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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd ODI Commentary, Live Updates

ZIM vs IRE, 2025 - ODI Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
3rd ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Feb 18, 2025
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
246/1 (39.3/50)
Ireland Ireland
240/6 (50.0/50)
Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Ben Curran
    118(130)
  • Player of the Series
    Brian Bennett
That is all from this game. The trophy has been handed over to Craig Ervine. His teammate joins him now for the cameras. So, it's 1-1 on the tour. Time for T20Is to kick off. Join us on the 22nd of this month for the first game. It begins at 11.30 am GMT. As usual you can join us earlier for the build up. Cheers!
Craig Ervine says everybody is ecstatic, all of them are putting in the hard work and it's paying off. Admits winning the toss was key today. Tells Curran's inning shows it's important to set a platform at the top for others to play their natural game. Feels the players showed a lot of composure in this series despite playing a must win game.
Paul Stirling says they were 30 runs short but were happy with the total. Mentions they failed to catch in at the backend, they still had a chance to defend but credits the way Zimbabwe played. Feels the hosts bowled really well.
Brian Bennett wins the PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD. He says he is doing his best for the team. Shares he likes batting at the top, he prefers to open. Mentions he learned to stay out for the longer period of time.
Ben Curran is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says it's an unbelievable feeling and is happy to contribute. Mentions that it wasn't smooth enough in the first two games, the pitch were similar in all three matches but it was easy to bat on today. Tells it is a proud feeling to represent Zimbabwe.
...Presentation...
The bowling just wasn’t up to the mark for the visitors. They just didn’t turn up for a must win game. First, they lacked intent with the bat and then with the ball too, it was quite ordinary. They were outplayed by Zimbabwe who were really up for this game. A rather one sided game. A dull affair to be honest by a side like Ireland who were expected to put on a good show but not to be. A lot to ponder upon after losing in such a manner.
A very comfortable win for the hosts to seal the series. They take the ODI series with an emphatic victory. Something around 240 was well below par and Zimbabwe have chased it quite easily. The openers got them off to a very good start. Brian Bennett fell but Curran and Ervine continued the good work. Curran was the star with the bat with a fine maiden century and Ervine batted really well too. The two ensured there were no more wickets to fall and took their side over the line.
End Of The Over 39.3 : 246/1
11 Runs
  • 5 WD 39.1
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 639.3
C. Ervine
69 (59)
B. Curran
118 (130)
G. Dockrell
1.3-0-16-0
39.3
6
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
SIX! Ervine finishes in style! Zimbabwe have done it! Floated on middle, Ervine thumps it down the ground for a biggie. Zimbabwe win by 9 wickets.
39.2
0
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
Too full on off, Ervine drives it straight to mid off.
39.1
0
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
Flat and outside off, Ervine bends to cut but inside edges it onto the pads.
39.1
wd
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
FIVE WIDES! Scores are leveled! Full and going down the leg side, Ervine misses and even the keeper misses, it rolls to the fine leg fence.
End Of The Over 39 : 235/1
13 Runs
  • 138.1
  • 238.2
  • 438.3
  • 038.4
  • 438.5
  • 238.6
B. Curran
118 (130)
C. Ervine
63 (56)
A. McBrine
10-0-66-0
38.6
2
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Flat and outside off, Curran slaps it through covers for a couple of runs.
38.5
4
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
FOUR! Zimbabwe are edging closer! Shorter and on middle, Curran whips it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
38.4
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler.
38.3
4
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
FOUR! Nails it this time! Flighted on middle, Curran thumps it down to long on just in front of the fence.
38.2
2
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Tossed up on off, Curran skips down and swings, he toe ends his shot over extra cover for a couple.
38.1
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 38 : 222/1
5 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 137.2
  • 037.3
  • 137.4
  • 237.5
  • 137.6
C. Ervine
62 (55)
B. Curran
106 (125)
G. Dockrell
1-0-5-0
37.6
1
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
Short and outside off, Ervine slaps it to point for a single.
37.5
2
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on middle, Ervine flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple more.
37.4
1
George Dockrell To Ben Curran
A single as Curran works it down to long on.
