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Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI Commentary, Live Updates

IRE vs ZIM, 2021 - ODI Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
228 (48.4/50)
266/7 (50.0/50)
Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 38 runs
That is it from this match! Zimbabwe take 1-0 lead in this 3-match series. The 2nd match will be played on Friday, September 10 at 10.30 am local (9.30 am GMT). Do join us for that. Till then, adios and take care!
Craig Ervine, the Zimbabwe skipper says, that the first 10-15 overs were difficult for batting and applauds Brendan Taylor for batting the way that he did and the foundation was nicely laid. He adds that he was happy with the total on the board and 266 was always going to be tough to chase. Also adds that he would have liked to pick up some early wickets but the bowlers stuck to their plan and the spinners bowled tightly as well, which helped them.
Sikandar Raza is THE MAN OF THE MATCH, he says that the foundation was set early on and especially by Brendan Taylor and he was delighted to see senior guys setting it up and the wicket got better when he came on to bat. He adds that he just wanted to go out their with a positive intent and run hard between the wickets and luckily for him, that's what he managed to do.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Earlier in the day, it was the skipper of Zimbabwe, Craig Ervine who was the commander in their bating. With some quick cameos, earlier from Taylor and in the fag end of the innings from Raza powered Zimbabwe to 266 for 7.  Stay tuned for the Presentation.
Zimbabwe were disciplined with their lines and lengths. They started off poorly but once they got the first breakthrough, the doors for wicket were wide opened. Porterfield and Tector did stitch a partnership but Luke Jongwe started his second spell brilliantly as he removed the former man. The game was poised till the 40th over but then came Blessing Muzarabani, he was outstanding as he removed the dangerous Harry Tector and after that, it was just finishing the things. Blessing Muzarabani was the figurehead of the bowlers as he scalped 4 wickets. Other bowlers helped him and finished the job comfortably.
It looked like an easy win at one point but the wickets of William Porterfield and Harry Tector changed the scenario. Ireland were off to a great start, both the openers crawled to a 50-run partnership before Paul Stirling gave away his wicket. The runs were not flowing at the required rate but the Irish were staying in the hunt. Once Harry Tector walked out, the momentum changed, and with him and William Porterfield, both managed to stitch a partnership of 71. Once Porterfield fell, the hopes for the win were with Tector but he too fell just after making his 50 and with him, the hopes of a win perished. The win was almost there for Ireland if someone had kept the composure and stayed out in the middle till the end but they were second best and will be a little bit disappointed with their batting performance.
An excellent bowling display from Zimbabwe. They go on to lead this 3-match series by going 1-0 up as they were superior throughout the match.
End Of The Over 48.4 : 228/10
4 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 448.3
  • W 48.4
J. Little
4 (4)
C. Young
2 (2)
B. Muzarabani
9.4-2-29-4
48.4
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Josh Little OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That's it, Zimbabwe have done it. Blessing Muzarabani pitches this one up and Little looks to hit it over the long off fence. Little miscues it and the ball goes high and over mid off. Craig Ervine tracks back and takes a fine catch. Blessing Muzarabani ends with a four-fer. ZIMBABWE WIN BY 38 RUNS!
48.3
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Josh Little
FOUR! In the slot and Josh Little thumps it back over the bowler's head and into the fence. A consolation boundary.
48.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Josh Little
Good-length ball, outside off and this one bounces a bit extra. Josh Little looks to have a poke at it but gets beaten.
48.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Josh Little
Length ball, outside off. Little leaves it alone.
Josh Little is the last man in.
End Of The Over 48 : 224/9
5 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 147.2
  • 147.3
  • 1 WD 47.4
  • 147.4
  • 147.5
  • W 47.6
L. Tucker
14 (19)
C. Young
2 (2)
W. Masakadza
9-0-40-2
47.6
W
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Zimbabwe are just one wicket away now. Wellington Masakadza bowls another short one, outside off. Lorcan Tucker shuffles across and looks to go over covers. Tucker slashes it behind point and into the deep. Sean Williams takes a simple catch down at deep backward point.
47.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Craig Young
Young goes on the back foot to cut the shorter one towards deep point for another single.
47.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Tossed up, on middle and slogged away to deep mid-wicket for just one.
47.4
wd
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
WIDE! Spilled down the leg side. Tucker misses the flick. Wided.
47.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Craig Young
Short again, on off. Young punches it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
47.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Masakadza sees Tucker charging and fires it in short and outside off. Tucker manages to get it away on the off side for a run.
47.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Fired in on leg stump. Tucker makes room and hits back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 47 : 219/8
5 Runs
  • 146.1
  • 146.2
  • 146.3
  • 146.4
  • W 46.5
  • 146.6
L. Tucker
12 (15)
C. Young
0 (0)
B. Muzarabani
9-2-25-3
46.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Back of a length, on off. Lorcan Tucker works it to deep mid-wicket and will retain the strike. 48 needed now off 18 balls.
