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IRE vs NZ, 2022 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
174/6 (20.0/20)
180/4 (19.0/20)
New Zealand beat Ireland by 6 wickets
Mitchell Santner has been handed over the trophy. He along with his full team pose for a photo. Right then! That is it from this enticing series. New Zealand have clinched the ODI as well as the T20I series. It's been a tough series for Ireland but still a lot of positives to take from each game. The cricketing action does not end here. We have England battling it out with South Africa in Manchester, while India are taking on West Indies in the first ODI as well. Just switch tabs and enjoy the action of the other games as well. It's goodbye from here!
Mitchell Santner the skipper of New Zealand says that it was a hard-fought series and they were well fortunate to come out on top. Adds that despite the fact that there are big names missing, players like Michael Bracewell have stepped up and they have got over the line. Mentions that everyone understands their role in the team and they have all helped achieve victory in this difficult series Says they were expecting rain but the weather stayed good and they are thrilled to win this hard-fought series.
Andy Balbirnie the skipper of Ireland says that they wanted to set up a good score while batting first and he thought 174 was a really good total. Mention that this was the best wicket they played on in this series. Adds that it was a really impressive chase and good learning for them. Further says that it's another game that they have lost, but they have enjoyed their cricket. Concludes by saying that they have been improving and playing good cricket.
Glenn Phillips is the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series! He says it's a team effort starting from the first T20I where Lockie Ferguson grabbed four wickets in the game and the way James Neesham and Daryl Mitchell played in this game was great. Adds that they want to push themselves to run well between the wickets and with the world cup in Australia where the grounds are big it becomes important to run. Further says that he was not happy with his strike rate but there are different roles for everyone in the game.
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Earlier in the match, New Zealand had Ireland constrained till the partnership between Mark Adair and Curtis Campher broke the shackles and pushed their total to 174. It was a much-improved batting performance from the Irish side as compared to the first two games. However, this time they were unable to defend their target and ended up on the wrong side of the result once again.
Ireland would be disappointed that they missed an opportunity to register their first win on this tour. They had put up a competitive total and had started off well with the ball. Two drop catches in consecutive balls of Glenn Phillips could have been the turning point in the game. Had they taken those chances the game may have played out differently. Josh Little had bowled well taking 2 wickets for 16 runs in his first three overs. His final over though ended the game as James Neesham took him to the cleaners.
New Zealand began their chase in an attacking fashion and despite the fact they were losing wickets they maintained a healthy run rate. They looked like they were in trouble when they were 65 for 3, but Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips put on an 82-run partnership to make the chase look comfortable. Daryl Mitchell fell just short of his half-century but Glenn Phillips played an outstanding knock to take New Zealand to the finish line. He remained unbeaten on 56 off 44 balls. James Neesham came in and played a cameo of 23 runs in just 6 deliveries to wrap the match up.
The Kiwis have completed the whitewash of this T20I series and have made it six wins in six matches in this tour. They win by six wickets and with an over to spare. Ireland have put up quite a performance this series but have fallen well short of the finish line on multiple occasions.
End Of The Over 19 : 180/4
17 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 418.5
  • 618.6
J. Neesham
23 (6)
G. Phillips
56 (44)
J. Little
4-0-33-2
18.6
6
Josh Little To James Neesham
SIX! BOOM! This one is from the middle of the bat! James Neesham wraps up the match in style! A fuller one, around middle. James Neesham dispatches this high over deep mid-wicket for a biggie! New Zealand win by 6 wickets and they complete yet another series whitewash!
18.5
4
Josh Little To James Neesham
FOUR! Another edgy boundary from James Neesham! Full and outside off. James Neesham swings his bat and looks to go over cover but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a boundary. New Zealand are one away!
18.4
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Back of a length,a round middle. Glenn Phillips pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.3
1
Josh Little To James Neesham
On a length, around off. James Neesham punches it off the back foot Glenn Phillips. The ball hits him on his legs and goes towards cover for a single.
18.2
4
Josh Little To James Neesham
FOUR! Josh Little drops it short again, around middle. James Neesham goes for the pull shot but the ball flies towards fine leg off the top edge for a boundary.
