Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 2nd T20I - Live Cricket Score

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2023 | 9 Dec 2023, Sat, 4:30 PM IST | Harare Sports Club

ResultIreland won by 4 wickets
ZIM

ZIM

165/5 (20 ov)

IRE

IRE

166/6 (19.4 ov)

Player of the Match: Harry Tector

BatterRB4s6sSR
Wesley MadhevereWesley Madheverec A Balbirnie b MR Adair9101090.00
Tadiwanashe MarumaniTadiwanashe Marumanilbw b MR Adair01000.00
Tinashe KamunhukamweTinashe Kamunhukamweb GJ Delany392733144.44
Sean WilliamsSean Williams(c)c A Balbirnie b C Campher17911188.89
Ryan BurlRyan BurlNot out383303115.15
Brian BennettBrian Bennettc C Campher b CA Young01000.00
Clive MadandeClive Madande(wk)Not out443921112.82
Did Not Bat: Luke Jongwe, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Extra( b - 4, w - 8, no - 0, lb - 6, p - 0 )18
Total( 8.25 Runs per over )165 (5 Wkts, 20 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

1-1 (Tadiwanashe Marumani, 0.2), 18-2 (Wesley Madhevere, 2.6), 65-3 (Sean Williams, 6.6), 77-4 (Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, 7.6), 78-5 (Brian Bennett, 8.3)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Mark Adair40282027.00
Joshua Little40330038.25
Craig Young40331018.25
Gareth Delany20131006.50
Curtis Campher40281007.00
Theo van Woerkom101000110.00
Harry Tector101000110.00

BatterRB4s6sSR
Andy BalbirnieAndy Balbirniec C Madande b B Muzarabani8111072.73
Paul StirlingPaul Stirling(c)b R Ngarava101010100.00
Lorcan TuckerLorcan Tucker(wk)c B Muzarabani b Trevor Gwandu121210100.00
Harry TectorHarry Tectorb R Ngarava483850126.32
Curtis CampherCurtis Campherc LM Jongwe b Brian Bennett372440154.17
George DockrellGeorge DockrellNot out161020160.00
Mark AdairMark Adairc Brian Bennett b LM Jongwe191311146.15
Gareth DelanyGareth DelanyNot out1100100.00
Did Not Bat: Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young, Joshua Little
Extra( b - 0, w - 11, no - 1, lb - 3, p - 0 )15
Total( 8.44 Runs per over )166 (6 Wkts, 19.4 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

18-1 (Paul Stirling, 2.6), 20-2 (Andy Balbirnie, 3.4), 54-3 (Lorcan Tucker, 7.3), 120-4 (Curtis Campher, 14.4), 129-5 (Harry Tector, 16.1), 159-6 (Mark Adair, 19.1)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Richard Ngarava40332048.25
Blessing Muzarabani40231005.75
Sean Williams(c)1080008.00
Trevor Gwandu303611212.00
Luke Jongwe3.40301008.18
Ryan Burl20190019.50
Wesley Madhevere101000010.00
Brian Bennett1041004.00

Predict the Winner!

team

ZIM (42%)

draw

Tie (28%)

team

IRE (28%)

Expired
Votes 7

Info

Series

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe

Date & Time

9 Dec 2023, Sat, 4:30 PM IST

Toss

Ireland elected to bowl

Venue

Harare Sports Club

Umpires

Iknow Chabi (Zimbabwe), Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe), Forster Mutizwa (Zimbabwe, TV)

Match Referee

Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

weatherWeather Report

Overcast

pitchPitch Condition

Batting

ScoreAvg 1st Inning Score

175

PredictionWin Prediction

Ireland

Preview

Get set for an electrifying showdown as Zimbabwe (ZIM) clashes with Ireland (IRE) in the 2nd T20I of the Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2023 at the Harare Sports Club. This series, comprising three T20Is, commenced with an exhilarating clash where Zimbabwe clinched a narrow victory, leading the series 1-0 after a dramatic one-wicket win in the 1st T20I.

Opting to field after winning the toss, Zimbabwe were confronted by a steady start from Ireland's opening pair, Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie, who initiated proceedings with a promising 44-run partnership. However, Zimbabwe's bowlers, led by Richard Ngarava and Sikandar Raza, struck crucial blows by dismissing both openers. Subsequent partnerships between Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector and a late flourish by Gareth Delany and Craig Young propelled Ireland to a competitive total of 148 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Zimbabwe's key bowlers, including Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, and Blessing Muzarabani, played pivotal roles by claiming crucial wickets.

In response, Zimbabwe faced early setbacks with the quick dismissals of Tadiwanashe Marumani and Sean Williams. A partnership between Wesley Madhevere and Sikandar Raza, followed by another between Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl, steadied the innings. However, the Irish bowlers, led by George Dockrell and Mark Adair, caused a middle-order collapse. Clive Mandade contributed with crucial runs in the middle, aiding Zimbabwe's pursuit. Despite Sikandar Raza's resilient effort, he was eventually dismissed by Mark Adair. In a nail-biting finish, Zimbabwe managed to chase the target on the last ball, reaching 148 runs for the loss of nine wickets. The Irish bowlers, notably Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, and Craig Young made impactful contributions with crucial wickets.

Playing XI

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IrelandIRE

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