Craig Young is the new man in.
46.5
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Mark Adair OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Blessing Muzarabani has been outstanding today and gets his third wicket of the day. This one is bowled slower and on the pads. Mark Adair again doesn't pick it up and looks to slog it on the leg side. Adair gets a high top edge towards the backward square leg. Richard Ngarava runs in from the deep and takes an excellent catch.
46.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Length ball, on middle. Lorcan Tucker heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
46.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Mark Adair
Slower one, banged into the deck and around off. Adair doesn't pick it up but manages to get it to wide long on for another one.
46.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Pitched up, on off and Tucker swings it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
46.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Mark Adair
Short ball, on middle. Mark Adair swats it down the ground for a run.
End Of The Over 46 : 214/7
4 Runs
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 145.3
  • 145.4
  • 145.5
  • 045.6
L. Tucker
9 (12)
M. Adair
4 (6)
W. Masakadza
8-0-35-1
45.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Tossed up, around off. Lorcan Tucker looks to slog but misses.
45.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Mark Adair
Short and wide. Adair cuts it to sweeper cover for one. Singles aren't going to cut it for Ireland.
45.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Short ball, on middle. Tucker plays it to deep point for another single.
45.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Mark Adair
Flatter delivery and cut away behind point for a quick run.
45.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Mark Adair
BEAUTY! Flighted delivery, on off. Adai hangs back and looks to cut but the ball turns away sharply and beats the outside of the bat.
45.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Tossed up, on middle. Tucker reverse sweeps to point for a single.
End Of The Over 45 : 210/7
4 Runs
  • W 44.1
  • 144.2
  • 144.3
  • 144.4
  • 144.5
  • 044.6
M. Adair
2 (3)
L. Tucker
7 (9)
S. Williams
8-0-42-2
44.6
0
Sean Williams To Mark Adair
Fired in on middle and leg and sliding down. Adair gets squared up and the ball hits him on the back leg. 57 needed now off 30 balls.
44.5
1
Sean Williams To Lorcan Tucker
A touch shorter, on off. Tucker goes back to push it down the ground for a single.
44.4
1
Sean Williams To Mark Adair
Flatter one, on the pads. Adair flicks it behind square for yet another single.
44.3
1
Sean Williams To Lorcan Tucker
Nicely tossed up, Tucker pushes it to long on for another one.
44.2
1
Sean Williams To Mark Adair
Flatter delivery, punched off the back foot to deep point for one.
Mark Adair walks out.
Review time! A review has been taken for caught behind. Zimbabwe look confident with this one.  UltraEdge shows an inside nick as the ball past the bat. Excellent review from Zimbabwe.
44.1
W
Sean Williams To Andy McBrine OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Tossed up, on middle and spinning in. Andy McBrine looks to tuck but misses the ball due to the spin. The ball comes off the pads and pops up. The keeper, Regis Chakabva runs towards it and pouches it at short leg. An appeal is turned down but the review is taken and the ball did come off the inside edge of Andy McBrine's willow. Another nail in the Irish coffin.
End Of The Over 44 : 206/6
4 Runs
  • 143.1
  • 143.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 143.5
  • 143.6
A. McBrine
2 (2)
L. Tucker
5 (7)
W. Masakadza
7-0-31-1
43.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy McBrine
McBrine thumps the fuller delivery down to long on for a single. They think about the second but don't risk it.
43.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Flighted again, on middle. Lorcan Tucker makes room and creams it through covers for just a single.
43.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller one, around off. Tucker reverse sweeps it straight to short third man.
43.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Flatter delivery, on off. Tucker taps it to point.
43.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy McBrine
Flighted delivery, on off. Andy McBrine drives it down the ground for another single.
43.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Full and straight, pushed to wide long on for one.
Andy McBrine walks out.
End Of The Over 43 : 202/6
4 Runs
  • 142.1
  • 142.2
  • 142.3
  • 142.4
  • 042.5
  • W 42.6
H. Tector
50 (55)
L. Tucker
3 (3)
S. Williams
7-0-38-1
42.6
W
Sean Williams To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Harry Tector has thrown it all away. Similar delivery to the previous one. Williams gives it air and bowls it on middle. Harry Tector is adamant in playing the slog sweep and this time he gets a top edge. The ball lobs up towards short third man. Blessing Muzarabani takes a simple catch down there. Zimbabwe are well and truly on top right now.
42.5
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Tossed up delivery on middle. Tector goes for the slog sweep and misses it completely.
42.4
1
Sean Williams To Lorcan Tucker
A shorter one, pulled away to deep square leg for a run.
