Zimbabwe v Ireland, 3rd T20I, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe

Finished

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe , December 10, 2023

Zimbabwe

ZIM

140/6 (20)

Ireland

IRE

141/4 (18.4)

IRE won by 6 wickets

Zimbabwe InningZIM Inning140/6 (20 ov)

Ireland InningIRE Inning141/4 (18.4 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.2

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

1wd

0.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 1 wide, inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Paul Stirling's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

0.3

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Paul Stirling goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0.4

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

0.5

Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.6

Paul Stirling lbw b R Ngarava 6 (4) Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling, no run, lbw b R Ngarava, Out LBW !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward to attempt flick shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Richard Ngarava appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Paul Stirling's dismissal.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Paul Stirling 6 (4)

Andy Balbirnie 1 (2)

Ireland 8/1

Richard Ngarava 1-0-8-1

1.1

Wellington Masakadza to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1.2

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Lorcan Tucker hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.3

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

1.4

Wellington Masakadza to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

1.5

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an top spinner delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

1.6

Wellington Masakadza to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Andy Balbirnie 4 (5)

Lorcan Tucker 2 (3)

Ireland 13/1

Wellington Masakadza 1-0-5-0

Richard Ngarava 1-0-8-1

2.1

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.2

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.3

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.4

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

1wd

2.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, 1 wide, fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Andy Balbirnie's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

2.5

Richard Ngarava to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

2.6

Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes back and plays a well-timed push off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 3 (9 runs)

Lorcan Tucker 3 (4)

Andy Balbirnie 11 (10)

Ireland 22/1

Richard Ngarava 2-0-17-1

Wellington Masakadza 1-0-5-0

3.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

3.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

3.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

3.5

Andy Balbirnie c RP Burl b B Muzarabani 13 (14) Blessing Muzarabani to Andy Balbirnie, no run, c RP Burl b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards long off, but the ball finds safe hands of Ryan Burl, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Andy Balbirnie is out.

3.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Blessing Muzarabani sends down a sharp delivery, Harry Tector goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 4 (3 runs)

Harry Tector 0 (1)

Lorcan Tucker 4 (5)

Ireland 25/2

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-3-1

Richard Ngarava 2-0-17-1

4.1

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Lorcan Tucker hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

4.2

Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Harry Tector goes forward, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

4.3

Lorcan Tucker b W Masakadza 8 (8) Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker, no run, b W Masakadza, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

4.4

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Curtis Campher hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

4.5

Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

4.6

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Harry Tector 1 (2)

Curtis Campher 1 (2)

Ireland 31/3

Wellington Masakadza 2-0-11-1

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-3-1

5.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

5.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger 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.

5.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

5.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

5.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

5.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 6 (4 runs)

Harry Tector 2 (6)

Curtis Campher 4 (4)

Ireland 35/3

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-7-1

Wellington Masakadza 2-0-11-1

6.1

Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.2

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

6.3

Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.4

Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, and Curtis Campher hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

6.5

Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.6

Curtis Campher c RP Burl b B Mavuta 5 (9) Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher, no run, c RP Burl b B Mavuta, Caught out !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting push towards short cover, edged!! and flies straight to Ryan Burl, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Curtis Campher.

End of over 7 (2 runs)

Curtis Campher 5 (9)

Harry Tector 3 (7)

Ireland 37/4

Brandon Mavuta 1-0-2-1

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-7-1

7.1

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

7.2

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.3

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays pull off an slower ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

7.4

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Luke Jongwe sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and George Dockrell goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

7.5

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.6

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

End of over 8 (4 runs)

George Dockrell 2 (4)

Harry Tector 5 (9)

Ireland 41/4

Luke Jongwe 1-0-4-0

Brandon Mavuta 1-0-2-1

8.1

Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

8.2

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

8.3

8.4

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, and Harry Tector hangs on and tries to hit push, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

8.5

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes back and plays a well-timed push off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.6

Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell, Four, Four !! googly, back of length, on the stumps. George Dockrell goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 9 (8 runs)

George Dockrell 8 (7)

Harry Tector 7 (12)

Ireland 49/4

Brandon Mavuta 2-0-10-1

Luke Jongwe 1-0-4-0

9.1

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

9.2

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the off stump, George Dockrell goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers punch sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!