37.3
0
George Dockrell To Ben Curran
Tossed up on off, Curran defends on the off side.
37.2
1
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
Too full and around off, Ervine drills it to long on for a single.
37.1
0
George Dockrell To Craig Ervine
Outside off, Ervine blocks it out.
End Of The Over 37 : 217/1
7 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 136.2
  • 436.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 236.6
B. Curran
105 (123)
C. Ervine
58 (51)
A. McBrine
9-0-53-0
36.6
2
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, Curran paddle scoops it to fine leg for two more.
36.5
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, this is hit to mid on.
36.4
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
FLat and outside off, this is played to point.
36.3
4
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
FOUR! Century for CURRAN! Maiden ton for him! What a moment for him! Flat and on middle, Curran paddles it over to fine leg for a boundary. Wonderful knock so far.
36.2
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Full and on off, Ervine skips down and hits it to long off for a single.
36.1
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
On middle, blocked out.
End Of The Over 36 : 210/1
1 Runs
  • 035.1
  • 135.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
B. Curran
99 (119)
C. Ervine
57 (49)
M. Humphreys
5-0-19-0
35.6
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Flat and outside off, Curran taps it to short third man. Looks nervous on 99.
35.5
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Too full and outside off, this is punched to cover.
35.4
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Flat and angled outside off, Curran dabs it to short third man.
35.3
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Too full and on middle, Curran turns it to square leg.
35.2
1
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
On middle, this is drilled down to long on for a single.
35.1
0
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Flatter and around off, Ervine nudges it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 35 : 209/1
4 Runs
  • 034.1
  • 134.2
  • 134.3
  • 134.4
  • 034.5
  • 134.6
C. Ervine
56 (47)
B. Curran
99 (115)
A. McBrine
8-0-46-0
34.6
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Well outside off. Ervine slaps it to point for a single.
34.5
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Bowls it full and around off, Ervine defends.
34.4
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Outside off, Curran knocks it to cover for one more.
34.3
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Full and on off, Ervine pushes it to cover for a single.
34.2
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Too full and on middle, Curran flicks it to square leg for a single.
34.1
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, Curran blocks.
End Of The Over 34 : 205/1
8 Runs
  • 133.1
  • 133.2
  • 033.3
  • 133.4
  • 133.5
  • 433.6
C. Ervine
54 (44)
B. Curran
97 (112)
M. Humphreys
4-0-18-0
33.6
4
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
FOUR! On a bounce! Floated on off, Ervine slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and it lands just before the ropes.
33.5
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
On middle. Curran nudges it to square leg for a single.
33.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Flat and on off, Ervine punches it to long on for a single. That's fifty for Ervine! MOre 41 runs needed to make it worth.
33.3
0
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Slower ball full and outside off, Ervine blocks it out.
33.2
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Flat and outside off. Curran chops it to point for a single.
33.1
1
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Ervine moves to 49 as he tucks this full ball to long on.
End Of The Over 33 : 197/1
9 Runs
  • 132.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 132.4
  • 632.5
  • 132.6
C. Ervine
48 (40)
B. Curran
95 (110)
H. Tector
2-0-14-0
32.6
1
Harry Tector To Craig Ervine
Angling on middle, Ervine eases it to mid on for a run.
32.5
6
Harry Tector To Craig Ervine
SIX! Strong shot! In the slot full and on middle, Ervine skips down and thumps it over long on for a biggie.
32.4
1
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
A single as Curran pokes it to point.
32.3
0
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
Outside off, Curran drives well but to cover.
32.2
0
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
Bowls it slow and on the pads. Curran looks to flick but gets a leading edge to cover.
32.1
1
Harry Tector To Craig Ervine
Angling on the pads, Ervine flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 32 : 188/1
3 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 131.2
  • 131.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 031.6
B. Curran
94 (107)
C. Ervine
40 (37)
M. Humphreys
3-0-10-0
31.6
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Outside off. Curran dabs it to short third man.
31.5
1
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Too full on leg, Ervine turns it to square leg for one.
31.4
0
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Full and on off, Ervine skips down and blocks it.
31.3
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
On middle, Curran punches it to long on for a single.