42.3
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
FIFTY for Harry Tector. An important innings and he needs to stay till the end for Ireland to have any chance of winning this one. Full ball, on middle, pushed to long on for a run.
42.2
1
Sean Williams To Lorcan Tucker
Flighted ball, driven through covers for one.
42.1
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
DROPPED! Nicely tossed up, on off. Tector drives it low, but in the air towards cover. Sikandar Raza drops a sharp chance down to his right. They get one and Harry Tector moves to 49.
End Of The Over 42 : 198/5
3 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 041.2
  • 041.3
  • 141.4
  • 141.5
  • 141.6
H. Tector
48 (51)
L. Tucker
1 (1)
W. Masakadza
6-0-27-1
41.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Goes aerially now as Tector pushes this through point for a single. Ireland need 69 off 48 balls.
41.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Flatter, quicker on the pads, this is flicked to square leg for a single.
41.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Full on middle, drilled down to wide long on for a single.
41.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
A flatter ball, on off, pushed to point.
41.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Angles a full ball, down on the pads. Harry Tector looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal but not given.
41.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
A flatter ball, on off, pushed to point.
Lorcan Tucker comes in at number 7.
End Of The Over 41 : 195/5
3 Runs
  • 140.1
  • 140.2
  • 140.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • W 40.6
S. Singh
3 (9)
H. Tector
46 (46)
B. Muzarabani
8-2-20-2
40.6
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Simi Singh OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Simi Singh perishes and another wicket falls for the Irish! A length ball, angling on middle. Simi Singh looks to flick but closes the face of his blade too early. The ball takes a leading edge and lobs up in the air and towards cover, inside the ring. Wesley Madhevere at covers charges in and takes the simplest of catches he will ever take. Ireland are in a spot of bother.
40.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Simi Singh
Another short ball, on middle. Simi Singh shimmies down the track and swings across the line to mid on.
40.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Simi Singh
Slants a short ball, on middle. Simi Singh looks to pull but leaves it alone in the end.
40.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
Around off, pushed to covers for a single.
40.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Simi Singh
Angles a length ball, on middle. Simi Singh flicks off the back foot to deep square leg for one.
40.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
A length ball, outside off. Harry Tector guides it to third man for a single.
End Of The Over 40 : 192/4
3 Runs
  • 139.1
  • 039.2
  • 139.3
  • 139.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
S. Singh
2 (5)
H. Tector
44 (44)
W. Masakadza
5-0-24-1
39.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Simi Singh
Touch fuller, on off. Simi Singh defends it on the off side. 75 needed in 60 balls.
39.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Simi Singh
A loopy ball, angling on middle. Simi Singh pushes it to covers. They wanted a single but denied at the end.
39.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
A full ball, on off. Harry Tector steps down and pushes it through covers for a single.
39.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Simi Singh
A flatter ball, on middle, flicked to square leg for a single.
39.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Simi Singh
A short ball, outside off. Simi Singh looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
39.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
A flatter ball, on off. Harry Tector pushes it to point for a single.
Wellington Masakadza is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 39 : 189/4
3 Runs
  • 138.1
  • 038.2
  • W 38.3
  • 138.4
  • 038.5
  • 138.6
H. Tector
42 (42)
S. Singh
1 (1)
B. Muzarabani
7-2-17-1
38.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
A full ball, angling on middle. Harry Tector carves it to covers for a single.
38.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
A length ball, on off. Harry Tector defends it to covers.
38.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Simi Singh
On a length, outside off, cut away to point for a run.
Simi Singh is the new man in.
Zimbabwe take the review for a caught behind decision. UltraEdge shows that the ball did get the toe end of the bat and the decision has to be reversed to OUT! Excellent review from the visitors and they retain the review as well.
38.3
W
Blessing Muzarabani To George Dockrell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust! A length ball, way outside off. George Dockrell chases a wayward delivery as he looks to slap it. Dockrell seems to miss it. The keeper collects and appeals for it. They appeal for caught behind but nothing given. Zimbabwe takes the review. UltraEdge shows there was a spike as it nicked the toe end of his bat. Excellent review from Zimbabwe.
38.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To George Dockrell
Hurls a short ball, outside off. George Dockrell sways away from it.
38.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
A length ball, outside off. Harry Tector dabs it late to backward point for one.
Blessing Muzarabani is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 38 : 186/3
5 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 137.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 437.5
  • 037.6
G. Dockrell
11 (13)
H. Tector
40 (39)
S. Raza
4-0-19-0
37.6
0
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
A loopy ball, on off. Punched off the back foot to covers.
37.5
4
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
FOUR! Good shot! A short ball, on middle. George Dockrell rocks back and pulls it through square leg for another boundary.
