ZIM vs IRE Ball by Ball Commentary

ZIM

245/10(49.0 ov)

IRE

249/4(48.4 ov)

Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets

Commentary

Ireland

3:38 PM IST And that's a wrap! The series is now level, setting the stage for a thrilling decider. Join us on February 18th for the 3rd and final ODI, where Zimbabwe and Ireland will clash once again. We'll have action underway from 6:30 pm GMT. You can join us an hour early for the match updates and analysis. Until then, goodbye and cheers!

3:37 PM IST Ireland captain Paul Stirling praised his team's performance, particularly during the middle period of the game. He noted that although they didn't take wickets during that phase, they successfully kept the Zimbabwean scoring rate in check, which ultimately set the stage for their later success. Stirling acknowledged that a target of 270-280 would have been much more challenging, but expressed satisfaction that his bowlers prevented Zimbabwe from reaching that mark. Looking ahead to the final game, Stirling indicated that he plans to stick with the same XI, provided everyone is fit and available.

3:36 PM IST Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine reflected on his team's performance, stating that they were on track until the 30th over mark, but lost their momentum in the final 20 overs with the bat. Ervine acknowledged that the wicket was assisting the bowlers, but credited the Irish batters for applying themselves well and making the most of the conditions. He also rued the extras conceded by his team, which ultimately proved costly. Ervine concluded by emphasizing the importance of collective bowling effort, expressing confidence that if his team can bowl well together, things will start to go in their favor.

3:35 PM IST Curtis Campher, the Player of the Match, shared his thoughts on his impressive performance. He revealed that his strategy was to focus on keeping the ball in the line of the stumps, and it paid off handsomely. Campher also emphasized the importance of nullifying Zimbabwe's chances of making a comeback in the chase. He praised his partnership with Paul Stirling, stating that they worked well together to prevent Zimbabwe from gaining momentum. By doing so, they successfully shut the door on Zimbabwe's hopes of a comeback, ultimately paving the way for Ireland's victory.

3:24 PM IST Stay tuned for the presentation...

3:23 PM IST Zimbabwe just didn’t have enough on the board! They were at least 30 runs short of a competitive score. Their bowlers did try hard but there was not a lot in the wicket for them. The pacers were good. They worked hard for wickets but they needed more from the spinners which they couldn’t provide.

3:22 PM IST Quite an easy chase for the Irish! Their bowlers did a commendable job in the first half to keep the Irish to below 250 and the batters responded well. They lost Andy Balbirnie relatively early but Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher were brilliant. They added a stand which took them very close to a win. Paul Stirling was the star with the bat and it was that partnership which helped the batters coming in to help them get over the line.

End of over 48.44 runs

IRE: 249/4CRR: 5.12

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:36 (48)

George Dockrell:20 (20)

Sikandar Raza:8.4-0-36-0

48.4

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 4 runs

FOUR! A boundary to seal the game and level the series. Short and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this past the ring of fielders on off for a boundary to wrap this game up. Ireland defeat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets.

48.3

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Fuller on off, Lorcan Tucker once again fails to find the gap.

48.2

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Full and wide outside off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this towards point and they don't run here as well.

48.1

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker punches this towards the bowler.

End of over 483 runs

IRE: 245/4CRR: 5.10RRR: 0.50

Ball

George Dockrell:20 (20)

Lorcan Tucker:32 (44)

Blessing Muzarabani:10-2-51-1

47.6

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run

Bumper around off, George Dockrell thumps this towards mid on for no run.

47.5

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 2 runs

On a length wide outside off, George Dockrell lofts this over cover for two. Scores are level.

47.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Back of a length around off, Lorcan Tucker dabs this towards third man region for one.

47.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Short-pitched outside off, Lorcan Tucker goes for square cut but misses out.

47.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this around off.

47.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this one.

End of over 473 runs

IRE: 242/4CRR: 5.15RRR: 1.33

Ball

George Dockrell:18 (18)

Lorcan Tucker:31 (40)

Wellington Masakadza:10-0-40-0

46.6

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell, 2 runs

Full and wide outside off, George Dockrell flicks this away in the deep for two.

46.5

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this off his front foot.

46.4

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

On stumps, blocked off the front foot.

46.3

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Floated around leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards square leg for no run.

46.2

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Short and on off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to point for no run.

46.1

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Floated on off, Lorcan Tucker goes for the drive but gets it off the inside off his bat for no run.