31.2
1
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Angling on the pads. Ervine sweeps it to short fine leg.Sharp stop there.
31.1
0
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
Bowls it full and on the pads, Ervine keeps it on the leg side.
End Of The Over 31 : 185/1
5 Runs
  • 130.1
  • 230.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
B. Curran
93 (105)
C. Ervine
38 (33)
H. Tector
1-0-5-0
30.6
0
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
Too full on middle, Curran blocks it out.
30.5
1
Harry Tector To Craig Ervine
Too full and on middle, Ervine flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
30.4
1
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
Outside off, this is guided to point for one more run.
30.3
0
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
Tossed up on off, Curran prods and blocks.
30.2
2
Harry Tector To Ben Curran
Flighted on off. Curran strokes it through covers for a couple of runs.
30.1
1
Harry Tector To Craig Ervine
Darted on the pads, Ervine nudges it to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 30 : 180/1
2 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • 129.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
B. Curran
90 (101)
C. Ervine
36 (31)
M. Humphreys
2-0-7-0
29.6
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle. Blocked again.
29.5
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
29.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Craig Ervine
On middle. Ervine works it through square leg for one.
29.3
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
29.2
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
29.1
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
FOUR! Up and over! On middle. The slog sweep is out. It is hit over mid-wicket for another boundary.
End Of The Over 29 : 178/1
10 Runs
  • 228.1
  • 228.2
  • 028.3
  • 1 WD 28.4
  • 1 LB 28.4
  • 428.5
  • 028.6
C. Ervine
35 (30)
B. Curran
89 (96)
J. Little
6-0-41-0
28.6
0
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
28.5
4
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
FOUR! On the up. Length and outside off. This is driven past cover. No chance of stopping that.
28.4
lb
Josh Little To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
28.4
wd
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Way down the leg side. Wided.
28.3
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.
28.2
2
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Two again! Outside off again. This is guided past point. Two taken once more.
28.1
2
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Outside off. This is guided past point for two.
End Of The Over 28 : 168/1
11 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 227.3
  • 127.4
  • 427.5
  • 427.6
C. Ervine
31 (28)
B. Curran
85 (92)
A. McBrine
7-0-42-0
27.6
4
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
FOUR MORE! On middle. Shortish. This is pulled past cover for a boundary.
27.5
4
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Drilled! Outside off. Ervine waits and then strokes it past cover. This one gets to the fence in no time.
27.4
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran tucks it around the corner for one.
27.3
2
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Slower and outside off. This is driven wide of cover for two.
27.2
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. Blocked.
27.1
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Flatter and on the stumps. Kept out.
End Of The Over 27 : 157/1
2 Runs
  • 126.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
C. Ervine
23 (26)
B. Curran
82 (88)
J. Little
5-0-32-0
26.6
0
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
Angled into the pads. Ervine works it to mid-wicket.
26.5
0
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
Length and on off. Defended.
26.4
0
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
On off. Shorter. This is pushed to cover.
26.3
1
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Takes one now as this is tucked around the corner.
26.2
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Blocked.
26.1
1
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
Around off. This is driven wide of mid off for one.
End Of The Over 26 : 155/1
4 Runs
  • 125.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 225.4
  • 025.5
  • 125.6
C. Ervine
22 (22)
B. Curran
81 (86)
A. McBrine
6-0-31-0
25.6
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Outside off. This is cut past point for one.
25.5
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
25.4
2
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Tossed up outside off. This is lofted over cover for two.
25.3
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Outside off. This stays low. Ervine looks to cut but is beaten.
25.2
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
On the stumps. Kept out.
25.1
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
End Of The Over 25 : 151/1
5 Runs
  • 124.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 224.4
  • 024.5
  • 124.6
B. Curran
80 (85)
C. Ervine
19 (17)
J. Little
4-0-30-0
24.6
1
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on for one.
24.5
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Angled into middle. Curran works it to mid-wicket.
24.4
2
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Two! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for two.
24.3
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
On the shorter side. This is punched to cover.
24.2
1
Josh Little To Craig Ervine
Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
24.1
1
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
End Of The Over 24 : 146/1
3 Runs
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 123.5
  • 123.6
B. Curran
76 (80)
C. Ervine
18 (16)
G. Hume
8-0-39-1
23.6
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Another single as this is punched past cover.
