Ireland v Scotland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 5, Netherlands T20I Tri-Series, 2024

Netherlands T20I Tri-Series Match 5: Ireland v Scotland at The Hague, May 23, 2024

Ireland

IRE

158/5 (19.3)

Scotland

SCO

157/8 (20)

Finished

IRE won by 5 wickets

Scotland InningSCO Inning157/8 (20 ov)

Ireland InningIRE Inning158/5 (19.3 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.2

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

0.3

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

0.4

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

0.5

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot Ball !! , full length, on the stumps, and Paul Stirling hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

0.6

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 1 (5 runs)

Paul Stirling 0 (3)

Andy Balbirnie 5 (3)

Ireland 5/0

Mark Watt 1-0-5-0

1.1

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

1.2

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and caresses push to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.

1.3

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

1.4

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.5

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

1.6

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 2 (6 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 11 (9)

Paul Stirling 0 (3)

Ireland 11/0

Chris Sole 1-0-6-0

Mark Watt 1-0-5-0

2.1

Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

1lb

2.2

Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, aims to slam flick shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

2.3

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

2.4

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards slip for 1 run.

2.5

Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, 3 runs, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 3 runs.

2.6

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.

End of over 3 (8 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 13 (12)

Paul Stirling 5 (6)

Ireland 19/0

Bradley Currie 1-0-7-0

Chris Sole 1-0-6-0

3.1

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.2

Chris Sole to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and caresses pull to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.

1lb

3.3

Chris Sole to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

3.4

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.5

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.6

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 4 (14 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 22 (16)

Paul Stirling 9 (8)

Ireland 33/0

Chris Sole 2-0-19-0

Bradley Currie 1-0-7-0

4.1

Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards slip, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

1lb

4.2

Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

4.3

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.4

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

4.5

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Bradley Currie delivers inswinger at good length, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Andy Balbirnie to just 2 runs.

4.6

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 27 (20)

Paul Stirling 9 (10)

Ireland 39/0

Bradley Currie 2-0-12-0

Chris Sole 2-0-19-0

5.1

Safyaan Sharif to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

5.2

Safyaan Sharif to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.3

Safyaan Sharif to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

5.4

Safyaan Sharif to Paul Stirling, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

5.5

Safyaan Sharif to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.

5.6

Safyaan Sharif to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 6 (12 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 28 (22)

Paul Stirling 20 (14)

Ireland 51/0

Safyaan Sharif 1-0-12-0

Bradley Currie 2-0-12-0

6.1

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.2

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.3

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

6.4

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

6.5

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.6

Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 7 (10 runs)

Paul Stirling 28 (18)

Andy Balbirnie 30 (24)

Ireland 61/0

Mark Watt 2-0-15-0

Safyaan Sharif 1-0-12-0

7.1

Chris Greaves to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

7.2

Chris Greaves to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Chris Greaves delivers at full length, Paul Stirling goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

7.3

Chris Greaves to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Paul Stirling goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

7.4

Paul Stirling b CN Greaves 32 (21) Chris Greaves to Paul Stirling, no run, b CN Greaves, Bowled out !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, A bold move from Paul Stirling as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

7.5

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

7.6

Chris Greaves to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 8 (7 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 32 (26)

Lorcan Tucker 1 (1)

Ireland 68/1

Chris Greaves 1-0-7-1

Mark Watt 2-0-15-0

8.1

Safyaan Sharif to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

8.2

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2lb

8.3

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, 2 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 2 runs.

8.4

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.

8.5

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.

8.6

Safyaan Sharif to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 9 (9 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 34 (28)

Lorcan Tucker 6 (5)

Ireland 77/1

Safyaan Sharif 2-0-19-0

Chris Greaves 1-0-7-1

9.1

9.2

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

9.3

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! , good length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.4

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 3 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 3 runs.

9.5

Chris Greaves to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

9.6

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.

