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1st T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare
, Dec 07, 2023
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ZIM
IRE
Inn Break
Right then, that’s it from this nail-biting game but there’s plenty more action remaining in this series. The second T20I of this 3-match series will be played at the same venue on Saturday, December 9th. That game will begin at 4.30 pm IST (11.00 am GMT). But as you know, you can always join us early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
The captain of Zimbabwe, Sikandar Raza is the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. He says that it was nice to be part of history and credits the fans for coming out to watch. Feels that Ireland got 5-10 runs too many but applauds the way Delany batted. Mentions that he was pretty happy to chase 148 at the halfway mark. Shares that the most important thing is that they got over the line and gave something for the fans to cheer. On his performance, he says that he is never a guy who looks into these things. Adds that there were a lot of other good contributions as well. On his animated chat with the Irish players, he says that what happens on the field, stays on the field. Adds that they shook hands and everything is fine.
Paul Stirling, the losing Ireland skipper is up for a chat. He says that it was a brilliant game and hoped that it entertained the spectators. Adds that they will assess and talk about what went wrong in the game. Shares that they lost wickets at crucial points and that they should have got over 160 easily. Mentions that they will speak in the dressing room and come out better in the next two games. Closes by saying that they kept picking wickets regularly but luads Sikandar Raza who played a brilliant knock and took the game away from them.
Time for the Post-Match Presentations...
Earlier in the game, Ireland posted a below-par score of 147 for 8. After putting into bat first, the Irish got off to a brilliant start courtesy of their skipper Stirling and Andy Balbirnie. The duo added 44 for the first wicket inside the first five overs and set the tone early. However, Zimbabwe came back nicely and kept picking wickets at regular intervals. The middle-order batters got starts but none of them could bat along the innings. Gareth Delany, batting at number 8, provided the flourish at the backend by taking 20 runs off the final over and took his side to a competitive total. Sikandar Raza was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 28 in his spell while Ngarava and Muzarabani chipped in with two each. Zimbabwe did well for most of the game and came out victorious in the end by just one wicket.
The Irish bowlers did not have a huge total to defend but they gave it their all with the ball and in the field. Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, and Joshua Little all chipped in with two each while George Dockrell took the solitary wicket of Wesley Madhevere. Barry McCarthy had 9 runs to defend in the final over but a couple of poor balls and lapses in the field took the game away from the visitors. The Men in Green will hope to come back with a better effort in the upcoming games.
Chasing 148 for the win, the hosts Zimbabwe got off to a poor start and were reduced to 21 for 2 inside the first four overs. Sikandar Raza formed important partnerships with Wesley Madhevere and Ryan Burl through the middle as wickets kept falling around him. He single-handedly anchored the innings with an excellent 42-ball 65 with five boundaries and two maximums. Clive Madande played a quickfire cameo of 20 from 11 and helped his skipper in the middle. Raza departed in the penultimate over with his side still requiring 11 runs to win. The lower order got a couple of boundaries away and a slight fumble by Lorcan Tucker in the last ball allowed Zimbabwe to get over the finish line.
Phew! What a humdinger we have witnessed at the Harare Sports Club! Zimbabwe pulled off a historic chase and got over the line by just one wicket off the final ball in the match. This game will go down in the history books as Zimbabwe takes the 1-0 lead in this 3-match T20I series.
End Of The Over 20 : 148/9
9 Runs
- 019.1
- 219.2
- 119.3
- 419.4
- W 19.5
- 219.6
B. Muzarabani
2 (1)
T. Gwandu
5 (5)
B. McCarthy
4-0-37-2
19.6
2
Barry McCarthy To Blessing Muzarabani
Unreal scenes at the Harare Sports Club! Zimbabwe win it by the barest of margins! Barry McCarthy charges in from over the wicket and hurls it full and straight, at the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani backs away and tries to launch this one down the ground. Gets an inside edge that races behind the wicket. Lorcan Tucker fails to read the bounce and to make matters worse for him, he fails to get his body behind the line of the ball. The ball sneaks through his gloves and rolls towards the vacant fine leg region. The fielder in the deep runs around to cut it off but he cannot prevent Blessing Muzarabani from coming back for the second. He leaps in delight and so do the Zimbabwean fans who have witnessed a game they will remember for the years to come. Zimbabwe win by 1 wicket and go 1-0 up in the series!
