Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Getkate. That's the end of the Zimbabwe innings, and they managed to score 152 for the loss of five wickets at the end of 20 overs. Shumba and Burl played brilliant innings as they added 88 runs partnership for the sixth wicket. For Ireland, Getkate picked up three wickets. Do join us for the run chase in another few minutes.
19.6
Wide Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rock.
19.5
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
19.4
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Short, down leg side on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
19.3
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower ball short, down leg side down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
19.2
Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
19.1
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
18.6
FOUR! Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. An expensive over for Ireland.
18.5
SIX! Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
18.4
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Back of a length, off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
18.3
Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by McCarthy.
18.2
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run.
18.1
Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 5 runs. Bowler: Luke Jongwe. Ireland: 141/3 (rr 7.83)
17.6
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
17.5
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Yorker, off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
17.4
Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Slower ball back of a length, middle stump deep in crease pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
17.3
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side down the track pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Getkate.
17.2
Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Back of a length, outside off stump deep in crease pulling, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
17.1
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
17.1
Wide Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rock.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Richard Ngarava. Ireland: 136/3 (rr 8.00)
16.6
FOUR! Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Yorker, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. 50 runs partnership comes up for the sixth wicket between the duo.
16.5
Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
16.4
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
16.3
SIX! Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
16.2
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, down leg side backing away Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
16.1
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by O'Brien, fielded by Singh.
Ben White to Milton Shumba. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Young.
15.5
Ben White to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.
15.4
Ben White to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
15.3
SIX! Ben White to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Cracking shot from Burl.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Short, to leg backing away pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Dockrell finishes in style with three boundaries in a row. Ireland win by seven wickets, and they level the series 1-1. Kevin O'Brien played a remarkable knock with 60. Zimbabwe bowlers tried to restrict them but couldn't stop the Irish batters. Kevin O'Brien has been adjudged as player of the match for his fearless batting performance. Do join us for the third match. Until then, cheers.
18.2
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
18.1
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 5 runs. Bowler: Luke Jongwe. Ireland: 141/3 (rr 7.83)
17.6
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Burl. A tight over from Jongwe.
17.5
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Shumba.
17.4
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
17.3
APPEAL! Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Short, outside off stump down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva, appeal made for Caught.
17.2
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza, mis-fielded by Chakabva, fielded by Marumani.
17.1
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Shumba.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Richard Ngarava. Ireland: 136/3 (rr 8.00)
16.6
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by Marumani.
16.5
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
16.4
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Bouncer, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
16.3
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Myers.
16.2
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
16.1
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
Tendai Chatara to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
15.5
Tendai Chatara to Harry Tector. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
15.4
Kevin O'Brien c Milton Shumba b Tendai Chatara 60 (41)
OUT! Caught. Tendai Chatara to Kevin O'Brien. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Shumba. Straight into the hands of Shumba. Three down for Ireland.
15.3
Tendai Chatara to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
15.2
Tendai Chatara to Kevin O'Brien. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
15.1
Tendai Chatara to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
End of Over 15
Over 15. 10 runs. Bowler: Ryan Burl. Ireland: 126/2 (rr 8.40)
14.6
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Myers.
14.5
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Marumani.
14.3
Ryan Burl to Kevin O'Brien. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chatara.
14.2
Ryan Burl to Kevin O'Brien. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
14.1
FOUR! Ryan Burl to Kevin O'Brien. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.
13.5
Wellington Masakadza to Kevin O'Brien. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Madhevere.
13.4
Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
13.3
Wellington Masakadza to Kevin O'Brien. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Getkate. That's the end of the Zimbabwe innings, and they managed to score 152 for the loss of five wickets at the end of 20 overs. Shumba and Burl played brilliant innings as they added 88 runs partnership for the sixth wicket. For Ireland, Getkate picked up three wickets. Do join us for the run chase in another few minutes.
Wide Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rock.
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Short, down leg side on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower ball short, down leg side down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. An expensive over for Ireland.
SIX! Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Back of a length, off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by McCarthy.
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run.
Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Yorker, off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Slower ball back of a length, middle stump deep in crease pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side down the track pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Getkate.
Barry McCarthy to Ryan Burl. Back of a length, outside off stump deep in crease pulling, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Balbirnie.
Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
Wide Barry McCarthy to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rock.
FOUR! Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Yorker, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. 50 runs partnership comes up for the sixth wicket between the duo.
Craig Young to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
SIX! Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Slower length ball, down leg side backing away Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rock.
Craig Young to Milton Shumba. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by O'Brien, fielded by Singh.
Ben White to Milton Shumba. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Young.
Ben White to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.
Ben White to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
SIX! Ben White to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Cracking shot from Burl.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Short, to leg backing away pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Dockrell finishes in style with three boundaries in a row. Ireland win by seven wickets, and they level the series 1-1. Kevin O'Brien played a remarkable knock with 60. Zimbabwe bowlers tried to restrict them but couldn't stop the Irish batters. Kevin O'Brien has been adjudged as player of the match for his fearless batting performance. Do join us for the third match. Until then, cheers.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Burl. A tight over from Jongwe.
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Shumba.
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
APPEAL! Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Short, outside off stump down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva, appeal made for Caught.
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza, mis-fielded by Chakabva, fielded by Marumani.
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Shumba.
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by Marumani.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Bouncer, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Myers.
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
Tendai Chatara to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Tendai Chatara to Harry Tector. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
OUT! Caught. Tendai Chatara to Kevin O'Brien. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Shumba. Straight into the hands of Shumba. Three down for Ireland.
Tendai Chatara to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Tendai Chatara to Kevin O'Brien. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Tendai Chatara to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Myers.
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Marumani.
Ryan Burl to Kevin O'Brien. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chatara.
Ryan Burl to Kevin O'Brien. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Chakabva.
FOUR! Ryan Burl to Kevin O'Brien. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kevin O'Brien. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
Wellington Masakadza to Kevin O'Brien. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.