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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 3rd ODI Match Summary

ZIM vs IRE, 2025 - ODI Summary

Zimbabwe vs Ireland Scorecard

Match Ended

3rd ODI, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Feb 18, 2025

Zimbabwe

246/1 (39.3/50)

Ireland

240/6 (50.0/50)

Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 9 wickets

Player of the Match

Ben Curran

118(130)

Player of the Series

Brian Bennett

IRE 240/6

Top Batsmen

Andy Balbirnie

64 (99)

4x4s
1x6s
64.64SR

Lorcan Tucker

61 (54)

7x4s
0x6s
112.96SR

Top Bowlers

Richard Ngarava

ECON 4.20

OVERS

42/2

R/W

Trevor Gwandu

ECON 4.40

OVERS

44/2

R/W

ZIM 246/1

Top Batsmen

Ben Curran

118 (130)

14x4s
0x6s
90.76SR

Craig Ervine

69 (59)

5x4s
3x6s
116.94SR

Top Bowlers

That is all from this game. The trophy has been handed over to Craig Ervine. His teammate joins him now for the cameras. So, it's 1-1 on the tour. Time for T20Is to kick off. Join us on the 22nd of this month for the first game. It begins at 11.30 am GMT. As usual you can join us earlier for the build up. Cheers!

Craig Ervine says everybody is ecstatic, all of them are putting in the hard work and it's paying off. Admits winning the toss was key today. Tells Curran's inning shows it's important to set a platform at the top for others to play their natural game. Feels the players showed a lot of composure in this series despite playing a must win game.

Paul Stirling says they were 30 runs short but were happy with the total. Mentions they failed to catch in at the backend, they still had a chance to defend but credits the way Zimbabwe played. Feels the hosts bowled really well.

Brian Bennett wins the PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD. He says he is doing his best for the team. Shares he likes batting at the top, he prefers to open. Mentions he learned to stay out for the longer period of time.

Ben Curran is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says it's an unbelievable feeling and is happy to contribute. Mentions that it wasn't smooth enough in the first two games, the pitch were similar in all three matches but it was easy to bat on today. Tells it is a proud feeling to represent Zimbabwe.

...Presentation...

The bowling just wasn’t up to the mark for the visitors. They just didn’t turn up for a must win game. First, they lacked intent with the bat and then with the ball too, it was quite ordinary. They were outplayed by Zimbabwe who were really up for this game. A rather one sided game. A dull affair to be honest by a side like Ireland who were expected to put on a good show but not to be. A lot to ponder upon after losing in such a manner.

A very comfortable win for the hosts to seal the series. They take the ODI series with an emphatic victory. Something around 240 was well below par and Zimbabwe have chased it quite easily. The openers got them off to a very good start. Brian Bennett fell but Curran and Ervine continued the good work. Curran was the star with the bat with a fine maiden century and Ervine batted really well too. The two ensured there were no more wickets to fall and took their side over the line.

Over 39.3 : 246/1

11 Runs

5 WD 39.1
039.1
039.2
639.3

C. Ervine

69 (59)

B. Curran

118 (130)

G. Dockrell

1.3-0-16-0

39.3

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

SIX! Ervine finishes in style! Zimbabwe have done it! Floated on middle, Ervine thumps it down the ground for a biggie. Zimbabwe win by 9 wickets.

39.2

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

Too full on off, Ervine drives it straight to mid off.

39.1

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

Flat and outside off, Ervine bends to cut but inside edges it onto the pads.

39.1

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

FIVE WIDES! Scores are leveled! Full and going down the leg side, Ervine misses and even the keeper misses, it rolls to the fine leg fence.

Over 39 : 235/1

13 Runs

138.1
238.2
438.3
038.4
438.5
238.6

B. Curran

118 (130)

C. Ervine

63 (56)

A. McBrine

10-0-66-0

38.6

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

Flat and outside off, Curran slaps it through covers for a couple of runs.

38.5

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

FOUR! Zimbabwe are edging closer! Shorter and on middle, Curran whips it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

38.4

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

Tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler.

38.3

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

FOUR! Nails it this time! Flighted on middle, Curran thumps it down to long on just in front of the fence.

