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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd ODI Match Summary

ZIM vs IRE, 2025 - ODI Summary

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Match Ended   
245 (49.0/50)
249/4 (48.4/50)
Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets
ZIM 245/10
Bat Top Batsmen
61 (70)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 87.14SR
58 (75)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 77.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 5.40
10
OVERS
54/4
R/W
Bowler
ECON 2.60
5
OVERS
13/3
R/W
IRE 249/4
Bat Top Batsmen
89 (102)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 87.25SR
63 (94)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 67.02SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 5.55
9
OVERS
50/2
R/W
10
OVERS
51/1
R/W
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Ireland captain Paul Stirling praised his team's performance, particularly during the middle period of the game. He noted that although they didn't take wickets during that phase, they successfully kept the Zimbabwean scoring rate in check, which ultimately set the stage for their later success. Stirling acknowledged that a target of 270-280 would have been much more challenging, but expressed satisfaction that his bowlers prevented Zimbabwe from reaching that mark. Looking ahead to the final game, Stirling indicated that he plans to stick with the same XI, provided everyone is fit and available.
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine reflected on his team's performance, stating that they were on track until the 30th over mark, but lost their momentum in the final 20 overs with the bat. Ervine acknowledged that the wicket was assisting the bowlers, but credited the Irish batters for applying themselves well and making the most of the conditions. He also rued the extras conceded by his team, which ultimately proved costly. Ervine concluded by emphasizing the importance of collective bowling effort, expressing confidence that if his team can bowl well together, things will start to go in their favor.
Curtis Campher, the Player of the Match, shared his thoughts on his impressive performance. He revealed that his strategy was to focus on keeping the ball in the line of the stumps, and it paid off handsomely. Campher also emphasized the importance of nullifying Zimbabwe's chances of making a comeback in the chase. He praised his partnership with Paul Stirling, stating that they worked well together to prevent Zimbabwe from gaining momentum. By doing so, they successfully shut the door on Zimbabwe's hopes of a comeback, ultimately paving the way for Ireland's victory.
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Zimbabwe just didn’t have enough on the board! They were at least 30 runs short of a competitive score. Their bowlers did try hard but there was not a lot in the wicket for them. The pacers were good. They worked hard for wickets but they needed more from the spinners which they couldn’t provide.
Quite an easy chase for the Irish! Their bowlers did a commendable job in the first half to keep the Irish to below 250 and the batters responded well. They lost Andy Balbirnie relatively early but Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher were brilliant. They added a stand which took them very close to a win. Paul Stirling was the star with the bat and it was that partnership which helped the batters coming in to help them get over the line.
Over 48.4 : 249/4
4 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 048.2
  • 048.3
  • 448.4
L. Tucker
36 (48)
G. Dockrell
20 (20)
S. Raza
8.4-0-36-0
48.4
4
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! A boundary to seal the game and level the series. Short and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this past the ring of fielders on off for a boundary to wrap this game up. Ireland defeat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets.
48.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller on off, Lorcan Tucker once again fails to find the gap.
48.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
Full and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this towards point and they don't run here as well.
48.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Lorcan Tucker
Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker punches this towards the bowler.
Over 48 : 245/4
3 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 147.4
  • 247.5
  • 047.6
G. Dockrell
20 (20)
L. Tucker
32 (44)
B. Muzarabani
10-2-51-1
47.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To George Dockrell
Bumper around off, George Dockrell thumps this towards mid on for no run.
47.5
2
Blessing Muzarabani To George Dockrell
On a length wide outside off, George Dockrell lofts this over cover for two. Scores are level.
47.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Back of a length around off, Lorcan Tucker dabs this towards third man region for one.
47.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Short-pitched outside off, Lorcan Tucker goes for square cut but misses out.
47.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this around off.
47.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Lorcan Tucker
Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this one.
Over 47 : 242/4
3 Runs
  • 046.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 146.5
  • 246.6
G. Dockrell
18 (18)
L. Tucker
31 (40)
W. Masakadza
10-0-40-0
46.6
2
Wellington Masakadza To George Dockrell
Full and wide outside off, George Dockrell flicks this away in the deep for two.
46.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this off his front foot.
46.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
On stumps, blocked off the front foot.
46.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Floated around leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards square leg for no run.
46.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Short and on off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to point for no run.
46.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Lorcan Tucker
Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker goes for the drive but gets it off the inside off his bat for no run.
Over 46 : 239/4
12 Runs
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 145.3
  • 045.4
  • 2 NB 45.5
  • 445.5
  • 445.6
G. Dockrell
16 (17)
L. Tucker
30 (35)
R. Ngarava
9-0-53-1
45.6
4
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
FOUR! Short-pitched, around off, George Dockrell goes for the pull. Gets a top edge and the ball sails over the keeper's head for a boundary behind the stumps.
45.5
4
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
FOUR! On a length around middle and off, George Dockrell clears his front leg and slogs this up and over mid on for a boundary. Just 11 needed now.
45.5
nb
Richard Ngarava To Lorcan Tucker
NO BALL! Richard Ngarava has overstepped and he will be bowling a free hit up next. Lorcan Tucker pulls this one towards deep square for one.
45.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Lorcan Tucker
Good length around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards leg for no run.
45.3
1
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
Short-pitched, around leg, George Dockrell pulls this towards leg for one.
45.2
0
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
Back of a length around off, George Dockrell jams this out.
45.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Lorcan Tucker
On a length wide of off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to deep third for one.