End of over 4612 runs

IRE: 239/4CRR: 5.20RRR: 1.75

Ball

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4
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George Dockrell:16 (17)

Lorcan Tucker:30 (35)

Richard Ngarava:9-0-53-1

45.6

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 4 runs

FOUR! Short-pitched, around off, George Dockrell goes for the pull. Gets a top edge and the ball sails over the keeper's head for a boundary behind the stumps.

45.5

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 4 runs

FOUR! On a length around middle and off, George Dockrell clears his front leg and slogs this up and over mid on for a boundary. Just 11 needed now.

2NB

45.5

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs

NO BALL! Richard Ngarava has overstepped and he will be bowling a free hit up next. Lorcan Tucker pulls this one towards deep square for one.

Lorcan Tucker

Runs: 30(35)SR: 85.71

45.4

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Good length around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this towards leg for no run.

45.3

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run

Short-pitched, around leg, George Dockrell pulls this towards leg for one.

45.2

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, no run

Back of a length around off, George Dockrell jams this out.

45.1

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

On a length wide of off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to deep third for one.

End of over 453 runs

IRE: 227/4CRR: 5.04RRR: 3.80

Ball

George Dockrell:7 (13)

Lorcan Tucker:28 (32)

Sikandar Raza:8-0-32-0

44.6

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, no run

On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.

44.5

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

44.4

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

44.3

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, 1 run

On middle. This is worked down to long on. Another single.

44.2

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

44.1

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

On middle. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 444 runs

IRE: 224/4CRR: 5.09RRR: 3.66

Ball

George Dockrell:6 (11)

Lorcan Tucker:26 (28)

Blessing Muzarabani:9-2-48-1

43.6

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 2 runs

Two! On middle. Dockrell works it through square leg for two.

43.5

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

43.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

43.3

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

43.2

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run

Length and on off. This is pushed to cover.

43.1

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run

Around off. This is worked to mid on.

End of over 433 runs

IRE: 220/4CRR: 5.12RRR: 3.71

Ball

George Dockrell:3 (6)

Lorcan Tucker:25 (27)

Sikandar Raza:7-0-29-0

42.6

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, 1 run

On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.

42.5

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, no run

Flatter and around off. This is guided to point.

42.4

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

42.3

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Another single as Tucker eases it down to long on.

42.2

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, 1 run

On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

42.1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, no run

On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.

End of over 4214 runs

IRE: 217/4CRR: 5.17RRR: 3.62

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:24 (26)

George Dockrell:1 (1)

Trevor Gwandu:9-2-50-2

41.6

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, 4 runs

FOUR! Punched away! He's in a hurry to end this game! Outside off. This is slapped past cover. It gets to the fence.

41.5

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, 4 runs

FOUR! Pulled away! On the shorter side. This is pulled past square leg and it races away to the fence.

41.4

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, 4 runs

FOUR! Dragged away! On middle. This is dragged wide of mid on and this races away to the fence.

41.3

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Outside off. Shorter. Tucker looks to cut but misses.

41.2

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Length and on middle. Blocked.

41.1

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs

On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.

End of over 413 runs

IRE: 203/4CRR: 4.95RRR: 4.77

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:10 (20)

George Dockrell:1 (1)

Sikandar Raza:6-0-26-0

40.6

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.

40.5

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Around off. Tucker punches it to cover.

40.4

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

40.3

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell, 1 run

On middle. A little bit of turn back in. This is pushed down to long on for one.

40.2

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

40.1

Sikandar Raza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Fuller and this is jammed back to the bowler.

End of over 401 run

IRE: 200/4CRR: 5.00RRR: 4.60

Ball

Paul Stirling:89 (102)

Lorcan Tucker:8 (15)

Richard Ngarava:8-0-41-1

39.6

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

OUT! Bumper, around off, Paul Stirling looks to take it on but mistimes it and the ball is traveled only towards the fielder at cover for a soft dismissal. Paul Stirling departs 11 short of his century and Zimbabwe is starting to sense a comeback in this contest.

Paul Stirling

89 (102b 8x4 2x6)SR: 87.25

c Wessly Madhevere b Richard Ngarava

39.5

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length around off, Paul Stirling smashes this towards mid on for no run.

39.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length angling across the batter. Paul Stirling swings and misses.