23.5
1
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
Outsidr off. This is guided past point for one.
23.4
0
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
On middle. Defended.
23.3
0
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
Angled into the stumps. Blocked.
23.2
0
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
On middle. Ervine works it to mid-wicket.
23.1
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Around off. This is punched through covers for one.
End Of The Over 23 : 143/1
10 Runs
  • 622.1
  • 222.2
  • 122.3
  • 122.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
C. Ervine
17 (12)
B. Curran
74 (78)
A. McBrine
5-0-27-0
22.6
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Beaten! Flatter and outside off. Ervine looks to cut but misses.
22.5
0
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
On middle. Kept out.
22.4
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
22.3
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Angled into the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
22.2
2
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for two.
22.1
6
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
SIX! Over the fence! Lovely shot. Steps out, gets to the pitch of it and hits it over the long on fence for a biggie.
End Of The Over 22 : 133/1
5 Runs
  • 421.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 121.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
B. Curran
73 (77)
C. Ervine
8 (7)
G. Hume
7-0-36-1
21.6
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
On middle. Curran works it to mid-wicket.
21.5
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Around off. Length. Kept out.
21.4
1
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
Length and on off. This is guided down to third man for one.
21.3
0
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
Outside off. This stays low. Ervine looks to cut but misses.
21.2
0
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
Length and on middle. Kept out.
21.1
4
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
EDGY FOUR! Length and on off. Ervine slashes, it goes off the outside edge past the keeper and down to the third man fence. Not sure why there isn't a slip in with a new batter out there and with Ireland needing wickets.
End Of The Over 21 : 128/1
2 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 120.3
  • 120.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
B. Curran
73 (75)
C. Ervine
3 (3)
A. McBrine
4-0-17-0
20.6
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. Defended again.
20.5
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
20.4
1
Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine
Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
20.3
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Around off. This is guided past point for one.
20.2
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Tossed up on. middle. Blocked.
20.1
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 20 : 126/1
3 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • W 19.4
  • 219.5
  • 019.6
C. Ervine
2 (2)
B. Curran
72 (70)
G. Hume
6-0-31-1
19.6
0
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
Length and on middle, Ervine solidly blocks.
19.5
2
Graham Hume To Craig Ervine
On the pads, Ervine flicks it behind square leg for a couple. He is off the mark.
19.4
W
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett OUT!
OUT! LBW! Bennett goes on 48! Tight angle from Hume as he serves it on a length and on middle, Bennett hops to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Much needed breakthrough for the Irish team.
19.3
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
19.2
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
On a length and on off, Curran chops it back to the keeper off his pads.
19.1
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Short in length and on off, Curran pulls it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 19 : 123/0
8 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 418.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 1 WD 18.6
  • 018.6
B. Bennett
48 (47)
B. Curran
71 (67)
M. Adair
5-1-34-0
18.6
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Length ball on off, Bennett drops it to point.
18.6
wd
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Wide! A bumper well over Bennett as he leaves it alone.
18.5
1
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Fuller ball, outside off, Curran taps it to cover for a single.
18.4
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Outside off, Curran guides it to point.
18.3
4
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
FOUR!  Length ball on middle, Curran smashes it down the ground for a boundary.
18.2
1
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Fuller on off, Bennett pushes it to cover for a single.
18.1
1
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 18 : 115/0
2 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
B. Bennett
47 (45)
B. Curran
65 (63)
G. Hume
5-0-28-0
17.6
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
On middle, this is defended out.
17.5
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Angles it in on off. Bennett looks to punch but  inside edges it onto the pads.
17.4
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Fuller and on middle, Bennett flicks it to mid-wicket.
17.3
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
On the pads, this is nudged to square leg for a single.
17.2
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Full and around off, Bennett taps it to point.
17.1
1
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Angles it on the pads. Bennett helps it to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 113/0
6 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 316.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
B. Curran
64 (61)
B. Bennett
46 (41)
C. Campher
2-0-15-0
16.6
0
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
Full and around off, Curran pushes it to mid off.
16.5
0
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
Length and on off, this is defended out.
