Scotland v Ireland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 21st Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, 2023

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 21st Match: Scotland v Ireland at Edinburgh, July 28, 2023
Scotland
SCO
213/6 (20)
Ireland
IRE
205/9 (20)
Finished
SCO won by 8 runs.
Scotland InningSCO Inning213/6 (20 ov)
Ireland InningIRE Inning205/9 (20 ov)

Commentary

4
0.1
Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and hit cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
0.2
Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
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0.3
Andy Balbirnie c M Cross b BJ Currie 4 (3) Bradley Currie to Andy Balbirnie, no run, c M Cross b BJ Currie, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Andy Balbirnie as the batter hangs in the crease to play cut, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Matthew Cross for Andy Balbirnie's dismissal.
0
0.4
Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
0.5
Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
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0.6
Lorcan Tucker c OJ James b BJ Currie 0 (3) Bradley Currie to Lorcan Tucker, no run, c OJ James b BJ Currie, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Oliver James Hairs, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lorcan Tucker.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 0 (3)
Paul Stirling 0 (0)
Ireland 4/2
Bradley Currie 1-0-4-2
4
1.1
Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.
4
1.2
Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease and played in the gap to the deep mid wicket for four.
6
1.3
Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot and sends it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
1.4
Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
1
1.5
Mark Watt to Paul Stirling, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease and plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
1.6
Mark Watt to Harry Tector, 1 run, Mark Watt delivers off break ball at full length, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Harry Tector to just 1 run.
End of over 2 (16 runs)
Harry Tector 1 (1)
Paul Stirling 15 (5)
Ireland 20/2
Mark Watt 1-0-16-0
Bradley Currie 1-0-4-2
0
2.1
Bradley Currie to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
2.2
Bradley Currie to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Bradley Currie bowls a sharp delivery, and Harry Tector hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
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2.3
Harry Tector c R Berrington b BJ Currie 1 (4) Bradley Currie to Harry Tector, no run, c R Berrington b BJ Currie, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and tries a high-risk shot towards long off, but the ball finds safe hands of Richie Berrington, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Harry Tector is out.
0
2.4
Bradley Currie to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
2.5
Bradley Currie to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
2.6
Bradley Currie to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 3 (0 runs)
Curtis Campher 0 (3)
Paul Stirling 15 (5)
Ireland 20/3
Bradley Currie 2-1-4-3
Mark Watt 1-0-16-0
1
3.1
Brandon McMullen to Paul Stirling, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
6
3.2
Brandon McMullen to Curtis Campher, Six, Six !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump hangs in the crease, and launches the flick shot in the air to the deep mid wicket for six.
0
3.3
Brandon McMullen to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, and Curtis Campher hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
1wd
3.4
Brandon McMullen to Curtis Campher, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball fulltoss, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Curtis Campher no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
3.4
Brandon McMullen to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
2
3.5
Brandon McMullen to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
6
3.6
Brandon McMullen to Curtis Campher, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 4 (16 runs)
Curtis Campher 14 (8)
Paul Stirling 16 (6)
Ireland 36/3
Brandon McMullen 1-0-16-0
Bradley Currie 2-1-4-3
0
4.1
Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Bradley Currie bowls a sharp delivery, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
4.2
Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
1
4.3
Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
3
4.4
Bradley Currie to Curtis Campher, 3 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 3 runs.
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4.5
Paul Stirling c M Watt b BJ Currie 21 (10) Bradley Currie to Paul Stirling, no run, c M Watt b BJ Currie, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take the gamble with inside out shot towards deep fine leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Mark Watt. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
4.6
Bradley Currie to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Neil Rock 0 (1)
Curtis Campher 17 (9)
Ireland 44/4
Bradley Currie 3-1-12-4
Brandon McMullen 1-0-16-0
1
5.1
Safyaan Sharif to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Safyaan Sharif delivers fast ball at good length, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
4
5.2
Safyaan Sharif to Neil Rock, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Neil Rock goes forward and plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1lb
5.3
Safyaan Sharif to Neil Rock, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Neil Rock goes forward and swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
6
5.4
Safyaan Sharif to Curtis Campher, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
4
5.5
Safyaan Sharif to Curtis Campher, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease and played in the gap to the deep cover for four.