37.4
0
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
A full ball, on middle, pushed to short mid-wicket.
37.3
0
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
Tossed up on middle. George Dockrell defends off the front foot.
37.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
A shorter ball, outside off. Harry Tector cuts it late to short third man for a single.
37.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
A flatter ball, outside off, it skids through. Harry Tector pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 37 : 181/3
12 Runs
  • 1 WD 36.1
  • 636.1
  • 136.2
  • 036.3
  • 436.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
G. Dockrell
7 (9)
H. Tector
39 (37)
L. Jongwe
7-0-39-1
36.6
0
Luke Jongwe To George Dockrell
Short in length, on off. Kept out. 86 needed in 78 balls.
36.5
0
Luke Jongwe To George Dockrell
A length ball, on off. George Dockrell hops and taps it to point.
36.4
4
Luke Jongwe To George Dockrell
FOUR! Nicely played! Luke Jongwe goes for the yorker but spills it on the pads. George Dockrell leans and flicks it in the gap to square leg for a boundary.
36.3
0
Luke Jongwe To George Dockrell
On a length, on off, tapped to point.
36.2
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
A length ball, outside off. Harry Tector cuts it to the square on the off side for a single.
36.1
6
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
SIX! HAMMERED! A short of a length ball, on middle, asking to be hit. Harry Tector pulls it hard and the ball sails over square leg for a biggie.
36.1
wd
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
WIDE! Spills it down the leg side as Tector misses his flick.
End Of The Over 36 : 169/3
4 Runs
  • 035.1
  • 135.2
  • 135.3
  • 135.4
  • 135.5
  • 035.6
G. Dockrell
3 (5)
H. Tector
32 (35)
S. Raza
3-0-14-0
35.6
0
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
A flatter ball, it lands and spins away. George Dockrell looks to push but misses and the keeper fumbles to carry it as well. 98 needed in 84 balls.
35.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Darted on the pads, this is flicked to square leg for a single.
Umpire's review for a Run Out chance. A direct hit might have got him but Harry Tector is way in when the bails are whipped off. NOT OUT!
35.4
1
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
NOT OUT! A flatter ball, on middle. Tector flicks it gently to short fine leg and scampers through for a quick single. There was a slight hesitation before they decided to run. The fielder throws it to the keeper, who whips off the bails. The third umpire checks it and Tector was well in.
35.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Another single as this is pushed down to wide of long on for a single.
35.2
1
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
A full ball, on middle. George Dockrell steps down and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
35.1
0
Sikandar Raza To George Dockrell
Looped up on middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 35 : 165/3
3 Runs
  • 134.1
  • 034.2
  • W 34.3
  • 134.4
  • 134.5
  • 034.6
H. Tector
30 (33)
G. Dockrell
1 (1)
L. Jongwe
6-0-27-1
34.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Length ball, on middle. Tector taps it to short mid-wicket.
34.5
1
Luke Jongwe To George Dockrell
Pitched up, on off. George Dockrell thumps it to mid off and sets off for a quick run. Tector is a bit late in responding but makes his ground in time.
34.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Back of a length, around off. Tector hops back and tucks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
George Dockrell is the new man in.
34.3
W
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Dion Myers has held onto the catch and the dangerman, William Porterfield has to depart. Good-length ball, on leg stump. Porterfield decides to take on Luke Jongwe and goes for the pull. Porterfield gets the top edge and the ball is skied towards the deep square leg fence. Dion Myers runs in from deep mid-wicket and settles under it. He almost makes a meal of it. Myers fumbles it onto the shoulder and just about pouches it before the ball hits the ground.
34.2
0
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Length ball, on off and angling away. Porterfield drives it straight to cover.
34.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Shortish ball, on middle. Harry Tector pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Luke Jongwe is back on.
End Of The Over 34 : 162/2
5 Runs
  • 133.1
  • 233.2
  • 033.3
  • 133.4
  • 033.5
  • 133.6
H. Tector
28 (30)
W. Porterfield
75 (108)
S. Raza
2-0-10-0
33.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
In the air...Safe! Raza tosses this one up on off stump. Harry Tector dances down the pitch and tries to loft it against the spin. Tector skies it high and clears extra cover. The ball falls safe and they get one.
33.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Nicely flighted and pushed slower through the air. Harry Tector looks to nudge it on the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
33.4
1
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
Flighted delivery, around off. William Porterfield drives it to covers where the fielder fumbles. They get one.
33.3
0
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
Full and straight. Porterfield pats it back to the bowler.
33.2
2
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
Uppish but safe. Looped up, on off and turning away. William Porterfield manages to drive it past extra cover. The fielder in the deep, Blessing Muzarabani cuts it out and keeps it to a couple.
