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United Arab Emirates vs Ireland, 1st ODI Match Summary

UAE vs IRE, 2021 - ODI Summary

United Arab Emirates vs Ireland Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi , Jan 08, 2021

United Arab Emirates

270/4 (49.0/50)

Ireland

269/5 (50.0/50)

United Arab Emirates beat Ireland by 6 wickets

Player of the Match

Chundangapoyil Rizwan

109(136)

IRE 269/5

Top Batsmen

Paul Stirling

131 (148)

9x4s
4x6s
88.51SR

Andy Balbirnie

53 (61)

5x4s
0x6s
86.88SR

Top Bowlers

Rohan Mustafa

ECON 4.30

OVERS

43/2

R/W

UAE 270/4

Top Batsmen

Chundangapoyil Rizwan

109 (136)

9x4s
1x6s
80.14SR

Muhammad Usman

102 (107)

7x4s
3x6s
95.32SR

Top Bowlers

Curtis Campher

ECON 3.10

OVERS

31/2

R/W

Barry McCarthy

ECON 6

OVERS

60/2

R/W

Okay! We didn't expect that, did we? United Arab Emirates have pulled off a stunning win over Ireland in the first of this 4-match ODI series. Will the feeling sink in before Sunday? Can they take this momentum into the second ODI? Or will Ireland come roaring back? Join us on 10th January, 2021, from 9.30 am local (0530 GMT). ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

Victorious UAE skipper, AHMED RAZA, says that it was in UAE's mind that they have not beaten Ireland in this format and is simply thrilled with the result. Lauds Muhammad Usman and Chundangapoyil Rizwan for batting with responsibility, putting the bad balls away and taking minimum risks. On UAE's mentality with Ireland's score at 141/1, Ahmed says that they came back well in the middle overs but lost the plot towards the end, brutally assessing that they should have been chasing not more than 240! Hopes to do better on Sunday. Expects the senior bowlers to take the responsibility but gives plenty of praise for debutant Kashif Daud. Says that it is good to go 1-up and dedicates this win to his late father who passed away recently.

Irish captain, ANDY BALBIRNIE, bluntly says that Ireland were 20-30 runs short with the bat. Puts it down to rustiness and feels that they could have been more proactive with the bat. Credits UAE for planning the run chase well. Feels that UAE bowled well and the Irish batsmen found it difficult to get the ball away or score quickly. On Paul Stirling's knock, Andy calls him world class and also the best batsman of the side, striving hard for success. On UAE being 51/3, AB says that they felt they were bowling well but honestly admits that they could not maintain the pressure. Add that they will sit down and discuss how to improve with both bat and ball. Also says that they want to win games but also want to give some expousre to young players.

CHUNDANGAPOYIL RIZWAN HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Rizwan is happy that his maiden hundred could lead UAE to a win. Thanks the management for supporting his side to allow them to prepare for this series and adds that all those preparations bore fruit. Stresses that the plan between himsefl and Muhammad Usman was to play 50 overs, with the belief that they can win. Admits that he was losing steam due to the heat but adds that Usman kept on encouraging him. Cheekily admits that during the lockdown, his wife used to give throwdowns to him and thanks his family for their immense support.

Muhammad Usman is up for a chat. Says that it is always good to be winning the first match, with batsmen scoring centuries. Praises his side for restricting Ireland under 300. On his batting partnership with Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Usman admits that the latter was a touch slow, so the plan was to attack at some point of time and take the pressure of Rizwan. Is confident of taking Ireland down in the coming games as well.

Ahh... well... Ireland. What did they do wrong? Ummm... perhaps did not read the stats page before coming for the toss. History has favoured the side chasing in day games at this venue, yet they chose to bat. Then, they lost their way through a collapse in the middle with the bat, falling perhaps 20-30 runs short. Paul Stirling was brilliant but he needed more from the top order. Then, in the field, on a good batting deck, their bowlers could not find much response. And their fielders did not support them. Catches dropped, run outs missed, they were very average. They will aim to do much better, come Sunday. Please stay tuned for the presentation...

The partnership for the 4th wicket was worth 184, which was nearly 70 percent of the required target! Both batsmen got to their centuries, survived a few close calls on the way but importantly, got the team through. Both players complemented each other nicely, taking on the mantle when the other was struggling. And towards the end, Waheed Ahmed came out and played a fine cameo, brushing aside all kinds of fears of a possible collapse. A day to remember and a win to savour.

