Zimbabwe vs Ireland IRE in ZIM, 3 ODIs, 2025, Full Score Card
2nd ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare, 16 Feb, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZIM
245/10
(49.0) ov
Ireland
IRE
249/4
(48.4) ov
Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets
Player Of The Match
Curtis Campher,
Ireland
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Balbirnie c T Marumani b B Muzarabani |
11 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 55 |
P Stirling c W Madhevere b R Ngarava |
89 | 102 | 8 | 2 | 87.25 |
C Campher lbw b T Gwandu |
63 | 94 | 3 | 1 | 67.02 |
H Tector c T Marumani b T Gwandu |
7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
L Tucker not out | 36 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 75 |
G Dockrell not out | 20 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
|
Extras
(b 4,lb 2,w 15,nb 2,Penalty 0) |
23 | ||||
|
Total
48.4 (RR: 5.12)
|
249/4 |
Did not bat: M Adair, A McBrine, G Hume, M Humphreys, J Little
Fall of wickets:
(A Balbirnie, 5.2 ov) (C Campher, 33.4 ov) (H Tector, 35.4 ov) (P Stirling, 40 ov)| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R Ngarava |
9 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 5.88 |
B Muzarabani |
10 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 5.10 |
T Gwandu |
9 | 2 | 50 | 2 | 5.55 |
W Masakadza |
10 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 4.00 |
S Raza |
8.4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 4.15 |
J Campbell |
2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B Bennett c P Stirling b M Adair |
30 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 88.23 |
B Curran b A McBrine |
18 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
C Ervine b J Little |
4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
W Madhevere lbw b C Campher |
61 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 87.14 |
S Raza c H Tector b M Adair |
58 | 75 | 5 | 0 | 77.33 |
J Campbell c L Tucker b C Campher |
2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
T Marumani lbw b C Campher |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
W Masakadza b G Hume |
35 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
R Ngarava not out | 17 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 94.44 |
B Muzarabani b M Adair |
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T Gwandu b M Adair |
2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
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Extras
(b 0,lb 9,w 9,nb 0,Penalty 0) |
18 | ||||
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Total
49.0 (RR: 5.00)
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245/10 |
Did not bat:
Fall of wickets:
(B Bennett, 7 ov) (C Ervine, 11.2 ov) (B Curran, 16.2 ov) (W Madhevere, 32.5 ov) (J Campbell, 34.3 ov) (T Marumani, 34.5 ov) (S Raza, 43.1 ov) (W Masakadza, 46 ov) (B Muzarabani, 46.3 ov) (T Gwandu, 49 ov)| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M Adair |
10 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 5.40 |
G Hume |
10 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 4.70 |
J Little |
9 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 6.22 |
M Humphreys |
8 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 3.75 |
A McBrine |
7 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 5.14 |
C Campher |
5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2.60 |
Ireland • 249/4 (48.4 overs)
P Stirling 89 (102)
C Campher 63 (94)
T Gwandu 2/50 (9)
B Muzarabani 1/51 (10)
Zimbabwe • 245/10 (49.0 overs)
W Madhevere 61 (70)
S Raza 58 (75)
M Adair 4/54 (10)
C Campher 3/13 (5)
Commentary
... The Run Chase ...
Ireland's bowling display was a tale of two halves. Initially, they struggled to contain Zimbabwe's aggressive approach, but once they dismissed Bennett, they regained control and bowled with greater discipline. The pick of the Irish bowlers wes Mark Adair as he picked up 4 wickets. Curtis Campher claimed three wickets as well. The rest of the bowling unit, except for Matthew Humphreys, chipped in with a wicket apiece, showcasing a solid team effort
The hosts began aggressively after being asked to bat first, with Brian Bennett once again showing his explosive form, racing to 30 before falling to a superb delivery from Mark Adair. Zimbabwe's innings was marked by a flurry of wickets, with three falling in quick succession to leave them reeling at 3/77. However, a crucial 74-run partnership between Wessly Madhevere and Sikandar Raza steadied the ship. Madhevere top-scored with a valuable 61, while Raza, Wellington Masakadza and Bennett also made significant contributions.
We've reached the halfway mark of the 2nd ODI, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive total of 245 on the board.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 49 overs : 245/10
T Gwandu2 (6)
R Ngarava17 (18)
M Adair10-0-54-4
OUT! TIMBER! They do not get to 250! That's the end of the innings. A slower one. Fuller and on middle. Gwandu swings but misses and it hits the stumps.
Shorter and on the body. Gwandu looks to pull but is through the shot early. He's hit on the helmet.
Bangs this short and outside off. Gwandu looks to pull but misses.
Wide outside off. Left alone.
Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
Steps out! This is shorter and outside off. Ngarava looks to pull but misses.
FOUR! Off the inside edge! Fortunate runs! Fuller and on leg. Richard looks to jam it out. This goes off the inside edge and down to the fine leg fence. They won't mind how they come as long as they do. 250 within touching distance now.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 48 overs : 239/9
R Ngarava12 (15)
T Gwandu2 (3)
G Hume10-0-47-1
Fuller and on middle. Richard looks to flick. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. This rolls on the off side. A run taken.
A slower one outside off. Richard is through the swing and is beaten.
Fuller and on middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
Fuller and on the pads. Richard looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls to short third man for one. Leg bye.
Just over! Back of a length and on middle. Richard looks to pull but misses. This goes over the middle pole.
Fuller and on middle. This is driven back to the bowler.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 47 overs : 236/9
R Ngarava11 (10)
T Gwandu1 (2)
M Adair9-0-48-3
Fuller and on off. Richard swings. This goes off the inner half on the leg side for one.
WIDE! Very wide outside off. Richard looks to cut but misses.
Outside off. This is slapped past cover for one.
A yorker on middle. This is jammed back to the bowler.
OUT! NUMBER 9 down! Now Ireland can surely keep the hosts to below 250! A good slower one. It lands on middle and then moves away a little. Muzarabani looks to defend but is beaten and this hits the top of off.
A slower one on middle. Kept out.
Length and on off. This is slapped down to long off for one.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 46 overs : 232/8
W Masakadza35 (35)
R Ngarava9 (8)
G Hume9-0-45-1
OUT! TIMBER! Cleans him up. Masakadza walks right across. Hume goes full and on the leg stump. He misses the flick and the leg stump goes for a walk. 8 down now. A good little innings by Wellington comes to an end. Can Ireland now keep the hosts to below 250?
Brilliant! On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for two. 8 from the over with a ball to go.
FOUR! Finds the gap again! A slower bumper on the body. This is pulled wide of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Another one goes to the fence.
Excellent running! Fuller and on middle. Richard does well to jam it out on the off side and take one.
Fuller and outside off. Richard looks to go over long on but misses.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
Commentary
And that's a wrap! The series is now level, setting the stage for a thrilling decider. Join us on February 18th for the 3rd and final ODI, where Zimbabwe and Ireland will clash once again. We'll have action underway from 6:30 pm GMT. You can join us an hour early for the match updates and analysis. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Ireland captain Paul Stirling praised his team's performance, particularly during the middle period of the game. He noted that although they didn't take wickets during that phase, they successfully kept the Zimbabwean scoring rate in check, which ultimately set the stage for their later success. Stirling acknowledged that a target of 270-280 would have been much more challenging, but expressed satisfaction that his bowlers prevented Zimbabwe from reaching that mark. Looking ahead to the final game, Stirling indicated that he plans to stick with the same XI, provided everyone is fit and available.
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine reflected on his team's performance, stating that they were on track until the 30th over mark, but lost their momentum in the final 20 overs with the bat. Ervine acknowledged that the wicket was assisting the bowlers, but credited the Irish batters for applying themselves well and making the most of the conditions. He also rued the extras conceded by his team, which ultimately proved costly. Ervine concluded by emphasizing the importance of collective bowling effort, expressing confidence that if his team can bowl well together, things will start to go in their favor.
Curtis Campher, the Player of the Match, shared his thoughts on his impressive performance. He revealed that his strategy was to focus on keeping the ball in the line of the stumps, and it paid off handsomely. Campher also emphasized the importance of nullifying Zimbabwe's chances of making a comeback in the chase. He praised his partnership with Paul Stirling, stating that they worked well together to prevent Zimbabwe from gaining momentum. By doing so, they successfully shut the door on Zimbabwe's hopes of a comeback, ultimately paving the way for Ireland's victory.