38.2

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

Tossed up on off, Curran skips down and swings, he toe ends his shot over extra cover for a couple.

38.1

Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine

Full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.

Over 38 : 222/1

5 Runs

037.1
137.2
037.3
137.4
237.5
137.6

C. Ervine

62 (55)

B. Curran

106 (125)

G. Dockrell

1-0-5-0

37.6

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

Short and outside off, Ervine slaps it to point for a single.

37.5

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

Tossed up on middle, Ervine flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple more.

37.4

George Dockrell To Ben Curran

A single as Curran works it down to long on.

37.3

George Dockrell To Ben Curran

Tossed up on off, Curran defends on the off side.

37.2

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

Too full and around off, Ervine drills it to long on for a single.

37.1

George Dockrell To Craig Ervine

Outside off, Ervine blocks it out.

Over 37 : 217/1

7 Runs

036.1
136.2
436.3
036.4
036.5
236.6

B. Curran

105 (123)

C. Ervine

58 (51)

A. McBrine

9-0-53-0

36.6

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

Tossed up on middle, Curran paddle scoops it to fine leg for two more.

36.5

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

Tossed up on middle, this is hit to mid on.

36.4

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

FLat and outside off, this is played to point.

36.3

Andy McBrine To Ben Curran

FOUR! Century for CURRAN! Maiden ton for him! What a moment for him! Flat and on middle, Curran paddles it over to fine leg for a boundary. Wonderful knock so far.

36.2

Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine

Full and on off, Ervine skips down and hits it to long off for a single.

36.1

Andy McBrine To Craig Ervine

On middle, blocked out.