18.1
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Direct hit...but James Neesham is well in! Shorter one, around middle. Glenn Phillips mistimes his pull shot as the ball rushes into him. The ball goes towards mid on and the batters scampers across to the other end. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the striker's end but the replay shows that James Neesham is home safely!
End Of The Over 18 : 163/4
13 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
J. Neesham
8 (2)
G. Phillips
54 (42)
C. Young
4-0-49-1
17.6
6
Craig Young To James Neesham
SIX! Up, up and away! Full and in the slot, around middle. James Neesham smashes this one over deep mid-wicket for a biggie! New Zealand need 12 runs off 12 balls now.
17.5
1
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
Width on offer now, shorter one. Glenn Phillips cuts it towards deep point for a single.
17.4
2
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
In the air.. but safe! A bouncer, slow in pace, around middle. Glenn Phillips looks to pull this but the ball goes off the top edge and falls in no man's land at short fine leg. Two taken!
17.3
0
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
Fuller one, angling in, around middle. Glenn Phillips flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.
17.2
2
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
Another couple of runs! Glenn Phillips is unstoppable at the moment! Shorter one, around middle. Glenn Phillips pulls it towards deep square leg for a two. That will be fifty for Glenn Phillips! What a knock this has been so far., he will want to get his team over the line here. His second of the series!
17.1
2
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
Two again! On a length, around middle and leg. Glenn Phillips knocks it towards long on for a brace.
End Of The Over 17 : 150/4
9 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • W 16.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
J. Neesham
2 (1)
G. Phillips
47 (37)
J. Little
3-0-16-2
16.6
2
Josh Little To James Neesham
Good running! On a length now, around middle and leg. James Neesham flicks it towards mid-wicket. They run the first one fast and comes back for the second one. There is a throw at the bowler's end but Glenn Phillips is very quick. He is well in!
16.5
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Short one again, around off. Glenn Phillips pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
James Neesham walks out to the middle and will look to take New Zealand home.
16.4
W
Josh Little To Daryl Mitchell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Josh Little comes into the attack and provides the much-needed breakthrough to Ireland! He hits the deck hard as he serves a short one, around middle and off. Daryl Mitchell pulls this one but the ball goes off the top edge and flies high in the vacant mid-wicket region. Josh Little runs across, keeps his eyes on the ball, and grabs it safely. Good catch from Josh Little! Daryl Mitchell departs after a fine knock.
16.3
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Pitches it up this time, around middle and off. Glenn Phillips lifts it towards long on. The fielder there collects the ball after a couple of bounces! Single taken.
16.2
1
Josh Little To Daryl Mitchell
Another good-length delivery, around off. Daryl Mitchell miscues his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket. Only a single.
16.1
4
Josh Little To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Edgy runs! On a length, around off. Daryl Mitchell looks to hoick this one but the ball goes off the inside edge, away from the off pole and towards fine leg for a boundary.
Josh Little (2-0-7-1) has been brought into the attack to try and get a breakthrough.
End Of The Over 16 : 141/3
9 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
D. Mitchell
43 (29)
G. Phillips
45 (35)
M. Adair
3-0-22-0
15.6
1
Mark Adair To Daryl Mitchell
Slower again, on a length, around middle. Daryl Mitchell drags it with the inner half of his bat towards deep mid-wicket for a single. New Zealand 34 runs off 24 balls!
15.5
1
Mark Adair To Glenn Phillips
A low full toss, slow again, around off. Glenn Phillips drives towards deep cover for a run.
15.4
1
Mark Adair To Daryl Mitchell
Takes the pace off again, serves a half-tracker, around middle. Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long on for a single.
15.3
4
Mark Adair To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat but that's in the gap! A short ball, around middle. Daryl Mitchell swivels and miscues his pull shot away from the fine leg fielder from a boundary.
15.2
1
Mark Adair To Glenn Phillips
Lovely delivery! Yorker length, on middle. Glenn Phillips squeezes it out towards point and runs across to the other end for a single.
