Intercontinental Cup Final

KevIRL

End of Day 1 Namibia 241-9

Connell best of the Irish bowlers with 51-4

HonalD

Looks like we might not have it easy. Lost the toss and made to toil in the sun.

randomer

Ireland are in a bit of trouble. After getting the final wicket this morning, Namibia made 250.

Ireland are now 37 for 5, with Snyman taking all five. Really need a big innings from Trent or Cusack.

My money is on Cusack getting a big one today.

TrueDub

One big over from Gerry Snyman did all the damage. Still, with Trent & Alex Cusack at the wicket we can dig in & bat for a long time to drag the total.

It's a 5 day match, so there's loads of time & no need to panic.

simonrooneyzaga

Trent and Alex rebuilding now and going along nicely.

Has there been any feedback on the wicket? Perhaps Namibia have just dug in well and produced a fantastic score rather than Ireland 'restricting them' to 250.

KevIRL

Ireland currently 111-5

Cusack 51no Trent 29no

Do points for having a first innings lead apply in the final as well?

randomer

KevIRL wrote: »

Ireland currently 111-5

Cusack 51no Trent 29no

Do points for having a first innings lead apply in the final as well?

I dont think so. From what I remember it is a winner takes all, however, if its a draw then Namibia would win because they had more points coming into the final.

TrueDub

randomer wrote: »

I dont think so. From what I remember it is a winner takes all, however, if its a draw then Namibia would win because they had more points coming into the final.

Correct.

Mountjoy Mugger

KevIRL wrote: »

Ireland currently 111-5

Cusack 51no Trent 29no

Do points for having a first innings lead apply in the final as well?

Going along nicely now 173/5

Trent 55no

Cusack 85no


Although, Namibia are getting a few maidens in.

Mountjoy Mugger

ooops!

Spoke too early. Tail order now collapsing 182/8

Cusack 88no.

TrueDub

All out for 195 - Alex Cusack stranded on 95 not out.

Lots of work to be done now...

KevIRL

195 all out.

Cusack 95no

simonrooneyzaga

2 early wickets - just what we needed!

randomer

I think a second innings target of 220 or more could prove a real challenge.

I think Ireland will roll them over now, and will require 180 to win in the second innings.

randomer

Namibia are 44 for 4 (and a half) with Snyman, the half, retired hurt.

The next wicket is really the key. If Ireland can get rid of Louis Burger cheaply they can really pile on the pressure.

KevIRL

Nam 91-6 now

KevIRL

Namibia 145 all out. I believe that means Ireland need 201 to win

KevIRL

KevIRL wrote: »

Namibia 145 all out. I believe that means Ireland need 201 to win

201 needed from 216 ovs

39-0 at the mo

KevIRL

KevIRL wrote: »

201 needed from 216 ovs

39-0 at the mo

57-0. Great stuff from the openers

KevIRL

81-1 now. Porterfield out for 34

randomer

NOB will bring us home.

What time is the close of play? At the rate they are going now, another hour and it could be over!

randomer

Ireland 134 - 1 off 36 Overs at the close. 67 runs needed in two days with 9 wickets in hand. Lets just hope it doesn't rain!!!

KevIRL

Ireland close on 134-1

callaway92

Ireland to win by lunch tomorrow

simonrooneyzaga

callaway92 wrote: »

Ireland to win by lunch tomorrow

67 runs in a session! Bold predictions callaway ;-)

Port Elizabeth weather report

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Overnight Temperature: 17°C Mostly clear. Windy at times.
Sunday Morning Temperature: 20°C A mix of sun and cloud. Windy at times.
Sunday Afternoon Temperature: 23°C A mix of cloud and sun. Slight chance of a thunderstorm. Windy.
Sunday Evening Temperature: 20°C A mix of cloudy and clear skies. Slight chance of a thunderstorm. Windy.


looks good from a weather point of view

randomer

simonrooneyzaga wrote: »

67 runs in a session! Bold predictions callaway ;-)

I was going to comment on that, but I didn't want to be rude!

simonrooneyzaga

randomer wrote: »

I was going to comment on that, but I didn't want to be rude!

ah i was only messin

KevIRL

Ireland finish off the job without losing another wicket. Not sure how long it took

201-1

O Brien 119 no.

Well done to the lads. Excellent win, they did very good to get out of the group considering 2 of the games were abandoned

Marshy

Yeah great win again. They've firmly cemented their "best of the rest" status, 3 in a row is very impressive.

I only hope they do themselves justice in the World 20-20 event coming up next summer. That'll be another chance to impress on the big stage.