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Zimbabwe just didn’t have enough on the board! They were at least 30 runs short of a competitive score. Their bowlers did try hard but there was not a lot in the wicket for them. The pacers were good. They worked hard for wickets but they needed more from the spinners which they couldn’t provide.
Quite an easy chase for the Irish! Their bowlers did a commendable job in the first half to keep the Irish to below 250 and the batters responded well. They lost Andy Balbirnie relatively early but Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher were brilliant. They added a stand which took them very close to a win. Paul Stirling was the star with the bat and it was that partnership which helped the batters coming in to help them get over the line.
FOUR! A boundary to seal the game and level the series. Short and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this past the ring of fielders on off for a boundary to wrap this game up. Ireland defeat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets.
Fuller on off, Lorcan Tucker once again fails to find the gap.
Full and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this towards point and they don't run here as well.
Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker punches this towards the bowler.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 48 overs : 245/4
G Dockrell20 (20)
L Tucker32 (44)
B Muzarabani10-2-51-1
Bumper around off, George Dockrell thumps this towards mid on for no run.
On a length wide outside off, George Dockrell lofts this over cover for two. Scores are level.
Back of a length around off, Lorcan Tucker dabs this towards third man region for one.
Short-pitched outside off, Lorcan Tucker goes for square cut but misses out.
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this around off.
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 47 overs : 242/4
G Dockrell18 (18)
L Tucker31 (40)
W Masakadza10-0-40-0
Full and wide outside off, George Dockrell flicks this away in the deep for two.
Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this off his front foot.
On stumps, blocked off the front foot.
Floated around leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards square leg for no run.
Short and on off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to point for no run.
Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker goes for the drive but gets it off the inside off his bat for no run.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 46 overs : 239/4
G Dockrell16 (17)
L Tucker30 (35)
R Ngarava9-0-53-1
FOUR! Short-pitched, around off, George Dockrell goes for the pull. Gets a top edge and the ball sails over the keeper's head for a boundary behind the stumps.
FOUR! On a length around middle and off, George Dockrell clears his front leg and slogs this up and over mid on for a boundary. Just 11 needed now.
NO BALL! Richard Ngarava has overstepped and he will be bowling a free hit up next. Lorcan Tucker pulls this one towards deep square for one.
Good length around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards leg for no run.
Short-pitched, around leg, George Dockrell pulls this towards leg for one.
Back of a length around off, George Dockrell jams this out.
On a length wide of off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to deep third for one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 45 overs : 227/4
G Dockrell7 (13)
L Tucker28 (32)
S Raza8-0-32-0
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
On the stumps. Kept out.
On middle. This is worked down to long on. Another single.
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
On middle. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 44 overs : 224/4
G Dockrell6 (11)
L Tucker26 (28)
B Muzarabani9-2-48-1
Two! On middle. Dockrell works it through square leg for two.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Length and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Around off. This is worked to mid on.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 220/4
G Dockrell3 (6)
L Tucker25 (27)
S Raza7-0-29-0
On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
Flatter and around off. This is guided to point.
On middle. Kept out.
Another single as Tucker eases it down to long on.
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
Runs Scored 14 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 217/4
L Tucker24 (26)
G Dockrell1 (1)
T Gwandu9-2-50-2
FOUR! Punched away! He's in a hurry to end this game! Outside off. This is slapped past cover. It gets to the fence.
FOUR! Pulled away! On the shorter side. This is pulled past square leg and it races away to the fence.
FOUR! Dragged away! On middle. This is dragged wide of mid on and this races away to the fence.
Outside off. Shorter. Tucker looks to cut but misses.
Length and on middle. Blocked.
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 41 overs : 203/4
L Tucker10 (20)
G Dockrell1 (1)
S Raza6-0-26-0
On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
Around off. Tucker punches it to cover.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. A little bit of turn back in. This is pushed down to long on for one.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
Fuller and this is jammed back to the bowler.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 40 overs : 200/4
P Stirling89 (102)
L Tucker8 (15)
R Ngarava8-0-41-1
OUT! Bumper, around off, Paul Stirling looks to take it on but mistimes it and the ball is traveled only towards the fielder at cover for a soft dismissal. Paul Stirling departs 11 short of his century and Zimbabwe is starting to sense a comeback in this contest.
Good length around off, Paul Stirling smashes this towards mid on for no run.
Good length angling across the batter. Paul Stirling swings and misses.
Bumper, angling across the batter. Paul Stirling looks to take it on but misses out.
Good length around off, Lorcan Tucker slashes hard at it. The ball flies over Johnathan Campbell at gully for one.
On a length around off, Lorcan Tucker guides this to third man region for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 39 overs : 199/3
P Stirling89 (98)
L Tucker7 (13)
W Masakadza9-0-37-0
Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling defends this out.
Fuller around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker flicks this to leg for one.
Tossed up around off, Lorcan Tucker pushes this to mid off for no run.
Full, on off, punched this cover.
Quicker and flatter on off, Lorcan Tucker blocks this.
Floated around off, Lorcan Tucker defends this out.
Runs Scored 14 Runs
Score after 38 overs : 198/3
L Tucker6 (8)
P Stirling89 (97)
R Ngarava7-0-40-0
Good length around off, Lorcan Tucker guides this to third man region for one.
FOUR! Edged and gone for four. On a length around off, Lorcan Tucker steps down and across and throws his bat at it. Gets an outside edge and it flies past the keeper's right for four.
On a length outside off, Paul Stirling drives this to sweeper cover for one.
SIX! A wonderful strike from Pual for a huge six. On a length around off, Paul Stirling slogs this up and over the fielder at mid on and the ball has sailed over the ropes for six.
On a length wide of off, Paul Stirling swings and misses.
On a length wide of off, Paul Stirling smashes this through cover for two.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 37 overs : 184/3
L Tucker1 (6)
P Stirling80 (93)
W Masakadza8-0-36-0
Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker blocks this out.
Floated around off, Lorcan Tucker defends this out.
Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling drives this towards cover for one.
Floated around off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to deep third for one.
Tossed up on leg, Lorcan Tucker flicks this towards mid wicket for no run.
Full and wide outside off, Paul Stirling drives this to long off for one.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 36 overs : 181/3
L Tucker0 (2)
P Stirling78 (91)
T Gwandu8-2-36-2
On a length around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this to square leg for no run.
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker dabs this around off.
Lorcan Tucker walks out next to bat.
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Good length wide of off, Harry Tector swings and gets an outside edge that's taken well diving to his right by Tadiwanashe Marumani behind the stumps. The umpire does ask Harry to wait as the third umpire gives it multiple replays to see if Gwandu has bowled this fairly or overstepped.
Flicked again and straight to fielder again.
On a length around leg, Harry Tector flicks this but finds the fielder.
Good length on off, Harry Tector defends this off his front foot.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 35 overs : 181/2
H Tector7 (6)
P Stirling78 (91)
W Masakadza7-0-33-0
Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover again.
On middle. Blocked.
On middle. Defended.
FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off. This is guided past point and it races away to the fence.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 34 overs : 174/2
P Stirling77 (90)
H Tector1 (1)
T Gwandu7-1-36-1
Two! Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for two.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
OUT! That's plumb! The stand has finally been broken but we feel it's a little too late. This is on middle. Campher looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. That's plumb. A fine knock by Campher. Didi it with the ball earlier on and now with the bat.
On the stumps. This is tucked around the corner for one.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
On off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 33 overs : 169/1
C Campher62 (91)
P Stirling74 (88)
J Campbell2-0-13-0
Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.
On middle. Kept out.
On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
Around off. Kept out.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 32 overs : 165/1
P Stirling72 (85)
C Campher60 (88)
T Gwandu6-1-31-0
On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
On off. This is driven to cover.
Around off. Blocked.
SIX! All the way! Shorter and on middle. Campher pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 31 overs : 157/1
P Stirling71 (84)
C Campher53 (83)
J Campbell1-0-9-0
FOUR! Hammered! Outside off. This is slapped through covers and it goes to the fence.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to long off for one more.