Take a bow, Usman. Take a bow, Rizwan. Two experienced guys have shocked Ireland. UAE were chasing a high target, 270 and were in the doldrums, at 51/3. But in came Chundangapoyil Rizwan and Muhammad Usman. The duo bided its time and then increased the run rate as the game went deep.

Over 49 : 270/4

10 Runs

448.1
048.2
148.3
048.4
448.5
148.6

M. Usman

102 (107)

W. Ahmed

18 (10)

B. McCarthy

10-1-60-2

48.6

Barry McCarthy To Muhammad Usman

UAE WIN BY 6 WICKETS! A full toss, on middle, Usman clips it between mid on and short mid-wicket. The ball races to the fence but before that, the single is completed. Well played, UAE!

48.5

Barry McCarthy To Muhammad Usman

FOUR! CENTURY FOR USMAN! The entire dugout of the UAE team stands in awe and respect for this veteran. What a fine knock. Full and around middle, Usman backs away to the leg side and hits it straight back over the bowler. Finds the fence down the ground! The helmet is off and there is a massive glee across his face.

48.4

Barry McCarthy To Muhammad Usman

A slower ball, short in length, Usman backs away, looks to cut but gets a bottom edge back into the pitch. Waheed comes halfway down for the single but is sent back.

48.3

Barry McCarthy To Waheed Ahmed

Around middle, WA flicks it behind square leg for a single. Usman wants the second but Waheed declines, showing that he is not cruel-hearted.

48.2

Barry McCarthy To Waheed Ahmed

Full and straight, Ahmed looks to turn it to the leg side but plays a touch too early. Gets a leading edge which goes along the ground to the bowler.

The ball seems to be lost somewhere beneath the covers. Frantically explored, are those covers. The umpires call for a spare ball instead.

48.1

Barry McCarthy To Waheed Ahmed

FOUR! Nerves for Usman! Tell you why. He is on 97 while the team needs just 6 for a win! He has a long chat with Waheed now. Full and outside off, Waheed leans and lofts it over cover for a boundary.

Over 48 : 260/4

8 Runs

247.1
147.2
147.3
247.4
147.5
147.6

W. Ahmed

13 (7)

M. Usman

97 (104)

C. Young

9-0-57-0

47.6

Craig Young To Waheed Ahmed

Full and outside off, driven towards extra cover for one.

47.5

Craig Young To Muhammad Usman

And now, a quick single. MU pushes this towards backward point and Waheed calls him through for a quick run.

47.4

Craig Young To Muhammad Usman

Moves to 96 now. On middle and leg, this is turned through mid-wicket. Usman is tired but Waheed calls him through for the second.

47.3

Craig Young To Waheed Ahmed

Outside off, pushed towards cover for a run.

47.2

Craig Young To Muhammad Usman

Down the leg side, helped through square leg for a single. The stand moves to 20 from 10 balls.

47.1

Craig Young To Muhammad Usman

Outside off, pushed wide of long off for a couple.

Craig Young returns. 8-0-49-0 so far.

Over 47 : 252/4

17 Runs

146.1
646.2
446.3
146.4
446.5
146.6

M. Usman

91 (100)

W. Ahmed

11 (5)

B. McCarthy

9-1-50-2

46.6

Barry McCarthy To Muhammad Usman

On middle and leg, Usman swings hard and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. A quick single taken.

46.5

Barry McCarthy To Muhammad Usman

FOUR! 19 needed in 19 balls now! Full and outside off, Waheed punches this through the covers and beats sweeper cover to his right!

46.4

Barry McCarthy To Waheed Ahmed

Full and straight, flicked towards fine leg for a single.

46.3

Barry McCarthy To Waheed Ahmed

FOUR! 10 in 2 balls! Outside off, fuller in length, Waheed backs away and steers this pretty late, beating third man to his left!

46.2

Barry McCarthy To Waheed Ahmed

SIX! Waheed gets off the mark in style. A short ball, around off, Ahmed gets across and pulls it over deep square leg! 28 more needed in 21 balls.

46.1

Barry McCarthy To Muhammad Usman

A short ball, down the leg side, pulled to fine leg for a single.

Bowling change. Or not. McCarthy continues.