Oh my my! This game is going down to the wire. The last man Blessing Muzarabani walks out to bat with his side requiring 2 off the final ball. Can he be the hero or the Irish pull it off? The super-over is also a possibility here.
19.5
W
Barry McCarthy To Richard Ngarava OUT!
OUT! WHAT A CATCH! Mark Adair, you beauty! Takes a stunner to send Richard Ngarava packing! Barry McCarthy angles it across, on a short of a length, outside off, Richard Ngarava tries to flay this one away with the angle but gets a thickish outside edge that looks to be heading over short third man. Mark Adair is quick to start running sideways and keeps his eyes all the way through. He pouches it with both hands and ensures that the ball does not pop out when his elbow hits the ground. Zimbabwe need 2 from the last ball now!
19.4
4
Barry McCarthy To Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Pulled away for a boundary! Offers pace this time and bowls it back of a length, over middle, Richard Ngarava waits back in his crease and swings to hammer the pull between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a boundary. Richard Ngarava has taken Zimbabwe close to the finish line with this hit!
19.3
1
Barry McCarthy To Trevor Gwandu
Pulled hard but straight to the fielder! Shorter and slower, on middle, Trevor Gwandu nails the pull along the ground but picks out George Dockrell in the deep. A single off it then!
19.2
2
Barry McCarthy To Trevor Gwandu
On a length, at the stumps, Trevor Gwandu stays leg side of the ball and lofts it back over the bowler's head. The long off fielder runs around and cuts it off. Two runs taken and Zimbabwe now need 7 runs!
19.1
0
Barry McCarthy To Trevor Gwandu
Play and a miss! Starts off on a short of a length, slower as well, outside off, Trevor Gwandu reaches out to hit it across the line but fails to connect.
Zimbabwe needs 9 runs to win off the final over. Barry McCarthy will bowl the 20th over.
End Of The Over 19 : 139/8
4 Runs
- W 18.1
- 118.2
- 1 WD 18.3
- W 18.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
T. Gwandu
2 (2)
R. Ngarava
1 (2)
M. Adair
4-0-36-2
18.6
1
Mark Adair To Trevor Gwandu
Length on the pad, nudged through mid-wicket for a single to end the over. Zimbabwe need 9 runs from the final over!
18.5
1
Mark Adair To Richard Ngarava
Back of a length around off. Richard Ngarava flat bats it to mid off for one.
18.4
0
Mark Adair To Richard Ngarava
Slower and fuller, outside off, Richard Ngarava swings through the line but connects with thin air.
Richard Ngarava walks in at number 10.
18.3
W
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Oh my! Body blow for Zimbabwe as Sikandar Raza holes out! Mark Adair is thrilled to bits as he gets the big fish! Takes pace and bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, Sikandar Raza waits for it and slaps it towards extra cover. He does not manage to hit it wide of the fielder nor manages to get the elevation. Paul Stirling stationed there, dives forward and completes a good low catch. The pendulum swings back in Ireland's favour!
18.3
wd
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
WIDE! Errs in length and bowls it full but down leg, Sikandar Raza lets it go for a wide.
18.2
1
Mark Adair To Trevor Gwandu
Nearly a run out! On a length, on off, Trevor Gwandu nudges it to mid-wicket and sets off for the run. Barry McCarthy picks it up cleanly but misses the stumps at the non-striker's end with his underarm throw and Paul Stirling fails to collect the throw either.
The debutant Trevor Gwandu walks out to bat in a pressure situation.
18.1
W
Mark Adair To Luke Jongwe OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another twist in the tale! Mark Adair bends his back and serves a quick bumper, at the batter, Luke Jongwe is hurried but he still goes for the pull. He only manages to get a feather on it and Lorcan Tucker does the rest. Sikandar Raza is stranded at the non-striker's end with Zimbabwe still requiring 13 runs and only three wickets in hand.