16.5
wd
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
Wide! Bowls it down leg, Curran misses his flick.
16.4
3
Curtis Campher To Brian Bennett
THREE RUNS! Pitched up outside off, Bennett drives it firmly through covers and gets three runs.
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16.3
1
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
16.2
1
Curtis Campher To Brian Bennett
Good length ball on off, Bennett taps it to point for one.
16.1
0
Curtis Campher To Brian Bennett
Too full and on off, Bennett blocks.
End Of The Over 16 : 107/0
5 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
B. Bennett
42 (38)
B. Curran
63 (58)
M. Humphreys
1-0-5-0
15.6
1
Matthew Humphreys To Brian Bennett
Outside off, this is guided to point for one.
15.5
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Short and on off, Curran knocks it to long on for one.
15.4
1
Matthew Humphreys To Brian Bennett
Tossed up on middle, Bennett tucks it to square leg for one.
15.3
1
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
Too full and outside off, Curran flicks it to square leg for one.
15.2
0
Matthew Humphreys To Ben Curran
On the pads, this is flicked to square leg.
15.1
1
Matthew Humphreys To Brian Bennett
Full and outside off, Bennett pushes it to cover for one.
End Of The Over 15 : 102/0
6 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 314.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
B. Curran
61 (55)
B. Bennett
39 (35)
A. McBrine
3-0-15-0
14.6
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Defended.
14.5
1
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
On middle. This is punched down to long off for one.
14.4
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
14.3
3
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
Nice and fine! On middle. This is paddle swept behind square on the leg side. Three taken.
14.2
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
14.1
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 14 : 96/0
2 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
B. Bennett
35 (33)
B. Curran
59 (51)
J. Little
3-0-25-0
13.6
0
Josh Little To Brian Bennett
Fuller and outside off. Bennett looks to drive but is beaten.
13.5
1
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
13.4
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
13.3
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
13.2
1
Josh Little To Brian Bennett
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
13.1
0
Josh Little To Brian Bennett
Length and on off. Defended.
End Of The Over 13 : 94/0
2 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
B. Curran
58 (48)
B. Bennett
34 (30)
A. McBrine
2-0-9-0
12.6
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
12.5
1
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
12.4
0
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
The reverse sweep is out. It is hit to point.
12.3
0
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
On the stumps. Blocked.
12.2
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
On middle. This is guided past point for one.
12.1
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Slower and around off. Defended.
End Of The Over 12 : 92/0
8 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
B. Bennett
33 (27)
B. Curran
57 (45)
J. Little
2-0-23-0
11.6
4
Josh Little To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Finds the gap! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover. This gets to the fence in no time.
11.5
1
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Around off. This is guided past point for one.
11.4
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
On middle. Blocked.
11.3
1
Josh Little To Brian Bennett
Outside off. This is guided down to third man for one.
11.2
1
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Outside off. This is guided down to third man. A run taken.
11.1
1
Josh Little To Brian Bennett
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 84/0
7 Runs
  • 410.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
B. Bennett
27 (24)
B. Curran
55 (42)
A. McBrine
1-0-7-0
10.6
1
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
On middle. This is chipped down to long on for one.
10.5
1
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
10.4
0
Andy McBrine To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
10.3
1
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
On middle. The sweep is out again. It is hit past square leg for one.
10.2
0
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
Outside off. Flatter. Bennett looks to drive but misses.
10.1
4
Andy McBrine To Brian Bennett
FOUR! These two are running away with the game! On middle. This is swept through square leg. Boundary.
End Of The Over 10 : 77/0
15 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 29.3
  • 49.4
  • 1 WD 9.5
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
B. Curran
54 (40)
B. Bennett
21 (20)
J. Little
1-0-15-0
9.6
4
Josh Little To Ben Curran
FOUR! Another one from Curran! Very full and on middle, Curran smashes it down the ground for a boundary. Superb start by Zimbabwe.
9.5
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Length and on off, Curran blocks.
9.5
wd
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Wide! Well outside off, this is left alone.
9.4
4
Josh Little To Ben Curran
FOUR! Fifty for Curran! Superb from him so far! On middle, Curran smokes it down the ground for a boundary.