Over 46 : 235/4

8 Runs

245.1
645.2
045.3
W 45.4
045.5
045.6

W. Ahmed

0 (2)

M. Usman

85 (97)

C. Campher

10-0-31-2

45.6

Curtis Campher To Waheed Ahmed

Outside off, a play and a miss.

Full Commentary

49 OV

10 Runs

B. McCarthy to W. Ahmed M. Usman

448.1
048.2
148.3
048.4
448.5
148.6

48 OV

8 Runs

C. Young to M. Usman W. Ahmed

247.1
147.2
147.3
247.4
147.5
147.6

47 OV

17 Runs

B. McCarthy to M. Usman W. Ahmed

146.1
646.2
446.3
146.4
446.5
146.6

46 OV

8 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan W. Ahmed

245.1
645.2
045.3
W 45.4
045.5
045.6

45 OV

6 Runs

B. McCarthy to M. Usman C. Rizwan

144.1
144.2
044.3
044.4
044.5
444.6

44 OV

9 Runs

A. McBrine to M. Usman C. Rizwan

643.1
143.2
043.3
143.4
043.5
143.6

43 OV

5 Runs

C. Campher to M. Usman C. Rizwan

142.1
042.2
142.3
142.4
142.5
142.6

42 OV

4 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Rizwan M. Usman

141.1
141.2
041.3
141.4
141.5
041.6

41 OV

9 Runs

C. Young to M. Usman C. Rizwan

040.1
1 WD 40.2
440.2
140.3
140.4
140.5
140.6

40 OV

8 Runs

M. Adair to C. Rizwan M. Usman

039.1
439.2
139.3
139.4
139.5
139.6

39 OV

7 Runs

C. Young to C. Rizwan M. Usman

438.1
138.2
138.3
038.4
138.5
038.6

38 OV

10 Runs

M. Adair to M. Usman C. Rizwan

037.1
437.2
037.3
137.4
437.5
137.6

37 OV

2 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan M. Usman

036.1
036.2
136.3
036.4
036.5
136.6

36 OV

3 Runs

M. Adair to C. Rizwan M. Usman

035.1
135.2
135.3
135.4
035.5
035.6

35 OV

3 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan M. Usman

034.1
134.2
034.3
034.4
034.5
234.6

34 OV

5 Runs

M. Adair to C. Rizwan M. Usman

233.1
033.2
233.3
133.4
033.5
033.6

33 OV

5 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan M. Usman

032.1
132.2
132.3
132.4
132.5
132.6

32 OV

5 Runs

B. McCarthy to M. Usman C. Rizwan

031.1
131.2
231.3
1 WD 31.4
031.4
131.5
031.6

31 OV

7 Runs

G. Delany to M. Usman C. Rizwan

130.1
130.2
130.3
230.4
030.5
230.6

30 OV

6 Runs

B. McCarthy to M. Usman C. Rizwan

029.1
129.2
129.3
1 WD 29.4
129.4
129.5
129.6

29 OV

11 Runs

G. Delany to M. Usman C. Rizwan

328.1
428.2
128.3
128.4
228.5
028.6

28 OV

8 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Rizwan M. Usman

127.1
027.2
027.3
627.4
027.5
127.6

27 OV

7 Runs

G. Delany to C. Rizwan M. Usman

126.1
126.2
026.3
426.4
026.5
126.6

26 OV

5 Runs

A. McBrine to M. Usman C. Rizwan

125.1
025.2
225.3
025.4
1 WD 25.5
025.5
125.6

25 OV

6 Runs

M. Adair to M. Usman C. Rizwan

124.1
1 WD 24.2
124.2
124.3
124.4
024.5
124.6

24 OV

3 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Rizwan M. Usman

023.1
023.2
1 WD 23.3
023.3
023.4
123.5
123.6

23 OV

5 Runs

M. Adair to C. Rizwan

422.1
022.2
022.3
022.4
022.5
122.6

22 OV

6 Runs

A. McBrine to M. Usman

021.1
021.2
421.3
221.4
021.5
021.6

21 OV

6 Runs

M. Adair to M. Usman C. Rizwan

120.1
420.2
1 WD 20.3
020.3
020.4
020.5
020.6

20 OV

2 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Rizwan M. Usman

019.1
119.2
019.3
019.4
019.5
119.6

19 OV

5 Runs

M. Adair to C. Rizwan M. Usman

018.1
118.2
018.3
418.4
018.5
018.6

18 OV

8 Runs

A. McBrine to M. Usman C. Rizwan

117.1
017.2
117.3
017.4
617.5
017.6

17 OV

1 Runs

C. Campher to M. Usman C. Rizwan

016.1
016.2
116.3
016.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

4 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Rizwan M. Usman

015.1
115.2
015.3
015.4
115.5
215.6

15 OV

1 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan M. Usman

014.1
014.2
014.3
014.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

3 Runs

C. Young to M. Usman

013.1
013.2
1 NB 13.3
213.3
013.4