39.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Bumper, angling across the batter. Paul Stirling looks to take it on but misses out.

39.2

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Good length around off, Lorcan Tucker slashes hard at it. The ball flies over Johnathan Campbell at gully for one.

200 Runs for the teamIreland

Runs: 200/3

39.1

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, no run

On a length around off, Lorcan Tucker guides this to third man region for one.

End of over 391 run

IRE: 199/3CRR: 5.10RRR: 4.27

Ball

Paul Stirling:89 (98)

Lorcan Tucker:7 (13)

Wellington Masakadza:9-0-37-0

38.6

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, no run

Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling defends this out.

38.5

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Fuller around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker flicks this to leg for one.

38.4

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Tossed up around off, Lorcan Tucker pushes this to mid off for no run.

38.3

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Full, on off, punched this cover.

38.2

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Quicker and flatter on off, Lorcan Tucker blocks this.

38.1

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Floated around off, Lorcan Tucker defends this out.

End of over 3814 runs

IRE: 198/3CRR: 5.21RRR: 4

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:6 (8)

Paul Stirling:89 (97)

Richard Ngarava:7-0-40-0

37.6

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Good length around off, Lorcan Tucker guides this to third man region for one.

37.5

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 4 runs

FOUR! Edged and gone for four. On a length around off, Lorcan Tucker steps down and across and throws his bat at it. Gets an outside edge and it flies past the keeper's right for four.

37.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On a length outside off, Paul Stirling drives this to sweeper cover for one.

37.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 6 runs

SIX! A wonderful strike from Pual for a huge six. On a length around off, Paul Stirling slogs this up and over the fielder at mid on and the ball has sailed over the ropes for six.

37.2

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length wide of off, Paul Stirling swings and misses.

37.1

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 2 runs

On a length wide of off, Paul Stirling smashes this through cover for two.

End of over 373 runs

IRE: 184/3CRR: 4.97RRR: 4.76

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:1 (6)

Paul Stirling:80 (93)

Wellington Masakadza:8-0-36-0

36.6

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Tossed up on off, Lorcan Tucker blocks this out.

36.5

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Floated around off, Lorcan Tucker defends this out.

36.4

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling drives this towards cover for one.

36.3

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

Floated around off, Lorcan Tucker cuts this to deep third for one.

36.2

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Tossed up on leg, Lorcan Tucker flicks this towards mid wicket for no run.

36.1

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Full and wide outside off, Paul Stirling drives this to long off for one.

End of over 360 run

IRE: 181/3CRR: 5.03RRR: 4.64

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:0 (2)

Paul Stirling:78 (91)

Trevor Gwandu:8-2-36-2

35.6

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, no run

On a length around middle and leg, Lorcan Tucker tucks this to square leg for no run.

35.5

Trevor Gwandu to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Good length on off, Lorcan Tucker dabs this around off.

2:20 PM IST Lorcan Tucker walks out next to bat.

35.4

Trevor Gwandu to Harry Tector, no run

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Good length wide of off, Harry Tector swings and gets an outside edge that's taken well diving to his right by Tadiwanashe Marumani behind the stumps. The umpire does ask Harry to wait as the third umpire gives it multiple replays to see if Gwandu has bowled this fairly or overstepped.

Harry Tector

7 (10b 1x4 0x6)SR: 70.00

c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Trevor Gwandu

35.3

Trevor Gwandu to Harry Tector, no run

Flicked again and straight to fielder again.

35.2

Trevor Gwandu to Harry Tector, no run

On a length around leg, Harry Tector flicks this but finds the fielder.

35.1

Trevor Gwandu to Harry Tector, no run

Good length on off, Harry Tector defends this off his front foot.

End of over 357 runs

IRE: 181/2CRR: 5.17RRR: 4.33

Ball

Harry Tector:7 (6)

Paul Stirling:78 (91)

Wellington Masakadza:7-0-33-0

34.6

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover again.

34.5

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, no run

On middle. Blocked.

34.4

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, no run

On middle. Defended.

34.3

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 4 runs

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off. This is guided past point and it races away to the fence.

34.2

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.

34.1

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

End of over 345 runs

IRE: 174/2CRR: 5.12RRR: 4.50

Ball

Paul Stirling:77 (90)

Harry Tector:1 (1)

Trevor Gwandu:7-1-36-1

33.6

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 2 runs

Two! Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for two.

