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Match Ended
3rd ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare
, Dec 17, 2023
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ZIM
IRE
Inn Break
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Paul Stirling, the winning skipper is in for a quick chat. He says that they saved their best performance for the last. States that he is happy to get the result and feels that they have been rewarded for working hard over the winter. Mentions that they never felt too far in ODIs and it were the little things they needed to improve on. Feels that the team performed outstandingly and they thoroughly deserved the series win. Also says that they have plenty of cricket coming up but it is the T20 World Cup that comes to mind first. Ends by saying that the control with both bat and ball stood out for him in this series.
Curtis Campher wins the Player of the Series award for his exceptional performances, both with bat and ball. He states that he is extremely happy to have contributed to the team with both bat and ball. He adds that the aggression in his game is nothing but looking at the ball and hitting it. He concludes that he trusts his concrete defence and looks to put the bad balls away.
Andy Balbirnie is the Player of the Match for his outstanding unbeaten knock of 82 runs from 102 balls. He starts by saying that as a top-order batter, you look for consistency. Mentions that it was nice to be there and get the boys over the line in the series decider. Shares that the wickets have been challenging but feels that the more time you spend out there, you get used to it. Further adds that this was probably the best surface of the three games. Credits the bowlers for restricting Zimbabwe. On the catches dropped by Zimbabwe, he replies that that could have made the difference but feels that if you bide the time, you get the luck.
Sikandar Raza, the captain of Zimbabwe is in for a chat. He says that they fell short of 20-30 runs on the board and it has been happening too often which is disappointing. He adds that his dismissal came at the wrong time and that the partnership there was crucial. He also congratulates Ireland for playing extraordinarily well and setting an example for them on how to play at such tricky wickets. He concludes that the 8 or 9 injury concerns in the team are disheartening but also presents new opportunities to other players who will have to make the most of it.
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On the contrary, Ireland bowlers had a great time out on the field. They certainly set the tone for their innings, and did not allow any batter to score freely. They applied the squeeze really well up top, by taking early breakthroughs and putting a lid over the run rate. Graham Hume and Curtis Campher recorded their best ever figures in ODIs, with a four-fer each. It was a dominating performance all-around for the visitors and they certainly deserved to win this series.
Zimbabwe players had their task cut out coming into this run chase, because they would've certainly felt that the momentum was not on their side heading into the break, and that they would need an early breakthrough to unsettle Ireland. Blessing Muzarabani came in early and struck to get the better of the Irish skipper, but the pressure, well was not there to be seen. The bowlers just could not pull their socks up, and allowed the opposition to build three 50+ runs stand, which automatically took the game away from them. Luke Jongwe and Brandon Mavuta chipped in with a wicket each but it was too little too late for the hosts.
For Zimbabwe we saw Joylord Gumbie stepping up his game, making sure that the runs were scored consistently from one end, but lacked support from the other. Whereas for Ireland, every batter got off to a start except Paul Stirling, but most importantly they played the second fiddle really well to Andy Balbirnie. Ireland had control over this run chase throughout the second innings. It could've been a nervy ending if Zimbabwe were able to hold on to their chances in the fag end of the innings, but they could not bring their A-game when it mattered the most. In the end, Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker stitched an unbeaten stand of 59 runs to take their side over the finishing line.
Well, there was a 2-hour rain delay in the first innings, but fortunately, the rain did not return after passing by, and we got an 80-over match, with a DLS target of 201 for the Irish to chase down after they bundled out Zimbabwe 197 runs after 40 overs. Eventually, Ireland got over the victory line and have created history by winning their first-ever ODI series in Zimbabwe. A moment that they will never forget. Ireland cricket is certainly going in the right direction.
End Of The Over 37.5 : 204/3
12 Runs
- 1 WD 37.1
- 137.1
- 037.2
- 137.3
- 1 WD 37.4
- 437.4
- 437.5
L. Tucker
29 (23)
A. Balbirnie
82 (102)
T. Chivanga
6.5-0-51-0
37.5
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! THAT'S IT! Lorcan Tucker hits the wining runs to take Ireland over the line! This is bowled on a full length, outside off, Lorcan Tucker extends his arms and leans into the drive. He gets this one past cover to seal the deal for his side with a boundary. Lorcan Tucker punches the air in delight as does Andy Balbirnie. All smiles in the Irish dressing room as they win their first-ever ODI series in Zimbabwe. Ireland win by 7 wickets and seal the series 2-0!
37.4
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! Dispatched by Lorcan Tucker! Tanaka Chivanga bowls it short now, on middle, Lorcan Tucker stands tall and takes no half-measures as he hammers the pull past mid-wicket for a boundary. Scores level now!
37.4
wd
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
WIDE! Slips this one down leg, on a fuller length, Lorcan Tucker fails to paddle it away and it is called wide by the umpire.
37.3
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Fullish delivery, on middle, Andy Balbirnie hits it down the ground to long on and takes a single.
37.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Slower and on a length, angling into middle, Andy Balbirnie tucks it from the crease to mid-wicket.
37.1
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
Oh dear! Tanaka Chivanga falls over in his follow through! Attempts a bumper now, over middle, this one sits up nicely for the batter, Lorcan Tucker tonks it on the bounce to deep square leg for a single. Chivanga loses his footing in his follow through and inspects the landing area while walking back to his mark.
37.1
wd
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
WIDE! Loses his radar and bowls it on a short of a length, down leg, Lorcan Tucker gives the charge but fails to help it away. Wide called by the umpire.