On middle. This is hit down to long on. Another run taken.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 30 overs : 148/1
C Campher50 (80)
P Stirling65 (81)
B Muzarabani8-2-44-1
Bumper around off, Curtis Campher fends this through square leg for one. Fifty for Curtis Campher.
Back of a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this out.
Short-pitched, around off, Curtis Campher guides this towards the right of Wellington Masakadza at deep third for two.
Short-pitched, on leg. Curtis Campher jams this around leg.
On a length around the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this across mid-wicket and gets a couple with ease.
Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling tucks this towards leg for one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 29 overs : 142/1
P Stirling64 (80)
C Campher45 (75)
S Raza5-0-23-0
Darted on off, Paul Stirling tucks this towards leg for one.
Tossed up around off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.
Fuller around off, Curtis Campher drills this to long on for one.
Full and wide outside off, Paul Stirling cuts this to short third for one.
Fuller around leg, Paul Stirling flicks this to mid-wicket for no run.
Fuller on off, Paul Stirling defends this around off.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 28 overs : 139/1
C Campher44 (74)
P Stirling62 (75)
B Muzarabani7-2-38-1
Short-pitched around off, Curtis Campher looks to get some bat at it but gets beaten.
Short-pitched, around off, Curtis Campher punches this towards cover-point for no run.
Good length on middle and leg, Curtis Campher defends this off his front foot.
On a length around off, Paul Stirling punches this to sweeper cover for one.
FOUR! Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this fine and wide towards the right of fine leg for four.
Short-pitched around off, Paul Stirling looks for the upper cut but misses.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 27 overs : 134/1
C Campher44 (71)
P Stirling57 (72)
S Raza4-0-20-0
Fuller, wide of off, Curtis Campher drives this to cover for no run.
Too full on off, Paul Stirling drills this to long on for one.
Offie around middle and leg, Curtis Campher rocks back and punches this past mid-wicket for one.
Short of a length around off, Curtis Campher punches this towards sweeper cover for two.
Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards cover for no run.
Fuller around leg, Paul Stirling flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 26 overs : 129/1
C Campher41 (67)
P Stirling55 (70)
B Muzarabani6-2-33-1
Back of a length around middle and leg, Curtis Campher tucks this towards square leg for one.
Good length around middle and leg, Curtis Campher tucks this towards leg for no run.
Short and wide outside off, Paul Stirling punches this to deep point for one.
Short-pitched, wide outside off, Paul Stirling looks to block it but drops his guard right at the end.
Back of a length around off, Curtis Campher punches this on the up towards sweeper cover for one.
FOUR! Short-pitched, around middle and off, Curtis Campher pulls this into the empty pocket towards deep mid-wicket and the ball crashes into the ropes for four.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 25 overs : 123/1
C Campher36 (63)
P Stirling54 (68)
W Masakadza6-0-26-0
On middle. This is punched down to long on for one.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
On middle. Blocked.
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 24 overs : 119/1
C Campher34 (59)
P Stirling52 (66)
S Raza3-0-15-0
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
FOUR! Flayed away! Shorter and outside off. Stirling cuts it past point and it races away to the fence.
On off. This is punched down to long off for one.
On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 23 overs : 113/1
P Stirling47 (64)
C Campher33 (55)
W Masakadza5-0-22-0
Two! Angled into the pads. This is swept past square leg for two.
Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Tossed up on off. Blocked.
On the pads. This is worked to square leg. A run taken.
On middle. Kept out.
On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 22 overs : 108/1
P Stirling44 (61)
C Campher31 (52)
S Raza2-0-9-0
Outside off. Stirling looks to cut but no connection.
On middle. Stirling works it to mid-wicket.
On middle. This is clipped past square leg for one.
Two! On the pads. Campher works it down to fine leg for two.
On middle. Kept out.
Outside off. This is cut to point.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 21 overs : 105/1
C Campher28 (48)
P Stirling44 (59)
W Masakadza4-0-17-0
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
On middle. Kept out.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. Kept out.
FOUR! Finds the gap! Outside off. This is carved past point and it races away to the fence.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 20 overs : 99/1
C Campher27 (46)
P Stirling39 (55)
S Raza1-0-6-0
Fuller on off, Curtis Campher punches this back to the bowler.
Fuller on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this to square leg for one.
Tossed up on the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for one.
Fuller around off, Curtis Campher defends this out.
WIDE! Darted down the leg, Curtis Campher looks for the sweep but gets beaten. Wided.
Flatter around the pads, Curtis Campher paddles this towards fine leg and scampers back for two.
Fuller around off, Paul Stirling drives this to long off for one.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 19 overs : 93/1
C Campher24 (42)
P Stirling37 (53)
W Masakadza3-0-11-0
Tossed up, on off. Curtis Campher drives this to sweeper cover for two.
Full and around middle and off, Curtis Campher jams this out.
Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher drives this to cover for no run.
Drifting down the leg, Curtis Campher goes for the sweep but get beaten.
Darted on off, Curtis Campher blocks this out.
Fuller around off, Curtis Campher punches this in the gap towards deep for a couple.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 18 overs : 89/1
P Stirling37 (53)
C Campher20 (36)
T Gwandu5-1-23-0
On a length around off, Paul Stirling blocks this out.
Good length around off, Paul Stirling guides this towards off for no run.
On a length wide outside off, Paul Stirling goes for a wild swing but misses.
Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling goes for the flick but gets it brushed off his pads towards the left of Tadiwanashe Marumani.
On a length outside off, Paul Stirling drives this to cover for no run.
Full around off, Paul Stirling drives this to extra cover for no run.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 17 overs : 89/1
C Campher20 (36)
P Stirling37 (47)
W Masakadza2-0-7-0
Fuller around off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards cover for no run.
Floated on off, Curtis Campher defends this one.
Fuller on off, Paul Stirling punches this away in the gap for one.
Darted on off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.
FOUR! Edged and gone for four. Floated around off, Paul Stirling goes for a drive but gets an outside edge and the ball flies past the vacant first slip area for four.
Tossed up on off, Wellington Masakadza defends this one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 16 overs : 84/1
C Campher20 (34)
P Stirling32 (43)
T Gwandu4-0-23-0
On a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this off his front foot.
GOod length wide of off, Curtis Campher looks to flick this towards leg but gets beaten on the outside.
Good length on off, Curtis Campher dabs this to point for no run.
Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this towards deep on leg for one.
Back of a length around off, Curtis Campher dabs this towards third man region for one.
On a length around off, Paul Stirling drives this to mid off for no run.
Time for a drinks break. Ireland are off to a solid start and at this rate they're all up for chasing this down with relative ease. Zimbabwe needs wicket to halter the scoring rate and get back in the contest.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 15 overs : 81/1
C Campher19 (30)
P Stirling30 (41)
W Masakadza1-0-2-0
On middle. Blocked again.
Angles into middle. Kept out.
On middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
On middle. Blocked.
Around off. This is guided to point.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 14 overs : 79/1
P Stirling29 (40)
C Campher18 (25)
R Ngarava6-0-26-0
Two more! Outside off. Stirling hits it past cover for two.
Fuller and outside off. This is driven through covers for no runs.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
On the off pole. Campher pushes it to cover.
Around off. Length. Kept out.
Two! On middle. Shortish. This is pulled through mid-wicket for two.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 13 overs : 74/1
P Stirling27 (38)
C Campher15 (21)
T Gwandu3-0-20-0
Short and outside off. Stirling looks to pull. It goes off the toe end but over mid on for two.
Back of a length and on off. It is guided to point.
Stirling dances down the track. This is full and on middle. He whips it over mid-wicket and it goes to the fence.
Length and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Good length and on off. Defended.
Length and on off. Defended.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 12 overs : 68/1
P Stirling21 (32)
C Campher15 (21)
R Ngarava5-0-21-0
On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Around off. This is guided past point for one.
On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
On the pads. Stirling looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Beaten again. This stays low. It lands and moves away from off. Stirling is beaten all ends up.
Beaten! Length and on off. This lands and moves away. Stirling is beaten as he pushes at it.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 11 overs : 65/1
C Campher14 (20)
P Stirling19 (27)
T Gwandu2-0-14-0
Length and on off. Campher drives but to cover.
