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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd T20I Match Summary

ZIM vs IRE, 2025 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Scorecard
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Match Ended   
2nd T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Feb 23, 2025
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
141/7 (19.2/20)
Ireland Ireland
137/8 (20.0/20)
Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Tony Munyonga
    43(30)
IRE 137/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107540-lorcan-tucker-playerprofile>Lorcan Tucker</a>
Lorcan Tucker
46 (40)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 115SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110824-harry-tector-playerprofile>Harry Tector</a>
Harry Tector
28 (20)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 140SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Trevor Gwandu
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/3
R/W
Bowler
Sikandar Raza
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/2
R/W
ZIM 141/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111211-tony-munyonga-playerprofile>Tony Munyonga</a>
Tony Munyonga
43 (30)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 143.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/51221-ryan-ponsonby-burl-playerprofile>Ryan Burl</a>
Ryan Burl
27 (20)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 135SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Craig Young
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/4
R/W
Bowler
Harry Tector
ECON 5.00
1
OVERS
5/1
R/W
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That's a wrap! Zimbabwe takes a 1-0 lead in the series. The third T20I between these sides will be played on Tuesday, the 25th of February. The game will begin at 11.30 am GMT. Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Sikandar Raza, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that they had a slight hiccup in the middle overs but they finished well. Adds that it was a great team effort. Ends by saying that Tony Munyonga is a great talent and he is happy for him.
Paul Stirling, the skipper of Ireland says that he thinks they were on top at the start but Tony Munyonga played a great knock. Adds that Harry Tector is a great player and Craig Young is a great talent as well.
Tony Munyonga is the Player of the Match. He says that the plan was simple to keep on batting and get their team over the line. Adds that this knock is very important to him and he will look to keep on growing. Ends by saying that watching a lot of cricket helped him and he is happy with the win.
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Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe's bowlers dominated Ireland, limiting them to 138 for 8. Trevor Gwandu and Sikandar Raza combined for five wickets, with Ngarava removing the key player Paul Stirling early. Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector put up a brief resistance during the powerplay, but Raza dismissed Tector, increasing the pressure on Tucker. Eventually, Gwandu took Tucker's wicket as well, ending his innings at 46 runs.
Craig Young was brilliant with the ball and he was well supported by the others. The spell though, by Josh Little probably cost them the game. He was a little too expensive on a slow track and they needed him to be at his best. A good effort though by the Irish but they would feel they left a few runs with the bat towards the end and that’s what cost them the game.
What an absolute low scoring thriller! It was Zimbabwe in the end who came out on top! Ireland, though, did really well to make a fight off a score, that we felt was under par. Ireland got three wickets early but then Burl and Raza put up a good stand and got the chase back on track. Both though fell in quick succession but Tony Munyonga batted brilliantly with the lower order to take his side over the line.
Over 19.2 : 141/7
5 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 419.2
T. Munyonga
43 (30)
R. Ngarava
12 (7)
G. Hume
3.2-1-26-0
19.2
4
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
FOUR! Tony Munyonga finishes off in style! Fuller, outside off, Tony Munyonga leans on and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary. Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 3 wickets!
19.1
1
Graham Hume To Richard Ngarava
A full toss, on off, Richard Ngarava taps it to mid on for one. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Scores level now!
Over 19 : 136/7
11 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 418.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
R. Ngarava
11 (6)
T. Munyonga
39 (29)
C. Young
4-0-24-4
18.6
1
Craig Young To Richard Ngarava
Fuller, on middle, Richard Ngarava flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
18.5
1
Craig Young To Tony Munyonga
On a length, on leg, Tony Munyonga tucks it to square leg for one.
18.4
1
Craig Young To Richard Ngarava
A full toss, on off, Richard Ngarava pulls it over mid-wicket for one.
18.3
4
Craig Young To Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Excellent from Richard Ngarava! Short, on off, Richard Ngarava hangs back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.
18.2
0
Craig Young To Richard Ngarava
Short, on off, Richard Ngarava looks to pull it but misses.
18.1
4
Craig Young To Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Just 9 needed of 11 now! Length, outside off, Richard Ngarava swings but gets a bottom edge. The ball races through the right of the keeper for a boundary.
