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Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st ODI: Zimbabwe win by 3 wickets via D/L method

by Cricket World Wednesday 18 January 2023

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A half century from Ryan Burl, supported by an all round batting performance was enough to see Zimbabwe to a 3 wicket win via the D/L method today at the Harare Sports Club.

Match Summary

Zimbabwe vs Ireland, 1st ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe 214/7 (37 ov)

Ireland 288/4 (50 ov)

Result - Zimbabwe won by 3 wickets by D/L method

SCORECARD

Zimbabwe won the toss and put Ireland in to bat, Victor Nyauchi (2/65) and Richard Ngarava (1/40) getting both openers early leaving Ireland in disarray.

That was before skipper Andy Balbirnie (121) lead the charge from the front, smashing a sensational century to get Ireland back into this one.

Unfortunately, he did retire hurt as a Brad Evans delivery struck on the head.

His partner Harry Tector (101) scored his own century to well a truly put Ireland back in the driving seat.

After a rough start Craig Ervine (38) steadied the ship with some runs, Sikandar Raza (43) added runs of his own before the weather interrupted play.

It hadn't however dampened their spirits as Ryan Burl (59) hit a half century, Zimbabwe winning by 3 wickets via the D/L method.

Match Stats

Ireland Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Stephen Doheny - 1.4 ov), 2-25 (Paul Stirling - 8.4 ov), 3-254 (George Dockrell - 45.4 ov), 4-266 (Curtis Campher - 47.3 ov)

Zimbabwe Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Wesley Madhevere - 4.3 ov), 2-49 (Innocent Kaia - 12.4 ov), 3-80 (Craig Ervine - 19.2 ov), 4-99 (Gary Ballance - 22.1 ov)

Playing XI

Zimbabwe - Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (C), Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi

Ireland - Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Josh Little

Match Details

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 07:15

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Toss: Zimbabwe won the toss & elected to field

Officials: Iknow Chabi(Zimbabwe), Michael Gough(England), Langton Rusere(Zimbabwe
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