Length and on middle. Kept out.
Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on.
Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one. Just the run from the Free Hit.
FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Full and wide outside off. Stirling goes after it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it too and it goes down to the third man fence.
No ball called! On the pads. Campher looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken. Free Hit coming up.
On the stumps. Defended.!
Around off. Kept out.
Power Play 2! The fielding side will be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till over number 40.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 10 overs : 57/1
P Stirling18 (26)
C Campher14 (14)
B Muzarabani5-2-27-1
On a length outside off, Paul Stirling shoulders arms it.
On a length around off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.
Good length on the pads, Curtis Campher tucks this towards leg for one.
FOUR! Brilliantly cut away for four. Short and wide outside off, Curtis Campher leans back and cuts this up and over point for four runs.
On a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this off his back foot.
On a length around the pads, Curtis Campher tucks this through short fine leg for two.
WIDE! Good length, wide down the leg. Wided.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 9 overs : 49/1
P Stirling18 (24)
C Campher7 (10)
T Gwandu1-0-7-0
SIX! DISPATCHED! Short-pitched, around middle and leg. Paul Stirling pulls this right out of the middle and the ball sails over the fence towards deep mid-wicket region for six runs.
On a length around off, Paul Stirling defends this out.
On a length around off, Paul Stirling hammers this down to mid on for no run.
Good length around middle and leg, Paul Stirling drills this to mid on for no run.
Good length, drifting down the leg, Paul Stirling looks to block this out but misses.
Good length on the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this to fine leg for one.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 8 overs : 42/1
P Stirling12 (19)
C Campher6 (9)
B Muzarabani4-2-19-1
Good length around off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.
FOUR! Edged and gone for four. Good length around off, Paul Stirling looks to block this but gets an outside edge and the ball flies past first slip for four towards third man region.
Back of a length around off, Paul Stirling blocks it out.
Good length around the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this towards deep square for one.
Good length on off, Curtis Campher blocks this on off.
Good length on off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards cover for no run.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 7 overs : 37/1
C Campher5 (6)
P Stirling8 (16)
R Ngarava4-0-18-0
Short-pitched, around leg, Curtis Campher pulls this towards deep square for one.
FOUR! Poor in the field and the batter gets profited here. Good length around off, Curtis Campher punches this on the up and this was going straight at cover-point. The ball bounced a bit too much and evaded the fielder as it raced away to the fence for four.
Full and wide outside off, Paul Stirling jumps down the track and swings. Gets a top edge flying to deep third for one.
Good length around off, Paul Stirling hops back and blocks this out.
Good length on off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.
Good length around off, Paul Stirling punches this towards the bowler for no run.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 6 overs : 31/1
C Campher0 (4)
P Stirling7 (12)
B Muzarabani3-2-14-1
Good length on off, Curtis Campher looks to poke at it but gets beaten.
Good length on off, Curtis Campher pushes this around off for no run.
Good length around off, Curtis Campher pushes this back towards the bowler.
FOUR BYES! Short-pitched, around off, Curtis Campher does well to drop his guard and sees the ball bounce up and over the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.
Curtis Campher comes out at 3 to bat for Ireland.
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Back of a length around off, shaping back into the batter. Andy Balbirnie hops up with the bounce and looks to fend this away on off but gets an outside edge and the keeper does the rest.
Good length around middle and off, Andy Balbirnie gets right behind it and blocks it out.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 5 overs : 27/0
P Stirling7 (12)
A Balbirnie11 (18)
R Ngarava3-0-12-0
Back of a length and on off. This is guided to point.
Outside off. Stirling guides it past point and takes two.
Outside off. Stirling looks to drive. It hits the bottom and goes to the keeper.
Around off. Kept out.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Around off. Andy guides it down to third man for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 4 overs : 24/0
P Stirling5 (7)
A Balbirnie10 (17)
B Muzarabani2-1-14-0
On a length and around off. Blocked.
Angled into middle. Stirling pushes it to cover.
On the pads. Balbirnie looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
Angled into the stumps. This is played back to the bowler.
Outside off. Left alone.
On middle. Blocked.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 3 overs : 23/0
A Balbirnie10 (13)
P Stirling5 (5)
R Ngarava2-0-9-0
A single to end! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
FOUR! Wonderful timing! Fuller and on off. Balbirnie times it down the ground brilliantly and this gets to the fence in no time.
On middle. Kept out.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Length and on off. Andy pushes it to cover.
Just outside off. Not played at.
Runs Scored 14 Runs
Score after 2 overs : 18/0
A Balbirnie5 (7)
P Stirling5 (5)
B Muzarabani1-0-14-0
A single to end a long and expensive over! Outside off. This is guided down to third man. A run taken.
On the pads. This is tickled down to fine leg for one.
On middle. Length. Blocked.
WIDE! Just hasn't got it right so far. Another one sprayed down the leg side. Wided.
Goes short this time. Stirling looks to cut but ends up chopping it on the off side.
WIDE! Another one well wide outside off. Left alone.
Way too short and way too wide outside off. Left alone.
Back of a length and on off. Blocked.
FIVE WIDES! That doesn't come out right! Way down the leg side. Stirling leaves it alone. The keeper has no chance. Bonus runs.
FOUR! That's a cracking shot to get off the mark! Shorter and on off. Stirling stands tall and punches it past cover. This gets to the fence in no time.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 1 overs : 4/0
A Balbirnie4 (6)
P Stirling0 (0)
R Ngarava1-0-4-0
Around off. Length. This is guided to point. A good first over by Richard Ngarava.
Fuller and on middle. Andy works it to mid-wicket.
Good length and on off. A little bit of inward movement. Defended.
FOUR! That's a lovely stroke! Fuller and on off. Andy leans into this and strokes it past cover. He's off the mark in style.
On the stumps. Kept out solidly.
Good length and on off. Blocked.
Commentary
... The Run Chase ...
Ireland's bowling display was a tale of two halves. Initially, they struggled to contain Zimbabwe's aggressive approach, but once they dismissed Bennett, they regained control and bowled with greater discipline. The pick of the Irish bowlers wes Mark Adair as he picked up 4 wickets. Curtis Campher claimed three wickets as well. The rest of the bowling unit, except for Matthew Humphreys, chipped in with a wicket apiece, showcasing a solid team effort
The hosts began aggressively after being asked to bat first, with Brian Bennett once again showing his explosive form, racing to 30 before falling to a superb delivery from Mark Adair. Zimbabwe's innings was marked by a flurry of wickets, with three falling in quick succession to leave them reeling at 3/77. However, a crucial 74-run partnership between Wessly Madhevere and Sikandar Raza steadied the ship. Madhevere top-scored with a valuable 61, while Raza, Wellington Masakadza and Bennett also made significant contributions.
We've reached the halfway mark of the 2nd ODI, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive total of 245 on the board.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 49 overs : 245/10
T Gwandu2 (6)
R Ngarava17 (18)
M Adair10-0-54-4
OUT! TIMBER! They do not get to 250! That's the end of the innings. A slower one. Fuller and on middle. Gwandu swings but misses and it hits the stumps.
Shorter and on the body. Gwandu looks to pull but is through the shot early. He's hit on the helmet.
Bangs this short and outside off. Gwandu looks to pull but misses.
Wide outside off. Left alone.
Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
Steps out! This is shorter and outside off. Ngarava looks to pull but misses.
FOUR! Off the inside edge! Fortunate runs! Fuller and on leg. Richard looks to jam it out. This goes off the inside edge and down to the fine leg fence. They won't mind how they come as long as they do. 250 within touching distance now.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 48 overs : 239/9
R Ngarava12 (15)
T Gwandu2 (3)
G Hume10-0-47-1
Fuller and on middle. Richard looks to flick. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. This rolls on the off side. A run taken.
A slower one outside off. Richard is through the swing and is beaten.
Fuller and on middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
Fuller and on the pads. Richard looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls to short third man for one. Leg bye.
Just over! Back of a length and on middle. Richard looks to pull but misses. This goes over the middle pole.