48 OV
3 Runs
B. Muzarabani to L. Tucker G. Dockrell
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 147.4
  • 247.5
  • 047.6
47 OV
3 Runs
W. Masakadza to L. Tucker G. Dockrell
  • 046.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 146.5
  • 246.6
46 OV
12 Runs
R. Ngarava to L. Tucker G. Dockrell
  • 145.1
  • 045.2
  • 145.3
  • 045.4
  • 2 NB 45.5
  • 445.5
  • 445.6
45 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to L. Tucker G. Dockrell
  • 044.1
  • 144.2
  • 144.3
  • 044.4
  • 144.5
  • 044.6
44 OV
4 Runs
B. Muzarabani to G. Dockrell L. Tucker
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 143.3
  • 143.4
  • 043.5
  • 243.6
43 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to G. Dockrell L. Tucker
  • 042.1
  • 142.2
  • 142.3
  • 042.4
  • 042.5
  • 142.6
42 OV
14 Runs
T. Gwandu to L. Tucker
  • 241.1
  • 041.2
  • 041.3
  • 441.4
  • 441.5
  • 441.6
41 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to L. Tucker G. Dockrell
  • 040.1
  • 140.2
  • 140.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • 140.6
40 OV
1 Runs
R. Ngarava to L. Tucker P. Stirling
  • 039.1
  • 139.2
  • 039.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • W 39.6
39 OV
1 Runs
W. Masakadza to L. Tucker P. Stirling
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 138.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
14 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Stirling L. Tucker
  • 237.1
  • 037.2
  • 637.3
  • 137.4
  • 437.5
  • 137.6
37 OV
3 Runs
W. Masakadza to P. Stirling L. Tucker
  • 136.1
  • 036.2
  • 136.3
  • 136.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
36 OV
0 Runs
T. Gwandu to H. Tector L. Tucker
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • W 35.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
35 OV
7 Runs
W. Masakadza to H. Tector P. Stirling
  • 134.1
  • 134.2
  • 434.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 134.6
34 OV
5 Runs
T. Gwandu to C. Campher P. Stirling H. Tector
  • 033.1
  • 133.2
  • 133.3
  • W 33.4
  • 133.5
  • 233.6
33 OV
4 Runs
J. Campbell to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 032.1
  • 132.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 032.5
  • 132.6
32 OV
8 Runs
T. Gwandu to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 031.1
  • 631.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 131.6
31 OV
9 Runs
J. Campbell to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 130.1
  • 130.2
  • 130.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 430.6
30 OV
6 Runs
B. Muzarabani to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 129.1
  • 229.2
  • 029.3
  • 229.4
  • 029.5
  • 129.6
29 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 128.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
28 OV
5 Runs
B. Muzarabani to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 027.1
  • 427.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 126.1
  • 026.2
  • 226.3
  • 126.4
  • 126.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
6 Runs
B. Muzarabani to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 425.1
  • 125.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
4 Runs
W. Masakadza to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 124.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 124.4
  • 124.5
  • 124.6
24 OV
6 Runs
S. Raza to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 423.4
  • 123.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
5 Runs
W. Masakadza to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 122.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 122.5
  • 222.6
22 OV
3 Runs
S. Raza to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 021.1
  • 021.2
  • 221.3
  • 121.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
6 Runs
W. Masakadza to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 420.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 120.4
  • 020.5
  • 120.6
20 OV
6 Runs
S. Raza to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 119.1
  • 219.2
  • 1 WD 19.3
  • 019.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
4 Runs
W. Masakadza to C. Campher
  • 218.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 218.6
18 OV
0 Runs
T. Gwandu to P. Stirling
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
5 Runs
W. Masakadza to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
3 Runs
T. Gwandu to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
2 Runs
W. Masakadza to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
5 Runs
R. Ngarava to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
6 Runs
T. Gwandu to P. Stirling
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 412.4
  • 012.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
3 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
T. Gwandu to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 2 NBLB 10.3
  • 5 WD 10.3
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
8 Runs
B. Muzarabani to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 1 WD 9.1
  • 29.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
7 Runs
T. Gwandu to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 68.6
8 OV
5 Runs
B. Muzarabani to C. Campher P. Stirling
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
R. Ngarava to P. Stirling C. Campher
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
B. Muzarabani to A. Balbirnie C. Campher
  • 05.1
  • W 5.2
  • 4 B 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
3 Runs
R. Ngarava to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 24.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
1 Runs
B. Muzarabani to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 1 LB 3.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
R. Ngarava to A. Balbirnie
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
14 Runs
B. Muzarabani to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie
  • 41.1
  • 5 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 01.3
  • 1 WD 1.4
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
4 Runs
R. Ngarava to A. Balbirnie
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Curtis Campher
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 245/10 in 49.0 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 59 balls between S Raza (27) and W Masakadza (19)
  • Zimbabwe 201/6 in 42.0 overs
  • S Raza ODI fifty: 50 runs in 69 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Zimbabwe 183/6 (140 runs, 5 wickets)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 151/4 in 32.5 overs
  • Zimbabwe 150/3 in 31.4 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 59 balls between W Madhevere (31) and S Raza (19)
  • W Madhevere ODI fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Zimbabwe 100/2 in 22.2 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 73/2 in 15.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 51/2 in 11.3 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 43/1
  • Ireland 200/3 in 39.2 overs
  • Drinks: Ireland 169/1 in 33.0 overs
  • Ireland 150/1 in 30.2 overs
  • C Campher ODI fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 120 balls between P Stirling (47) and C Campher (40)
  • P Stirling ODI fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Ireland 103/1 in 20.1 overs
  • Drinks: Ireland 81/1 in 15.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between P Stirling (20) and C Campher (18)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Ireland 57/1
  • Ireland 50/1 in 9.0 overs
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Worm
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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