End Of The Over 37 : 192/3
10 Runs
- 136.1
- 636.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 136.5
- 236.6
A. Balbirnie
81 (100)
L. Tucker
20 (20)
B. Muzarabani
7-0-35-1
36.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Short of a length, on middle, Andy Balbirnie goes for the pull but fails to ride on top of the bounce. He miscues this one uppishly but the ball drops well in front of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
36.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller this time but slower, on the pads, Lorcan Tucker clips it through square leg for a single.
36.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Takes pace off again, on a hard length, Lorcan Tucker whips it this time but straight to mid-wicket.
36.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Slower and on a back of a length, on off, Lorcan Tucker dabs it from the crease towards backward point
36.2
6
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
SIX! Lorcan Tucker has picked the bones out of this one! Blessing Muzarabani digs it in short, around off, this does not trouble the batter though, Lorcan Tucker stands tall and hammers the pull over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
36.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
In the air.. but safe! Blessing Muzarabani bangs it in short, over middle, Andy Balbirnie gets hurried and the ball gets big on him. Gets a top edge that lobs in front of square on the leg side and lands safely. Balbirnie gets to 3000 runs in ODI cricket with that single!
End Of The Over 36 : 182/3
9 Runs
- 035.1
- 435.2
- 335.3
- 035.4
- 135.5
- 135.6
A. Balbirnie
78 (98)
L. Tucker
13 (16)
S. Raza
7-0-29-0
35.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller, on off stump. Andy Balbirnie knocks it towards mid off. They take a quick single.
35.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
A single now as Lorcan Tucker drives this full ball down to long on.
35.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller and on off, blocked.
35.3
3
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Shorter, outside off. Andy Balbirnie dabs it down to deep third. They take three runs quite comfortably.
35.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! A low full toss, on middle and leg. Andy Balbirnie gets low tries to sweep it away once again. A thick outside edge and the ball goes towards fine leg. One bounce and into the ropes.
35.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and outside off. Andy Balbirnie gets low and tries to sweep it away but misses.
End Of The Over 35 : 173/3
6 Runs
- 034.1
- 234.2
- 034.3
- 234.4
- 134.5
- 134.6
A. Balbirnie
70 (94)
L. Tucker
12 (14)
T. Chivanga
6-0-39-0
34.6
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Top effort in the field and had that been taken, that would have been a contender for the catch of the year! Tanaka Chivanga bowls it right in the slot, on off, Andy Balbirnie winds it up and hits it through the line. Smacks it aerially towards mid off where Blessing Muzarabani leaps and uses his height to his advantage. Sticks out his left hand but the ball hits him near the wrist and he fails to hang on.
34.5
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
Drops it short and slower, on off, Lorcan Tucker punches it wide of cover for a single.
34.4
2
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
DROPPED! Another chance goes down and Clive Madande is the culprit this time! He never looked settled under that one and that is a huge opportunity missed! On a good length, outside off, Lorcan Tucker walks across his stumps and tries to drag this one away on the leg side. Gets a top edge that flies down to third man. Madande tries to settle under the skier but gets his hands too close to his body and the ball pops out of his grasp. Two runs taken.
34.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
On a good length, on off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it back to the bowler.
34.2
2
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
That was hit hard! Pitches it right up again, on off, Lorcan Tucker shows the full face of the bat and drills it hard down the wicket. Hits it a bit too straight as the ball rattles into the stumps and rolls behind for a couple of runs.
34.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Lorcan Tucker
Hurls it at pace, on a fullish length, outside off, Lorcan Tucker gets beaten for pace as goes for the drive. There was a noise as the ball went past the bat but it was the bat hitting the ground.
End Of The Over 34 : 167/3
3 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 133.3
- 133.4
- 033.5
- 133.6
L. Tucker
7 (9)
A. Balbirnie
69 (93)
W. Masakadza
8-0-38-0
33.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Tossed up, on middle. Lorcan Tucker eases it down to long on for another single.
33.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
A bit short, outside off, cut away hard but straight to the fielder.
33.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A single now as Andy Balbirnie drives this full ball down the park towards long on.
33.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Full and on the pads, Lorcan Tucker leans on and knocks it down to long on for a single.
33.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
At the stumps again, a bit short, blocked from inside the crease.
33.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Angled in, full and on middle, Lorcan Tucker lunges and defends it out to cover.
End Of The Over 33 : 164/3
12 Runs
- 032.1
- 632.2
- 1 B 32.3
- 132.4
- 032.5
- 432.6
A. Balbirnie
68 (92)
L. Tucker
5 (4)
L. Jongwe
4-0-26-1
32.6
4
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Andy Balbirnie seems to be in a hurry now. Short ball, outside off. He gets on top of it and hammers it down town. One bounce and into the ropes.
32.5
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Andy Balbirnie drives this full ball to mid off.
32.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Lorcan Tucker
Very full, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker drives it back to the bowler. Luke Jongwe is unable to make the stop. They take one.
32.3
b
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
BYE! A length ball, around leg. Andy Balbirnie fails to clip it away. The keeper fumbles and the batters are able to sneak a single.
32.2
6
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
SIX! Incredible hit. A short ball, around off. Andy Balbirnie steps outside the crease and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie. He is starting to open up his arms now.
32.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, in the channel. Andy Balbirnie backs away and works it into covers.