End of over 10 (10 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 14 (9)

Andy Balbirnie 36 (30)

Ireland 87/1

Chris Greaves 2-0-17-1

Safyaan Sharif 2-0-19-0

10.1

Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

10.2

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

10.3

Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an carrom ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

10.4

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot Ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, and Andy Balbirnie hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

10.5

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

10.6

Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

End of over 11 (6 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 18 (12)

Andy Balbirnie 38 (33)

Ireland 93/1

Mark Watt 3-0-21-0

Chris Greaves 2-0-17-1

11.1

Michael Leask to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, and Andy Balbirnie hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

11.2

Michael Leask to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

11.3

Michael Leask to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

11.4

Michael Leask to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

11.5

Michael Leask to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

11.6

Michael Leask to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 12 (12 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 50 (39)

Lorcan Tucker 18 (12)

Ireland 105/1

Michael Leask 1-0-12-0

Mark Watt 3-0-21-0

12.1

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Lorcan Tucker hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

12.2

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

12.3

Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

12.4

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

12.5

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

12.6

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 13 (7 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 24 (17)

Andy Balbirnie 51 (40)

Ireland 112/1

Bradley Currie 3-0-19-0

Michael Leask 1-0-12-0

13.1

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

13.2

Chris Greaves to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.3

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

13.4

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! , full length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

13.5

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Chris Greaves delivers off break ball at good length, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Lorcan Tucker to just 2 runs.

13.6

Chris Greaves to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 14 (11 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 34 (22)

Andy Balbirnie 52 (41)

Ireland 123/1

Chris Greaves 3-0-28-1

Bradley Currie 3-0-19-0

14.1

Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

14.2

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

2lb

14.3

Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, 2 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 2 runs off leg bye.

14.4

Mark Watt to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an is delivered at a full length by Mark Watt, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

14.5

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Mark Watt delivers top spinner at good length, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Andy Balbirnie to just 2 runs.

14.6

Mark Watt to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 56 (44)

Lorcan Tucker 36 (25)

Ireland 131/1

Mark Watt 4-0-27-0

Chris Greaves 3-0-28-1

15.1

Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Andy Balbirnie hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

15.2

Andy Balbirnie c CN Greaves b CB Sole 56 (46) Chris Sole to Andy Balbirnie, no run, c CN Greaves b CB Sole, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Chris Greaves, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Andy Balbirnie.

15.3

Chris Sole to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.4

Chris Sole to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.

15.5

Chris Sole to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

15.6

Chris Sole to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Harry Tector 1 (2)

Lorcan Tucker 39 (27)

Ireland 135/2

Chris Sole 3-0-23-1

Mark Watt 4-0-27-0

16.1

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays sweep off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

16.2

Safyaan Sharif to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

16.3

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

16.4

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

16.5

Safyaan Sharif to Harry Tector, 1 run, Safyaan Sharif delivers an fast ball at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Harry Tector to hangs in the crease and execute drive. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run.

16.6

Safyaan Sharif to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

End of over 17 (7 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 44 (31)

Harry Tector 3 (4)

Ireland 142/2

Safyaan Sharif 3-0-26-0

Chris Sole 3-0-23-1

17.1

Chris Sole to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Chris Sole delivers fast ball at good length, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Lorcan Tucker to just 1 run.

17.2

Harry Tector c M Leask b CB Sole 3 (5) Chris Sole to Harry Tector, no run, c M Leask b CB Sole, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards long off, edged!! and flies straight to Michael Leask, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Harry Tector.

17.3

Curtis Campher b CB Sole 0 (1) Chris Sole to Curtis Campher, no run, b CB Sole, Bowled out !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Curtis Campher as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

17.4

Chris Sole to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

17.5

Chris Sole to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

17.6

Chris Sole to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

End of over 18 (5 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 46 (33)

George Dockrell 3 (2)

Ireland 147/4

Chris Sole 4-0-28-3

Safyaan Sharif 3-0-26-0

18.1

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

18.2

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

18.3

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Bradley Currie sends down a sharp delivery, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

18.4

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

18.5

Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.

18.6

Bradley Currie to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

End of over 19 (10 runs)

George Dockrell 4 (3)

Lorcan Tucker 55 (38)

Ireland 157/4

Bradley Currie 4-0-29-0

Chris Sole 4-0-28-3

19.1

Safyaan Sharif to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

19.2

Lorcan Tucker runout ( (sub J Davidson )) 55 (38) Safyaan Sharif to George Dockrell, no run, runout ( (sub J Davidson )), Run out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward, strikes flick shot towards square leg and sets off for a quick single, but it was a suicidal one. Jack Jarvis collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Lorcan Tucker was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out!

19.3

Safyaan Sharif to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.