33.5

Trevor Gwandu to Harry Tector, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

33.4

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

OUT! That's plumb! The stand has finally been broken but we feel it's a little too late. This is on middle. Campher looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. That's plumb. A fine knock by Campher. Didi it with the ball earlier on and now with the bat.

Curtis Campher

63 (94b 3x4 1x6)SR: 67.02

lbw b Trevor Gwandu

33.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On the stumps. This is tucked around the corner for one.

33.2

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

33.1

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 334 runs

IRE: 169/1CRR: 5.12RRR: 4.52

Ball

Curtis Campher:62 (91)

Paul Stirling:74 (88)

Johnathan Campbell:2-0-13-0

32.6

Johnathan Campbell to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.

32.5

Johnathan Campbell to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. Kept out.

32.4

Johnathan Campbell to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

32.3

Johnathan Campbell to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

32.2

Johnathan Campbell to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

32.1

Johnathan Campbell to Paul Stirling, no run

Around off. Kept out.

End of over 328 runs

IRE: 165/1CRR: 5.16RRR: 4.50

Ball

Paul Stirling:72 (85)

Curtis Campher:60 (88)

Trevor Gwandu:6-1-31-0

31.6

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

31.5

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

31.4

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

On off. This is driven to cover.

31.3

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Around off. Blocked.

31.2

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, 6 runs

SIX! All the way! Shorter and on middle. Campher pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

31.1

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 319 runs

IRE: 157/1CRR: 5.06RRR: 4.68

Ball

Paul Stirling:71 (84)

Curtis Campher:53 (83)

Johnathan Campbell:1-0-9-0

30.6

Johnathan Campbell to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Hammered! Outside off. This is slapped through covers and it goes to the fence.

30.5

Johnathan Campbell to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

30.4

Johnathan Campbell to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.

30.3

Johnathan Campbell to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is pushed to long off for one more.

30.2

Johnathan Campbell to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On middle. This is hit down to long on. Another run taken.

150 Runs for the teamIreland

Runs: 150/1

30.1

Johnathan Campbell to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

End of over 306 runs

IRE: 148/1CRR: 4.93RRR: 4.90

Ball

Curtis Campher:50 (80)

Paul Stirling:65 (81)

Blessing Muzarabani:8-2-44-1

29.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Bumper around off, Curtis Campher fends this through square leg for one. Fifty for Curtis Campher.

Curtis Campher

Runs: 50(80)SR: 62.50

29.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Back of a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this out.

29.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Short-pitched, around off, Curtis Campher guides this towards the right of Wellington Masakadza at deep third for two.

29.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Short-pitched, on leg. Curtis Campher jams this around leg.

29.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

On a length around the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this across mid-wicket and gets a couple with ease.

29.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling tucks this towards leg for one.

End of over 293 runs

IRE: 142/1CRR: 4.90RRR: 4.95

Ball

Paul Stirling:64 (80)

Curtis Campher:45 (75)

Sikandar Raza:5-0-23-0

28.6

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Darted on off, Paul Stirling tucks this towards leg for one.

28.5

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, no run

Tossed up around off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.

28.4

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Fuller around off, Curtis Campher drills this to long on for one.

28.3

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Full and wide outside off, Paul Stirling cuts this to short third for one.

28.2

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, no run

Fuller around leg, Paul Stirling flicks this to mid-wicket for no run.

28.1

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, no run

Fuller on off, Paul Stirling defends this around off.

End of over 285 runs

IRE: 139/1CRR: 4.96RRR: 4.86

Ball

Curtis Campher:44 (74)

Paul Stirling:62 (75)

Blessing Muzarabani:7-2-38-1

27.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Short-pitched around off, Curtis Campher looks to get some bat at it but gets beaten.

27.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Short-pitched, around off, Curtis Campher punches this towards cover-point for no run.

27.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length on middle and leg, Curtis Campher defends this off his front foot.

27.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On a length around off, Paul Stirling punches this to sweeper cover for one.

27.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this fine and wide towards the right of fine leg for four.

27.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Short-pitched around off, Paul Stirling looks for the upper cut but misses.

End of over 275 runs

IRE: 134/1CRR: 4.96RRR: 4.86

Ball

Curtis Campher:44 (71)

Paul Stirling:57 (72)

Sikandar Raza:4-0-20-0

26.6

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Fuller, wide of off, Curtis Campher drives this to cover for no run.

