Ireland beat Namibia, Ireland won by 26 runs

So Ireland have bowled the Namibian team out and have won the first one day game by 26 runs.

Snyman hit a very good 61 and there was some very exciting hitting in the end but Ireland's experience showed in the end.

Alex Cusack finished off as the pick of the Irish bowler with three wickets. With two each for Rankin, Johnston and Dockrell on his return to international cricket.

The great news is that the next one day game between the teams takes place here in Belfast tomorrow. So thank you for following my commentary here today in Belfast. I hope that you will join me, Justin Smyth for the game tomorrow. Good evening from Storm

48.4

Cusack to Klazinga, OUT

that's it, its all over! A full toss from Cusack finished the Namibian's off. Klazinga hit it a mile in the air and Niall O'Brien took a smart catch at extra cover

Louis Klazinga c †NJ O'Brien b Cusack 16 (7b 0x4 2x6) SR: 228.57

48.3

Cusack to Viljoen, 1 run

pitched up and hit back past the bowler to long-off

48.2

Cusack to Klazinga, 1 run

going down legside and tucked round the corner. The Namibians need boundaries

48.1

Cusack to Viljoen, 1 run

pitched up and hit to long-on

Over48

14 runs, 1 wicket

NAM 212/9CRR: 4.41 RRR: 15.00

L Klazinga 15 (5b 2x6)

DT Johnston2/48 (9)

30 needed off of 12

47.6

Johnston to LP van der Westhuizen, OUT

the Louis show is over. He went to hit the ball high over mid-wicket and Porterfield caught he just before the boundary. Lots of relieved look from the Irish fielders

Louis van der Westhuizen c Porterfield b Johnston 22 (8b 2x4 2x6) SR: 275

47.5

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Johnston to LP van der Westhuizen, no run

a dock ball! Slower one from Johnston, played and missed

47.4

Johnston to Klazinga, 1 run

only a single that time to deep mid-wicket

47.3

Johnston to Klazinga, SIX runs

maybe this isnt over yet. Hit hard over long-off and over the top of Stirlings head

47.2

Johnston to Klazinga, SIX runs

slower ball hit hard and flat over long-off. Just gets over the boundary

47.1

Johnston to LP van der Westhuizen, 1 run

clever from Johnston, slower ball. An easy single any where now as Ireland try and stop the boundaries

Over47

23 runs

NAM 198/8CRR: 4.21 RRR: 14.66

L Klazinga 2 (2b)LP van der Westhuizen 21 (5b 2x4 2x6)

JF Mooney0/48 (8)

The field is well spread now for Louis

46.6

Mooney to Klazinga, 2 runs

pitched up and hit high in the air. Stirling almost gets to it at third man running in.

46.5

Mooney to LP van der Westhuizen, 1 run

boo only a single this time, driven to mid-wicket. Thats 21 off 5 balls

46.4

Mooney to LP van der Westhuizen, FOUR runs

he's done it again, pitched up by Mooney and hit high over point. Landed just inside the rope

46.3

Mooney to LP van der Westhuizen, SIX runs

pitched up and hit high, very high and long over the long-on boundary. Great shot

46.2

Mooney to LP van der Westhuizen, SIX runs

Massive six over deep mid-wicket, Mooney dropped short and it was wacked away

46.1

Mooney to LP van der Westhuizen, FOUR runs

pitched up and Louis went for the big shot. It took the outside edge and flew over the third man boundary

Over46

4 runs, 1 wicket

NAM 175/8CRR: 3.80 RRR: 16.75

L Klazinga 0 (1b)LP van der Westhuizen 0 (0b)

DT Johnston1/34 (8)

45.6

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Johnston to Klazinga, no run

short delivery to finish the over, Klazinga completely misses it.

45.5

Johnston to Gerrie, OUT

the Snyman has gone! He went for the big hit over the top and didnt get hold of it. Kevin took an easy catch at mid-off. A good innings from the Namibian.

Gerrie Snyman c KJ O'Brien b Johnston 60 (100b 2x4 0x6) SR: 60

45.4

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Johnston to Gerrie, no run

over pitched trying to go for another yorker, hit to mid-on

45.3

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Johnston to Gerrie, no run

another yorker just hit to cover

Ireland vs Namibia, 3rd Match at Belfast, Jul 04 2011 - Match Result