Jai Moondra's Six-Wicket Haul Levels Series for Ireland Against Namibia

Record-Breaking Performance in Windhoek

Jai Moondra claimed the best-ever bowling figures for an Ireland bowler in one-day international cricket, securing six wickets for 26 runs to help Ireland level their five-game series against Namibia with a 130-run victory.

Moondra's impressive spell in Windhoek eclipsed the previous record of 6-36 set by Josh Little against Zimbabwe in 2023. The victory brings the series score to 2-2 ahead of the final match.

Match Summary and Format

• Teams: Ireland and Namibia
• Competition: Five-game One-Day International series
• Venue: Windhoek
• Result: Ireland won by 130 runs
• Series Status: Level at 2-2, with the decider scheduled for Sunday

Ireland's Innings

After losing the toss under stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker—stepping in for the injured Paul Stirling—Ireland posted a total of 298-8 from their allotted 50 overs.

• Tim Tector: Marking his ODI debut, he scored 73 runs off 81 balls, featuring seven fours and three sixes.
• Curtis Campher: Continued his strong batting form with 66 runs from 50 balls.
• George Dockrell: Contributed an unbeaten 47 runs to push the total near the 300-run mark.
• Namibia Bowling: JJ Smit was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts, taking 4-44.

Namibia's Chase

Chasing a target of 299, Namibia were bowled out for 168 in 41 overs. Moondra's early strikes reduced the hosts to 32-3. Despite a brief 57-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Zane Green (45) and Ruben Trumpelmann (40), Moondra dismantled the lower order to finish with 6-26.

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