Ireland v Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Only Test, Zimbabwe tour of Ireland, 2024

Zimbabwe tour of Ireland Only Test: Ireland v Zimbabwe at Belfast, July 25, 2024

Ireland

IRE

250/10 (58.3) & 158/6 (36.1)

Zimbabwe

ZIM

210/10 (71.3) & 197/10 (71)

Finished

IRE won by 4 wickets

Zimbabwe 1st InningZIM 1st Inning210/10 (71.3 ov)

Ireland 1st InningIRE 1st Inning250/10 (58.3 ov)

Zimbabwe 2nd InningZIM 2nd Inning197/10 (71 ov)

Ireland 2nd InningIRE 2nd Inning158/6 (36.1 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Peter Moor, 1 bye, Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.

1nb

0.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Peter Moor hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment. Umpire signals it a no ball.

0.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Peter Moor hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Peter Moor hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

0.4

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

0.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Peter Moor 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

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Peter Moor hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 1 (6 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 4 (6)

Peter Moor 0 (1)

Ireland 6/0

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-5-0

1.1

Richard Ngarava to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.2

Peter Moor c J Gumbie b R Ngarava 0 (3) Richard Ngarava to Peter Moor, no run, c J Gumbie b R Ngarava, Caught out !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Andy Balbirnie as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards square leg, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Joylord Gumbie for a soft dismissal.

1.3

Curtis Campher c B Bennett b R Ngarava 0 (1) Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, no run, c B Bennett b R Ngarava, Caught out!! fast ball back of length on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to take the gamble with cut towards point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Brian Bennett. Leading to a soft dismissal.

1.4

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

1.5

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

1.6

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Harry Tector hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 2 (0 runs)

Harry Tector 0 (3)

Andy Balbirnie 4 (6)

Ireland 6/2

Richard Ngarava 1-1-0-2

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-5-0

2.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.2

Andy Balbirnie c PS Masvaure b B Muzarabani 4 (8) Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, c PS Masvaure b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards point, edged!! and flies straight to Prince Masvaure, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Andy Balbirnie.

2.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling goes back and plays a well-timed push 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.

2.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

2.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Harry Tector hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

End of over 3 (1 runs)

Harry Tector 0 (5)

Paul Stirling 1 (2)

Ireland 7/3

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-6-1

Richard Ngarava 1-1-0-2

3.1

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Paul Stirling hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

3.2

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

3.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava 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.

3.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.5

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

3.6

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 4 (7 runs)

Paul Stirling 8 (8)

Harry Tector 0 (5)

Ireland 14/3

Richard Ngarava 2-1-7-2

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-6-1

4.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Paul Stirling hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

4.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

4.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

4.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 5 (2 runs)

Paul Stirling 10 (14)

Harry Tector 0 (5)

Ireland 16/3

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-8-1

Richard Ngarava 2-1-7-2

5.1

Harry Tector c C Madande b R Ngarava 0 (6) Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, c C Madande b R Ngarava, Caught out!! outswinger good length on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to take the gamble with cut towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Clive Madande. Leading to a soft dismissal.

5.2

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 4 bye, Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but evades the batter. They are quick to steal 4 runs off bye.

5.3

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.

5.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava sends down a sharp delivery, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

5.5

Paul Stirling c C Madande b R Ngarava 10 (16) Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, c C Madande b R Ngarava, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Clive Madande, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Paul Stirling.

5.6

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava sends down a sharp delivery, Andy McBrine goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 6 (5 runs)

Andy McBrine 0 (1)

Lorcan Tucker 1 (2)

Ireland 21/5

Richard Ngarava 3-1-8-4

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-8-1

6.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

6.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.3

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

6.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, 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.

End of over 7 (8 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 9 (8)

Andy McBrine 0 (1)

Ireland 29/5

Blessing Muzarabani 4-0-16-1

Richard Ngarava 3-1-8-4

7.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava sends down a sharp delivery, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

7.2

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.3

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.4

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

7.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.6

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and slash push towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 8 (4 runs)

Andy McBrine 4 (7)

Lorcan Tucker 9 (8)

Ireland 33/5

Richard Ngarava 4-1-12-4

Blessing Muzarabani 4-0-16-1

8.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

8.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

8.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

8.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

8.5

8.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 9 (4 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 13 (14)

Andy McBrine 4 (7)

Ireland 37/5

Blessing Muzarabani 5-0-20-1

Richard Ngarava 4-1-12-4

9.1

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

9.2

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Richard Ngarava bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

9.3

9.4

9.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

9.6

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 10 (4 runs)

Andy McBrine 8 (13)

Lorcan Tucker 13 (14)

Ireland 41/5

Richard Ngarava 5-1-16-4

Blessing Muzarabani 5-0-20-1

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

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

10.6

End of over 11 (0 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 13 (20)

Andy McBrine 8 (13)

Ireland 41/5

Blessing Muzarabani 6-1-20-1

Richard Ngarava 5-1-16-4

11.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

11.2

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

11.3

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

11.4

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

11.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Richard Ngarava bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

11.6

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Andy McBrine 9 (16)

Lorcan Tucker 16 (23)

Ireland 45/5

Richard Ngarava 6-1-20-4

Blessing Muzarabani 6-1-20-1

12.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.