9.3
2
Josh Little To Ben Curran
A good length ball on off, Curran looks to flick but gets a leading edge just over point for a couple of runs.
9.2
4
Josh Little To Ben Curran
FOUR! Pulled away! Curran is in mood today! Shorter and on middle, Curran pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
9.1
0
Josh Little To Ben Curran
Josh Little starts with a yorker on middle, Curran blocks it well.
End Of The Over 9 : 62/0
9 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 48.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
B. Bennett
21 (20)
B. Curran
40 (34)
C. Campher
1-0-9-0
8.6
0
Curtis Campher To Brian Bennett
Too full and on off, Bennett pushes it to cover.
8.5
1
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
On middle, this is pushed to mid off for a single.
8.4
4
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
FOUR! Beautiful shot! Very full and outside off, Curran drives it straight down the ground to mid off for four runs.
8.3
0
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
Too full and on off, this is defended out.
8.2
4
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
FOUR! Smashed away! Length ball on off, Curran heaves it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.1
0
Curtis Campher To Ben Curran
Length ball, outside off, Curran leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 8 : 53/0
9 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
B. Curran
31 (29)
B. Bennett
21 (19)
G. Hume
4-0-26-0
7.6
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Outside off, this is chopped to third man for a single.
7.5
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Length and outside off, this is slapped to point.
7.4
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Length and on middle, this is blocked out.
7.3
4
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
FOUR! Curran dealing in boundaries! Very full and on middle, this is lofted over the bowler's head to long on for a boundary.
7.2
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Full and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
7.1
4
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
FOUR! Solid shot! Fuller and on off, Curran steps across and paddles it to fine leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 44/0
6 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
B. Bennett
21 (19)
B. Curran
22 (23)
M. Adair
4-1-26-0
6.6
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Bennett is not able to time! Full and on off, Bennett looks to drive but inside edges it onto the pads.
6.5
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
On middle,  Bennett blocks it out.
6.4
4
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Bennett has been lucky here! Shorter and outside off, Bennett looks to cut but outside edges it over first slip for four runs.
6.3
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Full and outside off, this is pushed to cover.
6.2
2
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Short in length and on off, Bennett looks to pull but top edges it to mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
6.1
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Fuller delivery on off, Bennett pushes it to point.
End Of The Over 6 : 38/0
8 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 35.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
B. Curran
22 (23)
B. Bennett
15 (13)
G. Hume
3-0-17-0
5.6
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Too full and on middle, Curran blocks.
5.5
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Too full and wide of off, Curran plays it to point.
5.4
1
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
On middle, Bennett tucks it to square leg for one more.
5.3
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Length ball on middle, Bennett blocks.
5.2
3
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Runs flowing! Too full on the pads, Curran flicks it through square leg for three more.
5.1
4
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
FOUR! MORE! Short in length and on off, Curran pulls it in the gap past mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 5 : 30/0
13 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
B. Bennett
14 (11)
B. Curran
15 (19)
M. Adair
3-1-20-0
4.6
4
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Off the outside edge. Three in the over and that's a very good one for the hosts. Outside off. Bennett looks to push at it. It goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence. No second slip.
4.5
4
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
FOUR! Finds the gap! That's hammered! Well wide outside off. Bennett hammers it past point and it races away to the fence.
4.4
1
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Outside off. Shorter. Curran looks to pull. It goes off the splice but just wide of mid-wicket for one.
4.3
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Shortish and around off. Curran chops it to mid-wicket.
4.2
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Almost! Shortish and outside off. Curran looks to cut but gets an inside edge which goes just past the off pole.
4.1
4
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
FOUR! Top shot! Fuller and on off. This is drilled down the ground and to the long off fence.
End Of The Over 4 : 17/0
7 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 23.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
B. Bennett
6 (9)
B. Curran
10 (15)
G. Hume
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Good length and around off. Defended.
3.5
4
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
FOUR! He loves that shot. Just plays it with the angle. On middle. It is pulled through mid-wicket. Boundary results.
3.4
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Around off. This is driven to mid off for one.
3.3
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Length and on off. This is pushed to cover.