Time for Powerplay 3! Zimbabwe can now have 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle, and it will be interesting to see what fields Sikandar Raza sets given that Ireland need just over 6 runs per over from hereon.
End Of The Over 32 : 152/3
5 Runs
- 131.1
- 131.2
- 131.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 131.6
A. Balbirnie
58 (87)
L. Tucker
4 (3)
S. Raza
6-0-20-0
31.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Very full, on leg stump. Andy Balbirnie sweeps it to short fine leg. They cross for a single.
31.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Floated and full, on off, blocked.
31.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
A googly this time, Lorcan Tucker does not pick it up at all and takes a blow on his pads. A loud appeal for lbw but turned down.
31.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller, on off. Andy Balbirnie mishits it towards long on but it lands safely. They take one more.
31.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
A length ball, around middle and leg. Lorcan Tucker eases it down to long on for another single.
31.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
On the pads, tucked into the leg side for one.
End Of The Over 31 : 147/3
5 Runs
- 130.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 130.4
- W 30.5
- 230.6
L. Tucker
2 (1)
A. Balbirnie
55 (83)
L. Jongwe
3-0-15-1
30.6
2
Luke Jongwe To Lorcan Tucker
IN THE AIR! JUST OVER! Could've been two-in-two. It is a length ball, outside off. Lorcan Tucker goes for the expansive drive but ends up lofting it over covers. The fielder dives to his left but the ball is out of his reach. The batters take a couple.
Lorcan Tucker comes out to bat now.
30.5
W
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A brilliant catch taken by the Zimbabwe skipper and he helps Luke Jongwe to break this partnership which was taking the game away from them. This wicket will surely give the hosts some hope. An off-cutter, full and on middle. Harry Tector tries to flick it away but is a bit early into his shot. The ball goes high up in the air off the leading edge, towards mid on. Sikandar Raza calls for it and takes a sharp catch.
30.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller one, angled into the pads. Andy Balbirnie flicks it in front of mid off. The fielder hurries in front of him, picks up the ball, but unable to score the direct hit at non-striker's end. They take a single.
30.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, defended out solidly.
30.2
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
On a length, attacking the pads. Tector clips it behind square on the leg side for one.
30.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, outside off. Andy Balbirnie drives it nicely to deep point for one.
End Of The Over 30 : 142/2
5 Runs
- 129.1
- 129.2
- 129.3
- 129.4
- 029.5
- 129.6
A. Balbirnie
53 (80)
H. Tector
32 (40)
W. Masakadza
7-0-35-0
29.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Fullish delivery, outside off, Andy Balbirnie reaches out and squeezes it out towards extra cover for a single.
29.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A dab shorter darted into the stumps, Andy Balbirnie defends it to mid-wicket.
29.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
This is bowled with a flatter trajectory, outside off, Harry Tector rocks back and cuts it hard towards point. Innocent Kaia makes a good stop but a slightly wayward throw towards the keeper allows the batters to complete the run with ease.
29.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Kept this a bit fuller outside off, Andy Balbirnie sweeps and gets the toe-end of the bat to mid-wicket for one.
29.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Loops it up, on off, Harry Tector uses his feet and eases it down to long off for a single.
29.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Tossed up, fuller on the off stump line, Andy Balbirnie drives it to wide long off region for one.
End Of The Over 29 : 137/2
6 Runs
- 028.1
- 128.2
- 128.3
- 1 LB 28.4
- 1 WD 28.5
- 128.5
- 128.6
A. Balbirnie
50 (76)
H. Tector
30 (38)
L. Jongwe
2-0-10-0
28.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
FIFTY for Andy Balbirnie! 16th ODI fifty for the former Irish skipper and this has come at the right time for him and his side. Luke Jongwe bowls it on a back of length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie waits back in his crease and punches it through covers for a single to get to his fifty.
28.5
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Fuller on the off stump line, Harry Tector nudges it to long on for a single.
28.5
wd
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Fuller one drifting wide on the leg. The keeper fails to collect the ball diving to his left, giving away one extra run.
28.4
lb
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Leg bye! Full and drifting onto the pads, Andy Balbirnie tries to clip it away but misses out as the ball rolls off his front pad towards square leg for a leg bye. A stifled appeal from the bowler but the ball was sliding down leg.
28.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
On the hard length, angling in, Harry Tector walks down the pitch and whips it to long on for one.
28.2
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller in length, around off, Andy Balbirnie opens the bat face and knocks it aerially but to the right of backward point for a single.
28.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
On the good length angling into Andy Balbirnie who tucks it to mid on for no run.
End Of The Over 28 : 131/2
5 Runs
- 027.1
- 427.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 127.5
- 027.6
H. Tector
28 (36)
A. Balbirnie
48 (72)
W. Masakadza
6-0-30-0
27.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Slanting into the pads, on a short length, Harry Tector nudges it straight to short mid-wicket.
27.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A dab shorter outside off, Andy Balbirnie waits for it and cuts it on the backfoot to deep point region for one.
27.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Tosses it up, full and on middle, Andy Balbirnie clips it neatly towards mid-wicket where the fielder makes a good stop diving away to his right.
27.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Tossed up outside off again, Andy Balbirnie gets on the front foot and drives it to short cover region.
27.2
4
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Easy pickings! Wellington Masakadza misses his mark and sprays this one down leg, on a fuller length, Andy Balbirnie gets down on one knee and paddles it past short fine leg for a boundary.
