Frylinck century puts Namibia 2-1 ahead as Ireland fall short in Windhoek

Namibia took a 2-1 lead in their five-match one-day international series against Ireland with a 63-run victory in Windhoek on Tuesday. Jan Frylinck's 126 underpinned a total of 316-7 before the visitors were dismissed for 253 in 44.5 overs, according to BBC Sport's match report. The result leaves Namibia one win away from securing the series.

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Curtis Campher led Ireland's resistance with 106 from 86 balls, but his century could not overturn the damage caused by an early collapse. Ireland had slipped to 56-4 in pursuit of a target of 317. Campher brought them back into contention, although the loss of further wickets prevented the tourists from completing the chase.

Ireland also had to manage without an innings from captain Paul Stirling. BBC Sport reported that he injured a finger while fielding during Namibia's innings and was unable to bat. The report did not specify the severity of the injury or confirm whether Stirling would be available for either of the two remaining matches.

Namibia had chosen to bat after winning the toss and lost opener Louren Steenkamp for 13, leaving them 33-1. Malan Kruger contributed 42 before his dismissal made the score 81-2. Frylinck then added 101 for the third wicket with captain Gerhard Erasmus, whose 54 provided important support as the hosts built towards a total above 300.

Alex Volschenk added 36 to Namibia's innings, while Andy McBrine and Campher each claimed two wickets for Ireland. McBrine finished with 2-53 and Campher returned 2-68. In Ireland's reply, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell also took two wickets apiece. The chase ended with 31 deliveries unused, despite Campher's contribution with both bat and ball.

The remaining fixtures are scheduled for Friday and Sunday, with Ireland needing to win both to take the series. Namibia, by contrast, can settle it in the fourth match. For Ireland, the tour also forms part of preparations for next year's World Cup qualifiers, BBC Sport reported, giving the final two games significance beyond reversing Tuesday's result.