Fuller and on middle. This is driven back to the bowler.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 47 overs : 236/9
R Ngarava11 (10)
T Gwandu1 (2)
M Adair9-0-48-3
Fuller and on off. Richard swings. This goes off the inner half on the leg side for one.
WIDE! Very wide outside off. Richard looks to cut but misses.
Outside off. This is slapped past cover for one.
A yorker on middle. This is jammed back to the bowler.
OUT! NUMBER 9 down! Now Ireland can surely keep the hosts to below 250! A good slower one. It lands on middle and then moves away a little. Muzarabani looks to defend but is beaten and this hits the top of off.
A slower one on middle. Kept out.
Length and on off. This is slapped down to long off for one.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 46 overs : 232/8
W Masakadza35 (35)
R Ngarava9 (8)
G Hume9-0-45-1
OUT! TIMBER! Cleans him up. Masakadza walks right across. Hume goes full and on the leg stump. He misses the flick and the leg stump goes for a walk. 8 down now. A good little innings by Wellington comes to an end. Can Ireland now keep the hosts to below 250?
Brilliant! On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for two. 8 from the over with a ball to go.
FOUR! Finds the gap again! A slower bumper on the body. This is pulled wide of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Another one goes to the fence.
Excellent running! Fuller and on middle. Richard does well to jam it out on the off side and take one.
Fuller and outside off. Richard looks to go over long on but misses.
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 45 overs : 224/7
W Masakadza28 (31)
R Ngarava8 (6)
J Little9-1-56-1
On a length around the pads, Wellington Masakadza tucks this away for one more.
Back of a length around leg, Richard Ngarava slogs this towards leg for one.
On a length around off, Richard Ngarava swings and gets beaten.
Low full toss and wide outside off, Richard Ngarava manages to get an inside edge onto this and the ball has raced to fine leg for two.
FOUR! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Richard Ngarava gets right behind this and pulls this through square leg for a boundary.
Good length arond off, Richard Ngarava pokes at it and gets beaten on the outside.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 44 overs : 216/7
W Masakadza27 (30)
R Ngarava1 (1)
M Adair8-0-44-2
On a length around middle and off, Wellington Masakadza tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and tey come back for two.
FOUR! EDGED AND AWAY FOR FOUR! Short-pitched, wide outside off, Wellington Masakadza throws his bat at it. Gets a top edge and it flies over the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.
On a length around the pads, Wellington Masakadza flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and runs a couple.
Good length around off, Wellington Masakadza pokes at it and gets beaten.
Short and wide around off, Richard Ngarava cuts this through point for one.
Richard Ngarava walks out next.
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Sikandar Raza pulls this flat and hard but Harry Tector running in from the deep mid-wicket fence, dives and hods onto this one. A stunning catch from Harry to send Raza back.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 43 overs : 207/6
W Masakadza19 (26)
S Raza58 (74)
G Hume8-0-37-0
FOUR! Back of a length around middle and leg, Wellington Masakadza pulls this into the gap towards deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. A boundary on the last delivery spoils a tidy over from Graham Hume.
Good length around off, Wellington Masakadza dabs this towards off for no run.
Full toss around off, Wellington Masakadza punches this back to the bowler for no run.
Good length around middle leg, Wellington Masakadza tucks this towards leg for no run.
Good length on off, Sikandar Raza cuts this towards deep third for one.
Good length on the pads, Wellington Masakadza flicks this towards deep square for one.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 42 overs : 201/6
S Raza57 (73)
W Masakadza14 (21)
J Little8-1-48-1
On a length around middle and leg, Sikandar Raza leans onto it and flicks this towards wide long on for two.
Good length around middle and off, Sikandar Raza looks for a dab and run towards off but is sent back by Wellington Masakadza.
WIDE! On a length wide down the leg. Wided.
SHort and wide around off, Wellington Masakadza cuts this to deep point for one.
WIDE! Short-pitched, way too high around off. Wellington Masakadza leaves it. Wided.
Good length around the pads, Sikandar Raza flicks this away towards leg for one.
FOUR! Pitched-up around off, Sikandar Raza gets right on top of it and drives this all along the ground through cover for four.
Good length around the pads, Sikandar Raza flicks thi towards long leg and comes back for two. Brings up his fifty with this double.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 41 overs : 189/6
W Masakadza13 (20)
S Raza48 (68)
G Hume7-0-31-0
Good length outside off, Wellington Masakadza looks for a tap and run but misses.
On a length around the pads, Sikandar Raza flicks this through square leg for a single.
Good length around off, Raza walks across and tucks this towards square leg for a couple.
Good length outside off, Sikandar Raza steps across and looks to poke at it but gets beaten.
Back of a length around middle and leg, Wellington Masakadza tucks this towards leg for one.
On a length around off, Wellington Masakadza pushes this towards mid off and runs one. The throw came from the fielder towards the non-striking end and Paul Stirling was poor with his backup and that allowed the second run.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 40 overs : 183/6
W Masakadza10 (17)
S Raza45 (65)
J Little7-1-36-1
Length and on off. This is pushed wide of mid off for one.
Length and on off. Blocked.
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Back of a length and on off. Defended.
FOUR! Hammered! Little has gone for a few. This is outside off. Length. It is slammed past cover for a boundary.
Back of a length and on off. Kept out.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 39 overs : 177/6
W Masakadza9 (15)
S Raza40 (61)
C Campher5-1-13-3
Around off. This is driven to mid on.
On the fuller side again. This is driven to mid on for one.
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to mid off.
Outside off. This is driven past cover for one.
Angled into middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
On middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 38 overs : 175/6
W Masakadza8 (11)
S Raza39 (59)
M Adair7-0-35-1
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
Goes short and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
Around off. A slower one. Masakadza looks to go over cover. It goes off the toe end and over mid off for two.
Shorter and on the body. Evaded.
On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
Outside off. Length. Left alone.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 37 overs : 171/6
S Raza37 (56)
W Masakadza6 (8)
C Campher4-1-11-3
On middle. Raza works it through mid-wicket for one.
WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
FOUR! Off the outside edge! Fuller and outside off. Masakadza goes after it. It goes off the outside edge down to the third man fence.
Around off. This is chopped to point.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Around off. Raza looks to push at it. This goes off the outside edge down to third man for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 36 overs : 163/6
W Masakadza1 (4)
S Raza35 (54)
M Adair6-0-31-1
Shorter and on middle. Kept out.
WIDE! Way too short. Wided.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one more.
Angled into middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
A loud appeal but not given! Fuller and on middle. Masakadza looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Three! On middle. Raza works this through mid-wicket. Takes three.
On middle. Defended.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 35 overs : 157/6
W Masakadza0 (1)
S Raza31 (51)
C Campher3-1-3-3
A dot to end a brilliant over! On middle. Kept out.
OUT! LBW! Two in the over and three for Campher. He's all over Zimbabwe who are in big trouble now. That's absolutely plumb. Fuller and on middle. This tails back in. Marumani looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pad. Campher is over the moon here.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Campher is on fire here! He has another one. Fuller and outside off. Campbell pushes at it. It goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper.
Outside off. Angling away. Campbell is beaten as he pushes at it.
On middle. Defended.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 34 overs : 157/4
S Raza31 (51)
J Campbell2 (3)
M Humphreys8-0-30-0
FOUR LEG BYES! That's a poor ball! Down the leg side. This is swept down to the fine leg fence. That spoils the over a little.
Angled into middle. Kept out.
Flatter and on off. Raza guides it to point.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Around off. Kept out.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 33 overs : 152/4
J Campbell1 (1)
S Raza31 (47)
C Campher2-0-3-1
Campbell is off the mark! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
OUT! That's absolutely plumb! Right in front! On middle. Fuller. Wessly was walking way too across. He was taking a risk. Campher goes full and on middle. He looks to flick but misses and is hit in front. A good knock from him comes to an end. Campher has been brilliant since coming on to bowl.
Around off. Wessly walks across and looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Beaten again! This is a lovely nut! Fuller and on off. This moves away late. Wessly is beaten as he looks to drive.
Beaten! Wessly steps out. This is full and it shapes away. He is beaten again.