27.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Shorter outside off, Andy Balbirnie cuts it to cover point.
End Of The Over 27 : 126/2
5 Runs
- 026.1
- 126.2
- 026.3
- 126.4
- 226.5
- 126.6
A. Balbirnie
43 (67)
H. Tector
28 (35)
L. Jongwe
1-0-5-0
26.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
Lands it on a back of a length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie hangs back and punches it through covers for a single.
26.5
2
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
A touch fuller outside the line of off, Andy Balbirnie gets under the ball and slices it aerially over the point fielder for a couple of runs.
26.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Serves it on a hard length, on off and middle, Harry Tector walks across his stumps and drops it with soft hands in front of square leg. Calls Andy Balbirnie through for a quick single.
26.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Harry Tector
Back of a length, outside off, Harry Tector drives it to cover.
26.2
1
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
This is bowled on a back of a length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie stays leg side of the ball and punches it along the ground to deep point for a single.
26.1
0
Luke Jongwe To Andy Balbirnie
On the good length shaping into the stumps, Andy Balbirnie taps it to mid on for no run.
Sikandar Raza now turns to Luke Jongwe in search of a breakthrough.
End Of The Over 26 : 121/2
7 Runs
- 125.1
- 425.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
H. Tector
27 (33)
A. Balbirnie
39 (63)
W. Masakadza
5-0-25-0
25.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Darts this one back in, on middle, a bit of extra bounce, Harry Tector is into his shot early as the ball lobs off the upper half of the bat but well wide of the bowler.
25.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Floated fuller on the stumps, Harry Tector offers a front foot defence back to the bowler.
25.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Drops it short, on off and middle, Andy Balbirnie gets on top of the bounce and punches it to deep point for a single.
25.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
Kept a touch shorter, into the pads, Harry Tector nudges it to deep square leg for one.
25.2
4
Wellington Masakadza To Harry Tector
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Pushes it through quicker and around off, Harry Tector gives himself room to go inside out. The ball spins away to catch the outside edge and it races to the left of short third man for a boundary.
25.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Tossed up fuller on the line of off, Andy Balbirnie knocks it to long off and gets one.
End Of The Over 25 : 114/2
6 Runs
- 424.1
- 124.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 124.6
A. Balbirnie
37 (61)
H. Tector
22 (29)
B. Muzarabani
6-0-25-1
24.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Takes pace off and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie waits for the ball to arrive and opens the bat face to run it down to third man for a single.
24.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
This one was bowled a bit fuller in length, on the line of off, Andy Balbirnie drives it to extra cover region for no run.
24.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Short of a length, on middle, Andy Balbirnie hangs back and blocks it out.
24.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Back of a length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie tries to cut through the line but gets an inside edge for no run.
24.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
Angling into the batter, on a good length, Harry Tector clips it through square leg and rotates the strike.
24.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
FOUR! Up and over! On a good length, on middle, Harry Tector picks the length early and gets into a good position. He swings through the line and thumps it over long on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 24 : 108/2
3 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 023.6
A. Balbirnie
36 (57)
H. Tector
17 (27)
S. Raza
5-0-15-0
23.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Short and on middle, Andy Balbirnie goes back and pushes it to mid-wicket.
23.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
On the hard length drifting into leg, Harry Tector knocks it to deep mid-wicket and gets one.
23.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Short and on the pads Andy Balbirnie works it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
23.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Full and at the stumps, Harry Tector knocks it to long on for a single.
23.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Full and outside off, Harry Tector goes for the reverse sweep but misses out.
23.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Back of a length on off, Harry Tector punches and gets an inside edge on to the pitch for no run.
End Of The Over 23 : 105/2
4 Runs
- 122.1
- 122.2
- 122.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
H. Tector
15 (23)
A. Balbirnie
35 (55)
B. Muzarabani
5-0-19-1
22.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
Risky single but they get home! On a good length, on middle, Harry Tector drives it firmly towards mid on. A bit of a hesitation for the single but they do decide to cross over. The fielder swoops in and has a shy at the stumps at the non-striker's end. Harry Tector has to put in the dive to get back in and a direct hit there would have put Tector in trouble.
22.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
A touch fuller on the line of off, Harry Tector gets on the front foot and drives it sweetly but right into the hands of the cover fielder.
22.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
Short and on middle, clipped to mid-wicket.
22.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
On the good length but missed the line, drifting away on leg, Andy Balbirnie glances it to square fine leg for one.
22.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Harry Tector
DROPPED! Innocent Kaia puts it down! Zimbabwe need to take these chances if they are to stay in the hunt. Angling back into the right-hander, on a good length, on middle and leg, Harry Tector clips it aerially towards mid-wicket where Innocent Kaia flies to his right and gets both hands to it but fails to hang on. The ball rolls away off his hands and the batters run one.
22.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Pitched hard into the deck, shorter and outside of off, Andy Balbirnie cuts it over to the deep third man for a single.
End Of The Over 22 : 101/2
4 Runs
- 121.1
- 121.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 121.5
- 121.6
A. Balbirnie
33 (53)
H. Tector
13 (19)
S. Raza
4-0-12-0
21.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Strys on the pads, on a short length, Andy Balbirnie works this one around the corner and picks up a run.
21.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Fuller on the line of off, Harry Tector knocks it to the long on for one.
21.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
A bit short and on off, Harry Tector keeps it out on the off side.
