Zimbabwe v Australia, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd Match, Australia tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2nd Match: Zimbabwe v Australia at Harare, September 18, 2026
Zimbabwe
ZIM
272/10 (48.3)
Australia
AUS
356/6 (50)
Finished
AUS won by 84 runs
Australia InningAUS Inning356/6 (50 ov)
Zimbabwe InningZIM Inning272/10 (48.3 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.2
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
0.3
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
0.4
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
0.5
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push 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 mid wicket for 1 run.
0
0.6
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Ben Curran 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 1 (1 runs)
Ben Curran 0 (1)
Brian Bennett 1 (5)
Zimbabwe 1/0
Josh Hazlewood 1-0-1-0
1
1.1
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays a well-timed drive 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 cover for 1 run.
0
1.2
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
1.3
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick 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 deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
1.4
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran goes forward, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
1.5
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Billy Stanlake bowls a sharp delivery, and Ben Curran hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
1.6
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran 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 2 (3 runs)
Ben Curran 2 (6)
Brian Bennett 2 (6)
Zimbabwe 4/0
Billy Stanlake 1-0-3-0
Josh Hazlewood 1-0-1-0
0
2.1
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
4
2.2
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Brian Bennett goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
2.3
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
2.4
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks pull toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
2.5
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
2.6
Josh Hazlewood to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Brian Bennett goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 3 (8 runs)
Brian Bennett 10 (12)
Ben Curran 2 (6)
Zimbabwe 12/0
Josh Hazlewood 2-0-9-0
Billy Stanlake 1-0-3-0
0
3.1
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
2
3.2
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
3.3
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ben Curran goes forward and slash inside out shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Dropped catch
0
3.4
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
3.5
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3.6
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 4 (3 runs)
Ben Curran 5 (12)
Brian Bennett 10 (12)
Zimbabwe 15/0
Billy Stanlake 2-0-6-0
Josh Hazlewood 2-0-9-0
0
4.1
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
0
4.2
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash push towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
4.3
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
4.4
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
4
4.5
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump. Ben Curran hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
4.6
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Ben Curran 13 (18)
Brian Bennett 10 (12)
Zimbabwe 23/0
Josh Hazlewood 3-0-17-0
Billy Stanlake 2-0-6-0
0
5.1
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
4
5.2
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Brian Bennett goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
5.3
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
5.4
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! , back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
5.5
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward 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.
2
5.6
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
End of over 6 (6 runs)
Brian Bennett 16 (18)
Ben Curran 13 (18)
Zimbabwe 29/0
Billy Stanlake 3-0-12-0
Josh Hazlewood 3-0-17-0
0
6.1
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
6.2
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
6.3
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
6.4
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
6.5
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
6.6
Josh Hazlewood to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 7 (0 runs)
Ben Curran 13 (24)
Brian Bennett 16 (18)
Zimbabwe 29/0
Josh Hazlewood 4-1-17-0
Billy Stanlake 3-0-12-0
1
7.1
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
7.2
Nathan Ellis to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
1
7.3
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
0
7.4
Nathan Ellis to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran goes forward, tucks cut toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
7.5
Nathan Ellis to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run.
0
7.6
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash sloge sweep towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Brian Bennett 18 (21)
Ben Curran 15 (27)
Zimbabwe 33/0
Nathan Ellis 1-0-4-0
Josh Hazlewood 4-1-17-0
0
8.1
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
8.2
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
8.3
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Curran goes forward and slash drive towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
8.4
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran goes forward 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 mid off for 1 run.
0
8.5
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
8.6
Billy Stanlake to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward 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 9 (6 runs)
Brian Bennett 19 (23)
Ben Curran 20 (31)
Zimbabwe 39/0
Billy Stanlake 4-0-18-0
Nathan Ellis 1-0-4-0
2
9.1
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett 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 deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
9.2
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
9.3
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash sloge sweep towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
9.4
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
9.5
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
9.6
Nathan Ellis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward 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.
End of over 10 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 21 (29)
Ben Curran 20 (31)
Zimbabwe 41/0
Nathan Ellis 2-0-6-0
Billy Stanlake 4-0-18-0
0
10.1
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1wd
10.2
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Ben Curran with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
10.2
Billy Stanlake to Ben Curran, no run, Stanlake to Curran, no run. The required rate climbs further as Zimbabwe's chase remains scoreless on this delivery.