3.2
2
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
On the leg stump again. This is flicked over mid-wicket. Two taken again.
3.1
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
A loud shout but not given! Fuller and on leg. Curran looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/0
1 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 1 LB 2.6
B. Curran
7 (11)
B. Bennett
2 (7)
M. Adair
2-1-7-0
2.6
lb
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls to fine leg. A single taken.
2.5
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Almost! Fuller and just outside off. Curran looks to whip it but misses.
2.4
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran works it to mid-wicket.
2.3
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Curran makes room. This is full and on middle. It is pushed to mid off.
2.2
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
On middle. This is punched to cover.
2.1
0
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Safe! Good length and on off. Curran looks to defend. This goes off the shoulder but lands safe on the off side.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
2 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
B. Bennett
2 (7)
B. Curran
7 (5)
G. Hume
1-0-2-0
1.6
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Lengyh again. This is hit on the up but to cover.
1.5
0
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
Fullish and on off. This is driven to cover.
1.4
1
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Slower and on middle. This is worked down to fine leg for one.
1.3
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Curran makes room. This is shortish and around off. It is chopped to cover.
1.2
0
Graham Hume To Ben Curran
Around off. Length. This is guided to point.
1.1
1
Graham Hume To Brian Bennett
On middle. This is worked down to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 1 : 7/0
7 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 20.5
  • 40.6
B. Curran
6 (2)
B. Bennett
1 (4)
M. Adair
1-0-7-0
0.6
4
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
FOUR! Cut away! That's a fine end to the first over for the hosts. Shorter and outside off. This is flayed past point and this gets to the fence in no time.
0.5
2
Mark Adair To Ben Curran
Leading edge but safe! On the pads. Curran looks to flick but it goes off a soft leading edge, over mid on for two.
0.4
1
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
On the fuller side. Bennett leans into it and strokes it wide of mid off for one.
0.3
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Fullish again. Bennett is early in the drive. It goes off the inner half to mid on.
0.2
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Fuller and on off. Bennett plays it to mid off.
0.1
0
Mark Adair To Brian Bennett
Length and around off. This is driven to cover.
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Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Ben Curran
  • Player of the Series Brian Bennett
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Forster Mutizwa (ZIM) and Iknow Chabi (ZIM)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 240/6 in 50.0 overs
  • Power play 3 (41-50): Ireland 240/6 (72 runs, 2 wickets)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 45 balls between L Tucker (26) and M Adair (23)
  • L Tucker 5th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Ireland 203/5 in 45.1 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Ireland 168/4 (142 runs, 3 wickets)
  • H Tector 13th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 83 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Ireland 150/3 in 37.2 overs
  • Drinks: Ireland 128/3 in 32.4 overs
  • A Balbirnie dropped on 52 by T Marumani in 30.6 overs
  • A Balbirnie 17th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 88 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Ireland 100/2 in 28.6 overs
  • A Balbirnie dropped on 42 by W Madhevere in 28.5 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 79 balls between A Balbirnie (18) and H Tector (30)
  • Drinks: Ireland 51/2 in 16.0 overs
  • Ireland 51/2 in 14.6 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Ireland 26/1
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 112 balls between B Curran (36) and C Ervine (63)
  • B Curran maiden ODI hundred: 103 runs in 120 balls (12x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 205/1 in 34.0 overs
  • C Ervine 23rd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Zimbabwe 200/1 in 33.4 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between B Curran (17) and C Ervine (31)
  • Zimbabwe 150/1 in 24.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 109/0 in 16.3 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 87 balls between B Bennett (38) and B Curran (60)
  • Zimbabwe 100/0 in 14.3 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 77/0
  • B Curran ODI fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 45 balls between B Bennett (21) and B Curran (31)
  • Zimbabwe 52/0 in 7.3 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Brian Bennett ZIM 169 169.00
Craig Ervine ZIM 66 66.00
Curtis Campher IRE 44 44.00
Harry Tector IRE 33 33.00
Paul Stirling IRE 32 32.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Mark Adair IRE 2 5.50
Sikandar Raza ZIM 1 4.50
Andy McBrine IRE 1 5.30
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM 1 5.33
Graham Hume IRE 1 6.33
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