21.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Half a shout for LBW but turned down! Drops it short and gets the ball to skid on, Harry Tector gets hurried and plays all around this one. Luckily for him, the ball is going down leg and he survives.
21.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Floats it up, around off, Andy Balbirnie get forward and drives it to long off to pick up a single.
21.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Kept shorter drifting away to leg, Harry Tector wrists it to backward square leg region for one.
End Of The Over 21 : 97/2
2 Runs
- 020.1
- 120.2
- 020.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
A. Balbirnie
31 (51)
H. Tector
11 (15)
B. Mavuta
5-0-19-1
20.6
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Coming in with the angle, full and on off, Andy Balbirnie goes for the drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
20.5
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Tossed up fuller on the line of off stump, Andy Balbirnie drives it to mid off for no run.
20.4
1
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Full and on off, Harry Tector lunges and strokes it to long off to rotate the strike.
20.3
0
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Pitched on the line of middle and off, spinning away from Harry Tector who defends it on the backfoot for no run.
20.2
1
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Sliding onto the bat, full and on off, Andy Balbirnie knocks it with a straight bat towards long off for a single.
20.1
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller on the line of off, Andy Balbirnie defends it off the front foot.
Drinks break. Ireland have a firm grip over this game at the moment. They need 107 runs in 120 balls. Seems to be easy, and that is what Zimbabwe need to change. They need to hijack this run-chase, and for that they need wickets in clusters. Will they be able to do it? Or will Ireland record an historic win away from home? Only time will tell.
End Of The Over 20 : 95/2
3 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
A. Balbirnie
30 (47)
H. Tector
10 (13)
S. Raza
3-0-8-0
19.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Drops it short and on the pads, Andy Balbirnie calmly tucks it in front of square on the leg side and keeps the strike with a single.
19.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Darted on leg stump. Andy Balbirnie nudges this into mid-wicket, but unable to find the gap.
19.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
On the pads, full as well. Andy Balbirnie drives this to the right of the bowler. Sikandar Raza dives to that side and makes a good stop.
19.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Quicker, outside off. Harry Tector drives this through the gap at covers for one.
19.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Fuller and on off, defended.
19.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
A single now as Andy Balbirnie punches this length ball through the line.
End Of The Over 19 : 92/2
6 Runs
- 618.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
H. Tector
9 (11)
A. Balbirnie
28 (43)
B. Mavuta
4-0-17-1
18.6
0
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Fuller one, on middle and leg. Harry Tector remains solid in his defense. Incredible comeback from Brandon Mavuta.
18.5
0
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Around off, blocked solidly.
18.4
0
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Fires it in again, full and on off, Harry Tector blocks it out off the front foot.
18.3
0
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Pushes it through from the front of the hand, short and on leg, Harry Tector looks to work it across the line but gets a soft leading edge back to the bowler.
18.2
0
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Floated, outside off on a fuller length. Harry Tector looks to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.
18.1
6
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
SIX! A confidence booster for sure. Harry Tector making his intent clear. It is full and outside off. Harry Tector gets low and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 18 : 86/2
3 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
H. Tector
3 (5)
A. Balbirnie
28 (43)
S. Raza
2-0-5-0
17.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Darted on the pads, Harry Tector clips it towards mid on for a single.
17.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Andy Balbirnie now takes a single as he pushes this to long on.
17.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller, outside off. Andy Balbirnie defends it to point.
17.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Quicker and short, around leg. Harry Tector works it to long on off the inner half. One taken.
17.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
Short one, on middle and leg. Harry Tector blocks it from inside the crease.
17.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Harry Tector
On the pads, nudged into mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 17 : 83/2
3 Runs
- 116.1
- 116.2
- W 16.3
- 116.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
A. Balbirnie
27 (41)
H. Tector
1 (1)
B. Mavuta
3-0-11-1
16.6
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Tossed up, around off. Andy Balbirnie plays it back towards the bowler, who makes a good stop.
16.5
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, tapped to point.
16.4
1
Brandon Mavuta To Harry Tector
Harry Tector opens his account instantly. Full, on off. Tector pushes it into the off side for a single.
Harry Tector walks in at number 4 for Ireland.
16.3
W
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Zimbabwe break this stand against the run of play, just what they were looking for. Brandon Mavuta gets his first. Slightly shorter, on middle and leg. Curtis Campher opens his front leg and goes for the flick. He does not time it well through, as he does not go through with his shot completely. The ball is aerial and there is Wellington Masakadza placed at short mid-wicket only for such moments, and he takes a stunning catch diving to his right.
16.2
1
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Another single now, as Andy Balbirnie strikes this full ball down the ground.
16.1
1
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
Curtis Campher drives this full ball into covers from outside off for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 80/1
2 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
C. Campher
39 (48)
A. Balbirnie
26 (38)
S. Raza
1-0-2-0
15.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Curtis Campher
On the pads, Campher clips it to deep square leg for one.
15.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Curtis Campher
Four dots on the trot! Fuller one, outside off. Campher defends it out.
15.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Curtis Campher
A bit short, outside off, turning away as well. Campher tries to cut it away but gets beaten.
15.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Curtis Campher
Very full, on middle and leg. Campher blocks it out solidly.
15.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Curtis Campher
Flighted, full and outside off. Pushed to point.
15.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Andy Balbirnie
Quicker, full and on off. Andy Balbirnie punches it through covers for one.
Sikandar Raza brings himself into the attack now.
