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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd T20I Match Summary

ZIM vs IRE, 2023 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Scorecard
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Match Ended   
2nd T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Jan 14, 2023
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
144 (20.0/20)
Ireland Ireland
150/4 (19.4/20)
Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Ross Adair
    65(47)
ZIM 144/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1471-craig-ervine-playerprofile>Craig Ervine</a>
Craig Ervine
42 (40)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 105SR
Innocent Kaia
Innocent Kaia
25 (14)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 178.57SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
IRE 150/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117347-ross-adair-playerprofile>Ross Adair</a>
Ross Adair
65 (47)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 138.29SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1077-andrew-balbirnie-playerprofile>Andy Balbirnie</a>
Andy Balbirnie
33 (31)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 106.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ryan Burl
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
Bowler
Tendai Chatara
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/1
R/W
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Right then, that is all from this game. Ireland emerge victorious in this game and keep the three-match T20I series alive. It is all to play for in the third and final T20I between Ireland and Zimbabwe. That game will be played on Sunday, 15th January and it will begin at 4.30 pm IST (11.00 am GMT). Do join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Ross Adair is the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock of 65 runs from 47 balls. He says that it’s massively important for him to contribute whenever he gets the chance. Adds that he had a chat with the team and they discussed assessing the conditions and batting accordingly. Closes out by saying that he had faith in the lower order that they would take the side over the line after he got dismissed.
Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland, says that he is happy with the way pulled it back in the innings. Adds that it allowed them to restrict Zimbabwe to a chasable total. Shares that it was all about building partnerships and credits Ross Adair for the way he batted after the Powerplay. Also says that Harry Tector is a high-quality player. Ends by saying that he is happy to get over the line and win gives the team confidence.
Craig Ervine, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that they should have gotten over 160 after the start they got. Adds that they had built a good platform but lost 2-3 wickets at the wrong time. Says that they got 50 odd runs in the Powerplay and should have got near 160 in the end. Lauds Ross Adair and says that he batted extremely well and it was not easy pitch to bat on. He hopes that Sean Williams and Gary Ballance are back for the third T20I. Ends by saying that lot of guys like playing here because of the crowd and how they get behind them.
Time for Presentations...
Earlier in the game, after being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe were off to a good start scoring 52 runs in the Powerplay. The batters looked in charge and as a result, Zimbabwe had a platform set to post a huge total. However, they lost wickets in a clump and lost their way in the second half of their batting effort. As a result, the hosts failed to capitalize in the back end of the innings and had to settle for a lower total. With not a big total to defend, Zimbabwe had their backs against the wall and their bowlers gave it their all but enough to get the win in this game.
Having failed to post a daunting total on the board, a lot was riding on the Zimbabwe bowlers and they needed to strike early. They did manage to keep the runs in check in the Powerplay but failed to take any early wickets. Ryan Burl was brought on in the middle overs and he struck to break the opening stand. After that wicket, they failed to keep the pressure on and lost their way against Ross Adair and Harry Tector. They did manage to take the game till the last over but with a low total on the board, they could not get over the line in this game. Despite the loss, Ryan Burl was the star with the ball with two wickets while Tendai Chatara and Richard Ngarava took a wicket each.
Ireland do it the hard way but chase down the total with two balls to spare. With this win, they make it 1-1 and keep the series alive. In their pursuit of 144, Ross Adair and Andy Balbirnie got the visitors off to a decent start. Ross Adair took the back seat in that partnership and it was Andy Balbirnie who kept the scoreboard ticking. After the dismissal of the skipper, Ross Adair took charge with support from Harry Tector and put on a 59-run stand. Ireland were put in a spot of bother as they lost both set batters but George Dockrell and Curtis Campher held their nerves towards the end and saw Ireland home in the final over.
Over 19.4 : 150/4
8 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 019.2
  • 1 LB 19.3
  • 619.4
G. Dockrell
15 (9)
C. Campher
6 (6)
B. Evans
3.4-0-38-0
19.4
6
Brad Evans To George Dockrell
SIX!! BANG!! That's it! George Dockrell finishes off in style! Length ball in the slot, George Dockrell clears his front leg and lofts it over the long-off region for a maximum. Ireland gets over the line by 6 wickets and squares up the series 1-1. This win for Ireland sets up the decider nicely on Sunday.
19.3
lb
Brad Evans To Curtis Campher
Yorker on the leg peg, Curtis Campher gets late to dig it out and tucks it off his pads to the onside as the batters run through for a leg bye. Just 1 needed now.
19.2
0
Brad Evans To Curtis Campher
Fuller on off, Curtis Campher drives it straight to mid-off.
19.1
1
Brad Evans To George Dockrell
Fuller on off, George Dockrell drives it hard to mid-off and scampers for a single. Ryan Burl gets a direct hit from mid-off from the batter has made his ground.
Brad Evans will bowl the final over.