33.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Pushed through, around off. Tector pushes it past mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 157/2
12 Runs
  • 632.1
  • 232.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 1 WD 32.5
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
W. Porterfield
72 (105)
H. Tector
26 (27)
S. Williams
6-0-34-0
32.6
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Shorter one, on off. William Porterfield punches it straight to mid off.
32.5
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Flatter one, Tector works it off the back foot on the off side for a single.
32.5
wd
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
WIDE! Slower delivery, going on with the arm and down the leg side. Tector looks to flick but misses. Wided.
32.4
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Flighted delivery, on middle and leg. William Porterfield sweeps it to deep square leg and picks up a run.
32.3
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
A touch shorter and on the pads. Tector tucks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
32.2
2
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Sliding down the leg side, Tector tickles it fine off the back foot. Ngarava gives the chase and keeps it to two.
32.1
6
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
SIX! WOW! Tossed up, on middle stump. Harry Tector clears his front leg and just slogs it with ease over the square leg fence for a biggie.
End Of The Over 32 : 145/2
5 Runs
  • 131.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 431.5
  • 031.6
W. Porterfield
71 (103)
H. Tector
16 (23)
S. Raza
1-0-5-0
31.6
0
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
Flatter and quicker on off. Porterfield taps it to point.
31.5
4
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
FOUR! Raza spills one down the leg side and William Porterfield punishes it. Porterfield sweeps it down and hard, the ball races past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
31.4
0
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
Slower one, on middle stump. Porterfield pushes it to mid on.
31.3
0
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
A touch flatter, around off. William Porterfield cuts it to point.
31.2
0
Sikandar Raza To William Porterfield
Flighted delivery, on off. Porterfield leans forward to defend.
31.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
On a length, around off and this one hits a crack. The ball stays low and turns in sharply. Tector works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Sikandar Raza is brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 31 : 140/2
5 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 130.3
  • 430.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
W. Porterfield
67 (98)
H. Tector
15 (22)
S. Williams
5-0-22-0
30.6
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Nicely tossed up, on the legs. Porterfield tucks it to square leg.
30.5
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Flatter delivery, around leg. William Porterfield goes for the reverse sweep again but doesn't make contact.
30.4
4
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
FOUR! The fielder has made a mess of it. William Porterfield steps out and chips the tossed up delivery towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder fumbles and the ball goes into the ropes.
30.3
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Flighted delivery, on off. This is driven to deep cover for one.
30.2
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Tossed up, on off. Tector pushes it back and Ervine dives to his right to stop it.
30.1
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Fullish delivery, on middle. Tector pats it to cover.
End Of The Over 30 : 135/2
6 Runs
  • 429.1
  • 029.2
  • 1 LB 29.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 129.6
H. Tector
14 (19)
W. Porterfield
63 (95)
R. Ngarava
7-1-31-0
29.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
A length ball, on off, dabbed to third man for a single. Ireland need 132 runs off 120 balls.
29.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
Angling across, outside off. Harry Tector chops it to point. He was looking for a quick single but was clearly sent back.
29.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
A length ball, outside off. Harry Tector looks to poke but gets beaten on the outside edge.
29.3
lb
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
LEG BYE! Very full and angling down. William Porterfield tickles it fine off the pads to short fine leg for a quick single.
29.2
0
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
On a length, on off, worked to point.
29.1
4
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
FOUR! Well played! A length ball, outside off. William Porterfield takes the aerial root as he cuts it over point for a boundary.
End Of The Over 29 : 129/2
4 Runs
  • 128.1
  • 028.2
  • 128.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
W. Porterfield
59 (92)
H. Tector
13 (16)
S. Williams
4-0-17-0
28.6
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Tossed up on middle. William Porterfield sweeps it to square leg for a single.
28.5
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
BEATEN! A flatter ball, outside off. William Porterfield looks to dab it late but fails to get any bat on it.
28.4
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Angles it on the pads, flicked to square leg for a single.
28.3
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Touch fuller, on middle, pushed wide of long on for a single.
28.2
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
A slower, ball, on middle. Blocked out.
28.1
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
A full ball, on off, driven down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 125/2
8 Runs
  • 427.1
  • 027.2
  • 127.3
  • 327.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
W. Porterfield
57 (88)
H. Tector
11 (14)
R. Ngarava
6-1-26-0
27.6
0
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
A length ball, shapes back in, on middle. Defended out.
27.5
0
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
On middle, on a length. William Porterfield pushes it on the off side.
27.4
3
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
A length ball, on the pads. Harry Tector flicks it to deep square leg. The ball does not have the legs to run away to the fence. Three runs taken.
27.3
1
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
Short of a length, on middle, pulled away to deep backward square leg for a single.
27.2
0
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
Short in length, on middle. William Porterfield looks to flick but gets a soft leading edge and the ball lobs in front of the keeper.
