Erasmus’ 156 not out helps Namibia defeat Ireland

Gerhard Erasmus scored an unbeaten career-best 156 to lead Namibia to a 31-run win over Ireland in Windhoek, levelling their five-match one-day international series at 1-1. He also took the final two wickets as Ireland’s late attempt to chase down the target fell short.

Namibia made 321-6 from 50 overs, with Jan Frylinck adding 76; Gavin Hoey took 3-53 for Ireland. In reply, Paul Stirling scored 77 and Hoey helped add 58 for the ninth wicket, but Jack Brassell’s 4-52 and Erasmus’s late wickets bowled Ireland out for 290 in 47.3 overs. The series continues in Windhoek on Tuesday as Ireland prepare for next year’s World Cup qualifiers.