0
10.3
Cooper Connolly to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran goes back 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
10.4
Cooper Connolly to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
10.5
Cooper Connolly to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
10.6
Cooper Connolly to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Brian Bennett 22 (31)
Ben Curran 21 (35)
Zimbabwe 44/0
Cooper Connolly 0.4-0-2-0
Billy Stanlake 4.2-0-19-0
0
11.1
Matt Renshaw to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, and Brian Bennett hangs on and tries to hit reverse sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
11.2
Matt Renshaw to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
11.3
Matt Renshaw to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
11.4
Matt Renshaw to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick 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.
w
11.5
Brian Bennett b MT Renshaw 23 (34) Matt Renshaw to Brian Bennett, no run, b MT Renshaw, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Brian Bennett as batter goes forward and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
1
11.6
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia goes forward and plays a well-timed drive 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 deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Innocent Kaia 1 (1)
Ben Curran 22 (37)
Zimbabwe 47/1
Matt Renshaw 1-0-3-1
Cooper Connolly 0.4-0-2-0
0
12.1
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.2
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.3
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.4
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
12.5
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
12.6
Cooper Connolly to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ben Curran hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Ben Curran 23 (38)
Innocent Kaia 2 (6)
Zimbabwe 49/1
Cooper Connolly 1.4-0-4-0
Matt Renshaw 1-0-3-1
1
13.1
Ollie Peake to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ollie Peake delivers off break ball at full length, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
13.2
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Innocent Kaia goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
4
13.3
Ollie Peake to Ben Curran, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump. Ben Curran hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
13.4
Ollie Peake to Ben Curran, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
0
13.5
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, no run, Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, no run. Kaia can't get it away. Zimbabwe need 301 from 217 balls at 8.32 an over.
0
13.6
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 14 (7 runs)
Innocent Kaia 3 (9)
Ben Curran 29 (41)
Zimbabwe 56/1
Ollie Peake 1-0-7-0
Cooper Connolly 1.4-0-4-0
1wd
14.1
Travis Head to Ben Curran, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Ben Curran with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
14.1
Travis Head to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Ben Curran hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
0
14.2
Travis Head to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
14.3
Travis Head to Ben Curran, 1 run, Travis Head to Ben Curran, one run. Good length, off stump, worked away for a single. Zimbabwe's chase remains steep at 58 for one.
0
14.4
Travis Head to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays flick shot to the short mid wicket.
1
14.5
Travis Head to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia goes back and plays a well-timed flick 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 deep square leg for 1 run.
0
14.6
Travis Head to Ben Curran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays drive to the short cover.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Ben Curran 30 (45)
Innocent Kaia 4 (11)
Zimbabwe 59/1
Travis Head 1-0-3-0
Ollie Peake 1-0-7-0
1
15.1
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, one run. Kaia works a good-length ball on off stump into the gap for a single. Zimbabwe need plenty more of those, with the required rate climbing steeply.
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15.2
Ben Curran b MT Renshaw 30 (46) Matt Renshaw to Ben Curran, no run, b MT Renshaw, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ben Curran hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
1wd
15.3
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Brendan Taylor with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
15.3
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
0
15.4
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
15.5
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
1
15.6
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Innocent Kaia 6 (15)
Brendan Taylor 1 (1)
Zimbabwe 63/2
Matt Renshaw 2-0-7-2
Travis Head 1-0-3-0
0
16.1
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the point.
1wd
16.2
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, Cooper Connolly has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
1
16.2
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
0
16.3
Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, no run, Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, no run. Connolly keeps Taylor quiet, no run added. Zimbabwe 65 for 2, needing 292 more off 201 balls at 8.72 an over.
1
16.4
Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
16.5
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
16.6
Cooper Connolly to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Innocent Kaia 8 (19)
Brendan Taylor 2 (3)
Zimbabwe 67/2
Cooper Connolly 2.4-0-8-0
Matt Renshaw 2-0-7-2
0
17.1
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
17.2
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
4
17.3
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, Four, Four !! , good length, on the stumps, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
17.4
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
17.5
Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Ollie Peake to Innocent Kaia, one run. Good length on off stump, worked away for a single. Zimbabwe 72 for 2, needing 285 more off 193 balls at 8.86 an over.
1
17.6
Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the square leg for 1 run.