0
5.6
Safyaan Sharif to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
End of over 6 (16 runs)
Curtis Campher 28 (13)
Neil Rock 4 (3)
Ireland 60/4
Safyaan Sharif 1-0-15-0
Bradley Currie 3-1-12-4
2
6.1
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, 2 runs, Neil Rock hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
4
6.2
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and hits it to the deep point, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.
1wd
6.3
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball fulltoss on the off stump, Gavin Main has sent that one, way down the leg side, and the umpire signals it wide.
0
6.3
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
6.4
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
1wd
6.5
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball fulltoss, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Neil Rock no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
6
6.5
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the stumps, good length and Neil Rock hangs in the crease and displays great skill by powering it to third man for a magnificent Maximum!
1
6.6
Gavin Main to Neil Rock, 1 run, Neil Rock 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 mid off for 1 run.
End of over 7 (15 runs)
Neil Rock 17 (9)
Curtis Campher 28 (13)
Ireland 75/4
Gavin Main 1-0-15-0
Safyaan Sharif 1-0-15-0
0
7.1
Michael Leask to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Michael Leask bowls a sharp delivery, and Neil Rock hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
7.2
Michael Leask to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! flicker ball, full length, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and play it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
0
7.3
Michael Leask to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
7.4
Michael Leask to Neil Rock, 1 run, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an legbreak delivered 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.
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7.5
Curtis Campher c BJ Currie b M Leask 28 (14) Michael Leask to Curtis Campher, no run, c BJ Currie b M Leask, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and takes aerial route, and is caught by Bradley Currie at deep cover.
1
7.6
Michael Leask to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
End of over 8 (2 runs)
George Dockrell 1 (1)
Neil Rock 18 (13)
Ireland 77/5
Michael Leask 1-0-2-1
Gavin Main 1-0-15-0
1
8.1
Mark Watt to George Dockrell, 1 run, Mark Watt delivers off break ball at full length, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.
1
8.2
Mark Watt to Neil Rock, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Neil Rock hangs in the crease to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
2
8.3
Mark Watt to George Dockrell, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the long on for 2 runs.
1
8.4
Mark Watt to George Dockrell, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
1
8.5
Mark Watt to Neil Rock, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
8.6
Mark Watt to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the off stump, full length and George Dockrell hangs in the crease and displays great skill by powering flick shot to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!
End of over 9 (12 runs)
George Dockrell 11 (5)
Neil Rock 20 (15)
Ireland 89/5
Mark Watt 2-0-28-0
Michael Leask 1-0-2-1
0
9.1
Michael Leask to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Michael Leask bowls a sharp delivery, and Neil Rock hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
9.2
Michael Leask to Neil Rock, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, yorker, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
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9.3
Neil Rock c G Munsey b M Leask 20 (18) Michael Leask to Neil Rock, no run, c G Munsey b M Leask, Caught out !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Neil Rock hangs in the crease and takes aerial route, and is caught by George Munsey at long on.
1
9.4
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, 1 run, Michael Leask delivers legbreak at full length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
2
9.5
Michael Leask to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
6
9.6
Michael Leask to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! googly lands right on the stumps, and George Dockrell hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot and sends it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 10 (9 runs)
George Dockrell 19 (7)
Mark Adair 1 (1)
Ireland 98/6
Michael Leask 2-0-11-2
Mark Watt 2-0-28-0
2
10.1
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
10.2
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
1
10.3
Mark Watt to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
4
10.4
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, Four, off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Mark Adair hangs in the crease and hit flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
10.5
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
1
10.6
Mark Watt to George Dockrell, 1 run, Mark Watt delivers off break ball at full length, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
George Dockrell 21 (9)
Mark Adair 9 (5)
Ireland 108/6
Mark Watt 3-0-38-0
Michael Leask 2-0-11-2
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11.1
George Dockrell c M Leask b CN Greaves 21 (10) Chris Greaves to George Dockrell, no run, c M Leask b CN Greaves, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to hit cut to deep point but it resulted in a catch taken by Michael Leask, and George Dockrell is dismissed.