26.5

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Too full on off, Paul Stirling drills this to long on for one.

26.4

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Offie around middle and leg, Curtis Campher rocks back and punches this past mid-wicket for one.

26.3

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Short of a length around off, Curtis Campher punches this towards sweeper cover for two.

26.2

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards cover for no run.

26.1

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Fuller around leg, Paul Stirling flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

End of over 266 runs

IRE: 129/1CRR: 4.96RRR: 4.87

Ball

Curtis Campher:41 (67)

Paul Stirling:55 (70)

Blessing Muzarabani:6-2-33-1

25.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Back of a length around middle and leg, Curtis Campher tucks this towards square leg for one.

25.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length around middle and leg, Curtis Campher tucks this towards leg for no run.

25.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Short and wide outside off, Paul Stirling punches this to deep point for one.

25.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Short-pitched, wide outside off, Paul Stirling looks to block it but drops his guard right at the end.

25.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Back of a length around off, Curtis Campher punches this on the up towards sweeper cover for one.

25.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 4 runs

FOUR! Short-pitched, around middle and off, Curtis Campher pulls this into the empty pocket towards deep mid-wicket and the ball crashes into the ropes for four.

End of over 254 runs

IRE: 123/1CRR: 4.92RRR: 4.92

Ball

Curtis Campher:36 (63)

Paul Stirling:54 (68)

Wellington Masakadza:6-0-26-0

24.6

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On middle. This is punched down to long on for one.

24.5

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

24.4

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.

24.3

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. Blocked.

24.2

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.

24.1

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover for one.

End of over 246 runs

IRE: 119/1CRR: 4.96RRR: 4.88

Ball

Curtis Campher:34 (59)

Paul Stirling:52 (66)

Sikandar Raza:3-0-15-0

23.6

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

23.5

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

23.4

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Flayed away! Shorter and outside off. Stirling cuts it past point and it races away to the fence.

Paul Stirling

Runs: 51(65)SR: 78.46

23.3

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On off. This is punched down to long off for one.

23.2

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.

23.1

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 235 runs

IRE: 113/1CRR: 4.91RRR: 4.92

Ball

Paul Stirling:47 (64)

Curtis Campher:33 (55)

Wellington Masakadza:5-0-22-0

22.6

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 2 runs

Two! Angled into the pads. This is swept past square leg for two.

22.5

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.

22.4

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Tossed up on off. Blocked.

22.3

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On the pads. This is worked to square leg. A run taken.

22.2

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, no run

On middle. Kept out.

22.1

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

End of over 223 runs

IRE: 108/1CRR: 4.91RRR: 4.92

Ball

Paul Stirling:44 (61)

Curtis Campher:31 (52)

Sikandar Raza:2-0-9-0

21.6

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, no run

Outside off. Stirling looks to cut but no connection.

21.5

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, no run

On middle. Stirling works it to mid-wicket.

21.4

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On middle. This is clipped past square leg for one.

21.3

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Two! On the pads. Campher works it down to fine leg for two.

Curtis Campher

Runs: 30(51)SR: 58.82

21.2

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. Kept out.

21.1

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Outside off. This is cut to point.

End of over 216 runs

IRE: 105/1CRR: 5.00RRR: 4.86

Ball

Curtis Campher:28 (48)

Paul Stirling:44 (59)

Wellington Masakadza:4-0-17-0

20.6

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

20.5

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. Kept out.

20.4

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

20.3

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

20.2

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, no run

On middle. Kept out.

20.1

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Finds the gap! Outside off. This is carved past point and it races away to the fence.

100 Runs for the teamIreland

Runs: 103/1

End of over 206 runs

IRE: 99/1CRR: 4.95RRR: 4.90

Ball

Curtis Campher:27 (46)

Paul Stirling:39 (55)

Sikandar Raza:1-0-6-0

19.6

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Fuller on off, Curtis Campher punches this back to the bowler.

19.5

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Fuller on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this to square leg for one.

19.4

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Tossed up on the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

19.3

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, no run

Fuller around off, Curtis Campher defends this out.

19.3

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

WIDE! Darted down the leg, Curtis Campher looks for the sweep but gets beaten. Wided.

19.2

Sikandar Raza to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Flatter around the pads, Curtis Campher paddles this towards fine leg and scampers back for two.

19.1

Sikandar Raza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Fuller around off, Paul Stirling drives this to long off for one.