End Of The Over 18 : 135/6
5 Runs
- 217.1
- W 17.2
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
L. Jongwe
2 (3)
S. Raza
65 (41)
J. Little
4-0-17-2
17.6
1
Joshua Little To Luke Jongwe
Another quick single taken! Pitches it up does Joshua Little, Luke Jongwe firms the drive to mid off and they decide to go through for a single. Jongwe puts in a dive and luckily for him, the fielder misses the shy at the non-striker's end. Zimbabwe need 13 runs from 12 balls!
17.5
1
Joshua Little To Sikandar Raza
Slower and back of a length, around leg, Sikandar Raza nurdles it calmly towards mid-wicket for one.
17.4
1
Joshua Little To Luke Jongwe
That could have been catastrophic for Zimbabwe! Hurls it on a good length, on middle, Luke Jongwe nudges it in front of mid-wicket and sets off for a suicidal run. George Dockrell swoops in quickly but fails to pick the ball up as he attempts it with his left hand, allowing Jongwe to complete the run. A clean pickup there and Jongwe could have been in trouble there.
17.3
0
Joshua Little To Luke Jongwe
On a good length, on off, Luke Jongwe keeps it out on the off side from the crease.
Who comes in now? It will be Luke Jongwe.
17.2
W
Joshua Little To Clive Madande OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Joshua Little gets his second wicket and Ireland sense a slight opening! Bowls it on a length, on the off-stump line from over the wicket, Clive Madande clears his front leg and winds up to go down the ground. The ball keeps a tad low and skids onto the bat. Ends up getting an inside edge and the ball crashes back onto the stumps. Sikandar Raza isn't too pleased with the shot selection as he throws his head back in disappointment.
17.1
2
Joshua Little To Clive Madande
Angling into the batter, on a length, Clive Madande tucks it behind square on the leg side and collects a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 17 : 130/5
20 Runs
- 616.1
- 016.2
- 316.3
- 616.4
- 416.5
- 116.6
C. Madande
18 (9)
S. Raza
64 (40)
B. McCarthy
3-0-28-1
16.6
1
Barry McCarthy To Clive Madande
Continues to test the surface and bowls it on middle, Clive Madande stands tall and controls the pull to deep mid-wicket for a single. Just the over Zimbabwe were after, 20 come off it!
16.5
4
Barry McCarthy To Clive Madande
FOUR! That has raced into the fence! Another attempted bumper with pace behind it, Clive Madande is equal to the task as he gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in front of square towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
16.4
6
Barry McCarthy To Clive Madande
SIX! Clive Madande gets into the act now! Barry McCarthy bends his back and bangs it into the deck, over middle, Clive Madande takes on the short ball and deposits the pull over deep square leg for his first maximum.
16.3
3
Barry McCarthy To Sikandar Raza
In the air...but safe! Fuller in length, around off, Sikandar Raza gives himself room and carves it over extra cover. He does not get the distance but gets enough to clear the in-field and collects three runs.
16.2
0
Barry McCarthy To Sikandar Raza
On a good length, on off, Sikandar Raza swings a bit too hard and mistimes his shot back to the bowler.
16.1
6
Barry McCarthy To Sikandar Raza
SIX! Punished with disdain! Short of a length, around leg, Sikandar Raza gets inside the line and does extremely well to get underneath the delivery. Swats it over the fine leg fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 16 : 110/5
12 Runs
- 415.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 115.4
- 415.5
- 115.6
S. Raza
55 (37)
C. Madande
7 (6)
M. Adair
3-0-32-0
15.6
1
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
Excellent fielding! Pitched up, on off, Sikandar Raza drills it towards extra cover where Paul Stirling dives away to his right and saves a certain boundary. A single taken.
15.5
4
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Not in control but Sikandar Raza has a boundary! At pace, shortish delivery aimed at the batter, Sikandar Raza gets hurried and gets into an awkward position as he tries to pull it away. Gets a top edge that goes well over the keeper for a boundary. A few words exchanged between Raza and Adair.