15.1
1
Mark Adair To Daryl Mitchell
Slower one, short in length and outside off. Daryl Mitchell miscues his pull towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 132/3
20 Runs
  • 1 WD 14.1
  • 614.1
  • 414.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 614.6
G. Phillips
43 (33)
D. Mitchell
36 (25)
C. Campher
3-0-36-0
14.6
6
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
SIX! Glenn Phillips gets into his forties! This partnership seems to be taking New Zealand home! Curtis Campher serves this full outside off, Glenn Phillips lifts this over long on for a biggie! 15 runs of the over and New Zealand need 43 runs to win off the last 5 overs.
14.5
1
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
This is a fraction short outside off, Daryl Mitchell punches this towards long off for a single.
Slight halt! Glenn Phillips has been struck on his helmet! The physio is out there to conduct the mandatory concussion test.
14.4
1
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
What a delivery from Curtis Campher! Serves a quick delivery aimed for the head, Glenn Phillips looks to pull and gets an edge onto his helmet. The helmet goes flying off and lands at his feet. He kicks it towards point to stop it from going in the stumps and then runs across for a single as the ball rolls over towards fine leg. Seems to be okay as he goes across to collect his helmet.
14.3
1
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
This is short and outside off, Daryl Mitchell knocks this towards deep square leg for a single. That is some great sound of ball hitting the bat!
14.2
4
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! 10 off 2 deliveries now for Daryl Mitchell! Short one this time, around middle and off. Daryl Mitchell pulls it firmly in the gap between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
14.1
6
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
SIX! Bang! Much-needed maximum for New Zealand! That's full and in the slot, around middle. Daryl Mitchell tonks it high over long on for a biggie!
14.1
wd
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
WIDE! Curtis Campher strays down leg and has been called wide once again.
End Of The Over 14 : 112/3
7 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 213.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 113.6
D. Mitchell
24 (21)
G. Phillips
36 (31)
B. McCarthy
2-0-12-0
13.6
1
Barry McCarthy To Daryl Mitchell
This one is banged in short outside off, Daryl Mitchell pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.6
wd
Barry McCarthy To Daryl Mitchell
WIDE! Strays down leg side on a good length. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone and is been called wide by the umpire.
13.5
0
Barry McCarthy To Daryl Mitchell
Serves a good length delivery slower in the air and outside off, Daryl Mitchell goes to play this offside and gets beaten by the pace.
13.4
1
Barry McCarthy To Glenn Phillips
On a length, around middle and leg. Glenn Phillips flicks it towards square leg for a single.
13.3
2
Barry McCarthy To Glenn Phillips
This one is full and angling into the pads, Glenn Phillips looks to work this leg side and gets a leading edge towards cover. They take a quick single and the throw at the non-striker's end is off target. They respond quickly and take an overthrow as the ball goes to the deep.
13.2
1
Barry McCarthy To Daryl Mitchell
This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Daryl Mitchell clips this past square leg for a single.
13.1
1
Barry McCarthy To Glenn Phillips
Barry McCarthy begins with a slower delivery on a good length outside off, Glenn Phillips guides this to third man for a single.
Barry McCarthy comes back to bowl. He went for 5 runs in his first over!
End Of The Over 13 : 105/3
9 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 212.6
D. Mitchell
22 (18)
G. Phillips
32 (28)
C. Young
3-0-36-1
12.6
2
Craig Young To Daryl Mitchell
Back of a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell covers this line off the ball and taps it towards long on. They quickly rush across for a brace. Good running from this pair.
12.5
0
Craig Young To Daryl Mitchell
Good bouncer this time as it is served outside off, Daryl Mitchell looks to pull and misses.
12.4
1
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
This is short outside off, Glenn Phillips looks to pull this and gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a single.
12.3
1
Craig Young To Daryl Mitchell
Serves this short and in line with the stumps, Daryl Mitchell pulls this towards fine leg for a single.
12.2
4
Craig Young To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! What a shot from Daryl Mitchell! Craig Young serves this full and on off, Daryl Mitchell punches this to the right of the bowler and beats the long on fielder to the boundary! He stands and keeps his pose to admire the shot!