End of over 194 runs

IRE: 93/1CRR: 4.89RRR: 4.93

Ball

Curtis Campher:24 (42)

Paul Stirling:37 (53)

Wellington Masakadza:3-0-11-0

18.6

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Tossed up, on off. Curtis Campher drives this to sweeper cover for two.

18.5

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Full and around middle and off, Curtis Campher jams this out.

18.4

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher drives this to cover for no run.

18.3

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Drifting down the leg, Curtis Campher goes for the sweep but get beaten.

18.2

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Darted on off, Curtis Campher blocks this out.

18.1

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Fuller around off, Curtis Campher punches this in the gap towards deep for a couple.

End of over 180 run

IRE: 89/1CRR: 4.94RRR: 4.90

Ball

Paul Stirling:37 (53)

Curtis Campher:20 (36)

Trevor Gwandu:5-1-23-0

17.6

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length around off, Paul Stirling blocks this out.

17.5

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length around off, Paul Stirling guides this towards off for no run.

17.4

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length wide outside off, Paul Stirling goes for a wild swing but misses.

17.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling goes for the flick but gets it brushed off his pads towards the left of Tadiwanashe Marumani.

17.2

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length outside off, Paul Stirling drives this to cover for no run.

17.1

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Full around off, Paul Stirling drives this to extra cover for no run.

End of over 175 runs

IRE: 89/1CRR: 5.24RRR: 4.75

Ball

Curtis Campher:20 (36)

Paul Stirling:37 (47)

Wellington Masakadza:2-0-7-0

16.6

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Fuller around off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards cover for no run.

16.5

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Floated on off, Curtis Campher defends this one.

16.4

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Fuller on off, Paul Stirling punches this away in the gap for one.

16.3

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, no run

Darted on off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.

16.2

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Edged and gone for four. Floated around off, Paul Stirling goes for a drive but gets an outside edge and the ball flies past the vacant first slip area for four.

16.1

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, no run

Tossed up on off, Wellington Masakadza defends this one.

End of over 163 runs

IRE: 84/1CRR: 5.25RRR: 4.76

Ball

Curtis Campher:20 (34)

Paul Stirling:32 (43)

Trevor Gwandu:4-0-23-0

15.6

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

On a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this off his front foot.

15.5

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

GOod length wide of off, Curtis Campher looks to flick this towards leg but gets beaten on the outside.

15.4

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length on off, Curtis Campher dabs this to point for no run.

15.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Good length on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this towards deep on leg for one.

15.2

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Back of a length around off, Curtis Campher dabs this towards third man region for one.

15.1

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On a length around off, Paul Stirling drives this to mid off for no run.

12:58 PM IST Time for a drinks break. Ireland are off to a solid start and at this rate they're all up for chasing this down with relative ease. Zimbabwe needs wicket to halter the scoring rate and get back in the contest.

End of over 152 runs

IRE: 81/1CRR: 5.40RRR: 4.71

Ball

Curtis Campher:19 (30)

Paul Stirling:30 (41)

Wellington Masakadza:1-0-2-0

14.6

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. Blocked again.

14.5

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Angles into middle. Kept out.

14.4

Wellington Masakadza to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On middle. This is hit down to long on for one.

Paul Stirling

Runs: 30(41)SR: 73.17

14.3

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run

On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

14.2

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

On middle. Blocked.

14.1

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run

Around off. This is guided to point.

End of over 145 runs

IRE: 79/1CRR: 5.64RRR: 4.63

Ball

Paul Stirling:29 (40)

Curtis Campher:18 (25)

Richard Ngarava:6-0-26-0

13.6

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 2 runs

Two more! Outside off. Stirling hits it past cover for two.

13.5

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Fuller and outside off. This is driven through covers for no runs.

13.4

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

13.3

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, no run

On the off pole. Campher pushes it to cover.

13.2

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, no run

Around off. Length. Kept out.

13.1

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

Two! On middle. Shortish. This is pulled through mid-wicket for two.

End of over 136 runs

IRE: 74/1CRR: 5.69RRR: 4.64

Ball

Paul Stirling:27 (38)

Curtis Campher:15 (21)

Trevor Gwandu:3-0-20-0

12.6

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 2 runs

Short and outside off. Stirling looks to pull. It goes off the toe end but over mid on for two.

12.5

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Back of a length and on off. It is guided to point.