15.4
1
Mark Adair To Clive Madande
Short and at the batter, Clive Madande puls it without much timing to deep square leg for one.
15.3
1
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
FIFTY for Sikandar Raza! 12th T20I fifty for the Zimbabwean skipper. First with the ball and now with the bat, Raza has lead by example in this game. Slower and shorter, on middle, Sikandar Raza crouches and pulls it to deep square leg for a single to get to his half-century.
15.2
1
Mark Adair To Clive Madande
Angling in, on a length, Clive Madande tucks it off his pads to fine leg and takes a single.
15.1
4
Mark Adair To Clive Madande
FOUR! Stylishly driven! Mark Adair goes a bit too full at pace, on off, Clive Madande shows the full face of the bat and nails the drive, beating mid off to his right for his first boundary.
End Of The Over 15 : 98/5
2 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- W 14.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
C. Madande
1 (3)
S. Raza
49 (34)
C. Young
4-0-20-2
14.6
1
Craig Young To Clive Madande
Slower and fuller on off. Madande drives it uppishly down the ground to long on for a single.
14.5
0
Craig Young To Clive Madande
Craig Young bowls it short and just outside off. Madande goes for the pull but misses.
14.4
0
Craig Young To Clive Madande
Back of a length on off. Clive Madande gets behind the line and blocks.
Clive Madande is the new man in for Zimbabwe.
14.3
W
Craig Young To Brian Bennett OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Unbelievable catch by Harry Tector! This is one for the ages! Hard-length delivery banged into the pitch and on the off-stump line. Brian Bennett makes room and looks to clear the man at mid off but Harry Tector stationed there back peddles and times his jump to perfection, plucking it out of thing air. Can this be a game-changer for Ireland? Zimbabwe lose half their side now as Bennett departs.
14.2
1
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Short of a length on off. Raza pulls it to wide long on for a single.
14.1
0
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Hard length delivery on the middle. Raza makes room and slaps it straight to mid off.
End Of The Over 14 : 96/4
5 Runs
- 213.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
B. Bennett
1 (3)
S. Raza
48 (32)
J. Little
3-0-12-1
13.6
0
Joshua Little To Brian Bennett
A dot to end the over! Good length delivery on off. Bennett dabs it to backward point.
Tempers flaring at the Harare Sports Club! Sikandar Raza and Curtis Campher have a go at each other. Initially, it was Raza who had a quiet word with Little as he felt that the pacer intentionally stood in his path of running. Campher then stepped in which irked the Zimbabwean skipper. The two umpires converge and have a word with the two captains to calm things down. We are all good to go now.
13.5
1
Joshua Little To Sikandar Raza
Back of a length around off. Raza bunts it to mid off for a quick single.
13.4
1
Joshua Little To Brian Bennett
Brian Bennett gets his first run in International Cricket! On a good length and angling away outside off. Bennett flays it to deep point for one.
13.3
0
Joshua Little To Brian Bennett
Hard length delivery on off. Brian Bennett punches it off the toe end toward mid off.
13.2
1
Joshua Little To Sikandar Raza
Back of a length on middle. Raza pulls it through backward square leg for a single.
13.1
2
Joshua Little To Sikandar Raza
Slower length ball around off. Sikandar Raza turns it through the mid-wicket region and comes back for the second.
The debutant Brian Bennett makes his way out to the centre. Also, Joshua Little (2-0-7-1) returns to the attack.
End Of The Over 13 : 91/4
6 Runs
- 1 LB 12.1
- 112.2
- 112.3
- 112.4
- 212.5
- W 12.6
R. Burl
12 (13)
S. Raza
44 (29)
C. Young
3-0-18-1
12.6
W
Craig Young To Ryan Burl OUT!
OUT! TOP EDGE AND CAUGHT! Craig Young breaks the partnership! Bowls it short and around the middle and leg stump line. Burl goes for the pull but is rushed by the delivery and gets a top edge to the right of the keeper. Tucker runs around and takes a sharp catch. Burl departs for a dozen as Zimbabwe lose their fourth!