12.1
1
Craig Young To Glenn Phillips
Craig Young begins with a short delivery outside off, Glenn Phillips pulls this hard to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 96/3
9 Runs
  • 311.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
G. Phillips
30 (26)
D. Mitchell
15 (14)
G. Delany
1-0-9-0
11.6
1
Gareth Delany To Glenn Phillips
Gareth Delany goes short outside off, Glenn Phillips goes back in his crease and stands tall to punch it down to long on for a single.
11.5
1
Gareth Delany To Daryl Mitchell
Quicker delivery bowled full on middle, Daryl Mitchell clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.4
1
Gareth Delany To Glenn Phillips
This is served full and on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips clips this towards mid-wicket where a misfield allows a single.
11.3
2
Gareth Delany To Glenn Phillips
This one is short and on middle, Glenn Phillips pulls this to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
11.2
1
Gareth Delany To Daryl Mitchell
This is straight and full, Daryl Mitchell shimmies down the wicket and clips it towards mid-wicket and looks for a brace. Glenn Phillips sends him back.
11.1
3
Gareth Delany To Glenn Phillips
Gareth Delany serves this full and angling down leg, Glenn Phillips clips this towards fine leg for three runs.
Gareth Delany is brought into the attack!
End Of The Over 11 : 87/3
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
G. Phillips
23 (22)
D. Mitchell
13 (12)
J. Little
2-0-7-1
10.6
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
This one is delivered on a good length and angling away from the batter. Glenn Phillips knocks this towards deep point and takes a run. Just 4 runs of the over and New Zealand still need 88 runs to win!
10.5
1
Josh Little To Daryl Mitchell
Josh Little serves this full on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell taps this towards backward square leg for a single.
10.4
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Good-length delivery in line with the stumps, Glenn Phillips mistimes his pull towards deep square leg for a single.
10.3
0
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Serves this wider outside off on a good length. Glenn Phillips slashes at the ball and misses.
10.2
1
Josh Little To Daryl Mitchell
This is on a good length as well and closer to the off stump, Daryl Mitchell pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
0
Josh Little To Daryl Mitchell
Josh Little serves this on a good length outside off, Daryl Mitchell fends this towards point.
Josh Little (1-0-3-1) has been brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 83/3
8 Runs
  • 1 LB 9.1
  • 1 WD 9.2
  • 29.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
D. Mitchell
11 (9)
G. Phillips
21 (19)
G. Dockrell
2-0-13-1
9.6
1
George Dockrell To Daryl Mitchell
On the pads now, quick as well, short in length. Daryl Mitchell works it away towards square leg for a single. At the halfway mark, New Zealand are 83 for 3!
9.5
1
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
Flatter and quicker, around middle. Glenn Phillips knocks it to long on for a single.
9.4
1
George Dockrell To Daryl Mitchell
Outside off again, fraction short this time. Daryl Mitchell taps it off the back foot towards cover for a single.
9.3
1
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
Back of a length, outside off. Glenn Phillips pulls it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.2
2
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
Good running! Shorter ball, drifting in, around middle. Glenn Phillips works it away towards mid-wicket off the back foot. Two taken!
9.2
wd
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
Wide! Full and down the leg side. Glenn Phillips looks to sweep this one but he misses. Wide called!
9.1
lb
George Dockrell To Daryl Mitchell
Leg bye! A shorter one, an arm ball, darting it on the pads. Daryl Mitchell misses his flick and the ball runs away towards short fine leg off his pads. The keeper cuts it out. Leg bye taken!
End Of The Over 9 : 75/3
9 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
D. Mitchell
9 (6)
G. Phillips
17 (16)
C. Campher
2-0-16-0
8.6
1
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
Fuller now, outside off. Daryl Mitchell knocks it down to long on and takes a single. He retains the strike!
8.5
4
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Poor delivery and Daryl Mitchell latches on to it! Short and down the leg side. Daryl Mitchell pulls it gently and very fine towards fine leg for a boundary.