12.4

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

Stirling dances down the track. This is full and on middle. He whips it over mid-wicket and it goes to the fence.

12.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Length and on off. This is pushed to cover.

12.2

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length and on off. Defended.

12.1

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Length and on off. Defended.

End of over 123 runs

IRE: 68/1CRR: 5.67RRR: 4.68

Ball

Paul Stirling:21 (32)

Curtis Campher:15 (21)

Richard Ngarava:5-0-21-0

11.6

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

11.5

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Around off. This is guided past point for one.

11.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

11.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

On the pads. Stirling looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

11.2

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Beaten again. This stays low. It lands and moves away from off. Stirling is beaten all ends up.

11.1

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Beaten! Length and on off. This lands and moves away. Stirling is beaten as he pushes at it.

End of over 118 runs

IRE: 65/1CRR: 5.91RRR: 4.64

Ball

0
0
2(1NB+1LB)
5WD
1
0
0
0

Curtis Campher:14 (20)

Paul Stirling:19 (27)

Trevor Gwandu:2-0-14-0

10.6

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Length and on off. Campher drives but to cover.

10.5

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Length and on middle. Kept out.

10.4

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on.

10.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one. Just the run from the Free Hit.

5WD

10.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 5 runs

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Full and wide outside off. Stirling goes after it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it too and it goes down to the third man fence.

2(1NB+1LB)

10.3

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

No ball called! On the pads. Campher looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken. Free Hit coming up.

10.2

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

On the stumps. Defended.!

10.1

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, no run

Around off. Kept out.

12:32 PM IST Power Play 2! The fielding side will be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till over number 40.

End of over 108 runs

IRE: 57/1CRR: 5.70RRR: 4.72

Ball

Paul Stirling:18 (26)

Curtis Campher:14 (14)

Blessing Muzarabani:5-2-27-1

9.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length outside off, Paul Stirling shoulders arms it.

9.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length around off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.

9.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Good length on the pads, Curtis Campher tucks this towards leg for one.

9.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 4 runs

FOUR! Brilliantly cut away for four. Short and wide outside off, Curtis Campher leans back and cuts this up and over point for four runs.

9.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

On a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this off his back foot.

9.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

On a length around the pads, Curtis Campher tucks this through short fine leg for two.

9.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 1 run

WIDE! Good length, wide down the leg. Wided.

50 Runs for the teamIreland

Runs: 50/1

End of over 97 runs

IRE: 49/1CRR: 5.44RRR: 4.80

Ball

Paul Stirling:18 (24)

Curtis Campher:7 (10)

Trevor Gwandu:1-0-7-0

8.6

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, 6 runs

SIX! DISPATCHED! Short-pitched, around middle and leg. Paul Stirling pulls this right out of the middle and the ball sails over the fence towards deep mid-wicket region for six runs.

8.5

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length around off, Paul Stirling defends this out.

8.4

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length around off, Paul Stirling hammers this down to mid on for no run.

8.3

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length around middle and leg, Paul Stirling drills this to mid on for no run.

8.2

Trevor Gwandu to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length, drifting down the leg, Paul Stirling looks to block this out but misses.

8.1

Trevor Gwandu to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Good length on the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this to fine leg for one.

End of over 85 runs

IRE: 42/1CRR: 5.25RRR: 4.85

Ball

Paul Stirling:12 (19)

Curtis Campher:6 (9)

Blessing Muzarabani:4-2-19-1

7.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length around off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.

7.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Edged and gone for four. Good length around off, Paul Stirling looks to block this but gets an outside edge and the ball flies past first slip for four towards third man region.

7.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Back of a length around off, Paul Stirling blocks it out.

7.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Good length around the pads, Curtis Campher flicks this towards deep square for one.

7.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length on off, Curtis Campher blocks this on off.

7.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length on off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards cover for no run.

End of over 76 runs

IRE: 37/1CRR: 5.29RRR: 4.86

Ball

Curtis Campher:5 (6)

Paul Stirling:8 (16)

Richard Ngarava:4-0-18-0

6.6

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, 1 run

Short-pitched, around leg, Curtis Campher pulls this towards deep square for one.

6.5

Richard Ngarava to Curtis Campher, 4 runs

FOUR! Poor in the field and the batter gets profited here. Good length around off, Curtis Campher punches this on the up and this was going straight at cover-point. The ball bounced a bit too much and evaded the fielder as it raced away to the fence for four.