12.5
2
Craig Young To Ryan Burl
Slower length ball on middle. Burl nudges it through mid-wicket for a couple.
12.4
1
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Length on the leg peg. Raza tucks it through square leg for a single.
12.3
1
Craig Young To Ryan Burl
Pace off delivery on a shortish length and on middle. Burl makes room and bunts it to point for one.
12.2
1
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Short of a good length angling into the middle. Raza swats it to deep mid-wicket for one.
12.1
lb
Craig Young To Ryan Burl
Leg bye! Back of a length delivery angled down the leg. Burl tucks it off his thigh pad into the backward square leg region for a leg bye.
End Of The Over 12 : 85/3
13 Runs
- 111.1
- 611.2
- 111.3
- 411.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
S. Raza
42 (27)
R. Burl
9 (9)
G. Delany
3-0-25-0
11.6
0
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Floated on off. Raza gets low and bunts it back at Delany.
11.5
1
Gareth Delany To Ryan Burl
Wrong'un outside off. Burl knocks it through cover point for a single.
11.4
4
Gareth Delany To Ryan Burl
FOUR! THUMPED! Tossed up around off and turning into the batter. Burl skips down the pitch and smacks it to the long on region for a boundary.
11.3
1
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Bowls it short and outside off, cut away to deep cover for a single.
11.2
6
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
SIX! CRUNCHED! Tossed up on off. Raza gets down on one knee and launches it over the wide long on boundary for a maximum.
11.1
1
Gareth Delany To Ryan Burl
Floated around off. Burl charges down and works it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 72/3
9 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 410.3
- 010.4
- 210.5
- 210.6
S. Raza
35 (24)
R. Burl
3 (6)
C. Young
2-0-13-0
10.6
2
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Short of a length angled into the batter. Raza pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region and picks up two more.
10.5
2
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Good length delivery on middle. Raza backs away, skips down the track, and punches it through the backward point region for a couple.
10.4
0
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Bangs it short and angles it on the middle and leg stump line. Raza makes room and looks to play the upper cut but fails to connect.
10.3
4
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Too Easy! Full and slanting down the leg. Raza clips it past the keeper and this runs away to fine leg for an easy boundary.
10.2
1
Craig Young To Ryan Burl
Back of a length down the leg. Burl tucks it to fine leg for a single.
10.1
0
Craig Young To Ryan Burl
Hard-length delivery around off. Burl goes for the pull but gets a bottom edge that rolls away to the keeper.
End Of The Over 10 : 63/3
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 3 LB 9.5
- 09.6
S. Raza
27 (20)
R. Burl
2 (4)
G. Delany
2-0-12-0
9.6
0
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Loops it up, full and outside off, Sikandar Raza lets it go thinking it is a wide but the umpire deems it a fair delivery and rightfully so, as it was within the tramline.
9.5
lb
Gareth Delany To Ryan Burl
Three leg byes! Fractionally short and down leg, Ryan Burl shapes himself up to pull it away but fails to connect. The ball comes off his pads and races past short fine leg. Good calling allows the batters to run the third.
9.4
1
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Slower and shorter, on off, Sikandar Raza punches it through mid off and gets to the other end.
9.3
1
Gareth Delany To Ryan Burl
Quicker through the air, short and on off, Ryan Burl reaches out and dabs it wide of backward point for a single.
9.2
0
Gareth Delany To Ryan Burl
Dishes out a googly, short and around off, Ryan Burl does read the googly but misses out as he looks to chop it away.
9.1
1
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Gives the ball air and bowls it full, on off, Sikandar Raza knocks it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 57/3
9 Runs
- 18.1
- 48.2
- 08.3
- W 8.4
- 18.5
- 38.6
S. Raza
25 (17)
R. Burl
1 (1)
G. Dockrell
1-0-9-1
8.6
3
George Dockrell To Sikandar Raza
Sloppy! Slanting in, on off, Sikandar Raza strokes it through covers and there is an easy two on offer. However, the throw from the deep fielder is wayward, allowing the batters to sneak in an extra run.