8.4
2
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
Pitches it up and outside off. Daryl Mitchell drives it down to long on and takes a couple of runs.
8.3
0
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
On a length, angling in, outside off. Daryl Mitchell dabs it towards short third man.
8.2
1
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
Shorter one, and outside off. Glenn Phillips pulls it towards Harry Tector at deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
1
Curtis Campher To Daryl Mitchell
This is delivered on a good length and just outside off, Daryl Mitchell gets across the stumps and clips it past mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 66/3
6 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 27.3
  • 17.4
  • W 7.5
  • 17.6
D. Mitchell
1 (1)
G. Phillips
16 (15)
G. Dockrell
1-0-6-1
7.6
1
George Dockrell To Daryl Mitchell
George Dockrell serves this full and angling into the batter, Daryl Mitchell clips this towards short fine leg and rushes across for a single.
Daryl Mitchell in the new batter in.
7.5
W
George Dockrell To Martin Guptill OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! This time they hold on to it! George Dockrell eventually gets a wicket! A big, big wicket. Martin Guptill departs! A fuller one, slower through the air, around middle. Martin Guptill gets down on his knee and looks to sweep this one but the ball goes off his top edge and towards short fine leg. Josh Little pouches it safely. New Zealand lose their third wicket!
7.4
1
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
PUT DOWN AGAIN! This was much easier! A fuller one, around off. Glenn Phillips lifts it towards long off. Barry McCarthy runs forward, settles under it, and put fails to grab the ball. A single this time! Ireland cannot afford these drop catches!
7.3
2
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
DROPPED! Harry Tector the culprit! A good effort though! A short ball, around middle. Glenn Phillips pulls this one but the ball goes off the top edge and towards deep mid-wicket. Harry Tector runs across, gets his hands to the ball and spills it out. Two taken!
7.2
1
George Dockrell To Martin Guptill
Back of a length, drifting in, around middle. Martin Guptill flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.1
1
George Dockrell To Glenn Phillips
Tight single! A shorter one, spinning away, around off. Glenn Phillips knocks it towards cover and scampers across to the other end. Martin Guptill dives in to make his ground!
George Dockrell has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 60/2
7 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
G. Phillips
12 (12)
M. Guptill
24 (17)
C. Campher
1-0-7-0
6.6
1
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
Darting this one around the thigh pad, a length ball. Glenn Phillips tucks it towards fine leg for a run. He retains the strike!
6.5
1
Curtis Campher To Martin Guptill
On a length, and on thee pads. Martin Guptill flicks it towards deep mid-wicket. Only a single.
6.4
1
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
Shorter one, around off. Glenn Phillips pulls this towards the fielder at deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
0
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
Beaten once again! Another length ball, this one tails back in sharply. Glenn Phillips gets beaten on his inside edge this time.
6.2
0
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
Beaten! On a length, this one nips back in, around off, it stays low as well. Glenn Phillips looks to push this one but he misses due to the lack of bounce.
6.1
4
Curtis Campher To Glenn Phillips
FOUR! Streaky boundary! On a length, outside off. Glenn Phillips leans to drive but the ball goes off the outside edge and towards third man for a boundary.
End Of The Over 6 : 53/2
9 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 4 LB 5.6
M. Guptill
23 (16)
G. Phillips
6 (7)
B. McCarthy
1-0-5-0
5.6
lb
Barry McCarthy To Martin Guptill
FOUR LEG BYES! On a length, darting it on thigh pads. Martin Guptill looks to flick this away but he misses. The ball brushes off his thigh pads and runs away towards fine leg for a boundary. New Zealand are 53 for 2 at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
1
Barry McCarthy To Glenn Phillips
Another one on the pads, full in length. Glenn Phillips works it away through square leg. Single taken!
5.4
1
Barry McCarthy To Martin Guptill
Full, and on the pads. Martin Guptill leans forward and flicks it through square leg for a single.
5.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Martin Guptill
On a length, down the leg side. Martin Guptill makes room and looks to flick this away, but he misses. The ball deflects off his pads and goes towards the keeper. A stifled appeal there for caught behind, but the umpire is not interested!