6.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Full and wide outside off, Paul Stirling jumps down the track and swings. Gets a top edge flying to deep third for one.

6.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length around off, Paul Stirling hops back and blocks this out.

6.2

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length on off, Paul Stirling defends this off his front foot.

6.1

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Good length around off, Paul Stirling punches this towards the bowler for no run.

End of over 64 runs

IRE: 31/1CRR: 5.17RRR: 4.88

Ball

Curtis Campher:0 (4)

Paul Stirling:7 (12)

Blessing Muzarabani:3-2-14-1

5.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length on off, Curtis Campher looks to poke at it but gets beaten.

5.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length on off, Curtis Campher pushes this around off for no run.

5.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, no run

Good length around off, Curtis Campher pushes this back towards the bowler.

5.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 4 runs

FOUR BYES! Short-pitched, around off, Curtis Campher does well to drop his guard and sees the ball bounce up and over the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.

12:10 PM IST Curtis Campher comes out at 3 to bat for Ireland.

5.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Back of a length around off, shaping back into the batter. Andy Balbirnie hops up with the bounce and looks to fend this away on off but gets an outside edge and the keeper does the rest.

Andy Balbirnie

11 (20b 2x4 0x6)SR: 55.00

c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Blessing Muzarabani

5.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run

Good length around middle and off, Andy Balbirnie gets right behind it and blocks it out.

End of over 53 runs

IRE: 27/0CRR: 5.40RRR: 4.86

Ball

Paul Stirling:7 (12)

Andy Balbirnie:11 (18)

Richard Ngarava:3-0-12-0

4.6

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Back of a length and on off. This is guided to point.

4.5

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 2 runs

Outside off. Stirling guides it past point and takes two.

4.4

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Outside off. Stirling looks to drive. It hits the bottom and goes to the keeper.

4.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

Around off. Kept out.

4.2

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

4.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

Around off. Andy guides it down to third man for one.

End of over 41 run

IRE: 24/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 4.82

Ball

Paul Stirling:5 (7)

Andy Balbirnie:10 (17)

Blessing Muzarabani:2-1-14-0

3.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

On a length and around off. Blocked.

3.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Angled into middle. Stirling pushes it to cover.

3.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

On the pads. Balbirnie looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.

3.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run

Angled into the stumps. This is played back to the bowler.

3.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

3.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run

On middle. Blocked.

End of over 35 runs

IRE: 23/0CRR: 7.67RRR: 4.74

Ball

Andy Balbirnie:10 (13)

Paul Stirling:5 (5)

Richard Ngarava:2-0-9-0

2.6

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

A single to end! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

2.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, 4 runs

FOUR! Wonderful timing! Fuller and on off. Balbirnie times it down the ground brilliantly and this gets to the fence in no time.

2.4

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run

On middle. Kept out.

2.3

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

2.2

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run

Length and on off. Andy pushes it to cover.

2.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run

Just outside off. Not played at.

End of over 214 runs

IRE: 18/0CRR: 9.00RRR: 4.75

Ball

4
5WD
0
WD
WD
0
WD
0
1
1

Andy Balbirnie:5 (7)

Paul Stirling:5 (5)

Blessing Muzarabani:1-0-14-0

1.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

A single to end a long and expensive over! Outside off. This is guided down to third man. A run taken.

1.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

On the pads. This is tickled down to fine leg for one.

1.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

On middle. Length. Blocked.

1.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

WIDE! Just hasn't got it right so far. Another one sprayed down the leg side. Wided.

1.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Goes short this time. Stirling looks to cut but ends up chopping it on the off side.

1.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

WIDE! Another one well wide outside off. Left alone.

1.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Way too short and way too wide outside off. Left alone.

1.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, no run

Back of a length and on off. Blocked.

5WD

1.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 5 runs

FIVE WIDES! That doesn't come out right! Way down the leg side. Stirling leaves it alone. The keeper has no chance. Bonus runs.

1.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! That's a cracking shot to get off the mark! Shorter and on off. Stirling stands tall and punches it past cover. This gets to the fence in no time.

End of over 14 runs

IRE: 4/0CRR: 4.00RRR: 4.93

Ball

Andy Balbirnie:4 (6)

Paul Stirling:0 (0)

Richard Ngarava:1-0-4-0

0.6