8.5
1
George Dockrell To Ryan Burl
Drops it short, on middle, Ryan Burl pulls it hard but along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Who comes in next? It will be Ryan Burl.
8.4
W
George Dockrell To Wesley Madhevere OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! George Dockrell strikes in his first over! Angles this one back into the right-hander, a bit fuller than the previous delivery, on middle, Wesley Madhevere shuffles across and exposes all his stumps to scoop it past short fine leg. He walks across a bit too far and fails to make any contact as he sees the ball disturb the woodwork.
8.3
0
George Dockrell To Wesley Madhevere
Pushes it through, quicker and shorter, on middle, Wesley Madhevere gets cramped for room but still manages to chop it to backward point.
8.2
4
George Dockrell To Wesley Madhevere
FOUR! Nicely done! Darted in, full and sliding on, middle and leg, Wesley Madhevere pulls out the reverse sweep and hits it over short third man for a boundary.
8.1
1
George Dockrell To Sikandar Raza
Short and wide outside off, Sikandar Raza hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 48/2
9 Runs
- 07.1
- 27.2
- 47.3
- 17.4
- 17.5
- 17.6
S. Raza
21 (15)
W. Madhevere
21 (23)
G. Delany
1-0-9-0
7.6
1
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Dishes out a googly but the line is around leg, Sikandar Raza knocks it with the spin to deep mid-wicket for one more run.
7.5
1
Gareth Delany To Wesley Madhevere
Turning into the pads, short as well, Wesley Madhevere nudges this one in front of square on the leg side and gets to the other end.
7.4
1
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Short again, at the stumps, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a run by Sikandar Raza.
7.3
4
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Poor delivery and rightfully punished! Way too short, down leg, Sikandar Raza does not miss out this time as he nails the pull towards the vacant deep backward square leg region for a boundary.
7.2
2
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Tosses it up, on middle and leg, Sikandar Raza works it in front of deep mid-wicket and a slight fumble allows an easy double.
7.1
0
Gareth Delany To Sikandar Raza
Starts off with a loosener, short and down leg, there to be hit but the ball does not rise and Sikandar Raza fails to get the pull shot away.
Gareth Delany comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 7 : 39/2
4 Runs
- 26.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
W. Madhevere
20 (22)
S. Raza
13 (10)
C. Young
1-0-4-0
6.6
0
Craig Young To Wesley Madhevere
A mix-up but no harm done! Slows it up and bowls it on a length, on off, Wesley Madhevere pushes it off the front foot towards extra cover and sets off for a single. The fielder is quick to release the throw towards the batting end and Madhevere has to put in a dive to make his ground.
6.5
1
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Delivers it a shortish delivery, outside off, Sikandar Raza hops and steers it to the left of the diving George Dockrell at backward point for a run.
6.4
0
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Beaten again! Short of a length, outside off, at a steep height, Sikandar Raza swivels in the crease to pull it away but misses out again.
6.3
0
Craig Young To Sikandar Raza
Short and wide outside off, shaping away, Sikandar Raza goes for the cut and gets beaten on the outside edge.
6.2
1
Craig Young To Wesley Madhevere
Hurls it around off, on a short of a length, Wesley Madhevere dabs it off the back foot to third man and rotates the strike.
6.1
2
Craig Young To Wesley Madhevere
Bangs it in short, at the batter but slower, Wesley Madhevere hangs back and pulls it over mid on. The ball does not have enough legs and Barry McCarthy gives it a chase and pulls it back, saving a couple of runs for his side
Craig Young comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 6 : 35/2
13 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 45.3
- 45.4
- 25.5
- 25.6
S. Raza
12 (7)
W. Madhevere
17 (19)
M. Adair
2-0-20-0
5.6
2
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
A bit too full and on the pads, Sikandar Raza clips it neatly through mid-wicket and takes two more. A good over for Zimbabwe, 13 runs off it and they are 35/2 at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
2
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
On the off-stump line, on a length, Sikandar Raza hacks this one in front of square on the leg side and collects a couple of runs.