27.1
4
Richard Ngarava To William Porterfield
FOUR! Pulled away! A short ball, on middle. William Porterfield hangs back and rides the bounce as he pulls it to square leg for a boundary.
Richard Ngarava comes in to replace Wesley Madhevere.
End Of The Over 27 : 117/2
3 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 126.4
  • 126.5
  • 026.6
H. Tector
8 (13)
W. Porterfield
52 (83)
S. Williams
3-0-13-0
26.6
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
A flatter ball, on off. Harry Tector solidly blocks it.
26.5
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Hurls a full ball, on middle, swept to deep square leg for one.
26.4
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Again serves a full ball, on middle. Harry Tector slogs it softly to deep mid-wicket for a single.
26.3
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
A loopy ball, skidding through on middle. William Porterfield flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
26.2
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
CHANCE! A full ball, on middle. William Porterfield steps down and flicks it uppishly to the left of the bowler. Sean Williams dives but does not carry it.
26.1
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
A flatter ball, on off. Kept out.
End Of The Over 26 : 114/2
5 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 425.5
  • 025.6
H. Tector
7 (11)
W. Porterfield
50 (79)
W. Madhevere
4-0-20-1
25.6
0
Wesley Madhevere To Harry Tector
Slightly short, angling on middle. Harry Tector flicks it to mid-wicket.
25.5
4
Wesley Madhevere To Harry Tector
FOUR! Impressive! A full ball, on middle. Harry Tector reverse sweeps it and hits it through point for a boundary.
25.4
1
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Full On middle, eased down to long on for a single. 50 up for William Porterfield, brilliant innings from him so far. Porterfield has done the hardwork and occupied the crease for a long time, he will look to go on and convert it into a hundred in order to win this match for his team.
25.3
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
A tossed up ball, on middle. William Porterfield flicks it to mid-wicket.
25.2
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Touch fuller, on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
25.1
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
A full ball, on off. William Porterfield defends off the front foot.
End Of The Over 25 : 109/2
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
H. Tector
3 (9)
W. Porterfield
49 (75)
S. Williams
2-0-10-0
24.6
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
A full ball, very full on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
24.5
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Quicker delivery, sliding down leg. Harry Tector looks to flick but misses. The ball hist the pads and rolls onto the leg side.
24.4
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
A flatter ball, on off. Tector defends it to covers.
24.3
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Tossed up again, on middle. Harry Tector leans forward to defend.
24.2
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Floated it up, on leg stump. William Porterfield rocks back and flicks it to deep square leg for a run.
24.1
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Nicely flighted, on off. William Porterfield blocks it out.
End Of The Over 24 : 108/2
5 Runs
  • 123.1
  • 123.2
  • 223.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
W. Porterfield
48 (73)
H. Tector
3 (5)
W. Madhevere
3-0-15-1
23.6
1
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
A loopy ball, on off. driven down to long off for a single.
23.5
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Around off, a full ball, pushed to covers.
23.4
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
A full ball, on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
23.3
2
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
A touch shorter, on middle. William Porterfield pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
23.2
1
Wesley Madhevere To Harry Tector
Full and straight and pushed down to long on for another single.
23.1
1
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Tossed up, on the stumps. Driven down the ground for one.
End Of The Over 23 : 103/2
9 Runs
  • 3 WD 22.1
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 122.4
  • 1 WD 22.5
  • 322.5
  • 022.6
H. Tector
2 (4)
W. Porterfield
44 (68)
S. Williams
1-0-9-0
22.6
0
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Flatter one, on middle. Tector keeps it out.
22.5
3
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Flighted delivery, on the legs. William Porterfield tickles it fine past the short fine leg fielder for three runs.
22.5
wd
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
WIDE! Spilled down leg. Wided.
22.4
1
Sean Williams To Harry Tector
Tossed up, on off. Tector pushes it to covers for a quick run.
22.3
1
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
On the pads and nudged to deep square leg for a run.
22.2
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Tossed up again, on middle. William Porterfield looks to reverse sweeps but toe-ends it on the off side.
22.1
0
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
Tossed up, around off. William Porterfield pushes it to cover.
22.1
wd
Sean Williams To William Porterfield
THREE WIDES! Spilled down leg and the keeper can't get a glove on it. The batters come back for the second as well.
End Of The Over 22 : 94/2
3 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • W 21.3
  • 021.4
  • 121.5
  • 121.6
W. Porterfield
40 (64)
H. Tector
1 (2)
W. Madhevere
2-0-10-1
21.6
1
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Flatter delivery, on middle and leg. William Porterfield tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
21.5
1
Wesley Madhevere To Harry Tector
Tossed up, on the stump. Tector drives it uppishly through mid on for a single.