12.2

12.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

12.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

1wd

12.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! yorker on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Andy McBrine with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

12.5

12.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine 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 1 run.

End of over 13 (7 runs)

Andy McBrine 10 (19)

Lorcan Tucker 21 (26)

Ireland 52/5

Blessing Muzarabani 7-1-27-1

Richard Ngarava 6-1-20-4

13.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.2

13.3

13.4

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.5

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Richard Ngarava bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

13.6

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

End of over 14 (9 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 25 (29)

Andy McBrine 15 (22)

Ireland 61/5

Richard Ngarava 7-1-29-4

Blessing Muzarabani 7-1-27-1

14.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

14.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

14.3

14.4

14.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

14.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Andy McBrine 23 (28)

Lorcan Tucker 25 (29)

Ireland 69/5

Blessing Muzarabani 8-1-35-1

Richard Ngarava 7-1-29-4

15.1

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

15.2

15.3

15.4

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker 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.

15.5

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

15.6

End of over 16 (4 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 29 (35)

Andy McBrine 23 (28)

Ireland 73/5

Richard Ngarava 8-1-33-4

Blessing Muzarabani 8-1-35-1

16.1

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tendai Chatara bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

16.2

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

16.3

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

16.4

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine 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.

16.5

16.6

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

End of over 17 (0 runs)

Andy McBrine 23 (34)

Lorcan Tucker 29 (35)

Ireland 73/5

Tendai Chatara 1-1-0-0

Richard Ngarava 8-1-33-4

17.1

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, , full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

17.2

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 5 runs, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

17.3

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, delivers flick shot in the gap to the deep square leg for four.

17.4

17.5

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

17.6

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker 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.

End of over 18 (10 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 34 (40)

Andy McBrine 28 (35)

Ireland 83/5

Richard Ngarava 9-1-43-4

Tendai Chatara 1-1-0-0

18.1

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

18.2

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine 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.

18.3

18.4

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, 3 runs, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 3 runs.

18.5

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker 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.

18.6

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker 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.

End of over 19 (3 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 34 (42)

Andy McBrine 31 (39)

Ireland 86/5

Tendai Chatara 2-1-3-0

Richard Ngarava 9-1-43-4

19.1

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine 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.

19.2

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 2 runs, , full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

19.3

19.4

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

19.5

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine 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.

19.6

End of over 20 (2 runs)

Andy McBrine 33 (45)

Lorcan Tucker 34 (42)

Ireland 88/5

Sean Williams 1-0-2-0

Tendai Chatara 2-1-3-0

20.1

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays in the gap to the deep square leg for four.

20.2

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker 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.

20.3

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

20.4

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the deep cover for 1 run.

20.5

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.

20.6

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

End of over 21 (6 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 39 (47)

Andy McBrine 34 (46)

Ireland 94/5

Tendai Chatara 3-1-9-0

Sean Williams 1-0-2-0

21.1

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 3 runs, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 3 runs.

21.2

Sean Williams to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

21.3

Sean Williams to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Sean Williams bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

21.4

Sean Williams to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker 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.

21.5

Sean Williams to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

21.6

Sean Williams to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Sean Williams delivers at full length, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.

End of over 22 (6 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 42 (52)

Andy McBrine 37 (47)

Ireland 100/5

Sean Williams 2-0-8-0

Tendai Chatara 3-1-9-0

22.1

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

22.2

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tendai Chatara bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

22.3

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tendai Chatara bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

22.4

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

22.5

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, it to the deep square leg, races away and finds the boundary.

22.6

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 23 (7 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 48 (55)

Andy McBrine 38 (50)

Ireland 107/5

Tendai Chatara 4-1-16-0

Sean Williams 2-0-8-0

23.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 3 runs, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 3 runs.

23.2

23.3

23.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

23.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 2 runs, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the square leg for 2 runs.

