Moondra Masterclass Sets Up Series Decider
Ireland kept their series hopes alive in spectacular fashion, securing a comprehensive 130-run victory over Namibia in the fourth ODI at the
Ireland Post Competitive Total
After Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl, Ireland navigated a challenging start to post a formidable 298/8 from their 50 overs. Tim Tector anchored the innings with a composed 73 off 81 balls, providing the stability required to build a platform. He found valuable support in Curtis Campher, who injected momentum into the middle order with a brisk 66 off 50 balls. Despite the Irish momentum, JJ Smit proved a constant threat for the hosts, returning impressive figures of 4/34 from his 10 overs to keep Namibia in the contest at the halfway stage.
Namibia Collapses Under Pressure
Chasing 299 for victory, Namibia’s pursuit never found its rhythm. The hosts lost two early wickets, placing them on the back foot immediately. While Zane Green offered some resistance with a fighting 45 off 58 balls, the Irish bowling attack proved too disciplined to allow a recovery. The turning point arrived when Louren Steenkamp was dismissed, caught by Curtis Campher off the bowling of Moondra. That breakthrough triggered a collapse from which Namibia could not recover, as they were eventually bowled out for 168.