Fuller and on middle. Wessly drives it to mid on.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 32 overs : 151/3
S Raza31 (47)
W Madhevere61 (65)
M Humphreys7-0-29-0
Another tidy over! Around off. This is pushed to cover.
On middle. This is eased down to long on for one.
Slower and on off. This is pushed to cover for one more.
The arm ball. It comes in with the angle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed wide of cover for one.
On off. This is pushed to cover.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 31 overs : 148/3
S Raza30 (44)
W Madhevere59 (62)
C Campher1-0-2-0
That's a very good first over! On middle. Raza works it to mid on.
Just outside off. Some away shape. Left alone.
Goea fuller and on off. Raza drives it to mid off.
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
Beauty! Fuller and outside off. This shapes away. Wessly looks to drive but is beaten.
That was a good nut! Fuller and on middle. Raza looks to drive. This goes off the outer half down to third man for one.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 30 overs : 146/3
S Raza29 (40)
W Madhevere58 (60)
M Humphreys6-0-26-0
Tossed up on off, Sikandar Raza drives this to long off for one.
Floated on the pads, Sikandar Raza tucks this to short fine leg for one.
Too full, on leg, Raza blocks it out.
Fuller on off, Sikandar Raza defends this one.
FOUR! Floated down the leg, Sikandar Raza goes for the paddle and gets a tickle off the bat that takes it past the keeper and short fine leg for four.
Fuller and wide of off, Sikandar Raza defends this on off.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 29 overs : 141/3
S Raza24 (34)
W Madhevere58 (60)
A McBrine7-1-36-1
Too full on the pads, Sikandar Raza this time finds the gap for a single.
Tossed up around the pads, Sikandar Raza tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.
Fuller on middle and leg, Wessly Madhevere milks this away on leg for one more.
Full and on the pads, Sikandar Raza flicks this to long on for one.
Tossed up on off, Wessly Madhevere drives this towards cover for one.
Floated around leg, Sikandar Raza tucks this towards deep on leg for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 28 overs : 136/3
W Madhevere56 (58)
S Raza21 (30)
J Little6-1-30-1
Length around off, Wessly Madhevere punches this towards off for no run.
On a length wide of off, Wessly Madhevere thumps this towards off.
On a length around the pads, Wessly Madhevere flicks this towards mid-wicket for no run.
FOUR! Short enough but not at a pace that would trouble Wessly Madhevere. Short-pitched, around leg, Wessly Madhevere pulls this flat and past mid-wicket for four.
WIDE! Good length, wide down the leg. Wided.
Good length on middle and leg, Sikandar Raza works this away for one.
Good length on off, Sikandar Raza jams this out on off.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 27 overs : 130/3
W Madhevere52 (54)
S Raza20 (28)
A McBrine6-1-31-1
Too full on the pads, Wessly Madhevere pushes this towards the right of the bowler for no run.
Quicker and flatter, angling across the batter. Wessly Madhevere looks for the slog but misses.
Darted on leg, Wessly Madhevere thumps this back to the bowler.
Short and wide of off, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and cuts this past point for two.
Quicker on the pads, Sikandar Raza tucks this away towards leg for one.
Fifty for Wessly Madhevere. Floated on leg, Wessly Madhevere tucks this away towards deep on leg for one.
Runs Scored 5 Runs
Score after 26 overs : 126/3
W Madhevere49 (49)
S Raza19 (27)
J Little5-1-24-1
Good length around leg, Madhevere tucks this towards leg for one.
Back of a length around leg, Sikandar Raza swipes this towards long leg for one.
Good length on middle and off, Sikandar Raza tucks this towards leg for no run.
On a length wide of off, Sikandar Raza steps across and shoulders arms it.
Good length on off, Wessly Madhevere dabs this through backward point for one.
Back of a length around the pads, Wessly Madhevere flicks this towards deep backward square and takes two.
Runs Scored 8 Runs
Score after 25 overs : 121/3
W Madhevere45 (46)
S Raza18 (24)
A McBrine5-1-27-1
Fuller on leg, Wessly Madhevere drills this to long on for a single to end the over.
Darted on middle and leg, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and thumps this to mid on.
Darted on off, Sikandar Raza tucks this towards square leg for one.
Fuller around leg, Sikandar Raza flicks this to fine leg for a couple.
FOUR! Boundaries are coming thick and fast now. Short of a length around off, Sikandar Raza rocks back and hammers this past cover in a flash for four. This wasn't that bad a ball but the footwork from Raza made this looks so easy.
Darted on off, Raza blocks it out.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 24 overs : 113/3
W Madhevere44 (44)
S Raza11 (20)
M Humphreys5-0-21-0
FOUR! Wessly is rolling on nicely. Short of a length around middle and leg, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and slogs this over the mid on fielder for a boundary down to long on.
Quicker and flatter on leg, Madhevere flicks this towards the fielder on leg for no run.
Short of a length around leg, Wessly Madhevere punches this towards mid-wicket for no run.
Fuller on off, Wessly drives this through cover for one.
Short and wide outside off, Sikandar rocks back and cuts this past point for one.
Too full around middle and leg, Wessly Madhevere thumps this down to long on for one.
Runs Scored 10 Runs
Score after 23 overs : 107/3
W Madhevere39 (39)
S Raza10 (19)
A McBrine4-1-19-1
Quicker and fuller on off, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and nudges this towards leg for a single.
FOUR! Tossed up around off, Wessly Madhevere brings out the reverse sweep and gets it up and over backward point for a boundary. A good calculative risk taken by Wessly.
Floated outside off, Wessly plays this late and runs this fine and past short third for a couple.
Floated on off, Wessly Madhevere punches this to cover-point for no run.
Fuller around the pads, Wessly Madhevere flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
Fuller around off, Wessly Madhevere pushes this towards long on for one.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 22 overs : 97/3
W Madhevere30 (34)
S Raza9 (18)
M Humphreys4-0-15-0
Darted on the stumps, Wessly Madhevere tucks this away towards leg for a dot.
Floated on leg, Wessly Madhevere punches this back to the bowler.
Tossed up around off, Wessly Madhevere defends this on off for no run.
Too full on off, Sikandar Raza drills this down to long off for one.
Floated around off, Wessly Madhevere hammers this down to long off for one.
FOUR! Wessly Madhevere gives this poor delivery the appropriate treatment. Short of a length around middle and off, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and slogs this over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 21 overs : 91/3
W Madhevere25 (29)
S Raza8 (17)
A McBrine3-1-9-1
Fuller on the pads, Wessly Madhevere ramps this towards fine leg for a single.
Fuller on the pads, Sikandar Raza gets low and sweeps this toward deep square for one.
Darted on leg, Sikandar pushes this to mid-wicket for another dot.
Fuller on the pads, Raza tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.
Floated around leg, Sikandar Raza punches this to mid-wicket for no run.
Fuller on off, Sikandar Raza punches this to mid off for no run.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 20 overs : 89/3
S Raza7 (12)
W Madhevere24 (28)
M Humphreys3-0-9-0
Worked away for a single.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Around off. This is pushed down to long on again for one more.
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
Angled into middle. Raza pushes it down to long on for one.
On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 19 overs : 85/3
S Raza5 (8)
W Madhevere22 (26)
A McBrine2-1-7-1
On middle. Raza works it to mid-wicket.
Flatter and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
On middle. This is pushed to mid-wicket.
FOUR! Nicely played! Shorter and on middle. Raza goes back and works it through square leg. This gets to the fence.
On the stumps. This is worked through square leg for one.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 18 overs : 78/3
W Madhevere20 (24)
S Raza0 (4)
M Humphreys2-0-5-0
A single to end as this is eased down to long off for one.
Flatter and on off. Blocked.
On off. Defended well.
Floats it up on off. This is driven but to cover again.
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Angled into middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 17 overs : 77/3
S Raza0 (4)
W Madhevere19 (18)
A McBrine1-1-0-1
A very fine first over by Andy McBrine! On middle. Quicker. Blocked.
On the stumps. Kept out.
Flatter and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Almost another one! On off. Raza looks to sweep. It goes off the glove but lands well short of the first slip fielder.
OUT! DRAGS IT ON! Zimbabwe have their third. Timely as this partnership was building nicely. Shorter and outside off. Curran looks to cut but gets an inside edge onto the stumps.