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Brendan Taylor 3 (4)
Innocent Kaia 13 (24)
Zimbabwe 73/2
Ollie Peake 2-0-13-0
Cooper Connolly 2.4-0-8-0
1wd
18.1
Travis Head to Brendan Taylor, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Brendan Taylor with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
18.1
Travis Head to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
18.2
Travis Head to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
1
18.3
Travis Head to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
2
18.4
Travis Head to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 cover for 2 runs.
0
18.5
Travis Head to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
18.6
Travis Head to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia goes back and plays a well-timed flick 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 square leg for 1 run.
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Innocent Kaia 17 (28)
Brendan Taylor 5 (6)
Zimbabwe 80/2
Travis Head 2-0-10-0
Ollie Peake 2-0-13-0
4
19.1
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump. Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
19.2
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Matt Renshaw delivers arm ball at full length, Innocent Kaia goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
19.3
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
1
19.4
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Brendan Taylor goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
19.5
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
1
19.6
Matt Renshaw to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 20 (7 runs)
Innocent Kaia 23 (32)
Brendan Taylor 6 (8)
Zimbabwe 87/2
Matt Renshaw 3-0-14-2
Travis Head 2-0-10-0
1
20.1
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, one run, worked away on the leg side. Zimbabwe's chase continues at a steep required rate.
1
20.2
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
20.3
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
20.4
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, googly, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the long off for 1 run.
1
20.5
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, googly, back of length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
20.6
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, Four, Four !! googly, back of length, on the stumps, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 21 (8 runs)
Innocent Kaia 29 (36)
Brendan Taylor 8 (10)
Zimbabwe 95/2
Adam Zampa 1-0-8-0
Matt Renshaw 3-0-14-2
4
21.1
Nathan Ellis to Brendan Taylor, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
21.2
Nathan Ellis to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
21.3
Nathan Ellis to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
0
21.4
Nathan Ellis to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
21.5
Nathan Ellis to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
21.6
Nathan Ellis to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
End of over 22 (7 runs)
Brendan Taylor 14 (13)
Innocent Kaia 30 (39)
Zimbabwe 102/2
Nathan Ellis 3-0-13-0
Adam Zampa 1-0-8-0
1
22.1
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, one run. Good length, on off stump, worked away for a single. Zimbabwe need 254 from 167 balls at 9.13 an over.
0
22.2
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
22.3
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
1
22.4
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the off stump, Innocent Kaia goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
4
22.5
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1
22.6
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, one run. Full and on the stumps, worked away for a single. Zimbabwe need 248 off 162 balls at 9.19 an over, and the required rate keeps climbing.
End of over 23 (7 runs)
Brendan Taylor 20 (16)
Innocent Kaia 31 (42)
Zimbabwe 109/2
Adam Zampa 2-0-15-0
Nathan Ellis 3-0-13-0
1
23.1
Nathan Ellis to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
1
23.2
Nathan Ellis to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Innocent Kaia goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
23.3
Nathan Ellis to Brendan Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and strives to hit uppercut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
23.4
Nathan Ellis to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
0
23.5
Nathan Ellis to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
2
23.6
Nathan Ellis to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease 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 deep point for 2 runs.
End of over 24 (5 runs)
Innocent Kaia 34 (45)
Brendan Taylor 22 (19)
Zimbabwe 114/2
Nathan Ellis 4-0-18-0
Adam Zampa 2-0-15-0
0
24.1
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, no run, Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, no run. Good length, on off stump, and Taylor plays it out. Zimbabwe need 243 off 155 balls at 9.41 an over, a steep ask.
1
24.2
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
24.3
Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
w
24.4
Innocent Kaia b A Zampa 34 (47) Adam Zampa to Innocent Kaia, no run, b A Zampa, Bowled out !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
0
24.5
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
1
24.6
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Adam Zampa delivers googly at good length, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 25 (2 runs)
Craig Ervine 1 (2)
Brendan Taylor 23 (21)
Zimbabwe 116/3
Adam Zampa 3-0-17-1
Nathan Ellis 4-0-18-0
1
25.1
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Matt Renshaw delivers off break ball at good length, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
25.2
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Matt Renshaw delivers off break ball at full length, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
0
25.3
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
25.4
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
25.5
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the leg stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
25.6
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, no run, Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, no run. Full length on off stump, Ervine plays it out. Zimbabwe need 237 off 144 balls at 9.88 an over, and the required rate keeps climbing.
End of over 26 (4 runs)
Craig Ervine 3 (6)
Brendan Taylor 25 (23)
Zimbabwe 120/3
Matt Renshaw 4-0-18-2
Adam Zampa 3-0-17-1
1
26.1
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
26.2
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the square leg.