Full Commentary

39 OV

13 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Ervine B. Curran

138.1
238.2
438.3
038.4
438.5
238.6

38 OV

5 Runs

G. Dockrell to C. Ervine B. Curran

037.1
137.2
037.3
137.4
237.5
137.6

37 OV

7 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Ervine B. Curran

036.1
136.2
436.3
036.4
036.5
236.6

36 OV

1 Runs

M. Humphreys to C. Ervine B. Curran

035.1
135.2
035.3
035.4
035.5
035.6

35 OV

4 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Curran C. Ervine

034.1
134.2
134.3
134.4
034.5
134.6

34 OV

8 Runs

M. Humphreys to C. Ervine B. Curran

133.1
133.2
033.3
133.4
133.5
433.6

33 OV

9 Runs

H. Tector to C. Ervine B. Curran

132.1
032.2
032.3
132.4
632.5
132.6

32 OV

3 Runs

M. Humphreys to C. Ervine B. Curran

031.1
131.2
131.3
031.4
131.5
031.6

31 OV

5 Runs

H. Tector to C. Ervine B. Curran

130.1
230.2
030.3
130.4
130.5
030.6

30 OV

2 Runs

M. Humphreys to B. Curran C. Ervine

029.1
029.2
129.3
129.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

10 Runs

J. Little to B. Curran C. Ervine

228.1
228.2
028.3
1 WD 28.4
1 LB 28.4
428.5
028.6

28 OV

11 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Curran C. Ervine

027.1
027.2
227.3
127.4
427.5
427.6

27 OV

2 Runs

J. Little to C. Ervine B. Curran

126.1
026.2
126.3
026.4
026.5
026.6

26 OV

4 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Curran C. Ervine

125.1
025.2
025.3
225.4
025.5
125.6

25 OV

5 Runs

J. Little to B. Curran C. Ervine

124.1
124.2
024.3
224.4
024.5
124.6

24 OV

3 Runs

G. Hume to B. Curran C. Ervine

123.1
023.2
023.3
023.4
123.5
123.6

23 OV

10 Runs

A. McBrine to C. Ervine B. Curran

622.1
222.2
122.3
122.4
022.5
022.6

22 OV

5 Runs

G. Hume to C. Ervine B. Curran

421.1
021.2
021.3
121.4
021.5
021.6

21 OV

2 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Curran C. Ervine

020.1
020.2
120.3
120.4
020.5
020.6

20 OV

3 Runs

G. Hume to B. Curran B. Bennett C. Ervine

019.1
019.2
119.3
W 19.4
219.5
019.6

19 OV

8 Runs

M. Adair to B. Curran B. Bennett

118.1
118.2
418.3
018.4
118.5
1 WD 18.6
018.6

18 OV

2 Runs

G. Hume to B. Bennett B. Curran

117.1
017.2
117.3
017.4
017.5
017.6

17 OV

6 Runs

C. Campher to B. Bennett B. Curran

016.1
116.2
116.3
316.4
1 WD 16.5
016.5
016.6

16 OV

5 Runs

M. Humphreys to B. Bennett B. Curran

115.1
015.2
115.3
115.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

6 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Curran B. Bennett

014.1
114.2
314.3
114.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

2 Runs

J. Little to B. Bennett B. Curran

013.1
113.2
013.3
013.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

2 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Curran B. Bennett

012.1
112.2
012.3
012.4
112.5
012.6

12 OV

8 Runs

J. Little to B. Bennett B. Curran

111.1
111.2
111.3
011.4
111.5
411.6

11 OV

7 Runs

A. McBrine to B. Bennett B. Curran

410.1
010.2
110.3
010.4
110.5
110.6

10 OV

15 Runs

J. Little to B. Curran

09.1
49.2
29.3
49.4
1 WD 9.5
09.5
49.6

9 OV

9 Runs

C. Campher to B. Curran B. Bennett

08.1
48.2
08.3
48.4
18.5
08.6

8 OV

9 Runs

G. Hume to B. Curran

47.1
07.2
47.3
07.4
07.5
17.6

7 OV

6 Runs

M. Adair to B. Bennett

06.1
26.2
06.3
46.4
06.5
06.6

6 OV

8 Runs

G. Hume to B. Curran B. Bennett

45.1
35.2
05.3
15.4
05.5
05.6

5 OV

13 Runs

M. Adair to B. Curran B. Bennett

44.1
04.2
04.3
14.4
44.5
44.6

4 OV

7 Runs

G. Hume to B. Curran B. Bennett

03.1
23.2
03.3
13.4
43.5
03.6

3 OV

1 Runs

M. Adair to B. Curran

02.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
02.5
1 LB 2.6

2 OV

2 Runs

G. Hume to B. Bennett B. Curran

11.1
01.2
01.3
11.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

7 Runs

M. Adair to B. Bennett B. Curran

00.1
00.2
00.3
10.4
20.5
40.6

Match Info

Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
Weather Sunny
Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
Result Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 9 wickets
Player of the Match Ben Curran
Player of the Series Brian Bennett
Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Forster Mutizwa (ZIM) and Iknow Chabi (ZIM)
Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Ireland 240/6 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): Ireland 240/6 (72 runs, 2 wickets)
6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 45 balls between L Tucker (26) and M Adair (23)
L Tucker 5th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (5x4) (0x6)
Ireland 203/5 in 45.1 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): Ireland 168/4 (142 runs, 3 wickets)
H Tector 13th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 83 balls (3x4) (1x6)
Ireland 150/3 in 37.2 overs
Drinks: Ireland 128/3 in 32.4 overs
A Balbirnie dropped on 52 by T Marumani in 30.6 overs
A Balbirnie 17th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 88 balls (4x4) (0x6)
Ireland 100/2 in 28.6 overs
A Balbirnie dropped on 42 by W Madhevere in 28.5 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 79 balls between A Balbirnie (18) and H Tector (30)
Drinks: Ireland 51/2 in 16.0 overs
Ireland 51/2 in 14.6 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Ireland 26/1

2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 112 balls between B Curran (36) and C Ervine (63)
B Curran maiden ODI hundred: 103 runs in 120 balls (12x4) (0x6)
Drinks: Zimbabwe 205/1 in 34.0 overs
C Ervine 23rd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (4x4) (2x6)
Zimbabwe 200/1 in 33.4 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between B Curran (17) and C Ervine (31)
Zimbabwe 150/1 in 24.4 overs
Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 109/0 in 16.3 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 87 balls between B Bennett (38) and B Curran (60)
Zimbabwe 100/0 in 14.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 77/0
B Curran ODI fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (9x4) (0x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 45 balls between B Bennett (21) and B Curran (31)
Zimbabwe 52/0 in 7.3 overs

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