5.2
1
Barry McCarthy To Glenn Phillips
Drops it short now, outside off. Glenn Phillips pulls this one towards deep square leg for a single.
5.1
2
Barry McCarthy To Glenn Phillips
Barry McCarthy begins with a length ball, outside off. Glenn Phillips guides it down to third man for a brace.
Barry McCarthy comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 44/2
3 Runs
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
G. Phillips
2 (4)
M. Guptill
22 (13)
J. Little
1-0-3-1
4.6
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
This is full outside off, Glenn Phillips guides this through cover-point for a single. What an over from Josh Little as he concedes just 3 runs and takes a wicket.
4.5
0
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Josh Little goes full once again outside off, Glenn Phillips looks to stroke this through covers but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
4.4
1
Josh Little To Martin Guptill
Angling in, on middle a length ball. Martin Guptill tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
4.3
1
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Another length delivery, outside off. Glenn Phillips stays in his crease and taps it towards point for a single. He gets off the mark with that!
4.2
0
Josh Little To Glenn Phillips
Back of a length, outside off, angling away. Glenn Phillips leaves it alone.
Glenn Phillips makes his way out to the middle.
4.1
W
Josh Little To Dane Cleaver OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Josh Little strikes on his first delivery! Serves this short outside off, Dane Cleaver looks to pull this hard but find the fielder at deep square leg. Curtis Campher does not even have to move as he takes an easy catch. New Zealand have lost their second.
Josh Little comes into the attack!
End Of The Over 4 : 41/1
13 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 63.5
  • 43.6
M. Guptill
21 (12)
D. Cleaver
5 (5)
C. Young
2-0-27-1
3.6
4
Craig Young To Martin Guptill
FOUR! Martin Guptill is not even hitting the ball well and still has gotten off to a flier! This is full and in line with the stumps, Martin Guptill lofts this over mid on and does not time this well. Lands in the vacant long on region and runs away to the boundary for four more runs!
3.5
6
Craig Young To Martin Guptill
SIX! Martin Guptill is taking the attack to the bowlers! This one is delivered short and outside off, Martin Guptill charges down the wicket and swings his bat at the ball. Gets a thick outside edge that flies over the deep backward point boundary for a maximum!
3.4
1
Craig Young To Dane Cleaver
This is served full and just outside off, Dane Cleaver punches this hard towards the bowler who gets his hand down and parries the ball towards mid on. Another single for Dane Cleaver.
3.3
1
Craig Young To Martin Guptill
Craig Young serves this full and in line with the stumps, Martin Guptill gets across the stumps and looks to loft this leg side. Gets a top edge that just manages to clear the mid-wicket fielder and land safely. They take a run in the process.
3.2
0
Craig Young To Martin Guptill
This one is on a good length as well and Craig Young follows the batter as he looks to make room for himself. Ends up fending this towards mid-wicket.
3.1
1
Craig Young To Dane Cleaver
Craig Young serves this on a good length outside off, Dane Cleaver taps the ball towards cover and rushes across for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 28/1
10 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 32.6
D. Cleaver
3 (3)
M. Guptill
10 (8)
M. Adair
2-0-13-0
2.6
3
Mark Adair To Dane Cleaver
Mark Adair bangs this one in short and outside off, Dane Cleaver looks to make room to play this. The ball takes forever to reach him and he manages to keep this down and work this past backward point for three runs.
2.5
0
Mark Adair To Dane Cleaver
Pulls his length back a fraction, and serves it just outside off. Dane Cleaver gets well behind the line of the ball and fends it back to the bowler.
2.4
0
Mark Adair To Dane Cleaver
Mark Adair serves this on a good length and angles this ball in from outside off, Dane Cleaver looks to defend and misses the line of the ball as it goes and thuds into the groin area. Dane Cleaver is on his knees as it looks like he definitely felt that. But he is up quickly and is good to continue!
2.3
1
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
On a length, around middle. Martin Guptill makes room and dabs it towards point. Single taken!
2.2
6
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
SIX! High and Handsome! Overpitched, around middle and off. Martin Guptill takes only a step down the pitch and dispatches this one straight down the ground for a biggie. A massive hit that has gone way about the sightscreen as well!