9.3

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

9.4

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.5

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

9.6

Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 10 (11 runs)

George Dockrell 17 (11)

Harry Tector 9 (14)

Ireland 60/4

Luke Jongwe 2-0-15-0

Brandon Mavuta 2-0-10-1

10.1

Ryan Burl to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! googly, yorker, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

10.2

Ryan Burl to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

10.3

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, and George Dockrell hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

10.4

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.

10.5

Ryan Burl to Harry Tector, 1 run, Ryan Burl delivers googly at full length, Harry Tector goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits Harry Tector to just 1 run.

10.6

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

End of over 11 (5 runs)

George Dockrell 20 (14)

Harry Tector 11 (17)

Ireland 65/4

Ryan Burl 1-0-5-0

Luke Jongwe 2-0-15-0

11.1

11.2

Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.3

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs it towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

11.4

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! googly, yorker, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

11.5

Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

11.6

Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

End of over 12 (7 runs)

George Dockrell 25 (16)

Harry Tector 13 (21)

Ireland 72/4

Brandon Mavuta 3-0-17-1

Ryan Burl 1-0-5-0

12.1

Ryan Burl to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

12.2

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant carrom ball on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

1wd

12.3

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving George Dockrell no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

12.3

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

12.4

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

12.5

Ryan Burl to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

12.6

Ryan Burl to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 13 (16 runs)

Harry Tector 15 (23)

George Dockrell 38 (20)

Ireland 88/4

Ryan Burl 2-0-21-0

Brandon Mavuta 3-0-17-1

13.1

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 2 runs, arm ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep cover for 2 runs.

13.2

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

13.3

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

13.4

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.5

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Wellington Masakadza bowls a sharp delivery, and George Dockrell goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

2wd

13.6

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over George Dockrell's head, It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, Umpire Calls it wide.

13.6

Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza delivers arm ball at full length, Harry Tector goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.

End of over 14 (12 runs)

Harry Tector 21 (27)

George Dockrell 42 (22)

Ireland 100/4

Wellington Masakadza 3-0-23-1

Ryan Burl 2-0-21-0

1lb

14.1

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, 1 leg bye, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.

14.2

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

14.3

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

14.4

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

14.5

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

14.6

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the stumps, good length, Harry Tector goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!

End of over 15 (10 runs)

Harry Tector 28 (31)

George Dockrell 44 (24)

Ireland 110/4

Richard Ngarava 3-0-26-1

Wellington Masakadza 3-0-23-1

15.1

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

15.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Harry Tector goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

15.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

15.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

15.6

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes forward and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 16 (10 runs)

George Dockrell 45 (26)

Harry Tector 37 (35)

Ireland 120/4

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-17-1

Richard Ngarava 3-0-26-1

16.1

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Luke Jongwe sends down a sharp delivery, Harry Tector goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

16.2

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

16.3

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, 2 runs, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

16.4

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

16.5

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

16.6

Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Harry Tector goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 17 (14 runs)

Harry Tector 51 (41)

George Dockrell 45 (26)

Ireland 134/4

Luke Jongwe 3-0-29-0

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-17-1

17.1

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

17.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

17.3

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, full length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and George Dockrell goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

17.4

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

17.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.6

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 18 (4 runs)

George Dockrell 47 (30)

Harry Tector 53 (43)

Ireland 138/4

Blessing Muzarabani 4-0-21-1

Luke Jongwe 3-0-29-0

18.1

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

18.2

Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

18.3

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell goes forward and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.4

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Date

2023-12-10 11:00 AM

Venue

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Toss

Ireland elected to bowl

Umpires

Christopher Phiri
Langton Rusere

Tv Umpires

Iknow Chabi

Match Referee

Andy Pycroft