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Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I Commentary, Live Updates

IRE vs ZIM, 2021 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
114/9 (20.0/20)
117/7 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 3 runs
Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. Zimbabwe have made a very good start to the tour and they will look to continue while Ireland will look to bounce back. The second T20I will be played on Sunday, 29th August at 1200 local (1100 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
Regis Chakabva wins the Man of the Match award for his hard-fought 47 runs in this low scoring game. He says that he just aimed to take it deep as much as he could. Goes onto say the pitch was a little bit tricky and he had to take it slow. Mentions he enjoyed his time out on the field. Ends by saying credit to the bowlers, they came out and really stuck to the game.
Craig Ervine, the skipper of Zimbabwe is up for a chat. He says they went back on a low score, but their players were pumped up in the field and they delivered. Adds that it was a team effort which let them get over the line. Adds the spinners all did well together, and Burl was excellent today.
Andy Balbirnie, the Ireland skipper, is up for a chat. He says that he's very disappointed with the loss. They started tentatively with the bat, if not for Simi Singh things could've been worse. Mentions he was happy with his bowlers, but also says they should've chased a low target. Goes onto say they will go onto work on their mistakes and rectify the same before the next game.
Ireland did not get going at all in the run chase. None of their batters got a start except Simi Singh who tried hard and they have been defeated quite comfortably in the end. They needed someone to stay out there but that did not happen.
Zimbabwe were superb throughout with the ball. Everybody bowled superbly and they were terrific. Ryan Burl was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets while he was supported brilliantly by Wellington Masakadza and Luke Jongwe. In the end, they managed to defend a total of 117 runs, a huge credit to the bowlers.
We have had a thriller of a match here and it is Zimbabwe who have managed to defend a paltry total. A superb show from them with the ball and they will be glad with the effort. Ireland will be deeply disappointed as this should have been a comfortable chase.
End Of The Over 20 : 114/9
2 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • W19.4
  • W19.5
  • 119.6
S. Singh
28 (22)
B. White
0 (0)
R. Ngarava
4-1-17-1
19.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
Simi Singh could not manage to end the game on his own, but he put in a good fight till the last ball. A full-length ball, around off. Simi Singh comes across and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. ZIMBABWE WIN THE GAME BY 3 RUNS. They have successfully managed to defend a low score and take a 1-nil lead in this series.
Benjamin White is the last man to walk out.
19.5
W
Richard Ngarava To Craig Young OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! A short ball, on off. Young looks to heave it away but misses. The ball goes to the keeper, who throws it back to the bowler. Richard Ngarava turns and clips the bails at the non-striker's end. Craig Young is short of the crease and he has to depart on a duck. Simi Singh needs to hit the next ball out of the park to get the win for his team or a boundary to make it to the Super Over.
Who will walk out at number 10? It is going to be Craig Young.
19.4
W
Richard Ngarava To Barry McCarthy OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Richard Ngarava gets his first wicket of the game and what a time to get it. Ngarava serves it full and wide outside off. Barry McCarthy gets behind the line and looks to paddle scoop it over the keeper's head, but he only manages to drag it onto the stumps. Barry McCarthy has to depart.
19.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
Full on the pads, Simi works it to square leg for a single.
19.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
Good length ball outside off, Simi looks to cut but misses.
19.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
Very full outside off, Simi Singh looks to drive but misses. 6 needed in 5.
End Of The Over 19 : 112/7
6 Runs
  • 2 LB18.1
  • 1 WD18.2
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
S. Singh
26 (18)
B. McCarthy
4 (10)
L. Jongwe
4-0-17-2
18.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
On middle, Singh flicks it to the leg side for a single.
18.5
1
Luke Jongwe To Barry McCarthy
Short ball on off, McCarthy pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one
18.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Barry McCarthy
Good length ball on middle, McCarthy punches it to cover for a dot.
18.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
On a length and on off. Singh punches it through cover for a single.
18.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
Good-length ball outside off, driven to cover.