23.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

End of over 24 (5 runs)

Andy McBrine 40 (55)

Lorcan Tucker 51 (56)

Ireland 112/5

Blessing Muzarabani 9-1-40-1

Tendai Chatara 4-1-16-0

24.1

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker 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.

24.2

24.3

24.4

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tendai Chatara bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

24.5

Tendai Chatara to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

24.6

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tendai Chatara bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 25 (1 runs)

Andy McBrine 40 (56)

Lorcan Tucker 52 (61)

Ireland 113/5

Tendai Chatara 5-1-17-0

Blessing Muzarabani 9-1-40-1

25.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker 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.

25.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

25.3

Lorcan Tucker b B Muzarabani 56 (64) Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run, b B Muzarabani, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Lorcan Tucker as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

25.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

25.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

25.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 26 (4 runs)

Mark Adair 0 (3)

Andy McBrine 40 (56)

Ireland 117/6

Blessing Muzarabani 10-1-44-2

Tendai Chatara 5-1-17-0

26.1

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

26.2

26.3

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

26.4

Tendai Chatara to Andy McBrine, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

26.5

Tendai Chatara to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tendai Chatara bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

26.6

End of over 27 (1 runs)

Mark Adair 0 (5)

Andy McBrine 41 (60)

Ireland 118/6

Tendai Chatara 6-1-18-0

Blessing Muzarabani 10-1-44-2

1lb

27.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 1 leg bye, Blessing Muzarabani delivers fast ball at full length, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

27.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

27.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair 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.

27.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

27.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, 1 run, A perfectly executed fast ball of full length on the stumps gave Mark Adair the chance to hangs in the crease and dabs flick shot for 1 run.

27.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 28 (7 runs)

Andy McBrine 42 (62)

Mark Adair 5 (9)

Ireland 125/6

Blessing Muzarabani 11-1-50-2

Tendai Chatara 6-1-18-0

28.1

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 2 runs, , full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 2 runs.

28.2

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

28.3

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Sean Williams bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

28.4

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair 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.

28.5

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair 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.

28.6

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and strives to hit chip shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 29 (3 runs)

Mark Adair 5 (13)

Andy McBrine 45 (64)

Ireland 128/6

Sean Williams 3-0-11-0

Blessing Muzarabani 11-1-50-2

29.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

29.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine 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.

29.3

29.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine, 1 bye, Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.

29.5

29.6

End of over 30 (3 runs)

Mark Adair 5 (15)

Andy McBrine 47 (68)

Ireland 131/6

Blessing Muzarabani 12-1-52-2

Sean Williams 3-0-11-0

30.1

30.2

30.3

30.4

30.5

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

30.6

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Sean Williams bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 31 (2 runs)

Andy McBrine 48 (71)

Mark Adair 6 (18)

Ireland 133/6

Sean Williams 4-0-13-0

Blessing Muzarabani 12-1-52-2

31.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

31.2

31.3

31.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair 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.

31.5

31.6

End of over 32 (0 runs)

Mark Adair 6 (24)

Andy McBrine 48 (71)

Ireland 133/6

Blessing Muzarabani 13-2-52-2

Sean Williams 4-0-13-0

32.1

Victor Nyauchi to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine 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.

32.2

32.3

Victor Nyauchi to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

32.4

Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, Four, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair 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.

32.5

Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

32.6

Victor Nyauchi to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair 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.

End of over 33 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 12 (27)

Andy McBrine 49 (74)

Ireland 140/6

Victor Nyauchi 1-0-7-0

Blessing Muzarabani 13-2-52-2

33.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

33.2

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

33.3

33.4

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

33.5

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair 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.

33.6

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Mark Adair 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.

End of over 34 (7 runs)

Mark Adair 17 (31)

Andy McBrine 51 (76)

Ireland 147/6

Richard Ngarava 10-1-50-4

Victor Nyauchi 1-0-7-0

34.1

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 2 runs, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

34.2

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, 1 run, Andy McBrine hangs in the crease, pushes flick shot after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Sean Williams, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

34.3

34.4

34.5

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, 1 run, Sean Williams delivers at full length, Mark Adair hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

34.6

Sean Williams to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Sean Williams bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy McBrine hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 35 (4 runs)

Andy McBrine 54 (79)

Mark Adair 18 (34)

Ireland 151/6

Sean Williams 5-0-17-0

Richard Ngarava 10-1-50-4

35.1

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

35.2

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.

35.3

35.4

Richard Ngarava to Mark Adair, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

35.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy McBrine 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.

35.6

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Andy McBrine 55 (82)

Mark Adair 20 (37)

Ireland 154/6

Richard Ngarava 11-1-53-4

Sean Williams 5-0-17-0

36.1

Sean Williams to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! , full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.