IRE-W vs ZIM-W Ball by Ball Commentary

ZIM-W

117/9(20.0 ov)

IRE-W

118/4(16.5 ov)

Ireland Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 6 wickets

Commentary

Ireland Women

End of over 16.52 runs

IRE-W: 118/4CRR: 7.01

Ball

Leah Paul:11 (15)

Rebecca Stokell:2 (5)

Kudzai Chigora:3.5-1-18-2

16.5

Kudzai Chigora to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

16.4

Kudzai Chigora to Rebecca Stokell, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.

16.3

Kudzai Chigora to Rebecca Stokell, no run

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

16.2

Kudzai Chigora to Rebecca Stokell, no run

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

16.1

Kudzai Chigora to Rebecca Stokell, no run

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

End of over 168 runs

IRE-W: 116/4CRR: 7.25RRR: 0.50

Ball

0
1
1
1
3WD
WD
W
1

Rebecca Stokell:1 (1)

Leah Paul:10 (14)

Francisca Chipare:3-0-19-1

15.6

Francisca Chipare to Rebecca Stokell, 1 run

1 run, this is worked away for a run.

15.5

Francisca Chipare to Laura Delany, no run

OUT! Caught behind! That has gone straight into the gloves of the keeper.

Laura Delany

11 (8b 2x4 0x6)SR: 137.50

c Modester Mupachikwa b Francisca Chipare

15.5

Francisca Chipare to Laura Delany, 1 run

Wide! That is left alone for the keeper to collect.

3WD

15.5

Francisca Chipare to Laura Delany, 3 runs

3 Wides! That is left alone for the keeper to collect.

15.4

Francisca Chipare to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, this is worked away for a run.

15.3

Francisca Chipare to Laura Delany, 1 run

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

15.2

Francisca Chipare to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

15.1

Francisca Chipare to Leah Paul, no run

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

End of over 1511 runs

IRE-W: 108/3CRR: 7.20RRR: 2

Ball

Laura Delany:10 (6)

Leah Paul:8 (11)

Tendai Makusha:4-0-27-0

14.6

Tendai Makusha to Laura Delany, 4 runs

Four! Deft placement. The batter just uses the pace of the bowler and guides this through third man.

14.5

Tendai Makusha to Laura Delany, 4 runs

Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through covers. Finds the fence.

14.4

Tendai Makusha to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.

100 Runs for the teamIreland Women

Runs: 100/3

14.3

Tendai Makusha to Laura Delany, 1 run

1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.

14.2

Tendai Makusha to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, that is scooped over the man at fine leg for a single.

14.1

Tendai Makusha to Leah Paul, no run

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

End of over 1413 runs

IRE-W: 97/3CRR: 6.93RRR: 3.50

Ball

5NB
6
W
1
1
0
0

Laura Delany:1 (3)

Leah Paul:6 (8)

Loreen Tshuma:1-0-13-1

13.6

Loreen Tshuma to Laura Delany, no run

No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.

13.5

Loreen Tshuma to Laura Delany, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

13.4

Loreen Tshuma to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, the batter plays the late cut and gets a run.

13.3

Loreen Tshuma to Laura Delany, 1 run

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

13.2

Loreen Tshuma to Gaby Lewis, no run

OUT! That is a good piece of stumping by the keeper. They appeal and the square leg umpire agrees.

Gaby Lewis

67 (49b 13x4 1x6)SR: 136.73

st Modester Mupachikwa b Loreen Tshuma

13.1

Loreen Tshuma to Gaby Lewis, 6 runs

Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

5NB

13.1

Loreen Tshuma to Gaby Lewis, 5 runs

No ball and Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at square leg.

End of over 139 runs

IRE-W: 84/2CRR: 6.46RRR: 4.85

Ball

Gaby Lewis:57 (46)

Leah Paul:5 (7)

Tendai Makusha:3-0-16-0

12.6

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

12.5

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! Confidence. Movement of the wrists comes into play as the ball is flicked away, off the front foot, through mid wicket.

12.4

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.

12.3

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! You cannot keep a fielder for that. The batter has scooped this over the fine leg fielder.

Gaby Lewis

Runs: 52(43)SR: 120.93

12.2

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

12.1

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.

End of over 129 runs

IRE-W: 75/2CRR: 6.25RRR: 5.37

Ball

Gaby Lewis:48 (40)

Leah Paul:5 (7)

Lindokuhle Mabhero:4-0-28-0

11.6

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.

11.5

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, the batter plays the scoop shot for a run.

11.4

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Leah Paul, no run

No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

11.3

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Leah Paul, 2 runs

2 runs, that is scooped over the fielder at fine leg for a couple.

11.2

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

11.1

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.

End of over 1112 runs

IRE-W: 66/2CRR: 6.00RRR: 5.77

Ball

4
1
0
2NB
4
0
1

Gaby Lewis:42 (37)

Leah Paul:2 (4)

Kelis Ndhlovu:1-0-12-0

10.6

Kelis Ndhlovu to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, swept away, that too, in the reverse direction. One run taken at square leg.

10.5

Kelis Ndhlovu to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

10.4

Kelis Ndhlovu to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! The slog comes out, with lot of power. Finds the boundary at mid wicket.

2NB

10.4

Kelis Ndhlovu to Leah Paul, 2 runs

No ball! This is worked away for a run.

10.3

Kelis Ndhlovu to Leah Paul, no run

No run, the batter cuts the ball square but it is intercepted.

10.2

Kelis Ndhlovu to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

10.1

Kelis Ndhlovu to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! Wrong line and paddled. The batter gets it away to the square leg fence.

