Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI, LIVE Score Updates: Zimbabwe take on Ireland in the second ODI of the three-match series in Harare, hoping to wrap up a series victory after winning the first game. Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 49 runs in the first ODI. The star of that game was 21-year-old Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett, who slammed a superb 169 in just his seventh match in ODI cricket. Ireland will be pinning their hopes on a big score from their batting order in this game, with no one managing 50 in the first ODI. Zimbabwe are ranked 11th by ICC, while Ireland are 13th. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Here are the LIVE Score and Updates from the Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI, straight from the Harare Sports Club, Harare:
ZIM v IRE 2nd ODI LIVE
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... The Run Chase ...
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Ireland's bowling display was a tale of two halves. Initially, they struggled to contain Zimbabwe's aggressive approach, but once they dismissed Bennett, they regained control and bowled with greater discipline. The pick of the Irish bowlers wes Mark Adair as he picked up 4 wickets. Curtis Campher claimed three wickets as well. The rest of the bowling unit, except for Matthew Humphreys, chipped in with a wicket apiece, showcasing a solid team effort
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The hosts began aggressively after being asked to bat first, with Brian Bennett once again showing his explosive form, racing to 30 before falling to a superb delivery from Mark Adair. Zimbabwe's innings was marked by a flurry of wickets, with three falling in quick succession to leave them reeling at 3/77. However, a crucial 74-run partnership between Wessly Madhevere and Sikandar Raza steadied the ship. Madhevere top-scored with a valuable 61, while Raza, Wellington Masakadza and Bennett also made significant contributions.
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We've reached the halfway mark of the 2nd ODI, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive total of 245 on the board.
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48.6WMark Adair to Trevor Gwandu
OUT! TIMBER! They do not get to 250! That's the end of the innings. A slower one. Fuller and on middle. Gwandu swings but misses and it hits the stumps.
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48.50Mark Adair to Trevor Gwandu
Shorter and on the body. Gwandu looks to pull but is through the shot early. He's hit on the helmet.
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48.40Mark Adair to Trevor Gwandu
Bangs this short and outside off. Gwandu looks to pull but misses.
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48.41 wdMark Adair to Trevor Gwandu
Wide outside off. Left alone.
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48.31Mark Adair to Richard Ngarava
Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
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48.20Mark Adair to Richard Ngarava
Steps out! This is shorter and outside off. Ngarava looks to pull but misses.
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48.14Mark Adair to Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Off the inside edge! Fortunate runs! Fuller and on leg. Richard looks to jam it out. This goes off the inside edge and down to the fine leg fence. They won't mind how they come as long as they do. 250 within touching distance now.
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47.61to Richard Ngarava
Fuller and on middle. Richard looks to flick. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. This rolls on the off side. A run taken.
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47.50to Richard Ngarava
A slower one outside off. Richard is through the swing and is beaten.
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47.41to Trevor Gwandu
Fuller and on middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
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47.31 lbto Richard Ngarava
Fuller and on the pads. Richard looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls to short third man for one. Leg bye.
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47.20to Richard Ngarava
Just over! Back of a length and on middle. Richard looks to pull but misses. This goes over the middle pole.
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47.10to Richard Ngarava
Fuller and on middle. This is driven back to the bowler.
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46.61Mark Adair to Richard Ngarava
Fuller and on off. Richard swings. This goes off the inner half on the leg side for one.
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46.61 wdMark Adair to Richard Ngarava
WIDE! Very wide outside off. Richard looks to cut but misses.
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46.51Mark Adair to Trevor Gwandu
Outside off. This is slapped past cover for one.