5.4
4
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Up and over now! Mark Adair takes pace off again and bowls it full, on the pads, Sikandar Raza picks the change of pace and does not miss out in lofting it over mid on for four more runs.
5.3
4
Mark Adair To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Not a pretty-looking shot but Sikandar Raza gets the result! Slower and fuller, at the stumps, Sikandar Raza swings across the line a bit early but still manages to hit this one wide of deep square leg for a boundary.
5.2
1
Mark Adair To Wesley Madhevere
Slower and into the wicket, around off, Wesley Madhevere waits for it and runs it down to deep backward point. Wesley Madhevere wants to come back for the second but the fielder in the deep keeps it to one.
5.1
0
Mark Adair To Wesley Madhevere
Swing and a miss! Shaping in, on a length, just outside off, Wesley Madhevere clears his front leg to go down the ground but connects with thin air. The ball sneaks just past the off-stump.
End Of The Over 5 : 22/2
1 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
S. Raza
0 (3)
W. Madhevere
16 (17)
B. McCarthy
2-0-8-1
4.6
0
Barry McCarthy To Sikandar Raza
Bowls it short and outside off. Raza attempts the cut but fails to get bat to it.
4.5
0
Barry McCarthy To Sikandar Raza
Back of a length delivery angled into the middle and leg. Sikandar Raza gets behind the line and drops it onto the pitch.
4.4
1
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
Slower length ball outside off. Wesley Madhevere eases it to deep third for one.
4.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
Short of a good length angling into the batter. Wesley Madhevere goes for the pull but he misses and gets hit around the rib cage. He looks in some pain. Gets back on his feet and set to carry on now.
4.2
0
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
Back of a length delivery just outside off. Wesley Madhevere looks to carve it away but gets an inside edge that rolls away to the keeper.
4.1
0
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
Hard length delivery on the leg peg. Wesley Madhevere turns it to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 4 : 21/2
6 Runs
- 13.1
- 1 WD 3.2
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 43.4
- W 3.5
- 03.6
S. Raza
0 (1)
W. Madhevere
15 (13)
J. Little
2-0-7-1
3.6
0
Joshua Little To Sikandar Raza
Lands it full and just inside the tramline. Sikandar Raza lets it go watchfully.
Zimbabwe's skipper Sikandar Raza walks out to bat with his side in some early trouble.
3.5
W
Joshua Little To Sean Williams OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Joshua Little is PUMPED! Back of a length delivery angling into the middle stump line. Williams makes room and looks to dab it down but instead plays it back onto his stumps. Ireland gets the big fish as the experienced Sean Williams departs for just 4.
3.4
4
Joshua Little To Sean Williams
FOUR! Put Away! On a good length and outside off. Williams stays deep, opens the bat's face and rides the bounce to steer it through the backward point region for a boundary.
3.3
0
Joshua Little To Sean Williams
Short of a good length in the channel outside off. Williams goes for the pull but misses. The ball does not bounce as much as expected by Williams.
3.2
0
Joshua Little To Sean Williams
Full and straight at the stumps. Williams prods and blocks it out.
3.2
wd
Joshua Little To Sean Williams
WIDE! Bowls it on a length but strays down the leg. Williams plays and misses. Wide signaled.
3.1
1
Joshua Little To Wesley Madhevere
Back of a length outside off. Wesley Madhevere runs it down to deep third for one.
Sean Williams walks in at number 3 for Zimbabwe.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/1
7 Runs
- 42.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 32.4
- 02.5
- W 2.6
T. Marumani
1 (6)
W. Madhevere
14 (12)
B. McCarthy
1-0-7-1
2.6
W
Barry McCarthy To Tadiwanashe Marumani OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Barry McCarthy draws first blood! In the air and gone! Slower and fuller on off. Tadiwanashe Marumani is beaten by the lack of pace and goes through with the shot. It comes off the toe end of the blade and goes straight to Harry Tector at mid on, who makes no mistake. Zimbabwe lose their first as Tadiwanashe Marumani makes the long walk back.
2.5
0
Barry McCarthy To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Bowls it short and just outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani hoicks across the line of the ball but gets beaten by the bounce here. One for the over signaled.