Over 18 : 125/7
13 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 417.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 417.4
  • 217.5
  • 017.6
T. Munyonga
38 (28)
R. Ngarava
1 (1)
G. Hume
3-1-21-0
17.6
0
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
Fuller, on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it to mid off.
17.5
2
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
Fuller, on leg, Tony Munyonga flicks it through square leg for a brace. The fielder throws it towards the bowler who makes a run out attempt. The umpire checks and replays confirm that the batter was well in.
17.4
4
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
FOUR! That's a poor delivery! A full toss, Tony Munyonga moves forward and steers it through backward point for a boundary. 15 needed of 14 now!
17.4
wd
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
Wide! Down the leg side, Tony Munyonga looks to flick it but misses.
17.3
4
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
FOUR! Edgy! Short, outside off, Tony Munyonga swings at it. Gets a top edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary.
17.2
1
Graham Hume To Richard Ngarava
Too full, on off, Richard Ngarava eases it to covers for one.
17.1
1
Graham Hume To Tony Munyonga
Length, on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it to covers for one.
Richard Ngarava walks in.
Over 17 : 112/7
5 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • W 16.6
W. Masakadza
6 (9)
T. Munyonga
27 (23)
J. Little
4-0-34-1
16.6
W
Josh Little To Wellington Masakadza OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Wellington Masakadza departs! On a length, outside off, Wellington Masakadza looks to loft it but mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards mid off. Gareth Delany moves forward and takes a good low catch.
16.5
1
Josh Little To Tony Munyonga
Bowls it outside off, Tony Munyonga pushes it through covers for one.
16.4
2
Josh Little To Tony Munyonga
Length, on off, Tony Munyonga punches it through covers for a brace.
16.3
1
Josh Little To Wellington Masakadza
Length, on off, Wellington Masakadza looks to flick it but miscues it to short fine for one.
16.2
1
Josh Little To Tony Munyonga
Length, on off, Tony Munyonga punches it to covers for one.
16.1
0
Josh Little To Tony Munyonga
Short, on off, Tony Munyonga looks to pull it but misses.
Full Commentary
19 OV
11 Runs
C. Young to R. Ngarava T. Munyonga
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 418.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
13 Runs
G. Hume to T. Munyonga R. Ngarava
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 417.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 417.4
  • 217.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
5 Runs
J. Little to T. Munyonga W. Masakadza
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • W 16.6
16 OV
6 Runs
C. Campher to W. Masakadza T. Munyonga
  • 115.1
  • 215.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
4 Runs
C. Young to T. Musekiwa W. Masakadza
  • W 14.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 1 WD 14.4
  • 014.4
  • 214.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
11 Runs
J. Little to T. Munyonga T. Musekiwa
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 413.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 113.6
13 OV
10 Runs
B. White to T. Musekiwa T. Munyonga
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 212.3
  • 412.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
G. Delany to T. Musekiwa T. Munyonga
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
4 Runs
B. White to T. Munyonga S. Raza T. Musekiwa
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • W 10.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
H. Tector to S. Raza R. Burl T. Munyonga
  • 29.1
  • 1 WD 9.2
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • W 9.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
7 Runs
B. White to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 18.1
  • 28.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
8 Runs
J. Little to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 1 WD 7.1
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
C. Campher to R. Burl S. Raza
  • 06.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
10 Runs
J. Little to S. Raza R. Burl
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
10 Runs
C. Campher to R. Burl S. Raza
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
3 Runs
C. Young to B. Bennett R. Burl S. Raza
  • 03.1
  • W 3.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
0 Runs
G. Hume to S. Raza
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
6 Runs
C. Young to T. Marumani W. Madhevere B. Bennett S. Raza
  • W 1.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 1 WD 1.4
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 31.6
1 OV
8 Runs
G. Hume to B. Bennett T. Marumani
  • 40.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match Tony Munyonga
  • Umpire Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Percival Sizara (ZIM)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 137/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Ireland 100/3 in 13.3 overs
  • Ireland 100/3 in 13.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 34 balls between L Tucker (23) and H Tector (25)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 51/1
  • Ireland 50/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Zimbabwe 100/6 in 14.5 overs
  • Zimbabwe 51/3 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 37/3
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