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 16 overs : 77/2
W Madhevere19 (18)
B Curran18 (34)
M Humphreys1-0-4-0
Around off. Wessly looks to play the reverse sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Shorter and outside off. This is slapped past cover for two.
Slower and on off. This is pushed back to the bowler.
On off. This is pushed back to the bowler.
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Runs Scored 7 Runs
Score after 15 overs : 73/2
W Madhevere16 (13)
B Curran17 (33)
G Hume6-0-25-0
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one. Runs now have started to come.
FOUR! Slammed down the ground! Fuller and on middle. This is lofted over mid on and it gets to the fence.
Good length again and on off. Blocked.
On the pads. This is worked down to fine leg for two.
Length and on off. This is driven to cover.
Well bowled! This starts around middle and it shapes away. Wessly looks to flick but this too finds the outer half and goes to point.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 14 overs : 66/2
B Curran17 (33)
W Madhevere9 (7)
J Little4-1-19-1
This lands just short! On the pads. Curran looks to flick. It goes off a soft leading edge and lands safe on the leg side. A good over for the hosts.
Better! This is where he needs to be a lot more! Around off. Length. This is guided to point.
Three more! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for three.
Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.
FOUR! Yet another poor ball. Down the leg side. This is pulled fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence.
Around off. Curran guides it to point.
Down the leg side. Wided.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 13 overs : 57/2
W Madhevere6 (6)
B Curran12 (28)
G Hume5-0-18-0
Back of a length and on off. Wessly stands tall and defends.
Around off. Length. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Goes short again! This is pulled through mid-wicket for one more.
Ouch! That would have hurt! On middle. This is worked to mid on. They go for one. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. His throw hits the leg of the batter.
That's very well bowled! Outside off. Shaping away. Left alone.
Shorter and around off. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 12 overs : 54/2
B Curran10 (26)
W Madhevere5 (2)
J Little3-1-10-1
On the pads. Curran looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
On middle. Length. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Down the leg side. Wided. Not the best of deliveries after the wicket.
Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.
FOUR! Nicely played! This is banged in short and on middle. It is pulled through square leg for a boundary. Nice way to get off the mark.
OUT! TIMBER! Little gets a big wicket. A lovely nut. This is fullish and outside off. It tails back in late. Ervine looks to drive but it sneaks between the gap of bat and pad and hits the stumps. Zimbabwe in a little bit of trouble here.
Short but down the leg side. Ervine pulls it down to fine leg. The fielder runs to his left, slides and keeps it down to two.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 11 overs : 45/1
B Curran10 (24)
C Ervine2 (8)
G Hume4-0-15-0
Good length again. Curran waits and the guides it to gully. Tidy from Hume.
On the pads. This is worked down to fine leg for one.
Length and on middle. Ervine pushes it to mid on.
Slower and on middle. Ervine keeps it out.
That keeps low! On the pads. Curran works it through square leg for one.
Length and on off. Curran guides it to point.
Power Play 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 10 overs : 43/1
B Curran9 (21)
C Ervine1 (5)
J Little2-1-2-0
On a length around off, Ben Curran punches this on the up towards mid on for a single.
Full and wide outside off, Ben Curran drives this crisply but straight at the fielder. Curran has found the fielder more often than the gaps.
Good length on leg, Ben Curran tucks this to square leg for no run.
LEG BYE! On a length around the pads, Craig Ervine gets it brushed off his pads towards leg for one.
Good length on middle and leg, Craig Ervine flicks this towards deep square for one.
On a length around the pads, Ben Curran flicks this towards fine leg for one.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 9 overs : 40/1
C Ervine1 (3)
B Curran7 (17)
M Adair5-0-25-1
Umplayable from Adair. On a length around off, straightening after pitching. Craig Ervine looks for the drives but gets beaten on the outside.
Inswinging fuller one, around off. Craig Ervine drives this towards mid off.
Good length wide of off, Ben Curran guides this towards deep third for a single.
On a length around middle and leg, Ben Curran flicks this towards mid on for no run.
Fuller on the pads. Ben Curran runs down the ground and goes for the flick but misses out.
On a length around leg, Craig Ervine flicks this towards fine leg for one.
Runs Scored 0 Runs
Score after 8 overs : 38/1
B Curran6 (14)
C Ervine0 (0)
J Little1-1-0-0
On a length wide outside off, Ben Curran hammers this towards point for no run. A maiden to start for Josh Little.
Good length on middle and leg, Ben Curran flicks this towards square leg for a dot.
On a length around middle and leg, Ben Curran flicks this towards mid on for no run.
Good length on off, Ben Curran jams this out as well.
Good length on off, Ben Curran defends this off his front foot.
On a length, drifting down the leg. Ben Curran misses the flick.
Craig Ervine walks out at 3.
Runs Scored 9 Runs
Score after 7 overs : 38/1
B Bennett30 (34)
B Curran6 (8)
M Adair4-0-23-1
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Good length, around the fourth stumps, Brian Bennett gets lured into the drive and ends up getting an outside edge that is taken well by Paul Stirling at first slip. A much-needed breakthrough for Ireland.
Good length around middle and leg, nipping further down the leg. Brian Bennett misses out on the flick and gets it deflected off the pads.
Back of a length around off, Brian Bennett jams this towards off for no run.
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries of the highest order. The spectators on the ground are being treated to some sensational ball striking from Brian Bennett. On a length around off, Brian Bennett drives this past cover for yet another boundary.
FOUR! The bat of Brian Bennett is doing the talking for him. On a length around off, Brian Bennett gets on top of it and drives this past extra cover for four more. Brian is dealing in boundaries.
Good length on middle and leg, Ben Curran pushes this away for one.
Runs Scored 10 Runs
Score after 6 overs : 29/0
B Bennett22 (29)
B Curran5 (7)
G Hume3-0-13-0
Good length on off, Brian Bennett drives this again but finds mid off this time for no run.
FOUR! OH WOW! On a length around middle and off, Brian Bennett takes a good stride out in front and drives this past mid off to his left for a boundary.
TWO LEG BYES! Back of a length, nipping back in sharply on the batter. Brian Bennett gets beaten on the inside and wears it on the thigh pad and it deflects past the keeper for a couple towards third man region. A loud shout for LBW but the umpire has turned this down. The umpire suggested that this was a bit too high.
Good length around off, Brian Bennett strides in front and defends this off his front foot.
Good length on off, Brian Bennett dabs this down towards off for no run. Brian Bennett has been in some form.
FOUR! That's been hammered away for another four from the bat of Brian Bennett. Good length on middle and leg, Brian Bennett gets right behind the line of it and hammers this past mid-wicket for a boundary.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 5 overs : 19/0
B Curran5 (7)
B Bennett14 (23)
M Adair3-0-14-0
Good length arond leg. Ben Curran steps across a long way and decides to leave it. This was much closer to the leg pole than what Ben would have expected.
Good length, angling away from off. Ben Curran steps across and leaves it.
On a length wide outside off. Brian Bennett swings and gets a top edge towards third man region for one.
Wide yorker, around off. Brian Bennett jams it out.
FOUR! Another one of those handsome-looking strokes for four. On a length around off, Brian Bennett gets on top of it and drives this all along the carpet past point for four.
Good length on off, Ben Curran guides this through backward point for one.
Runs Scored 4 Runs
Score after 4 overs : 13/0
B Bennett9 (20)
B Curran4 (4)
G Hume2-0-5-0
FOUR! Handsomely driven down the ground for four. Pitched-up around off, Brian Bennett gets right on top of it and drives this on the up and gets it past mid off for a boundary.
On a length around off, Brian Bennett defends this off his front foot.
Good length on off, Brian Bennett smashes this towards cover-point for no run.
Good length on off, Brian Bennett dabs this towards cover point for another dot.
Good length on off, Brian Bennett punches this to cover for no run.
Back of a length around off, Brian Bennett pushes this towards off.
Runs Scored 6 Runs
Score after 3 overs : 9/0
B Curran4 (4)
B Bennett5 (14)
M Adair2-0-8-0
On a length wide outside off. Ben Curran steps across and punches this to mid on for no run.
