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Ireland vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I Match Summary

IRE vs NZ, 2022 - T20 Summary

Ireland vs New Zealand Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast , Jul 20, 2022
Ireland Ireland
91 (13.5/20)
New Zealand New Zealand
179/4 (20.0/20)
New Zealand beat Ireland by 88 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Dane Cleaver
    78(55)
NZ 179/4
Bat Top Batsmen
Dane Cleaver
Dane Cleaver
78 (55)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 141.81SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113428-finn-allen-playerprofile>Finn Allen</a>
Finn Allen
35 (20)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 175SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Little
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/2
R/W
Bowler
Craig Young
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/2
R/W
IRE 91/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111332-mark-adair-playerprofile>Mark Adair</a>
Mark Adair
27 (22)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 122.72SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1080-paul-stirling-playerprofile>Paul Stirling</a>
Paul Stirling
21 (15)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 140SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then! That's it we have from this one-sided affair! The Kiwis have secured the T20I series as well. But we still have one game to go and Ireland will be eager to get over the line in that game and finish the series with a smile! The third T20I will be played on Friday, 22nd of July. The game is all set to begin at 8.30 pm IST (3.00 pm GMT). But as you all know our build-up will begin in advance. Do join us then. For now, it's goodbye!
Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand says that it was a clinical victory, the wicket looked a bit up and down, but the way Dane Cleaver played was outstanding. On Michael Bracewell, he says that there is not a lot that he cannot do at the moment in any format of the game. Ends by saying that he is really happy with this win.
Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland says that they were never in the game while chasing the target. Mentions that it was just their batting that let them down, and they need to take responsibility. Says that they have come close to them in the ODIs but they have not been playing their best cricket in T20Is, however, they still have one more match to go and they will try to get over the line. Concludes by saying that they have some good teams coming over to Ireland before the World Cup and they have to keep improving day in and day out.
Dane Cleaver is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his unbeaten knock of 78 from just 55 balls! He says that it's a special day and he is happy that he contributed to the win. Mentions that the wicket offered a bit of variation. Says that it was not his most fluent innings but he stuck to his plans. Adds that there is nothing more pleasing for him to play for his country and to contribute to a victory.
Presentation time...
Earlier in the game, the Irish skipper surprisingly decided to bowl first and that did backfire in the end. New Zealand posted a healthy score of 179 on the board courtesy of an unbeaten maiden fifty by Dane Cleaver and handy cameos from the other players. Ireland did bowl well in the death but it was a tough task ahead of them after the first half and they ended up crumbling under pressure.
New Zealand had history behind them as chasing on this ground has always been difficult. However, one needs to execute on the field to get results, and the Kiwis did that to perfection. Lockie Ferguson got the big wicket of Paul Stirling and then two wickets from Jacob Duffy and a run out from Glenn Phillips brought them right on top of this game. Ish Sodhi came into the attack and just killed the chase by taking three wickets in quick succession and Michael Bracewell provided the icing on the cake with a hat-trick to wrap things up.
The chase of 180 was always going to be a stiff one but it was never impossible to do so. However, Ireland just could not show up with the bat in this game. Paul Stirling started off on a positive note but once he departed in the third over, things started going downhill and Ireland went on to lose four wickets in the Powerplay. The hosts were always behind the 8-ball after that and they kept losing wickets. As a result, they folded out for just 91. Mark Adair played an entertaining knock of 27 towards the back end but there was nothing much from the other batters.
The Kiwis have sealed this game and this series with a dominating win! Ireland have been completely outplayed. After a decent show in the ODI series, they have not been able to challenge New Zealand in the T20I series so far.
13.5
W
Michael Bracewell To Craig Young OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! YES, HE CAN! Hat-trick for Michael Bracewell! He finishes things off in style! Short and wide of off. Craig Young backs away and slices it towards backward point. Ish Sodhi there jumps and takes a good catch to complete Michael Bracewell's hat-trick and to wrap the match up! New Zealand win by 88 runs and seal the series 2-0!
Can Michael Bracewell get a hat-trick? It has been a dream tour for him so far and it is now time to make it even special. Here we go...
Josh Little is the last batter in.
13.4
W
Michael Bracewell To Barry McCarthy OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Two wickets in two balls from Michael Bracewell! A similar dismissal like the previous one! A short one, outside off. Barry McCarthy gets low and smashes it towards deep mid-wicket. Glenn Phillips takes a good catch. Michael Bracewell is on a hat-trick now!
Craig Young makes his way out to the middle.
13.3
W
Michael Bracewell To Mark Adair OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Michael Bracewell gets rid of Mark Adair! A flatter delivery on middle. Mark Adair shimmies down the track and whips it off his legs but does not get enough power behind the shot and ends up hitting it straight down the throat of Glenn Phillips at deep mid-wicket. It has been a fine knock from Adair but the party is over now.