18.2
wd
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
WIDE! Luke Jongwe can't afford to bowl extras at this stage of the innings. This one goes down the leg side. Wide called.
18.1
lb
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
TWO LEG BYES! Full and on the pads. Singh looks to clip it away but misses. The ball goes to fine leg off the pads. The batters comeback for an easy second.
Luke Jongwe to bowl the penultimate over. 12 needed in 12 deliveries.
End Of The Over 18 : 106/7
6 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 417.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
B. McCarthy
3 (8)
S. Singh
24 (14)
R. Ngarava
3-1-15-0
17.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Barry McCarthy
Good-length ball, outside off. Barry McCarthy lets it go through to the keeper.
17.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
Full and outside off. Singh throws his bat at it. The ball goes towards sweeper cover for a single.
17.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
PLAY AND A MISS! Good-length ball and outside off. Singh looks to cut it away but misses.
17.3
4
Richard Ngarava To Simi Singh
FOUR! Full toss and punished! A full toss and outside off. Singh carves it through covers for a boundary.
17.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Barry McCarthy
Full and on the pads, Barry McCarthy tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
Richard Ngarava comes  back into the attack.
17.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Barry McCarthy
SWING AND A MISS! On a length, outside off. The ball is moving away from the right-hander. Barry McCarthy stays back and looks to push it out but misses.
End Of The Over 17 : 100/7
11 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 616.6
S. Singh
19 (11)
B. McCarthy
2 (5)
T. Chatara
3-0-25-0
16.6
6
Tendai Chatara To Simi Singh
SIX! BOOM! Simi Singh is taking the chase head on. A full-length ball, on off. Simi Singh skips down the track and powers it over the long on fence for a biggie. 18 runs needed in 18 balls.
16.5
4
Tendai Chatara To Simi Singh
FOUR! Much-needed boundary for Ireland. On a length and around off. Simi Singh comes down the track and lifts it over cover. The ball races away to the boundary.
16.4
1
Tendai Chatara To Barry McCarthy
Yorker length ball and on off. Barry McCarthy digs it out to cover and takes off for a single.
16.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Barry McCarthy
Three dots on the trot! A slower back of a length ball, outside off. Barry McCarthy looks to cut it away. He gets it to cover off the inner half.
16.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Barry McCarthy
A slower full-length ball, on off. Barry McCarthy pushes it to cover.
16.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Barry McCarthy
A length ball, on off. Barry McCarthy pushes it to point.
Tendai Chatara comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 16 : 89/7
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • W15.5
  • 115.6
B. McCarthy
1 (1)
S. Singh
9 (9)
L. Jongwe
3-0-13-2
15.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Barry McCarthy
Full length and on off. Barry McCarthy works it towards point off the outside edge. They take one.
Who will walk out at number 9? It is going to be Barry McCarthy.
15.5
W
Luke Jongwe To Neil Rock OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Luke Jongwe gets his second wicket of the game. A length ball, around middle and leg. Rock makes room. He swings his blade but misses. The ball goes through to come in contact with the stumps and that will be it for the debutant, Neil Rock.
15.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
A slower length ball, just outside off. Singh taps it to point and takes off for a single. The fielder collects the ball and throws it at the striker's end. He hits the stumps but the Rock was well inside the crease.
15.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Neil Rock
A touch short, on middle. Rock pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
15.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Neil Rock
Full-length ball and wide outside off. Rock leaves it alone.
15.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Simi Singh
A length ball, on off. Singh punches it through cover for a single.
Luke Jongwe comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 15 : 85/6
8 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 1 WD14.3
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
S. Singh
7 (7)
N. Rock
3 (4)
R. Burl
4-0-22-3
14.6
1
Ryan Burl To Simi Singh
Short and on the pads. Singh works it towards long on for a single. 33 needed in 30 balls.
14.5
0
Ryan Burl To Simi Singh
On off, driven to covers.
14.4
0
Ryan Burl To Simi Singh
Short and outside off. Singh looks to defend it out but misses.
