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Ireland Beat Zimbabwe In One-Off Test Match

Andy McBrine starred with both bat and ball as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in a one-off Test in Belfast on Sunday after recovering from a dramatic top-order collapse. Set just 158 to win in the shadow of Stormont Castle, Ireland had slumped to 33-5 at the close of Saturday's third day, with Zimbabwe left-arm quick Richard Ngarava doing the bulk of the damage in a sensational burst of 4-12 in four overs. But in the first Test to be played in Northern Ireland, the home side lost just one more wicket on Sunday.

Richard Ngarava's ruthless streak gives Zimbabwe control in Belfast

Richard Ngarava took four wickets and ripped through Ireland's top order late in the day to put Zimbabwe in the driving seat heading into day four of the one-off Test in Belfast.

PJ Moor 79 gives Ireland narrow lead against Zimbabwe in Belfast Test

PJ Moor struck 79 for Ireland on day two of their one-off Test with Zimbabwe, but the historic fixture in Belfast remains finely poised.

First Time In 147 Years: Zimbabwe Cricketer Registers Unwanted Record

Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Clive Madande set a never-seen-before unwanted record when he conceded 42 byes in a Test innings against Ireland on Friday. The runs given away by the 24-year-old Madande, enduring a tough debut after he was out for a duck on Thursday's first day at Stormont, were more than Ireland's 40-run first-innings lead as they made 250 in reply to Zimbabwe's 210. The byes were not entirely his fault as he had to deal with his bowlers sending several deliveries down the legside and late swing after the ball had passed the bat. One consolation for Madande was the record he surpassed was set by England's Les Ames -- widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen -- who gave away 37 byes in Australia's total of 327 in a Test at The Oval back in 1934.

Ireland establish upper hand over Zimbabwe

Barry McCarthy claimed three for 42 to help Ireland dismiss Zimbabwe for 210 on the first day of their one-off Test in Belfast.

Mohammad Nabi's Fifer Helps Afghanistan Clinch 117-Run Win Over Ireland In 3rd ODI

Mohammad Nabi's five-wicket haul helped Afghanistan clinch a 117-run win over Ireland in the 3rd ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Tuesday. Hashmatullah Shahidi's Afghanistan also sealed a series win by 2-0, after securing victory in the first and final 50-over match. The second ODI match of the series was abondoned after rain played a spoilsport. After winning the toss, Paul Stirling's Irish side decided to send the Afghan squad to bat first. However, their decision did not go in their favour as Ireland's bowling attack failed to perform well.

Ireland remain in mix against Afghanistan after day two

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland remained finely poised at the end of day two, with the hosts squeezing out a 26-run second innings lead, with seven wickets in hand.

Afghanistan vs Ireland Only Test Live Cricket Score And Updates

Afghanistan vs Ireland Only Test Live Cricket Score And Updates: Afghanistan face Ireland in an one-off Test in Abu Dhabi. The Test match is part of a long tour that also includes six white-ball matches - 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. Both teams have not played a lot of games in the longest format of the sport with just 15 Test matches between them. While Ireland have never won a Test match, Afghanistan have two victories to their name with one coming against Ireland around five years back. (Live Scorecard)

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Ireland Beat Zimbabwe In One-Off Test Match

Richard Ngarava's ruthless streak gives Zimbabwe control in Belfast

PJ Moor 79 gives Ireland narrow lead against Zimbabwe in Belfast Test

First Time In 147 Years: Zimbabwe Cricketer Registers Unwanted Record

Ireland establish upper hand over Zimbabwe

Mohammad Nabi's Fifer Helps Afghanistan Clinch 117-Run Win Over Ireland In 3rd ODI

Ireland remain in mix against Afghanistan after day two

Afghanistan vs Ireland Only Test Live Cricket Score And Updates