Good length, angling away from the left-hander. Ben Curran pokes at it and gets beaten.
Good length wide of off, Brian Bennett drives this on the up and gets it in the gap towards point for another set of three.
Good length, outside off, once again shaping away from BB. The batter pokes at it and gets beaten.
Play and a miss. Good length wide outside off, shaping away form the batter. Bennett slashes hard at it but misses out.
Pitched-up, on the pads. Ben Curran leans onto it and flicks this up and over the mid-wicket fielder for three runs.
Runs Scored 1 Runs
Score after 2 overs : 3/0
B Bennett2 (11)
B Curran1 (1)
G Hume1-0-1-0
Good length, on top of off. Brian drops it down at off.
Pitched-up around off, Brian Bennett defends this off his front foot.
GOod length on off, Brian Bennett dabs this to point for no run.
Back of a length around off, Brian Bennett jams this out.
Good length, angling into the batter, Brian Bennett blocks it out.
On a length, angling away from the stumps. Ben Curran guides this towards deep third for one.
Graham Hume will bowl from the other end.
Runs Scored 2 Runs
Score after 1 overs : 2/0
B Bennett2 (6)
B Curran0 (0)
M Adair1-0-2-0
Too full, on off. Brian Bennett gets an inside edge onto the pads for no run.
Good length on off, Brian Bennett pushes this towards cover.
On a length around off, Brian Bennett defends this off his front foot.
First runs on the board for Brian Bennett and Zimbabwe. On a length around middle and leg, Brian flicks this through mid-wicket for two.
Good length on off, Brian Bennett punches this straight at the fielder.
We are underway with a dot. Good length around off, Brian Bennett gets behind it and blocks it out.
We are all set for play to begin. The umpires have made their way to the middle followed by the players of Ireland. Brian Bennett and Ben Curran are the openers for Zimbabwe. Mark Adair will bowl the first over of this contest.
Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling (C), Andy Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Matthew Humphreys.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (C), Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.
TOSS - The coin has landed in favor of Ireland and they have decided to BOWL first.
Ireland, on the other hand, had a fragmented batting display, with multiple players making starts but failing to convert them into match-winning performances. None of the Irish batters managed to score a half-century, ultimately proving costly in the game. As the teams face off in the second ODI, Ireland will be determined to bounce back and level the series with one game to spare. Zimbabwe will aim to maintain their momentum and take an unassailable lead in the series.
The hosts' impressive performance was led by Brian Bennett's explosive 169, supported by valuable contributions from Craig Ervine and Ben Curran. The Zimbabwean bowling unit also delivered, dismissing the Irish side. However the side will still be looking for run from other batters as well as apart from these three no other batter could make an impact with the bat.
Hello and welcome to all our viewers. After a convincing victory in the first ODI, Zimbabwe will look to seal the series against Ireland in the second match.
... MATCHDAY ...
We are down to the second of three ODIs between Zimbabwe and Ireland at the Harare Sports Club. In the series opener, Zimbabwe rode on a sensational 169 from Brian Bennett to post 299, a total that proved too steep for the Irish. Dropped chances proved costly for the visitors, and they will be eager to tighten up in the field this time around. Josh Little lacked the usual bite with the new ball, failing to make early inroads, and he will be keen to exploit the conditions better. With the bat, several Irish batters got starts but couldn't convert, and the experienced Andy Balbirnie, who failed to make an impact in the first game, will be eager to step up as Ireland look to keep the series alive. As for the hosts, even after posting 299, they will feel they left a few runs out there, especially in the death overs, an area they will look to improve in this game. With the ball, Zimbabwe were largely disciplined and did well to keep Ireland in check, but on a personal front, Sikandar Raza will be eager to make a bigger impact with both bat and ball. Having led the side admirably, he will want to stamp his authority in this crucial fixture as Zimbabwe aim to seal the series. If the hosts do manage to make it 2-0, it will be Zimbabwe's first bilateral series win at home in this format against Ireland since 2015. Can Ireland find a way to bounce back and take the series to a decider, or will Zimbabwe seal it with a game to spare? We shall find out together.
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Commentary
And that's a wrap! The series is now level, setting the stage for a thrilling decider. Join us on February 18th for the 3rd and final ODI, where Zimbabwe and Ireland will clash once again. We'll have action underway from 6:30 pm GMT. You can join us an hour early for the match updates and analysis. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Ireland captain Paul Stirling praised his team's performance, particularly during the middle period of the game. He noted that although they didn't take wickets during that phase, they successfully kept the Zimbabwean scoring rate in check, which ultimately set the stage for their later success. Stirling acknowledged that a target of 270-280 would have been much more challenging, but expressed satisfaction that his bowlers prevented Zimbabwe from reaching that mark. Looking ahead to the final game, Stirling indicated that he plans to stick with the same XI, provided everyone is fit and available.
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine reflected on his team's performance, stating that they were on track until the 30th over mark, but lost their momentum in the final 20 overs with the bat. Ervine acknowledged that the wicket was assisting the bowlers, but credited the Irish batters for applying themselves well and making the most of the conditions. He also rued the extras conceded by his team, which ultimately proved costly. Ervine concluded by emphasizing the importance of collective bowling effort, expressing confidence that if his team can bowl well together, things will start to go in their favor.
Curtis Campher, the Player of the Match, shared his thoughts on his impressive performance. He revealed that his strategy was to focus on keeping the ball in the line of the stumps, and it paid off handsomely. Campher also emphasized the importance of nullifying Zimbabwe's chances of making a comeback in the chase. He praised his partnership with Paul Stirling, stating that they worked well together to prevent Zimbabwe from gaining momentum. By doing so, they successfully shut the door on Zimbabwe's hopes of a comeback, ultimately paving the way for Ireland's victory.
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Zimbabwe just didn’t have enough on the board! They were at least 30 runs short of a competitive score. Their bowlers did try hard but there was not a lot in the wicket for them. The pacers were good. They worked hard for wickets but they needed more from the spinners which they couldn’t provide.
Quite an easy chase for the Irish! Their bowlers did a commendable job in the first half to keep the Irish to below 250 and the batters responded well. They lost Andy Balbirnie relatively early but Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher were brilliant. They added a stand which took them very close to a win. Paul Stirling was the star with the bat and it was that partnership which helped the batters coming in to help them get over the line.
FOUR! A boundary to seal the game and level the series. Short and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this past the ring of fielders on off for a boundary to wrap this game up. Ireland defeat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets.
Fuller on off, Lorcan Tucker once again fails to find the gap.
Full and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this towards point and they don't run here as well.
Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker punches this towards the bowler.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 48 overs : 245/4
G Dockrell20 (20)
L Tucker32 (44)
B Muzarabani10-2-51-1
Bumper around off, George Dockrell thumps this towards mid on for no run.
On a length wide outside off, George Dockrell lofts this over cover for two. Scores are level.
Back of a length around off, Lorcan Tucker dabs this towards third man region for one.
Short-pitched outside off, Lorcan Tucker goes for square cut but misses out.
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this around off.
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this one.
Runs Scored 3 Runs
Score after 47 overs : 242/4
G Dockrell18 (18)
L Tucker31 (40)
W Masakadza10-0-40-0
Full and wide outside off, George Dockrell flicks this away in the deep for two.
Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this off his front foot.
On stumps, blocked off the front foot.
Floated around leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards square leg for no run.
Short and on off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to point for no run.
Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker goes for the drive but gets it off the inside off his bat for no run.
Runs Scored 12 Runs
Score after 46 overs : 239/4
G Dockrell16 (17)
L Tucker30 (35)
R Ngarava9-0-53-1
FOUR! Short-pitched, around off, George Dockrell goes for the pull. Gets a top edge and the ball sails over the keeper's head for a boundary behind the stumps.
FOUR! On a length around middle and off, George Dockrell clears his front leg and slogs this up and over mid on for a boundary. Just 11 needed now.
NO BALL! Richard Ngarava has overstepped and he will be bowling a free hit up next. Lorcan Tucker pulls this one towards deep square for one.
Good length around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards leg for no run.
Short-pitched, around leg, George Dockrell pulls this towards leg for one.
Back of a length around off, George Dockrell jams this out.
On a length wide of off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to deep third for one.