0
26.3
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa bowls a sharp delivery, and Craig Ervine goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
26.4
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Adam Zampa delivers legbreak at good length, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Craig Ervine to just 1 run.
4
26.5
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump. Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
26.6
Adam Zampa to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 27 (7 runs)
Brendan Taylor 31 (26)
Craig Ervine 4 (9)
Zimbabwe 127/3
Adam Zampa 4-0-24-1
Matt Renshaw 4-0-18-2
1
27.1
Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Ollie Peake delivers off break ball at good length, Brendan Taylor goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
27.2
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Ollie Peake delivers at good length, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
27.3
Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
1
27.4
Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
27.5
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, one run. Ervine works it away for a single. Zimbabwe need 226 off 133 balls at 10.2 an over.
1
27.6
Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 28 (5 runs)
Brendan Taylor 34 (30)
Craig Ervine 6 (11)
Zimbabwe 132/3
Ollie Peake 3-0-18-0
Adam Zampa 4-0-24-1
1
28.1
Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
3
28.2
Cooper Connolly to Craig Ervine, 3 runs, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 3 runs.
0
28.3
Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor goes back and slash flick shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
28.4
Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, no run, Cooper Connolly fires one in at the leg stump, dug out with no run taken. The required rate keeps climbing for Zimbabwe.
1
28.5
Cooper Connolly to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
28.6
Cooper Connolly to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! , fulltoss, on the off stump. Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 29 (9 runs)
Craig Ervine 13 (13)
Brendan Taylor 36 (34)
Zimbabwe 141/3
Cooper Connolly 3.4-0-17-0
Ollie Peake 3-0-18-0
1
29.1
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
29.2
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
4
29.3
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, hits it to the deep mid wicket, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.
4
29.4
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, Four, Renshaw to Ervine, FOUR! Ervine finds the gap and the ball races away to the boundary. Zimbabwe need more of these if they are to stay in the hunt, with the required rate climbing steeply.
1
29.5
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, one run. Full length on off stump, worked away for a single. Zimbabwe need 206 off 121 balls, the required rate climbing steeply at 10.21.
0
29.6
Matt Renshaw to Brendan Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
End of over 30 (10 runs)
Brendan Taylor 37 (36)
Craig Ervine 22 (17)
Zimbabwe 151/3
Matt Renshaw 5-0-28-2
Cooper Connolly 3.4-0-17-0
2
30.1
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
30.2
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards third man for 1 run.
0
30.3
Josh Hazlewood to Brendan Taylor, no run, Hazlewood to Taylor, no run. Good length on off stump, Taylor plays it out. Zimbabwe need 203 off 117 balls at 10.41 an over, and the required rate keeps climbing.
1
30.4
Josh Hazlewood to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
30.5
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine 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
30.6
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched off cutter on the leg stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 31 (5 runs)
Craig Ervine 26 (21)
Brendan Taylor 38 (38)
Zimbabwe 156/3
Josh Hazlewood 5-1-22-0
Matt Renshaw 5-0-28-2
1
31.1
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
31.2
Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the point for 1 run.
0
31.3
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, no run, Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, no run. Peake keeps Ervine quiet with the required rate climbing steeply for Zimbabwe.
1
31.4
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
w
31.5
Brendan Taylor c J Hazlewood b O Peake 39 (40) Ollie Peake to Brendan Taylor, no run, c J Hazlewood b O Peake, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Josh Hazlewood, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Brendan Taylor.
1
31.6
Ollie Peake to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
End of over 32 (4 runs)
Sikandar Raza 1 (1)
Craig Ervine 28 (24)
Zimbabwe 160/4
Ollie Peake 4-0-22-1
Josh Hazlewood 5-1-22-0
1
32.1
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
32.2
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the point.
4b
32.3
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, 4 bye, Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tries to swat it, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 4 runs off bye.
0
32.4
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
32.5
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
32.6
Josh Hazlewood to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
End of over 33 (6 runs)
Craig Ervine 29 (29)
Sikandar Raza 2 (2)
Zimbabwe 166/4
Josh Hazlewood 6-1-24-0
Ollie Peake 4-0-22-1
1
33.1
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
33.2
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
33.3
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
1
33.4
Matt Renshaw to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
33.5
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
0
33.6
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, played it to the mid off.