14.3
4
Ryan Burl To Simi Singh
FOUR! EDGY! Loopy ball, around off. Singh looks to work it to the off side but gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies past the keeper towards third man and finds the boundary.
14.3
wd
Ryan Burl To Simi Singh
WIDE! Full and wide outside off. Singh leaves it alone. Wide called.
14.2
1
Ryan Burl To Neil Rock
Tap and run! Loopy ball, on off. Rock pushes it to cover for a quick single.
14.1
1
Ryan Burl To Simi Singh
Flighted full and on off. Singh works it towards third man for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 77/6
4 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 1 WD13.3
  • W13.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
N. Rock
2 (3)
S. Singh
1 (2)
W. Masakadza
4-0-18-2
13.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Neil Rock
Full and outside off. Rock drives it to cover.
13.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Simi Singh
Full and on middle. Simi Singh tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
13.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Simi Singh
On off, pushed to long on.
13.3
W
Wellington Masakadza To Shane Getkate OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust. Ireland look to be in some trouble now. Loopy ball, full and on off. Shane Getkate gets out the reverse sweep. The ball goes towards short third man. Tendai Chatara there pouches it comfortably.
Who will walk out next? It is going to be Simi Singh.
13.3
wd
Wellington Masakadza To Shane Getkate
WIDE! Loopy ball, down leg. Wide called.
13.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Neil Rock
Darted on the pads. Rock flicks it to square leg just for a single.
13.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Shane Getkate
Floated full and on middle. Shane Getkate skips down the track. The ball goes towards mid-wicket off the inside edge. They take one.
End Of The Over 13 : 73/5
3 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
S. Getkate
4 (8)
N. Rock
1 (1)
R. Burl
3-0-14-3
12.6
1
Ryan Burl To Shane Getkate
Loopy back, on off. Getkate pushes it through cover for another single.
12.5
1
Ryan Burl To Neil Rock
Short and on off. Rock stays back and pushes it to mid off for a single.
12.4
1
Ryan Burl To Shane Getkate
Tossed up, on off. Getkate drives it through cover for a single.
12.3
0
Ryan Burl To Shane Getkate
On off, Getkate sweeps it to square leg.
12.2
0
Ryan Burl To Shane Getkate
Flatter and on off. Getkate pushes it to the off side.
12.1
0
Ryan Burl To Shane Getkate
Toosed up, on off. Shane Getkate defends it out.
Who will walk out next? It is going to be Neil Rock.
End Of The Over 12 : 70/5
4 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • W11.6
C. Campher
3 (4)
S. Getkate
2 (3)
W. Masakadza
3-0-14-1
11.6
W
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Curtis Campher goes for the big one but pays the price instead. Loopy ball, full and on off. Curtis Campher gets low and whips it across the line towards deep mid-wicket. Dion Myers is present there and he takes the catch comfortably. Ireland have lost their advantage in this game.
11.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Shane Getkate
Full and on off. Getkate drives it past the bowler. They take one.
11.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Flighted full and on off. Campher punches it through point off the back foot. They take one.
11.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Shane Getkate
Quicker, full and on off. Getkate looks to defend it out. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards third man. They take one.
11.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Shane Getkate
Tossed up, on middle. Getkate defends it back to the bowler.
11.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Floated and around off. Campher pushes it through cover for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 66/4
7 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • W10.4
  • W10.5
  • 110.6
C. Campher
1 (1)
S. Getkate
0 (0)
R. Burl
2-0-11-3
10.6
1
Ryan Burl To Curtis Campher
On off, flicked to the leg side for a single.
Who will walk out next? It is going to be Curtis Campher.
10.5
W
Ryan Burl To Kevin O'Brien OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Ryan Burl has certainly got his team back in the game. He has now gotten the set batter Kevin O'Brien going. Loopy ball, around off. Kevin O'Brien stays back and looks to defend it out but misses. The ball goes through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the stumps. Kevin O'Brien does not believe it. Ryan Burl is on a Hat-trick now.