End of over 107 runs

IRE-W: 54/2CRR: 5.40RRR: 6.40

Ball

Gaby Lewis:32 (32)

Leah Paul:1 (2)

Lindokuhle Mabhero:3-0-19-0

9.6

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

9.5

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.

9.4

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

9.3

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Leah Paul, 1 run

1 run, the batter plays the scoop shot for a run.

9.2

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

9.1

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.

50 Runs for the teamIreland Women

Runs: 51/2

Gaby Lewis

Runs: 30(28)SR: 107.14

End of over 95 runs

IRE-W: 47/2CRR: 5.22RRR: 6.45

Ball

Leah Paul:0 (1)

Gaby Lewis:26 (27)

Kudzai Chigora:3-1-16-2

8.6

Kudzai Chigora to Leah Paul, no run

No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

8.5

Kudzai Chigora to Orla Prendergast, no run

OUT! BOWLED! That has gone through the batter’s defense.

Orla Prendergast

6 (10b 1x4 0x6)SR: 60.00

b Kudzai Chigora

8.4

Kudzai Chigora to Orla Prendergast, 4 runs

Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.

8.3

Kudzai Chigora to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.

8.2

Kudzai Chigora to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

8.1

Kudzai Chigora to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

End of over 83 runs

IRE-W: 42/1CRR: 5.25RRR: 6.33

Ball

Orla Prendergast:2 (6)

Gaby Lewis:25 (26)

Lindokuhle Mabhero:2-0-12-0

7.6

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run, this is driven towards mid wicket.

7.5

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Orla Prendergast, 2 runs

2 runs, the batter comes forward and punches it through third man for a couple of runs.

7.4

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

7.3

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

7.2

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

7.1

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, this is driven towards mid on.

End of over 70 run

IRE-W: 39/1CRR: 5.57RRR: 6.07

Ball

Orla Prendergast:0 (2)

Gaby Lewis:24 (24)

Kudzai Chigora:2-1-11-1

6.6

Kudzai Chigora to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

6.5

Kudzai Chigora to Orla Prendergast, no run

No run, this is driven towards mid wicket.

6.4

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, no run

OUT! Caught behind! That has gone straight into the gloves of the keeper.

Amy Hunter

9 (16b 1x4 0x6)SR: 56.25

c Modester Mupachikwa b Kudzai Chigora

6.3

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

6.2

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

6.1

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

End of over 69 runs

IRE-W: 39/0CRR: 6.50RRR: 5.64

Ball

Gaby Lewis:24 (24)

Amy Hunter:9 (12)

Lindokuhle Mabhero:1-0-9-0

5.6

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.

5.5

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! That is a lovely off drive. Finds the gap and the fence.

5.4

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through covers. Finds the fence.

5.3

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

5.2

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, there comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.

5.1

Lindokuhle Mabhero to Amy Hunter, 1 run

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

End of over 56 runs

IRE-W: 30/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 5.86

Ball

Gaby Lewis:16 (19)

Amy Hunter:8 (11)

Francisca Chipare:2-0-11-0

4.6

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

4.5

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

4.4

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.

4.4

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

Wide! The batter is not interested in playing at that.

4.3

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.

4.3

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

Wide! This is down the off side and let through.

4.2

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.

4.1

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.

End of over 42 runs

IRE-W: 24/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 5.87

Ball

Gaby Lewis:12 (13)

Amy Hunter:8 (11)

Tendai Makusha:2-0-7-0

3.6

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

Leg bye, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

3.5

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

3.4

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

3.3

Tendai Makusha to Amy Hunter, 1 run

1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.

3.2

Tendai Makusha to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

3.1

Tendai Makusha to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

End of over 35 runs

IRE-W: 22/0CRR: 7.33RRR: 5.64

Ball

Gaby Lewis:12 (10)

Amy Hunter:7 (8)

Francisca Chipare:1-0-5-0

2.6

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.

2.5

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.

2.4

Francisca Chipare to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

2.3

Francisca Chipare to Amy Hunter, 1 run

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

2.2

Francisca Chipare to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

2.1

Francisca Chipare to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

End of over 26 runs

IRE-W: 17/0CRR: 8.50RRR: 5.61

Ball

Gaby Lewis:8 (7)

Amy Hunter:6 (5)

Tendai Makusha:1-0-6-0

1.6

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through mid off. Finds the fence.

1.5

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

1.4

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.

1.3

Tendai Makusha to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

1.2

Tendai Makusha to Amy Hunter, 1 run

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

1.2

Tendai Makusha to Amy Hunter, 1 run

Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

1.1

Tendai Makusha to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

End of over 111 runs

IRE-W: 11/0CRR: 11.00RRR: 5.63

Ball

Gaby Lewis:4 (3)

Amy Hunter:5 (3)

Kudzai Chigora:1-0-11-0

0.6

Kudzai Chigora to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

0.5

Kudzai Chigora to Gaby Lewis, no run

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

0.4

Kudzai Chigora to Gaby Lewis, 4 runs

Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.

0.4

Kudzai Chigora to Gaby Lewis, 1 run

Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

0.3

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, 1 run

1 run, that is pulled away through the fine leg region for a single.

0.2

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, no run

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

0.1

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, 4 runs

Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.

0.1

Kudzai Chigora to Amy Hunter, 1 run

Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

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Match Details

Venue

Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount, Dublin

Toss

Ireland Women, elected to field

Series

Zimbabwe Women in Ireland, 3 T20I Series, 2025

Series Period

20 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Match Day

20 Jul 2025 - D/N (20 - over match)

Umpires

Kim Cotton (NZ), Mark Hawthorne (IRE) and Jonathan Kennedy (IRE)

Match Referee

Philip Thompson (IRE)

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