21.4
0
Wesley Madhevere To Harry Tector
Shortish ball, around off and cut straight to backward point.
21.3
W
Wesley Madhevere To Andy Balbirnie OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Wesley Madhevere with a beauty. Madhevere bowls it on a length, outside off and this one turns in a mile. Andy Balbirnie misjudges it and tries to drive, His feet go nowhere and is caught on the crease. The ball goes through the gap between bat and pad and crashes into top of off stump. Huge wicket for Zimbabwe.
21.2
1
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Flatter ball, on middle. William Porterfield turns it to deep mid-wicket for one.
21.1
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Flatter one, on off. Kept out by Porterfield.
End Of The Over 21 : 91/1
5 Runs
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 420.6
A. Balbirnie
12 (19)
W. Porterfield
38 (61)
L. Jongwe
5-0-24-0
20.6
4
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Pitched up, on off and Andy Balbirnie creams it over extra cover for a boundary.
20.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Length again and kept out by Balbirnie.
20.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Good-length ball, on off stump. Balbirnie tucks it to mid-wicket.
20.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Length again, around off and this one is left alone by Andy Balbirnie.
20.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Slightly fuller and angling into the pads. Balbirnie looks to flick but misses. The ball hits the pads and a muffled appeal from the bowler. Turned down.
20.1
1
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Length ball, on off. William Porterfield taps it to deep point for one.
End Of The Over 20 : 86/1
7 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 419.3
  • 019.4
  • 119.5
  • 219.6
A. Balbirnie
8 (14)
W. Porterfield
37 (60)
W. Madhevere
1-0-7-0
19.6
2
Wesley Madhevere To Andy Balbirnie
Full ball, on off. Andy Balbirnie drives it to sweeper cover for a couple of runs.
19.5
1
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Short and outside off, cut away to point for a single.
19.4
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Slightly shorter, angling on middle, it skids through as well. William Porterfield looks to pull but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
19.3
4
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
FOUR! Full ball, on middle. William Porterfield sweeps it to square leg for a boundary.
19.2
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
Full on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
19.1
0
Wesley Madhevere To William Porterfield
A flatter ball, on middle. Blocked out.
Wesley Madhevere is inserted into the attack now.
End Of The Over 19 : 79/1
1 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
A. Balbirnie
6 (13)
W. Porterfield
32 (55)
L. Jongwe
4-0-19-0
18.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, outside off, pushed to point.
18.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Touch short, on middle. Andy Balbirnie leans and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
18.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, on middle. Blocked out.
18.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Beauty of a delivery! Short in length, angling on middle and leg. Andy Balbirnie looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball whizzes past the blade to the keeper.
18.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, on middle. Andy Balbirnie chips it on the leg side. In the air but was well clear of short mid-wicket.
18.1
1
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
A length ball, on off, driven to covers for a single.
End Of The Over 18 : 78/1
7 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
W. Porterfield
31 (54)
A. Balbirnie
6 (8)
W. Masakadza
4-0-21-1
17.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Touch short, outside off. William Porterfield slaps it to covers for a single.
17.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
A full ball, on middle. William Porterfield looks to drive but gets an inside edge to short fine leg.
17.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
A loopy ball, on middle, pushed to mid on.
17.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A flatter ball, on off. Andy Balbirnie punches off the back foot to covers for a single.
17.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Angles it on the pads. William Porterfield nudges it on the leg side for a single.
17.1
4
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
FOUR! Good shot! A flatter ball, outside off. William Porterfield cuts it past point for a boundary.
DRINKS BREAK - Ireland took the slow and steady approach to the chase and were successful up to an extent. Paul Stirling settled in and started playing his shots, but just when it all looked good, Stirling got out and Ireland have to re-build. Zimbabwe were brilliant in the first Powerplay and Ngarava, along with Muzarabani bowled really well. They, however, did not get any wickets and couldn't apply much pressure. Wellington Masakadza finally provided the breakthrough and the chase is nicely poised at the moment.
End Of The Over 17 : 71/1
4 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
A. Balbirnie
5 (7)
W. Porterfield
25 (49)
L. Jongwe
3-0-18-0
16.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
This one comes with an angle, outside off. Andy Balbirnie watchfully leaves it.
16.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, on off. Andy Balbirnie defends it to covers.
16.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, on off, pushed to mid off.
16.3
2
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A full ball, angling down. Andy Balbirnie flicks it wide of square leg for two.
16.2
1
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Full and on middle, flicked to square leg for one more.
16.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, on off. Andy Balbirnie pushes it to sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 67/1
3 Runs
  • 015.1
  • W 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
  • 015.7
W. Porterfield
24 (48)
A. Balbirnie
2 (2)
W. Masakadza
2.7-0-14-1
15.7
0
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
A loopy ball, on off. William Porterfield defends it on the off side. Second time in this match, 7 balls has been bowled in an over.