Who will walk out next? It is going to be Shane Getkate.
10.4
W
Ryan Burl To George Dockrell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ryan Burl gets his second wicket and makes it three for Zimbabwe. Loopy ball, full and outside off. George Dockrell latches onto it and hits it uppishly towards long off. Wellington Masakadza comes running in and takes a good low catch.
10.3
4
Ryan Burl To George Dockrell
FOUR! Dockrell is getting into the action now. Full and on off. George Dockrell drives it down the ground. The ball ends up in the boundary.
10.2
1
Ryan Burl To Kevin O'Brien
Floated and on off. Kevin O'Brien pushes it through point for a single.
10.1
1
Ryan Burl To George Dockrell
Looped up, full and on off. Dockrell works it towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 59/2
13 Runs
  • 1 WD9.1
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 1 LB9.5
  • 19.6
G. Dockrell
3 (3)
K. O'Brien
24 (30)
D. Myers
1-0-12-0
9.6
1
Dion Myers To George Dockrell
Back of a length and on off. Dockrell guides it towards third man for a single. 59 runs needed in 60 balls.
9.5
lb
Dion Myers To Kevin O'Brien
LEG BYE! A length ball, on the pads. Kevin O'Brien looks to clip it but misses. The ball goes towards square leg off the pads. The batters collect a leg bye.
9.4
4
Dion Myers To Kevin O'Brien
FOUR! Second boundary of the over. It looks like Kevin O'Brien is finding his feet in this innings. A slower length ball, outside off. Kevin O'Brien lifts it over the cover region and the ball races away to the boundary.
9.3
1
Dion Myers To George Dockrell
A length ball, on the pads. Dockrell tucks it to square leg for a single.
9.2
1
Dion Myers To Kevin O'Brien
On a length, outside off. Kevin O'Brien gudies it to short third man for a single.
9.1
4
Dion Myers To Kevin O'Brien
FOUR! SMASHED! A full ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien gets under it and lifts it over cover. The ball ends up in the boundary.
9.1
wd
Dion Myers To Kevin O'Brien
WIDE! A length ball, down the leg side. Kevin O'Brien looks to flick it away but misses. Wide called.
Dion Myers comes in place of Luke Jongwe.
End Of The Over 9 : 46/2
4 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • W8.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
K. O'Brien
15 (26)
G. Dockrell
1 (1)
R. Burl
1-0-4-1
8.6
1
Ryan Burl To Kevin O'Brien
On off, Kevin O'Brien punches it through cover for a single.
8.5
0
Ryan Burl To Kevin O'Brien
Short and outside off. Kevin O'Brien looks to cut it away but misses.
8.4
1
Ryan Burl To George Dockrell
Tossed up, on off. Dockrell pushes it to cover for a single.
Who will walk out next? It is going to be George Dockrell.
8.3
W
Ryan Burl To Andy Balbirnie OUT!
OUT! LBW! Ryan Burl comes into the attack and takes no time to find a breakthrough. He sends the Irish skipper back to the hut. Loopy ball, full and on off. Andy Balbirnie looks to sweep it away but gets rapped on the pads. Ryan Burl puts in an appeal and the umpire raises his finger in a flash.
8.2
1
Ryan Burl To Kevin O'Brien
IN THE AIR..SAFE! Floated full and on off. Kevin O'Brien looks to heave it away. The ball takes the outside edge and flies high in the air towards cover. The ball lands in a vacant space. They take one.
8.1
1
Ryan Burl To Andy Balbirnie
Floated and on off. Andy Balbirnie pushes it to cover for a quick single.
End Of The Over 8 : 42/1
5 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 27.6
K. O'Brien
13 (23)
A. Balbirnie
5 (6)
L. Jongwe
2-0-9-1
7.6
2
Luke Jongwe To Kevin O'Brien
A full-length ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien lifts it over mid off. The fielder back pedals, but the ball falls safely in front of him. They take a couple.
