Harry Tector points way as Ireland beat Zimababwe in Harare
An impressive Ireland levelled their three-match T20 series with Zimbabwe with a four wicket victory, sealed in the final over, in front of a boisterous home crowd in Harare.
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Zimbabwe Skipper Sikandar Raza 'Gutted' Despite Thrilling Win Over Ireland
Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza was 'gutted' after failing to stay in the middle till the very end as his team clinched a thrilling one-wicket win over Ireland. Raza starred with the bat as his team clinched a last-ball victory against Ireland in a thrilling opening T20I of a three-match series. Raza put up a clinical display with both bat and ball to lead Zimbabwe to a 1-0 series lead against Ireland. Raza smashed 65 runs off 42 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, and was on track to remain unbeaten however Mark Adair produced a stunning delivery and grabbed his wicket with the hosts needing 11 runs off nine balls while chasing 148.
Ireland pipped by Zimbabwe in agonising fashion
Zimbabwe tailender Blessing Muzarabani inflicted an agonising one-wicket defeat on Ireland by claiming two decisive runs off the final ball in a dramatic opening T20 international in Harare. Having posted 147 for eight from their 20 overs, the tourists led by a single run ahead of the ultimate delivery of a nail-biting contest. Muzarabani, who had just come to the crease following Mark Adair's stunning catch to dismiss Richard Ngarava, delivered in fortuitous fashion as his unintentional inside edge off the bowling of Barry McCarthy deceived wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker to run to fine leg. Ireland were on the cusp of a famous victory after defying the heroics of Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to take an engrossing match to the wire. All-rounder Raza hit 65 off 42 balls, having earlier taken three wickets for 28, including removing Ireland opener Andy Balbirnie for 32. Craig Young, Josh Little, Adair, who had man of the match Raza caught by skipper Paul Stirling in the penultimate over, and McCarthy claimed two wickets apiece for the away team on a remarkable evening. Yet Ireland go into Saturday's second T20 at the same venue behind in the series following the heartbreaking finish, which moved Zimbabwe on to a victorious 148 for nine.
Zimbabwe Name Uncapped Duo In Squad For T20I Series Against Ireland
Zimbabwe Cricket on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20 international series against Ireland and included two uncapped players. The three-match T20I series will begin on Thursday at Harare Sports Club. Middle-order batter Brian Bennett and pace bowler Trevor Gwandu have been added to the squad against Ireland. They are among the four changes made to the side that failed to secure one of the two ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2023 places that were up for grabs at the regional qualifier tournament recently held in Namibia. While leg-spinner Brandon Mavuta and batter Tony Munyonga have earned recalls, the selectors have dropped pace bowler Tendai Chatara and left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza as well as opening batters Innocent Kaia and Nick Welch.
Ireland avoid defeat in final ODI thanks to downpour
Ben Duckett's dashing maiden ODI century after an astonishing early blitz from Phil Salt was negated by the elements as England’s summer ended in soggy fashion against Ireland at Bristol.
England vs Ireland 2nd ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates
England vs Ireland 2nd ODI LIVE Score:After the match produced no result due to rain, England and Ireland look to regroup and get some valuable insights into their squad for the future as none of the ODI World Cup-bound players are part of the series. England, being the defending champions, decided to not play their main players in the series but some young guns will be eager to make a case for themselves, keeping the future in mind.. The weather at Trent Bridge, the venue for the second ODI, is expected to be better from the first ODI which was completely washed out. (LIVE Scorecard)
Joe Root Denied ICC World Cup 2023 Prep As Rain Washes Out Ireland ODI
England's opening one-day international against Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday, denying Joe Root a World Cup warm-up.
England vs Ireland, 1st ODI, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
England will take on Ireland in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday at Headingley, Leeds. The Three Lions will be led by Zak Crawley in this series, which will be the final dress rehearsal, before the ODI World Cup in October. England will be coming to this side after clinching a three-match ODI series 3-1 against New Zealand. On the other hand, Ireland will also be putting their best foot forward in order to clinch victory.