15.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
A flatter ball, on middle. William Porterfield shuffles across and tucks it to square leg.
15.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A tossed up ball, on off. Andy Balbirnie punches it through covers for a single.
15.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Darted on the pads, this is flicked to deep square leg for a single.
15.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A full ball, on off, pushed to covers. Andy Balbirnie is off the mark.
Andy Balbirnie, the skipper, comes in at number 3.
15.2
W
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! LBW! Wellington Masakadza gets the dangerous Paul Stirling! A full ball, angling on middle. Stirling gets inside the line of the ball and looks to sweep but seems to miss and gets hit on the pads. The ball lobs in front of Stirling and the keeper catches it. They appeal and up goes the finger. Stirling straightaway reviews the decision. UltraEdge confirms no bat. Ball Tracker shows three reds and Ireland lose their review.
Paul Stirling has reviewed the umpire's decision. There will be a check for both LBW and the catch. UltraEdge shows that there's no bat or glove on it. Ball-Tracker shows three reds and Paul Stirling has to make the long walk to the pavilion. Ireland lose the review as well.
15.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Tossed up on middle. Paul Stirling defends it to covers.
End Of The Over 15 : 64/0
8 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 614.5
  • 114.6
P. Stirling
32 (45)
W. Porterfield
23 (45)
L. Jongwe
2-0-14-0
14.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
Good cricket from Paul Stirling. Picks up a single after the boundary. Length ball, on off and pushed to deep point for one.
14.5
6
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
SIX! That is massive. Luke Jongwe misses his mark and serves one in the slot. Paul Stirling hangs back and lifts it well over the long on fence for the first maximum of this innings.
14.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
Back of a length, around off and angling in. Stirling dabs it down on the off side. The batters think about the single but decide against it.
14.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
Length ball, angled in on middle. Paul Stirling defends it out.
14.2
1
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Back of a length, around off. Porterfield guides it to deep backward point for a single.
14.1
0
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Short and wide, William Porterfield will be disappointed to miss out on that one. He creams it straight to backward point.
End Of The Over 14 : 56/0
7 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
P. Stirling
25 (41)
W. Porterfield
22 (43)
W. Masakadza
2-0-11-0
13.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Floated it up, on middle. Stirling strides forward to block. Zimbabwe finding it difficult to break this opening partnership.
13.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Wellington Masakadza pulls back the length a bit and Porterfield turns it to deep square leg for a run. Smart batting.
13.4
4
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
FOUR! That is trademark William Porterfield. Fuller ball, on middle and Portefield plays the reverse sweep. He times it perfectly and the ball races past point for a boundary.
13.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Tossed up, outside off. Porterfield plays it to point.
13.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Flighted, on off. Stirling steers it through covers for a single.
13.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Fuller delivery, on off. William Porterfield drives it down to long off for one. Fifty up now for Ireland.
End Of The Over 13 : 49/0
7 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 1 LB 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
P. Stirling
24 (39)
W. Porterfield
16 (39)
L. Jongwe
1-0-6-0
12.6
0
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
Length ball, outside off and shaping away. Stirling doesn't move his feet and goes for the exoansive drive, ends up missing it completely.
12.5
4
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Paul Stirling shows intent and charges down the track. This one is on a length around off and Stirling muscles it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He doesn't time it perfectly, but well enough.
12.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
A touch fuller and on off. Paul Stirling defends it off the front foot.
12.3
lb
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
LEG BYE! Length ball, on middle and leg, deceives the batter for pace. Porterfield looks to swat it across but misses. The ball goes off the thigh pad on the leg side and they scamper through for a leg bye.
12.2
0
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Pitched up, outside off. Porterfield pats it back to the bowler.
12.1
2
Luke Jongwe To William Porterfield
Length ball, on middle. William Porterfield steps out and pushes it through mid-wicket for a couple.
Luke Jongwe is into the attack.
End Of The Over 12 : 42/0
4 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
P. Stirling
20 (36)
W. Porterfield
14 (36)
W. Masakadza
1-0-4-0
11.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Flatter one, on off. Blocked out.
11.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Flatter one, turning in on leg stump. William Porterfield tucks it round the corner for yet another single.
11.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Pushed through a touch slower and on middle. Porterfield pushes it to mid on.
11.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
A touch short and wide. Stirling cuts it to sweeper cover for another single.
11.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To William Porterfield
Flatter one, on the pads. William Porterfield works it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
11.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Nicely tossed up, around off. Stirling pushes it to sweeper cover and collects a run.
Wellington Masakadza is into the attack.
End Of The Over 11 : 38/0
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 4 LB 10.6