End of over 34 (7 runs)
Sikandar Raza 7 (6)
Craig Ervine 31 (31)
Zimbabwe 173/4
Matt Renshaw 6-0-35-2
Josh Hazlewood 6-1-24-0
1
34.1
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Craig Ervine goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
34.2
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
34.3
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Adam Zampa delivers googly at full length, Sikandar Raza goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
0
34.4
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and strives to hit reverse sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
34.5
Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
4
34.6
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! googly, back of length, on the off stump. Sikandar Raza goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 35 (7 runs)
Sikandar Raza 12 (9)
Craig Ervine 33 (34)
Zimbabwe 180/4
Adam Zampa 5-0-31-1
Matt Renshaw 6-0-35-2
1
35.1
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Ollie Peake delivers off break ball at full length, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
1
35.2
Ollie Peake to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep point for 1 run.
1
35.3
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
35.4
Ollie Peake to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ollie Peake to Sikandar Raza, one run. Good length on off stump, worked away for a single. Zimbabwe need 173 off 86 balls at 12.07 an over.
2
35.5
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 2 runs, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease and plays off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
1
35.6
Ollie Peake to Craig Ervine, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 36 (7 runs)
Craig Ervine 38 (38)
Sikandar Raza 14 (11)
Zimbabwe 187/4
Ollie Peake 5-0-29-1
Adam Zampa 5-0-31-1
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36.1
Craig Ervine c M Marsh b A Zampa 38 (39) Adam Zampa to Craig Ervine, no run, c M Marsh b A Zampa, Caught out !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Craig Ervine hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting reverse sweep towards point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mitchell Marsh, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Craig Ervine.
0
36.2
Adam Zampa to Brad Evans, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, back of length, on the off stump, Brad Evans hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
36.3
Adam Zampa to Brad Evans, 1 run, Brad Evans hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
0
36.4
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
36.5
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, googly, full length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
36.6
Adam Zampa to Brad Evans, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
End of over 37 (2 runs)
Brad Evans 1 (3)
Sikandar Raza 15 (13)
Zimbabwe 189/5
Adam Zampa 6-0-33-2
Ollie Peake 5-0-29-1
0
37.1
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
37.2
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
1
37.3
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Matt Renshaw delivers arm ball at full length, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
37.4
Matt Renshaw to Brad Evans, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Brad Evans goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
37.5
Matt Renshaw to Brad Evans, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
1
37.6
Matt Renshaw to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Matt Renshaw delivers off break ball at full length, Sikandar Raza goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 38 (9 runs)
Sikandar Raza 17 (17)
Brad Evans 8 (5)
Zimbabwe 198/5
Matt Renshaw 7-0-44-2
Adam Zampa 6-0-33-2
4
38.1
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump. Sikandar Raza goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
38.2
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
38.3
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, googly, full length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
1
38.4
Adam Zampa to Brad Evans, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the off stump, Brad Evans hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards point for 1 run.
4
38.5
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward and caresses drive, edged!! towards third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
38.6
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 39 (15 runs)
Sikandar Raza 31 (22)
Brad Evans 9 (6)
Zimbabwe 213/5
Adam Zampa 7-0-48-2
Matt Renshaw 7-0-44-2
1
39.1
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, one run. Zimbabwe's chase continues to demand more than the required rate allows.
0
39.2
Cooper Connolly to Brad Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
2
39.3
Cooper Connolly to Brad Evans, 2 runs, Brad Evans hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep 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 deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
39.4
Cooper Connolly to Brad Evans, 1 run, Cooper Connolly delivers arm ball at full length, Brad Evans hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
39.5
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Cooper Connolly delivers arm ball at good length, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Sikandar Raza to just 1 run.
0
39.6
Cooper Connolly to Brad Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brad Evans hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 40 (5 runs)
Brad Evans 12 (10)
Sikandar Raza 33 (24)
Zimbabwe 218/5
Cooper Connolly 4.4-0-22-0
Adam Zampa 7-0-48-2
0
40.1
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
40.2
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza 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.
0
40.3
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
40.4
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
40.5
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
40.6
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 41 (0 runs)
Sikandar Raza 33 (30)
Brad Evans 12 (10)
Zimbabwe 218/5
Josh Hazlewood 7-2-24-0
Cooper Connolly 4.4-0-22-0
0
41.1
Nathan Ellis to Brad Evans, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Brad Evans hangs on and tries to hit ramp shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
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41.2
Brad Evans c C Connolly b N Ellis 12 (12) Nathan Ellis to Brad Evans, no run, c C Connolly b N Ellis, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brad Evans hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Cooper Connolly, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Brad Evans.