013.5
013.6

13 OV

2 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan A. Sharafu M. Usman

012.1
112.2
012.3
012.4
W 12.5
112.6

12 OV

5 Runs

C. Young to C. Rizwan A. Sharafu

411.1
011.2
111.3
011.4
011.5
011.6

11 OV

1 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan

010.1
010.2
010.3
010.4
010.5
110.6

10 OV

3 Runs

B. McCarthy to C. Rizwan A. Sharafu

09.1
19.2
09.3
19.4
19.5
09.6

9 OV

3 Runs

C. Campher to C. Rizwan

28.1
08.2
08.3
08.4
08.5
18.6

8 OV

3 Runs

B. McCarthy to C. Rizwan Z. Farid

1 WD 7.1
07.1
1 WD 7.2
07.2
07.3
17.4
07.5
W 7.6

7 OV

6 Runs

C. Young to Z. Farid C. Rizwan

06.1
16.2
16.3
06.4
06.5
46.6

6 OV

5 Runs

B. McCarthy to C. Rizwan

45.1
05.2
05.3
05.4
1 WD 5.5
05.5
05.6

5 OV

6 Runs

C. Young to Z. Farid

04.1
24.2
04.3
44.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

0 Runs

B. McCarthy to V. Aravind C. Rizwan

03.1
W 3.2
03.3
03.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

9 Runs

C. Young to V. Aravind Z. Farid

42.1
42.2
02.3
02.4
12.5
02.6

2 OV

5 Runs

B. McCarthy to V. Aravind

01.1
01.2
01.3
41.4
01.5
11.6

1 OV

4 Runs

C. Young to Z. Farid

00.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
40.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Weather Bright and Sunny
Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to bat
Result United Arab Emirates beat Ireland by 6 wickets
Player of the Match Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Umpire Akbar Khan (PAK), Rahul Asher (OMN) and Iftikhar Ali (UAE)
Referee Manu Nayyar (IND)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Ireland 269/5 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): Ireland 269/5 (83 runs, 1 wickets)
6th wicket partnership: 50 off 32 balls between P Stirling (31) and G Delany (16)
Ireland 250/5 in 48.1 overs
P Stirling 10th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 133 balls (8x4) (1x6)
Ireland 203/4 in 42.2 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): Ireland 186/4 (131 runs, 3 wickets)
Drinks: Ireland 159/4 in 34.0 overs
Ireland 150/2 in 30.4 overs
2nd wicket partnership: 100 off 118 balls between P Stirling (48) and A Balbirnie (52)
A Balbirnie 10th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 55 balls (5x4) (0x6)
P Stirling ODI fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (4x4) (1x6)
Ireland 100/1 in 20.5 overs
2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 63 balls between P Stirling (22) and A Balbirnie (29)
Drinks: Ireland 85/1 in 17.0 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Ireland 55/1
Ireland 50/1 in 9.3 overs
Kashif Daud makes his ODI debut for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates 250/4 in 46.5 overs
CP Rizwan maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 131 balls (9x4) (0x6)
4th wicket partnership: 150 off 168 balls between CP Rizwan (76) and M Usman (66)
United Arab Emirates 200/3 in 40.3 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): United Arab Emirates 194/3 (150 runs, 1 wickets)
M Usman 5th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (2x4) (2x6)
4th wicket partnership: 100 off 115 balls between CP Rizwan (46) and M Usman (47)
Drinks: United Arab Emirates 150/3 in 31.4 overs
United Arab Emirates 150/3 in 31.3 overs
CP Rizwan ODI fifty: 50 runs in 82 balls (6x4) (0x6)
4th wicket partnership: 50 off 72 balls between CP Rizwan (20) and M Usman (26)
United Arab Emirates 100/3 in 24.3 overs
Drinks: United Arab Emirates 61/3 in 17.0 overs
United Arab Emirates 50/2 in 11.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): United Arab Emirates 44/2

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