Ireland Sets Target of 298 Against Namibia in Fourth ODI
Ireland finished their innings at 298 for 8, leaving Namibia facing a challenging run chase during the fourth One Day International in Windhoek.
Ireland posted a total of 298 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs against Namibia during the fourth One Day International of the 2026 tour. The match is currently underway at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.
During the final stages of the Irish innings, George Dockrell and Liam McCarthy put together valuable runs. Dockrell contributed a notable unbeaten performance, finishing with 47 runs from 34 deliveries, while McCarthy added late impetus to the scoreboard with a boundary off the final ball.
The closing over of the innings saw aggressive batting as McCarthy scooped a full delivery from JJ Smit over short fine leg for four runs, cementing Ireland's competitive total of 298/8.
Earlier in the batting order, contributions came from various players, including a quick cameo from Jordan Neill, who scored 14 runs off just 6 balls before being bowled by Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus.
In response to the target, the Namibian batting lineup encountered early difficulties under the pressure of the required run rate. As the match progressed into the 25th over, Namibia found themselves struggling at 83 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
Zane Green and JJ Smit were at the crease attempting to stabilize the innings and navigate through the bowling attack led by players such as Matthew Humphreys, requiring over 200 additional runs with less than half the match remaining.
The ongoing five-match ODI series continues to provide competitive action as both squads test their depth and tactical execution at the international level.