1
41.3
Nathan Ellis to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Wesley Madhevere goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
41.4
Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza, one run. Zimbabwe's chase continues to drift, with the required rate now climbing beyond sixteen an over.
2
41.5
Nathan Ellis to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 cover for 2 runs.
0
41.6
Nathan Ellis to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 42 (4 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 3 (3)
Sikandar Raza 34 (31)
Zimbabwe 222/6
Nathan Ellis 5-0-22-1
Josh Hazlewood 7-2-24-0
1
42.1
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
1
42.2
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards third man for 1 run.
1wd
42.3
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Sikandar Raza's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
0
42.3
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza 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
42.4
Josh Hazlewood to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
42.5
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Wesley Madhevere elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
4
42.6
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 43 (12 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 12 (6)
Sikandar Raza 36 (34)
Zimbabwe 234/6
Josh Hazlewood 8-2-36-0
Nathan Ellis 5-0-22-1
0
43.1
Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
1wd
43.2
Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Sikandar Raza no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
43.2
Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Nathan Ellis delivers fast ball at back of length, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
1
43.3
Nathan Ellis to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Nathan Ellis delivers fast ball at good length, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Wesley Madhevere to just 1 run.
1
43.4
Nathan Ellis to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger 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.
4
43.5
Nathan Ellis to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
43.6
Nathan Ellis to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Wesley Madhevere 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 deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 44 (9 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 18 (9)
Sikandar Raza 38 (37)
Zimbabwe 243/6
Nathan Ellis 6-0-31-1
Josh Hazlewood 8-2-36-0
2
44.1
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick 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 deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
2
44.2
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Wesley Madhevere 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 third man for 2 runs.
1wd
44.3
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Wesley Madhevere's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
4
44.3
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1wd
44.4
Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Wesley Madhevere with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
w
44.4
Wesley Madhevere lbw b J Hazlewood 26 (13) Josh Hazlewood to Wesley Madhevere, no run, lbw b J Hazlewood, Out LBW !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease, strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by Josh Hazlewood, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Wesley Madhevere dismissal.
2
44.5
Josh Hazlewood to Newman Nyamhuri, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 2 runs.
w
44.6
Newman Nyamhuri b J Hazlewood 2 (2) Josh Hazlewood to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, b J Hazlewood, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Newman Nyamhuri hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
End of over 45 (12 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri 2 (2)
Sikandar Raza 38 (37)
Zimbabwe 255/8
Josh Hazlewood 9-2-48-2
Nathan Ellis 6-0-31-1
1
45.1
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
1
45.2
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak 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.
1
45.3
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
2
45.4
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, 2 runs, Wellington Masakadza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
0
45.5
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Wellington Masakadza hangs in the crease, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
4
45.6
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps. Wellington Masakadza goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 46 (9 runs)
Wellington Masakadza 7 (4)
Sikandar Raza 40 (39)
Zimbabwe 264/8
Adam Zampa 8-0-57-2
Josh Hazlewood 9-2-48-2
0
46.1
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, dabs sloge sweep with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
46.2
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
46.3
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and Sikandar Raza hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
46.4
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
46.5
Cooper Connolly to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 long on for 1 run.
1
46.6
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 47 (3 runs)
Sikandar Raza 42 (44)
Wellington Masakadza 8 (5)
Zimbabwe 267/8
Cooper Connolly 5.4-0-25-0
Adam Zampa 8-0-57-2
1
47.1
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
1
47.2
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
47.3
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak 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.
0
47.4
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, Wellington Masakadza hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
47.5
Adam Zampa to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an legbreak 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.
1
47.6
Adam Zampa to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak 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 48 (5 runs)
Sikandar Raza 45 (47)
Wellington Masakadza 10 (8)
Zimbabwe 272/8
Adam Zampa 9-0-62-2
Cooper Connolly 5.4-0-25-0
0
48.1
Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
w
48.2
Sikandar Raza c MT Renshaw b C Connolly 45 (49) Cooper Connolly to Sikandar Raza, no run, c MT Renshaw b C Connolly, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Matt Renshaw, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sikandar Raza.
w
48.3
Blessing Muzarabani b C Connolly 0 (1) Cooper Connolly to Blessing Muzarabani, no run, b C Connolly, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.