4 Runs
2
W
2
0
W
0
Over 5George Dockrell
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
W
Over 4Josh Little
1 Wkt8 Runs
W
0
2
4
2
0
Over 3 Craig Young
3 Wkt1 Runs
W
W
W
0
0
1
Over 2Josh Little
4 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
0
Over 1 Craig Young
5 Runs
0
1
0
1
Wd
0
2
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Ireland vs Namibia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 WC GROUP B • Ireland won the match by 167 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 217 runs & 14 wickets
Ireland Top Batter: Harry Tractor — 63 (40b, 3x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Gerhard Erasmus — 2/23 (3.0 ov)
Namibia Top Batter: Jean-Pierre Kotze — 8 (6b, 1x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: George Dockrell — 4/3 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Harry Tractor & Lorcan Tucker — 89 runs (44b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: George Dockrell (Ireland) — 127.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 WC GROUP B, Ireland took on Namibia on Apr 10, 2026, 07:26 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ireland won the match by 167 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 217 runs and 14 wickets fall between Ireland (192/4 in 20.0 overs) and Namibia (25/10 in 7.0 overs).

2. Ireland Innings Breakdown (192/4)

Batting in the first innings, Ireland finished on 192/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland accumulated 51 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Harry Tractor spearheaded the batting effort with 63 runs off 40 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 157.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Paul Stirling, who contributed 57 runs off 38 deliveries, while Lorcan Tucker added 42 (21b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Gerhard Erasmus led the bowling figures with 2/23 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.67), assisted by Divan La Cock (1/9 in 1.0 overs).

3. Namibia Chase & Second Innings Summary (25/10)

Pursuing a target of 193 runs for victory, Namibia recorded 25/10 in 7.0 overs at a scoring rate of 3.57 runs per over. Jean-Pierre Kotze anchored the chase for Namibia with 8 runs from 6 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 133.3), alongside Michael Van Lingen who chipped in with 6 off 13 balls. Defending the total, George Dockrell delivered a key spell of 4/3 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 1.50, while Craig Young finished with 3/6 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Harry Tractor and Lorcan Tucker (Ireland), who combined for 89 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 4 stumpings, with Lorcan Tucker 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—George Dockrell (Ireland) topped the match rankings with 127.0 total points, followed closely by Craig Young (102.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to George Dockrell.