1
11.2
Chris Greaves to Barry McCarthy, 1 run,
2
11.3
Chris Greaves to Mark Adair, 2 runs,
6
11.4
Chris Greaves to Mark Adair, Six,
1
11.5
Chris Greaves to Mark Adair, 1 run,
2
11.6
Chris Greaves to Barry McCarthy, 2 runs,
End of over 12 (12 runs)
Barry McCarthy 3 (2)
Mark Adair 18 (8)
Ireland 120/7
Chris Greaves 1-0-12-1
Mark Watt 3-0-38-0
1
12.1
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 run,
2
12.2
Safyaan Sharif to Barry McCarthy, 2 runs,
1wd
12.3
Safyaan Sharif to Barry McCarthy, 1 wide,
1
12.3
Safyaan Sharif to Barry McCarthy, 1 run,
4
12.4
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, Four,
0
12.5
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run,
1
12.6
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 run,
End of over 13 (10 runs)
Mark Adair 24 (12)
Barry McCarthy 6 (4)
Ireland 130/7
Safyaan Sharif 2-0-25-0
Chris Greaves 1-0-12-1
6
13.1
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, Six,
6
13.2
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, Six,
0
13.3
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, no run,
6
13.4
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, Six,
0
13.5
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, no run,
1
13.6
Michael Leask to Mark Adair, 1 run,
End of over 14 (19 runs)
Mark Adair 43 (18)
Barry McCarthy 6 (4)
Ireland 149/7
Michael Leask 3-0-30-2
Safyaan Sharif 2-0-25-0
1
14.1
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, 1 run,
0
14.2
Mark Watt to Barry McCarthy, no run,
1
14.3
Mark Watt to Barry McCarthy, 1 run,
0
14.4
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, no run,
4
14.5
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, Four,
1
14.6
Mark Watt to Mark Adair, 1 run,
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Mark Adair 49 (22)
Barry McCarthy 7 (6)
Ireland 156/7
Mark Watt 4-0-45-0
Michael Leask 3-0-30-2
0
15.1
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, no run,
0
15.2
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, no run,
1
15.3
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, 1 run,
4
15.4
Gavin Main to Barry McCarthy, Four,
6
15.5
Gavin Main to Barry McCarthy, Six,
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15.6
Barry McCarthy c BJ Currie b G Main 17 (9) Gavin Main to Barry McCarthy, no run, c BJ Currie b G Main,
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Barry McCarthy 17 (9)
Mark Adair 50 (25)
Ireland 167/8
Gavin Main 2-0-26-1
Mark Watt 4-0-45-0
1wd
16.1
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 wide,
2
16.1
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 2 runs,
0
16.2
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run,
0
16.3
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run,
1wd
16.4
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 wide,
2
16.4
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 2 runs,
1
16.5
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 run,
2
16.6
Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 2 runs,
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Josh Little 2 (1)
Mark Adair 55 (30)
Ireland 176/8
Safyaan Sharif 3-0-34-0
Gavin Main 2-0-26-1
0
17.1
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, no run,
4
17.2
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Four,
6
17.3
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six,
1
17.4
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, 1 run,
1
17.5
Gavin Main to Josh Little, 1 run,
6
17.6
Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six,
End of over 18 (18 runs)
Mark Adair 72 (35)
Josh Little 3 (2)
Ireland 194/8
Gavin Main 3-0-44-1
Safyaan Sharif 3-0-34-0
1
18.1
Bradley Currie to Josh Little, 1 run,
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18.2
Mark Adair c G Munsey b BJ Currie 72 (36) Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, no run, c G Munsey b BJ Currie,
0
18.3
Bradley Currie to Ben White, no run,
0
18.4
Bradley Currie to Ben White, no run,
1lb
18.5
Bradley Currie to Ben White, 1 leg bye,
0
18.6
Bradley Currie to Josh Little, no run,
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Josh Little 4 (4)
Ben White 0 (3)
Ireland 196/9
Bradley Currie 4-1-13-5
Gavin Main 3-0-44-1
1
19.1
Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run,
1
19.2
Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 1 run,
1
19.3
Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run,
1
19.4
Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 1 run,
4
19.5
Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, Four,
1
19.6
Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run,
End of over 20 (9 runs)
Ben White 7 (7)
Josh Little 6 (6)
Ireland 205/9
Safyaan Sharif 4-0-43-0
Bradley Currie 4-1-13-5