Ireland's T20 opener in Zimbabwe abandoned early
Ireland's opening T20 international against Zimbabwe in Harare was abandoned after just one rain-reduced innings on Saturday.
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West Indies Star Equals AB De Villiers' All-Time ODI Record, Slams Fastest...
Matthew Forde announced himself on the international stage in spectacular fashion on Friday, equalling the record for the fastest fifty in One-Day International (ODI) history during the second ODI between West Indies and Ireland in Dublin. Coming in at No. 8, the 23-year-old hammered a blistering half-century off just 16 balls, matching the iconic record set by AB de Villiers in 2015 against the very same West Indies side. Forde's whirlwind knock came at the perfect time for the visitors, who were looking to level the three-match series after a heavy defeat in the first ODI.
Ireland see T20 match abandoned to pave way for Zimbabwe to win series
Ireland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Zimbabwe after the third and final match of their T20 series was abandoned in Harare.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI LIVE Scorecard Updates
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2nd ODI, LIVE Score Updates: Zimbabwe take on Ireland in the second ODI of the three-match series in Harare, hoping to wrap up a series victory after winning the first game. Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 49 runs in the first ODI. The star of that game was 21-year-old Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett, who slammed a superb 169 in just his seventh match in ODI cricket. Ireland will be pinning their hopes on a big score from their batting order in this game, with no one managing 50 in the first ODI. Zimbabwe are ranked 11th by ICC, while Ireland are 13th. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India Women To Host West Indies, Ireland For White-Ball Series In December-January
Indian Women's team will host West Indies and Ireland for limited-overs series starting December 15, the BCCI announced here on Wednesday. While India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, they will also play three one-dayers against Ireland at Rajkot in January. India will take on the West Indies in three T20Is to be played at the DY Patil Stadium on December 15, 17 and 19, which will be followed by three ODIs in Vadodara on December 22, 24 and 27.
Watch: Coach JP Duminy Is Required To Field For South Africa, Makes Epic One-Handed Save
In a rare occurrence in cricket, a coach stepped in to field for his side in an international match. On Monday, former South Africa batter and now batting coach, Jean-Paul Duminy, had to step in as a back-up fielder for his side as a fair few regular players of the side had walked off the field due to fatigue, during the final ODI against Ireland. With the heat in the UAE proving to be challenging for the players, Duminy stepped in as a substitute and even made an excellent one-handed save.
South Africa Handed Big Blow, Will Not Have This Star For Next Two Tours
Fast bowler Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the remainder of South Africa's ongoing ODI series against Ireland and the upcoming Test tour of Bangladesh due to a lumbar stress reaction. In a statement, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Burger, 29, experienced discomfort in his lower back, and subsequent scans revealed the injury. He will return home and undergo further assessments. CSA added that his replacement for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh will be announced in due course.
Ireland vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Ireland vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast: Ireland face South Africa in the first ODI of a three-match series in Abu Dhabi. Ireland are riding high on confidence after clinching a shock win over the Proteas to draw the two-match series. The Adair brothers, Mark and Ross, starred for Ireland in their first-ever T20I win over South Africa. Ross Adair blasted a century and then his brother Mark took four wickets. After a crushing eight-wicket victory in the first match, South Africa looked short of ideas in the series decider. With Aiden Markram not part of the ODI team, Temba Bavuma will lead the side in his absence.