Rain condemns Ireland to narrow defeat against India in Malahide
Ireland were left cursing the weather following a two-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern defeat to India in their T20 series opener in Malahide.
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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Is Back With A Bang. Takes 2 Wickets In 4 Balls On Return To Action After 326 Days
India captain Jasprit Bumrah only needed two balls to announce his return to international cricket in style. The star bowler, who has been out of action since September last year, struck twice in his first over, dismissing Andy Balbirnie (4) and Lorcan Tucker (0). After being hit for a boundary on his very first delivery, Bumrah rattled Balbirnie's stumps on the very next delivery. On the penultimate delivery of the over, Tucker had no response for Bumrah's pace as he mistimed his scoop and was caught by Sanju Samson.
Sri Lanka Down Scotland To Bolster Cricket World Cup Hopes
Sri Lanka defeated Scotland by 82 runs Tuesday to advance to the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers with maximum points, while Ireland secured a consolation win over the United Arab Emirates. Opener Pathum Nissanka made 75 and Charith Asalanka scored 63 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 245 in Bulawayo, with Scotland spinners Chris Greaves (4-32) and Mark Watt (3-52) combining for seven wickets.
Consolation victory for Ireland over UAE
Paul Stirling's century earned Ireland their solitary win in the Cricket World Cup qualifiers with a dominant 138-run victory against the United Arab Emirates.
Ireland vs United Arab Emirates Live Score Updates, ICC World Cup Qualifier
IRE vs UAE, ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023, Live Updates:Ireland will be squaring off against United Arab Emirates in their last Group B clash of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Tuesday, at the Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo. Both the teams have lost all the three matches they have played so far and are yet to register their first victory. Both the teams have been eliminated from the race of Super 6 and will be playing to bow out on a good note. (Live Scorecard)
Ireland fine for slow over-rate against Sri Lanka
Ireland have been fined 40% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup qualifier in Bulawayo on Sunday.
Sri Lanka crush Ireland in 133-run World Cup qualifying win to advance to Super Six stage
Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing 133-run win over Ireland on Sunday that eliminated their opponents.
Wanindu Hasaranga Equals 33-Year-Old Record With 5-Wicket Haul Against Ireland
Wanindu Hasaranga created history on Saturday as the Sri Lanka spinner became the second bowler ever in ODI history to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls. Hasaranga achieved the feat in the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifying match against Ireland - 33 years after Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis. Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing 133-run win over Ireland on Sunday that eliminated their opponents. The result also guaranteed Scotland and Oman will join Sri Lanka in progressing from Group B.