End Of The Over 15 : 78/1
3 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
C. Campher
38 (43)
A. Balbirnie
25 (37)
B. Mavuta
2-0-8-0
14.6
0
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
A dot to end the over. Pushed through quicker on off. Campher knocks this into covers.
14.5
1
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Darted on the pads, Andy Balbirnie flicks it into mid-wicket and crosses for a quick single.
14.4
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller, around middle. Andy Balbirnie pushes this out for safety.
14.3
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Full, attacking the stumps, blocked from inside the crease.
14.2
1
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
A low full toss, Campher hits it down the ground for a single.
14.1
1
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Quicker one, on the pads, eased to long on for one.
End Of The Over 14 : 75/1
6 Runs
- 413.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 213.5
- 013.6
C. Campher
37 (41)
A. Balbirnie
23 (33)
W. Masakadza
4-0-18-0
13.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Floats it up, around off. Curtis Campher gets down on one knee and blocks this into the deck.
13.5
2
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
A bit short, on off. Campher smacks it through the line for a couple of runs.
13.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Around off, blocked out.
13.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Curtis Campher prods to this full one and pushes this gently into covers.
13.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Fuller and on off, defended off the front foot.
13.1
4
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Pure placement. Back of a length, on off. Curtis Campher gets on top of it and pulls it towards wide long on for four runs.
End Of The Over 13 : 69/1
5 Runs
- 012.1
- 212.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 1 WD 12.6
- 112.6
C. Campher
31 (35)
A. Balbirnie
23 (33)
B. Mavuta
1-0-5-0
12.6
1
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
Tossed up, outside off. Campher hits it into covers for a quick single. This partnership has moved to 57. Just what the doctor ordered for Ireland.
12.6
wd
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
WIDE! Fuller and wider, even outside the tramline. An easy decision for the umpire to make.
12.5
0
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
Pushed through quicker, on middle and leg, nudged into the leg side.
12.4
0
Brandon Mavuta To Curtis Campher
Drifts it in around off. The ball grips and turns away sharply. Curtis Campher prods and looks to push it through the line but gets beaten.
12.3
1
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
A single now as Andy Balbirnie drives this full ball into the off side.
12.2
2
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Quicker one, on the pads. Andy Balbirnie flicks it into deep mid-wicket for a couple this time.
12.1
0
Brandon Mavuta To Andy Balbirnie
Flights it up, outside off. Andy Balbirnie drives it into covers but straight to the fielder.
End Of The Over 12 : 64/1
5 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 111.4
- 211.5
- 111.6
A. Balbirnie
20 (30)
C. Campher
30 (32)
W. Masakadza
3-0-12-0
11.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Full and on middle, Andy Balbirnie drives it down to long on and retains the strike with a single.
11.5
2
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
A bit short and angling in, on middle and leg, Andy Balbirnie works this one to the right of long on and collects a couple of runs. 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
11.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Slower and fuller, on off, Curtis Campher eases this one through covers and picks up a single.
11.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Angling in, full and on middle and leg, Curtis Campher gets forward and taps it back to the bowler.
11.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Floats it up, full and on fourth stump. Andy Balbirnie drives it into covers. for one.
11.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
An arm ball, around middle, defended back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 11 : 59/1
9 Runs
- 410.1
- 210.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 210.5
- 110.6
A. Balbirnie
16 (26)
C. Campher
29 (30)
T. Chivanga
5-0-33-0
10.6
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
A boundary off the first one, and then running hard between the wickets turns this into a solid over for Ireland, as 9 runs come from this one. It is full, outside off. Andy Balbirnie drives it through covers for a single to end.
10.5
2
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Good running once again. Tanaka Chivanga hurls in a good-length ball, outside off. Andy Balbirnie stays back and punches it through the line towards deep backward point for two runs.
10.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Two dots in a row now! Nevertheless, 6 runs have already come from it. Tanaka Chivanga serves it on a length, outside off, it stays low, but Balbirnie has nothing to do with it.
10.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
A length ball, outside off, nipping away a touch. Andy Balbirnie leaves it alone for the keeper.
10.2
2
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Quicker one this time, short and outside off. Andy Balbirnie stays back and cuts it over backward point. They collect a brace.
10.1
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Beautifully played. It is very full, outside off. Andy Balbirnie leans into it and creams it through the gaps at covers. The outfield is sluggish but still the ball manages to sneak into the ropes. He gets his first boundary in the 11th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 50/1
2 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 09.5
- 19.6
A. Balbirnie
7 (20)
C. Campher
29 (30)
W. Masakadza
2-0-7-0
9.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Drops it short and on off, Andy Balbirnie uses the depth of the crease to play this one towards deep point for a single. 50 comes up for Ireland!
9.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Skidding on, short and on middle, Andy Balbirnie jams it down the wicket confidently.
9.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Full and around leg, Curtis Campher knocks it down to long on for a single.
9.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Almost sneaked through! Darts this one in flatter, angling in, on middle and leg, Curtis Campher goes back to a full delivery and the ball keeps low as well. Campher does manage to get his bat down in time to keep it out.
9.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Floats it up, full and on middle, Curtis Campher knocks it back to Wellington Masakadza.
9.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Short and on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 9 : 48/1
4 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 28.5
- 18.6
C. Campher
28 (26)
A. Balbirnie
6 (18)
T. Chivanga
4-0-24-0
8.6
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Short of a length, around off, Curtis Campher hangs back and punches it on the bounce towards point where the fielder gets a hand to it and the ball deflects away to deep point for a single.