Over 19 : 142/4
6 Runs
  • 018.1
  • W 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 418.5
  • 218.6
C. Campher
6 (4)
G. Dockrell
8 (7)
T. Chatara
4-0-26-1
18.6
2
Tendai Chatara To Curtis Campher
Short of a length into the pitch, Curtis Campher hits it over the mid-on as the fielder gives the chase and keeps it to 2.
18.5
4
Tendai Chatara To Curtis Campher
FOUR!! CUT-AWAY! On a length and bowls it slow outside off, Curtis Campher cuts it through the point region as the ball races away for four. The nerves will be settled now in the Irish camp.
18.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Curtis Campher
Length ball outside off, Curtis Campher cuts it hard to the backward point region who dives and saves a certain boundary.
18.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Curtis Campher
Length ball just outside off, Curtis Campher nearly chops on back onto the stumps as the ball bounces just over the stumps to the keeper. It's all happening here in Harare.
Curtis Campher arrives.
18.2
W
Tendai Chatara To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! GONE!! CAUGHT!! Is there a twist in the tale? Length ball around off, Harry Tector mistimes the lofts to Ryan Burl at the mid-off who takes it with ease. Zimbabwe senses a chance here as Harry Tector departs for 26.
18.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Harry Tector
Length ball around off, Harry Tector tucks it to short mid-wicket.
Over 18 : 136/3
9 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
H. Tector
26 (19)
G. Dockrell
8 (7)
R. Ngarava
4-0-32-1
17.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
Short of a length on off, Harry Tector taps it to backward point and takes a quick single.
17.5
4
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
FOUR! Full and around off by Richard Ngarava, right in the slot for the batter and Harry Tector does not miss out as he drives this one to the left of the bowler for a boundary.
17.4
1
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
Banged in short and outside off, George Dockrell pulls this one high in the air and it falls way short of long on for a single.
17.4
wd
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
Wide! Slower and into the wicket, George Dockrell tries to pull this one but it goes over his head and the umpire signals a wide.
17.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Harry Tector
Short and outside off, Harry Tector guides this one uppishly to the left of backward point for a single. The ball falls just short of Brad Evans there.
17.2
1
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
Short and at the batter, George Dockrell steers this one toward backward point and takes a single..
17.1
0
Richard Ngarava To George Dockrell
Short and outside off, George Dockrell shimmies down the track to slap this one through covers but under edges it on the bounce to the keeper.
Over 17 : 127/3
8 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
G. Dockrell
6 (4)
H. Tector
20 (16)
T. Chatara
3-0-20-0
16.6
1
Tendai Chatara To George Dockrell
On a length outside off, George Dockrell punches this one towards mid off for a single.
16.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Harry Tector
Full and outside off, Harry Tector slices this one over point and takes a single.
16.4
1
Tendai Chatara To George Dockrell
Back of a length on off, George Dockrell pushes this one towards mid off and rushes for a quick single. Ryan Burl collects it cleanly and hits at the non-striker's end but George Dockrell was safely in.
Full Commentary
19 OV
6 Runs
T. Chatara to H. Tector C. Campher
  • 018.1
  • W 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 418.5
  • 218.6
18 OV
9 Runs
R. Ngarava to G. Dockrell H. Tector
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
8 Runs
T. Chatara to H. Tector G. Dockrell
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
8 Runs
R. Ngarava to H. Tector R. Adair
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 615.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
9 Runs
R. Burl to H. Tector R. Adair
  • 114.1
  • 614.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
18 Runs
B. Evans to R. Adair H. Tector
  • 213.1
  • 113.2
  • 613.3
  • 113.4
  • 613.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
8 Runs
W. Masakadza to H. Tector R. Adair
  • 112.1
  • 612.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
7 Runs
B. Evans to H. Tector R. Adair
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
10 Runs
R. Burl to R. Adair S. Doheny H. Tector
  • 110.1
  • W 10.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
8 Runs
W. Masakadza to S. Doheny R. Adair
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 29.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
4 Runs
R. Burl to R. Adair A. Balbirnie S. Doheny
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • W 8.4
  • 18.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
9 Runs
S. Williams to R. Adair A. Balbirnie
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
3 Runs
R. Burl to R. Adair A. Balbirnie
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
T. Chatara to A. Balbirnie R. Adair
  • 25.1
  • 35.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 25.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
4 Runs
R. Ngarava to R. Adair A. Balbirnie
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
2 Runs
W. Masakadza to A. Balbirnie R. Adair
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
6 Runs
B. Evans to R. Adair A. Balbirnie
  • 32.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
11 Runs
R. Ngarava to R. Adair A. Balbirnie
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 61.6
1 OV
4 Runs
T. Chatara to A. Balbirnie
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Ross Adair
  • Umpire Christopher Phiri (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 144/10 in 20.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 102/4 in 13.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 54/2
  • Zimbabwe 53/1 in 5.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 150/4 in 19.4 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between R Adair (34) and H Tector (16)
  • R Adair maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (2x4) (2x6)
  • Ireland 100/2 in 13.5 overs
  • Ireland 51/1 in 8.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 35/0
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