Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI LIVE Scorecard Updates

... The Run Chase ...

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

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.

We've reached the halfway mark of the 2nd ODI, and Zimbabwe have posted a competitive total of 245 on the board.

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.

Shorter and on the body. Gwandu looks to pull but is through the shot early. He's hit on the helmet.

Bangs this short and outside off. Gwandu looks to pull but misses.

Wide outside off. Left alone.

Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.

Steps out! This is shorter and outside off. Ngarava looks to pull but misses.

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.

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.

A slower one outside off. Richard is through the swing and is beaten.

Fuller and on middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

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.

Just over! Back of a length and on middle. Richard looks to pull but misses. This goes over the middle pole.

Fuller and on middle. This is driven back to the bowler.

Fuller and on off. Richard swings. This goes off the inner half on the leg side for one.

WIDE! Very wide outside off. Richard looks to cut but misses.

Outside off. This is slapped past cover for one.