2.4
3
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
Goes full and on off. Wesley Madhevere times it nicely through the extra cover region and comes back for the third. Harry Tector gives the chase and stops it just inside the boundary, saves a run for his side.
2.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
Hard-length delivery at the stumps. Wesley Madhevere gets behind the line and defends it.
2.2
0
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
On a good length and moves away outside off. Wesley Madhevere swings across the line and misses.
2.1
4
Barry McCarthy To Wesley Madhevere
FOUR! Barry McCarthy is greeted with a boundary! Dispatched! Length ball on the pads. Wesley Madhevere picks it nicely and whips it to the deep mid-wicket region, away from the fielder for four runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/0
1 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
T. Marumani
1 (4)
W. Madhevere
7 (8)
J. Little
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Joshua Little To Tadiwanashe Marumani
On a good length and shapes away outside off. Tadiwanashe Marumani throws his bat at it but fails to connect.
1.5
0
Joshua Little To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Goes full and on middle. Tadiwanashe Marumani heaves across the line but gets an inside edge to short fine leg for none.
1.4
1
Joshua Little To Wesley Madhevere
Length delivery angling outside off. Wesley Madhevere bunts it to cover point and scampers for a quick single.
1.3
0
Joshua Little To Wesley Madhevere
Back of a length on off. Wesley Madhevere punches it to cover-point.
1.2
0
Joshua Little To Wesley Madhevere
Goes full and just outside off. Wesley Madhevere pushes it to short cover.
1.1
0
Joshua Little To Wesley Madhevere
Good length delivery on off. Wesley Madhevere stabs it to a backward point. Campher gets an awkward bounce in the outfield but does not give away the run.
It will be Joshua Little to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 7/0
7 Runs
- 10.1
- 10.2
- 40.3
- 00.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
T. Marumani
1 (2)
W. Madhevere
6 (4)
M. Adair
1-0-7-0
0.6
0
Mark Adair To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Full and a hint of away movement around off. Tadiwanashe Marumani skips down the pitch and plays all around it. Dot to end the over.
0.5
1
Mark Adair To Wesley Madhevere
Back of a length delivery around off. Wesley Madhevere gets across and tucks into the leg side for one.
0.4
0
Mark Adair To Wesley Madhevere
Full-length inswinger on the leg peg. Wesley Madhevere looks to flick it away but misses and wears on the pad. The ball rolls into the backward square leg region.
0.3
4
Mark Adair To Wesley Madhevere
FOUR! Put Away! Short of a length on off. Wesley Madhevere stands tall and smacks it over the wide mid on region for a boundary.
0.2
1
Mark Adair To Tadiwanashe Marumani
Back of a length again, and nips back into middle and off. Tadiwanashe Marumani goes for the pull but gets an inside edge onto the pitch. The batters scamper for a quick single.
0.1
1
Mark Adair To Wesley Madhevere
Wesley Madhevere and Zimbabwe are away! Mark Adair begins with a back-of-a-length delivery around off. Wesley Madhevere hangs his bat out and gets an outside edge that runs down to deep third for a single.
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Match Info
- Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Clear
- Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
- Result Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 1 wicket
- Player of the Match Sikandar Raza
- Umpire Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Ireland 147/8 in 20.0 overs
- Ireland 103/4 in 13.4 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 52/1
- Ireland 52/1 in 5.2 overs
- S Raza 12th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- Zimbabwe 102/5 in 15.1 overs
- Zimbabwe 53/3 in 8.2 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 35/2
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Tector IRE | 126 | 63.00 |
| Clive Madande ZIM | 91 | 45.50 |
| Ryan Burl ZIM | 86 | 43.00 |
| George Dockrell IRE | 69 | 69.00 |
| Sikandar Raza ZIM | 65 | 65.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Young IRE | 5 | 6.66 |
| Richard Ngarava ZIM | 5 | 7.28 |
| Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | 4 | 5.66 |
| Joshua Little IRE | 4 | 5.91 |
| Mark Adair IRE | 4 | 7.58 |
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