13.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Barry McCarthy
A flatter one on middle. Barry McCarthy works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
4
Michael Bracewell To Barry McCarthy
FOUR! Another boundary for Ireland! A tossed up delivery on middle. Barry McCarthy slog-sweeps it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
Over 13 : 86/7
10 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 412.6
M. Adair
27 (21)
B. McCarthy
6 (5)
J. Neesham
1-0-10-0
12.6
4
James Neesham To Mark Adair
FOUR! New Zealand have been sloppy in the field in the last few overs! It is a short delivery on off. Mark Adair pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Glenn Phillips moves to his left and slides to stop it. However, the ball deflects off his body and goes towards the fence.
12.5
0
James Neesham To Mark Adair
Back of a length, around off. Adair looks to cut it but misses.
12.4
0
James Neesham To Mark Adair
A slower length delivery, outside off. Adair waits for it and late-cuts it to short third man.
12.3
1
James Neesham To Barry McCarthy
A slower full ball on middle. Barry McCarthy pushes it to long on for a single.
12.2
4
James Neesham To Barry McCarthy
FOUR! Now, Barry McCarthy gets into the act! Shorter and outside off. Barry McCarthy skips down the track and slaps it over mid off for a boundary.
12.1
1
James Neesham To Mark Adair
On a length, on middle. Mark Adair works it to mid-wicket for a single.
James Neesham is introduced into the attack.
Over 12 : 76/7
15 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 411.3
  • 611.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
M. Adair
22 (17)
B. McCarthy
1 (3)
I. Sodhi
3-0-21-3
11.6
1
Ish Sodhi To Mark Adair
Tossed up, on off. Adair skips down the track.and manages to push it towards long off for a single. 104 needed now from 48 balls!
11.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Mark Adair
A flatter one on middle, Adair goes back and blocks it.
11.4
6
Ish Sodhi To Mark Adair
SIX! Mark Adair is enjoying himself out there! Sodhi bowls a half-tracker on middle. Adair rocks back and pulls it all the way over the mid-wicket fence.
11.3
4
Ish Sodhi To Mark Adair
FOUR! Another boundary! Pushed quicker and tad shorter, around off. Adair looks to cut it. However, he gets a thick outside edge past short third man for a boundary.
11.2
4
Ish Sodhi To Mark Adair
FOUR! Clever from Adair! This is fuller on off. Adair reverse-sweeps it through the backward point region for a boundary.
11.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Mark Adair
Flighted delivery, outside off. Adair leaves it.
Full Commentary
13 OV
10 Runs
J. Neesham to M. Adair B. McCarthy
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 412.6
12 OV
15 Runs
I. Sodhi to M. Adair
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 411.3
  • 611.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
M. Santner to M. Adair B. McCarthy
  • 410.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
4 Runs
I. Sodhi to C. Campher M. Adair B. McCarthy
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • W 9.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
7 Runs
M. Santner to C. Campher M. Adair
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 1 WD 8.3
  • 1 WD 8.3
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
2 Runs
I. Sodhi to L. Tucker C. Campher G. Dockrell
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • W 7.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
2 Runs
M. Santner to C. Campher L. Tucker
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
J. Duffy to C. Campher A. Balbirnie L. Tucker
  • 45.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
5 Runs
L. Ferguson to H. Tector A. Balbirnie C. Campher
  • W 4.1
  • 24.2
  • 14.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
4 Runs
J. Duffy to A. Balbirnie G. Delany H. Tector
  • 13.1
  • W 3.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
L. Ferguson to P. Stirling
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • W 2.6
2 OV
7 Runs
J. Duffy to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
11 Runs
M. Santner to P. Stirling
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 60.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat Ireland by 88 runs
  • Player of the Match Dane Cleaver
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Paul Reynolds (IRE) and Roly Black (IRE)
  • Referee Kevin Gallagher (IRE)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 179/4 in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 155/3 in 17.1 overs
  • D Cleaver maiden T20I fifty: 54 runs in 39 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between D Cleaver (23) and G Phillips (23)
  • New Zealand 100/2 in 11.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 51/1
  • New Zealand 50/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Ireland 50/6 in 8.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 41/4
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Player Runs Avg.
Glenn Phillips NZ 148 148.00
Mark Adair IRE 89 44.50
Dane Cleaver NZ 88 44.00
Paul Stirling IRE 74 24.66
Daryl Mitchell NZ 67 22.33
Player Wickets Eco.
Josh Little IRE 8 8.25
Ish Sodhi NZ 6 7.63
Lockie Ferguson NZ 5 4.50
Jacob Duffy NZ 4 8.90
Michael Bracewell NZ 3 6.00
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