2.1
0
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
Back of a length, around middle. Martin Guptill gets on his toes and blocks it out watchfully.
Dane Cleaver walks out to bat at number 3.
End Of The Over 2 : 18/1
14 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 61.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • W 1.6
F. Allen
14 (7)
M. Guptill
3 (5)
C. Young
1-0-14-1
1.6
W
Craig Young To Finn Allen OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! What a comeback from Craig Young! Serves a yorker right at the base of the middle pole, Finn Allen looks to make room and can not dig the ball out in time. The ball shatters the stumps and Ireland have drawn first blood! The celebrations show how much this wicket means to them and how badly they want this victory!
1.5
4
Craig Young To Finn Allen
FOUR! This has been dispatched! Craig Young serves a length ball outside off, Finn Allen makes room and powers it past the diving mid on fielder for a boundary! This was hit really hard towards long on and it was probably for the best the fielder did not get his hand to it.
1.4
0
Craig Young To Finn Allen
This is a slower delivery served full outside off, Finn Allen fends this back to the bowler.
1.3
6
Craig Young To Finn Allen
SIX! There is no edge here! Craig Young serves this full and angling down leg, Craig Young watches the ball closely and scoops this over the keeper's head for a biggie! This is been well executed!
1.2
4
Craig Young To Finn Allen
FOUR! Finn Allen charges down the wicket to a good length delivery on off, Looks to pull the ball towards mid-wicket and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for his first boundary! Finn Allen is off the mark!
1.1
0
Craig Young To Finn Allen
Craig Young serves this on a good length outside off, Finn Allen mistimes his cut towards point.
Who will bowl from the other end? Craig Young it is!
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 1 LB 0.3
  • 20.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
M. Guptill
3 (5)
F. Allen
0 (1)
M. Adair
1-0-3-0
0.6
0
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
Served full outside off, Martin Guptill gets his bat down and digs the ball back towards the bowler.
0.5
0
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
This is on a good length outside off, Martin Guptill feels for the ball and is beaten all ends up. Good delivery from Mark Adair!
0.4
2
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
Mark Adair goes full in line with the stumps, Martin Guptill lifts this high over mid on and the ball lands in the vacant long on region and rolls towards the boundary. Harry Tector does well to pull the ball back and restrict the batters to just a brace.
0.3
lb
Mark Adair To Finn Allen
This is full as well and angling down leg, Finn Allen looks to heave this over mid-wicket and misses. Hits his bads and rolls to backward square leg for a leg bye.
0.2
1
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
Mark Adair serves this full on middle and leg, Martin Guptill clips this to deep backward square leg for a single.
0.1
0
Mark Adair To Martin Guptill
Mark Adair begins with a yorker, on middle. Martin Guptill blocks it out watchfully.
Match Info
  • Venue Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result New Zealand beat Ireland by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Glenn Phillips
  • Player of the Series Glenn Phillips
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Roly Black (IRE) and Paul Reynolds (IRE)
  • Referee Graham McCrea (IRE)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 174/6 in 20.0 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 18 balls between C Campher (19) and M Adair (30)
  • Ireland 153/6 in 18.2 overs
  • Ireland 102/4 in 14.0 overs
  • Ireland 50/1 in 6.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 42/1
  • G Phillips 4th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 39 balls (1x4) (1x6)
  • New Zealand 150/4 in 17.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between G Phillips (20) and D Mitchell (30)
  • New Zealand 101/3 in 12.2 overs
  • New Zealand 53/2 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 53/2
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Glenn Phillips NZ 148 148.00
Mark Adair IRE 89 44.50
Dane Cleaver NZ 88 44.00
Paul Stirling IRE 74 24.66
Daryl Mitchell NZ 67 22.33
Player Wickets Eco.
Josh Little IRE 8 8.25
Ish Sodhi NZ 6 7.63
Lockie Ferguson NZ 5 4.50
Jacob Duffy NZ 4 8.90
Michael Bracewell NZ 3 6.00
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