8.5
2
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Bends his back and bangs it in short, outside off, Curtis Campher drags the pull from over his head and hits this one over mid-wicket. The ball does not have enough legs and the fielder in the deep runs around to mop up. Two runs taken.
8.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
On the off-stump line, on a good length, Curtis Campher plays it right under his eyes towards point.
8.3
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Hurls it on a hard length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie shuffles and punches it through covers for a single.
8.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Lands it a bit short and wide outside off, Andy Balbirnie chases the delivery away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
8.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Continues to bowl at pace, on a back of a length, on off, Andy Balbirnie defends it out off the back foot.
End Of The Over 8 : 44/1
5 Runs
- 07.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 47.5
- 07.6
C. Campher
25 (23)
A. Balbirnie
5 (15)
W. Masakadza
1-0-5-0
7.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Full and on off, Curtis Campher blocks it out on the off side.
7.5
4
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Curtis Campher does not miss out this time! Wellington Masakadza bowls it short and wide outside off, there to be hit, Curtis Campher waits for the ball to arrive and crunches it past point for a boundary.
7.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Sliding onto the pads, full in length, clipped to mid-wicket.
7.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Curtis Campher
Gets away with it! Drops it way too short and offers width on off, Curtis Campher slaps it hard but picks out the man at cover.
7.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Short and on off, Andy Balbirnie goes back and punches it between cover and point for a single.
7.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Andy Balbirnie
Darts this one back in, short and on off, the ball keeps a bit low but Andy Balbirnie does well to dab it to cover.
Wellington Masakadza comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 7 : 39/1
6 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 46.6
C. Campher
21 (19)
A. Balbirnie
4 (13)
B. Muzarabani
4-0-15-1
6.6
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Shot of authority! Blessing Muzarabani tries to bang it in short but this one does not rise, over middle, Curtis Campher stands tall and nails the pull in front of square for a boundary.
6.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Strays down leg, on a back of a length, Andy Balbirnie glances it away to fine leg and gets to the other end.
6.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
Angling back into the right-hander, on a good length, on off, Curtis Campher looks to defend with soft hands and takes his bottom hand off the bat. He ekes out an outside edge that goes through the vacant slip cordon and rolls to third man for one.
6.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
In the channel on off again, a bit fuller, Curtis Campher keeps this one out with an open bat face and guides it to point.
6.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
Length delivery, around off, Curtis Campher bunts it from the crease towards point.
6.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
On off, on a hard length, Curtis Campher pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 6 : 33/1
9 Runs
- 05.1
- 45.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 45.5
- 15.6
C. Campher
16 (14)
A. Balbirnie
3 (12)
T. Chivanga
3-0-20-0
5.6
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Shortish delivery, on off, Curtis Campher covers the line to defend but gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for a single.
5.5
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Slightly short and Curtis Campher pounces on it! Fractionally short by Tanaka Chivanga, around off, Curtis Campher rides on top of the bounce and punches it sweetly through extra cover for a boundary.
5.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Fuller in length, outside off, Curtis Campher goes for the drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat and the ball goes nowhere.
5.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
On a length, around off, Curtis Campher pats it from the crease towards cover.
5.2
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Good shot! Tanaka Chivanga goes wide of the crease and hurls it full, around off, Curtis Campher leans on and gets the weight on the front foot. He drives it to the left of mid off where Tinashe Kamunhukamwe gives a chase and does well to keep up with the ball. Tries to pull the back in but fails to do so as the ball rolls off his hands into the fence.
5.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Steams in from over the wicket and hits the bat hard, on middle, Curtis Campher keeps it out comfortably.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
5 Runs
- 04.1
- 4 LB 4.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
A. Balbirnie
3 (12)
C. Campher
7 (8)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-9-1
4.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Continues to hit the deck hard and angles it in, on off, Andy Balbirnie waits back to push it between cover and mid off.
4.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Bowls it on a tight line, on off, Andy Balbirnie watchfully knocks it towards mid off.
4.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
This is bowled on a back of a length, on middle, Andy Balbirnie defends it out with a straight bat.
4.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
Slanting in, full and on the pads, Curtis Campher clips it to the right of mid on and takes a single.
4.2
lb
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
Four leg byes! Angling back in, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Curtis Campher gets inside the line to help the ball away with the angle. He misses out as the ball rolls off his thigh pad and races into the fine leg fence.
4.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
Pitches it on a good length, on off, Curtis Campher blocks it out solidly down the wicket.
End Of The Over 4 : 19/1
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
A. Balbirnie
3 (9)
C. Campher
6 (5)
T. Chivanga
2-0-11-0
3.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Bowls it from closer to the crease and hurls it on a good length, on the fifth stump line, Andy Balbirnie covers the line of the ball and taps it to cover.
3.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
This is bowled on a hard length, on off, Andy Balbirnie hangs back and bunts it towards cover.
3.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
A bit too wide outside off, on a length, Andy Balbirnie is happy to leave the ball alone.
3.3
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Pacy delivery again, around off, Curtis Campher guides this length delivery down to third man for one more run.
3.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
In the channel on off with pace behind it, on a length, Curtis Campher shoulders arms to the delivery this time.