7.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Kevin O'Brien
A short ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien pulls it hard but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
7.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Full and on off. Andy Balbirnie stays back and swings. The ball takes the inside edge and goes towards deep square leg for a single.
7.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Kevin O'Brien
A length ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien pushes it to cover and takes off for a single.
7.2
0
Luke Jongwe To Kevin O'Brien
On a length and around off. Kevin O'Brien plays it late and guides it to the right of the keeper.
7.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A full-length ball, on off. Andy Balbirnie hits it to sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 37/1
6 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
A. Balbirnie
3 (4)
K. O'Brien
10 (19)
W. Masakadza
2-0-10-0
6.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Darted on the pads. Andy Balbirnie flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
6.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
On off, kept out.
6.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kevin O'Brien
Floated full and on middle. Kevin O'Brien works it towards long on for a single.
6.3
4
Wellington Masakadza To Kevin O'Brien
FOUR! Finally, some confidence booster for Kevin O'Brien. Full and on off. Kevin O'Brien makes room and lifts it over covers. The ball ends up in the boundary.
6.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kevin O'Brien
Flighted, on off. Kevin O'Brien punches it to cover.
6.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kevin O'Brien
Looped up, outside off. Kevin O'Brien looks to push it to the off side but misses.
End Of The Over 6 : 31/1
4 Runs
  • 05.1
  • W5.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
K. O'Brien
5 (15)
A. Balbirnie
2 (2)
L. Jongwe
1-0-4-1
5.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Kevin O'Brien
On a length and on off. Kevin O'Brien works it to mid on and takes off for a single.
5.5
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, on the pads. Andy Balbirnie flicks it towards deep square leg for a run.
5.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Kevin O'Brien
EDGY! A length ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien looks to flick it to the leg side, but again he only manages to get a leading edge, The ball goes towards cover but lands safely. They take another single.
5.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A full-length ball, on the pads. Andy Balbirnie flicks it to square leg for a single.
Who will walk out next? It is going to be Andy Balbirnie.
5.2
W
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Luke Jongwe draws the first blood and it is a huge wicket of Paul Stirling for Zimbabwe. A length ball, around off. This one nips in a bit. Paul Stirling looks to go for the booming drive but misses. The ball goes through the gap between the bat and pad, to shatter the stumps.
5.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Paul Stirling
Full and on off. Stirling plays it to point.
Luke Jongwe comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 5 : 27/0
4 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
K. O'Brien
3 (13)
P. Stirling
24 (17)
T. Chatara
2-0-14-0
4.6
0
Tendai Chatara To Kevin O'Brien
A length ball, on the pads. Kevin O'Brien looks to flick it to the leg side but the ball ends up at cover, off the outer half.
4.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
CLOSE! A short ball, on middle and off. Paul Stirling stays back, the ball takes off the gloves. The keeper leaps but could not grab the ball. The batter sneak a single.
4.4
1
Tendai Chatara To Kevin O'Brien
EDGED! Back of a length and on off. Kevin O'Brien stays back and looks to work it to the leg side. The ball takes the leading edge and goes towards cover. The ball lands safely there. The batters take a quick single.
4.3
1
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
On a length, around off. Paul Stirling opens the face of the bat and guides it towards third man. They take one.
4.2
1
Tendai Chatara To Kevin O'Brien
A length ball, around the hips. Kevin O'Brien stays back and tucks it to square leg for a single.
4.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Kevin O'Brien
On a length, around off. Kevin O'Brien works it to the leg side off the inner half.
End Of The Over 4 : 23/0
9 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
P. Stirling
22 (15)
K. O'Brien
1 (9)
R. Ngarava
2-1-9-0
3.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Paul Stirling
Oh, did I jinx it? A swing and a miss now! A length ball, outside off. Paul Stirling looks to go after it but misses. The ball ends up with the keeper.
3.5
4
Richard Ngarava To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Two in a row. A length ball, outside off. Paul Stirling comes across and guides it towards third man for a boundary. He is in some exceptional touch.