3.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Curtis Campher
Play and a miss! A bit of width on offer outside off, on a back of a length, Curtis Campher slashes hard at the delivery but connects with thin air.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/1
7 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- W 2.3
- 1 WD 2.4
- 42.4
- 12.5
- 02.6
A. Balbirnie
3 (6)
C. Campher
5 (2)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-8-1
2.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, angling in, on middle and leg, Andy Balbirnie tucks it to mid-wicket. End of a successful over from Blessing Muzarabani.
2.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
Short of a length, around off, Curtis Campher steers it with an open bat face to third man for a single.
2.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
EDGED AND FOUR! Curtis Campher is off the mark albeit in a streaky fashion! Serves it on a back of a length, outside off, Curtis Campher fiddles at the delivery away from his body. He gets an outside edge that flies past second slip and races into the fence for a boundary.
2.4
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Curtis Campher
WIDE! Curtis Campher is greeted wth a bumper but the line is down leg. Wided.
Curtis Campher is the new batter in.
2.3
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Blessing Muzarabani strikes early for Zimbabwe! Delivers it on a hard length, in the channel on off, Paul Stirling gets drawn forward into the drive but the ball nips away late and rises off the deck. Stirling pushes away from the body and gets an outside edge which is pouched by the keeper Joylord Gumbie near his right shoulder. Paul Stirling was looking good until he played that shot.
2.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Short of a length, on off, Andy Balbirnie dabs it off the back foot to the right of point for a single.
2.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
A bit too short and wide outside off, Andy Balbirnie waits back and offers no shot at it.
End Of The Over 2 : 11/0
10 Runs
- 11.1
- 1 WD 1.2
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 41.6
P. Stirling
8 (9)
A. Balbirnie
2 (3)
T. Chivanga
1-0-10-0
1.6
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Lovely shot from the Irish skipper! Serves it full and around off, Paul Stirling leans into the drive and opens the bat face to hit this one square. He gets it wide of point for four more runs.
1.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Paul Stirling
Swing and a miss! Into the wicket by Chivanga, around off, Paul Stirling gives the charge and looks to heave it away but connects with thin air.
1.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Paul Stirling
Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, Paul Stirling gets a bit taken aback by the extra bounce but doe well to dab it to point.
1.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Paul Stirling
Compensates by bowling it full, on off, Paul Stirling knocks it with a straight bat towards mid off.
1.2
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Too short and punished! Tanaka Chivanga bends his back and bangs it in short, over middle, Paul Stirling waits for the ball to arrive and pulls it up and over mid-wicket for his first boundary.
1.2
wd
Tanaka Chivanga To Paul Stirling
WIDE! Goes full in search of swing but loses his radar as he bowls it beyond the tramline on off, swinging further away, left alone by Paul Stirling.
1.1
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Andy Balbirnie
Starts with a loosener, back of a length, down leg, Andy Balbirnie reaches out and flicks it down to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 10.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
P. Stirling
0 (4)
A. Balbirnie
1 (2)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Paul Stirling
On the off-stump line again, full in length, Paul Stirling works it off the front foot to square leg.
0.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Paul Stirling
Full again, on off, Paul Stirling looks to play at it but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
0.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Paul Stirling
Fuller and on off, Paul Stirling pushes this one from the crease towards mid on.
0.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Paul Stirling
Much straighter this time, on a good length, on middle, Paul Stirling gets right behind the line of the delivery and pats it back to the bowler.
0.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Edgy but Andy Balbirnie is off the mark! Keeps it closer to the off-stump, on a back of a length, Andy Balbirnie shapes to push it on the off side off the back foot but gets an inside edge that rolls towards fine leg for a single.
0.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Andy Balbirnie
Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a shortish length, shaping away, outside off, Andy Balbirnie shuffles a bit and leaves the ball alone.
0
Filters
Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Andy Balbirnie
- Paul Stirling
- Curtis Campher
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Andy McBrine
- Theo van Woerkom
- Graham Hume
- Craig Young
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Overcast
- Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
- Result Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets (D/L method)
- Player of the Match Andy Balbirnie
- Player of the Series Curtis Campher
- Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Forster Mutizwa (ZIM)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Zimbabwe 200/10 in 40.0 overs
- Zimbabwe 200/9 in 39.5 overs
- Zimbabwe 150/6 in 31.5 overs
- G Gumbie 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Zimbabwe 100/3 in 23.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 78/3 in 20.0 overs
- Zimbabwe 52/2 in 14.0 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 34/1
- Ireland 200/3 in 37.4 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between A Balbirnie (27) and L Tucker (21)
- Ireland 150/3 in 31.3 overs
- A Balbirnie 16th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 76 balls (2x4) (0x6)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between A Balbirnie (22) and H Tector (28)
- Ireland 100/2 in 21.5 overs
- Drinks: Ireland 95/2 in 20.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between A Balbirnie (16) and C Campher (30)
- Ireland 50/1 in 10.0 overs
- Power play 1 (1-8): Ireland 44/1
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Campher IRE | 106 | 53.00 |
| Joylord Gumbie ZIM | 105 | 35.00 |
| Andy Balbirnie IRE | 82 | 82.00 |
| Wellington Masakadza ZIM | 64 | 32.00 |
| Lorcan Tucker IRE | 57 | 57.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Little IRE | 7 | 4.86 |
| Graham Hume IRE | 6 | 4.05 |
| Curtis Campher IRE | 4 | 4.62 |
| Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | 3 | 3.41 |
| Brandon Mavuta ZIM | 3 | 3.73 |
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