3.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Paul Stirling will not miss out on such stuff.  A full-length ball, on off. Paul Stirling hangs back and slashes it through cover for a boundary.
3.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
A length ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien pushes it to cover and rotates the strike.
3.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
Nothing different this time. A length ball, outside off. Moving away. Kevin O'Brien looks to drive it to the off side but misses.
3.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
SWING AND A MISS! A sevent dot on the trot for Richard Ngarava. On a length, outside off. Kevin O'Brien looks to go after it but misses. He is finding it difficult to connect with the bat.
End Of The Over 3 : 14/0
10 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 22.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
P. Stirling
14 (12)
K. O'Brien
0 (6)
T. Chatara
1-0-10-0
2.6
0
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
A full-length ball, on off. Paul Stirling defends it to the leg side. A good recovery by Tendai Chatara.
2.5
0
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
A length ball, on off. Paul Stirling pushes it towards cover.
2.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
A length ball, on off. Paul Stirling blocks it out.
2.3
4
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Second boundary off the over. Short ball, outside off. Stirling hangs back and cuts it through cover for a boundary.
2.2
2
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
Short and outside off. Stirling swings hard. The ball flies over mid off. This time the fielder cuts it off. They take two.
2.1
4
Tendai Chatara To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Up and over! A short ball, outside off. Paul Stirling stays back and cuts it over point. The ball races away to the boundary.
Tendai Chatara comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 2 : 4/0
0 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
K. O'Brien
0 (6)
P. Stirling
4 (6)
R. Ngarava
1-1-0-0
1.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
A length ball, on off. Kevin O'Brien works it back to the bowler off the inner half.
1.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
A sharp bouncer, outside off. Kevin O'Brien looks to go for the upper cut but the ball bounces over the blade.
1.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
On a length, outside off. Kevin O'Brien looks to smash it through covers but misses his shot.
1.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
Back of a length and on the body. Kevin O'Brien flicks it through square leg for a single.
1.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
BEATEN! Richard Ngarava starts his over with two beauties. A length ball, outside off, moving away. Kevin O'Brien stays back and looks to go for the booming drive but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.
1.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Kevin O'Brien
SWING AND A MISS! Good-length ball, outside off. The ball moves away a bit. Kevin O'Brien hangs back and looks to chase it but misses.
Who will bowl from the other end? It is going to be Richard Ngarava.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
P. Stirling
4 (6)
K. O'Brien
0 (0)
W. Masakadza
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Full outside off, Stirling drives it to cover.
0.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Flatter ball outside off, Stirling cuts it to point.
0.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Outside off, Stirling looks to cut but misses.
0.3
4
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Swept away. Paul Stirling gets off the mark in style. Full and on off. Paul Stirling gets low and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
0.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Loopy ball, full and on off. Stiring looks to sweep it away and gets rapped on the pads. Wellington Masakadza puts in an appeal but the umpire says no.
0.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Paul Stirling
Flatter full and on off. Paul Stirling defends it back to the bowler.
Match Info
  • Venue Castle Avenue, Dublin
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 3 runs
  • Player of the Match Regis Chakabva
  • Umpire Mark Hawthorne (IRE), Roly Black (IRE) and Alan Neill (IRE)
  • Referee Kevin Gallagher (IRE)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 117/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 100/6 in 16.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/3 in 8.2 overs
  • Curtis Campher and Neil Rock make their T20I debut for Ireland
  • Ireland 100/7 in 17.0 overs
  • Ireland 51/2 in 9.1 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6) : Ireland 31/1
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PlayerRunsAvg.
Paul Stirling IRE23458.50
Craig Ervine ZIM16040.00
Kevin O'Brien IRE14829.60
Andy Balbirnie IRE8216.40
Milton Shumba ZIM7926.33
PlayerWicketsEco.
Mark Adair IRE105.18
Shane Getkate IRE86.72
Luke Jongwe ZIM77.21
Ryan Burl ZIM66.33
Wellington Masakadza ZIM56.11
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