ZIM vs IRE Ball by Ball Commentary

IRE

298/10260/10

ZIM

228/10267/10

Day 5Stumps

Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs

Commentary

Zimbabwe 2nd Innings

9:02 AM IST That is all from this lone Test. Andy Balbirnie has been handed over the trophy. His teammates join him for the cameras. Time for the ODIs to kick off and the series starts on the 14th of this month. Join us at 7.30 am GMT and earlier for the build up. Goodbye and cheers!

9:02 AM IST Andy Balbirnie says Test cricket is tough but rewarding, they worked hard in the recent past and got the results. Feels the bowlers kept them in the game. Andy McBrine, Mark Adair and others bowled well. Mentions it's an amazing achievement to win three matches in a row and want to keep getting better. Credits the players, they prepared hard for the game.

8:57 AM IST Johnathan Campbell says there didn't bat well enough in the first innings. Tells the bowlers kept them in the game, there were a couple of individual performances with the bat but needed a big partnership. Mentions they will reflect on this game. Appreciates the effort of Blessing Muzarabani and Wessly Madhevere in the game. Feels they are not far away from putting a strong performance.

9:01 AM IST Andy McBrine wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says he just tried to make most of the conditions and keep it simple.. Tells it was a good wicket to play on. Blessing Muzarabani was outstanding in the first innings. Feels few partnerships worked out in the game.

8:44 AM IST ...Presentation...

8:44 AM IST Matthew Humphreys was the star with the ball for the visitors. Wessly Madhevere fought hard with the bat. He played a very gutsy innings but needed support from the other end which didn’t come. In the end, it is the visitors who get a really good win. The win was always on the cards for Ireland, it was a matter of when rather than if. Matthew Humphreys leads the team as he finishes with a six fer.

8:43 AM IST Ireland batted brilliantly in their second essay, contributions from most of their batters saw them set a target of close to 300 which was always going to be difficult to chase and Zimbabwe couldn’t. Andy Balbirnie started well but it was Lorcan Tucker's fifty which proved to be the pivotal point.

8:42 AM IST Zimbabwe in reply began well, thanks to Welch. However, he was fighting a lone battle and kept losing partners at the other end. At one stage, it seemed like the hosts would fall well short of the Irish score but the last wicket stand added over 50 to give them a 7 run lead. Blessing Muzarabani played a vital innings there.

8:42 AM IST A fine, fine win for the visitors! They were in massive trouble after electing to bat on Day 1. Their top order was blown away by Blessing Muzarabani and were reeling at 31 for 5. The lower order though came to the fore. The likes of McBrine and Adair took them to over 250 which looked impossible at one stage.

End of over 86.42 runs

ZIM: 228/10CRR: 2.63

Ball

Richard Ngarava:14 (40)

Blessing Muzarabani:1 (9)

Andy McBrine:23.4-4-69-1

86.4

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

OUT! BOWLED! Andy McBrine ends with a wicket! Floats it full on middle and it spins away. Ngarava swings across the line but misses and it crashes the stumps. Job done! Ireland win by 63 runs.

Richard Ngarava

14 (40b 1x4 0x6)SR: 35.00

b Andy McBrine

86.3

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Flat and on off, Ngarava blocks it out.

86.2

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, 2 runs

Floated on off, Ngarava slices his lofted shot to point and it lands safely. Two.

86.1

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Too full and on off, Ngarava blocks.

End of over 865 runs

ZIM: 226/9CRR: 2.63

Ball

Blessing Muzarabani:1 (9)

Richard Ngarava:12 (36)

Matthew Humphreys:28-7-57-6

85.6

Matthew Humphreys to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Flat and on middle, Muzarabani defends.

85.5

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, 1 run

A single as this is punched to cover.

85.4

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, 4 runs

FOUR BYES! Flighted on leg, and spins in. Richard Ngarava swings and misses and it rolls through and to the fine leg fence. Past everyone.

85.3

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Bowls it well outside off, Richard Ngarava looks to push but misses.

85.2

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Too full and on middle, Richard Ngarava plays it to silly mid on.

85.1

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

On off and it spins back in. Richard Ngarava dead bats it.

End of over 853 runs

ZIM: 221/9CRR: 2.60

Ball

Richard Ngarava:11 (31)

Blessing Muzarabani:1 (8)

Andy McBrine:23-4-67-0

84.6

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, 1 run

Flat and outside off, this is knocked to point for one more.

84.5

Andy McBrine to Blessing Muzarabani, 1 run

Full and outside off, Muzarabani drives it to cover for a single.

84.4

Andy McBrine to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Too full and on middle, defended out.

84.3

Andy McBrine to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Floated on middle, Muzarabani blocks.

84.2

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, 1 run

Full and outside off, Richard Ngarava drives it to long off for a single.

84.1

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Tossed up on off, this is played back to the bowler.

End of over 840 run

ZIM: 218/9CRR: 2.60

Ball

Blessing Muzarabani:0 (5)

Richard Ngarava:9 (28)

Matthew Humphreys:27-7-56-6

83.6

Matthew Humphreys to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Too full and on off, Muzarabani defends it well.

83.5

Matthew Humphreys to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Slanting on middle, Muzarabani defends it out.

83.4

Matthew Humphreys to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Tossed up on off, Muzarabani blocks.

83.3

Matthew Humphreys to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

On middle, Muzarabani defends it out.

83.2

Matthew Humphreys to Blessing Muzarabani, no run

Quicker one on middle, Blessing Muzarabani leans to defend but misses as it spins away.

83.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

OUT! BOWLED! Wessly Madhevere is in disbelief! He just doesn't want to walk away! He knows the match is gone! Flat and shaping on off, it holds its line. Wessly Madhevere presses forward to defend but does so inside the line, gets beaten on the outside edge and it crashes the top of off.

Wessly Madhevere

84 (195b 8x4 0x6)SR: 43.08

b Matthew Humphreys

End of over 831 run

ZIM: 218/8CRR: 2.63

Ball

Richard Ngarava:9 (28)

Wessly Madhevere:84 (194)

Andy McBrine:22-4-64-0

82.6

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

On middle. Kept out.

82.5

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

82.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

82.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

82.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and outside off. Wessly looks to cut but misses.

82.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. This is defended solidly.

End of over 823 runs

ZIM: 217/8CRR: 2.65

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:83 (190)

Richard Ngarava:9 (26)

Matthew Humphreys:26-6-56-5

81.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Shorter and on middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

81.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into the stumps. Kept out.

81.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Defended.

81.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Tossed up on off. Wessly looks to go over cover but this goes off the outer half past point for two.

81.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shortish and on off. This is punched to cover.

81.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on the stumps. Blocked.

End of over 811 run

ZIM: 214/8CRR: 2.64

Ball

Richard Ngarava:9 (26)

Wessly Madhevere:80 (184)

Andy McBrine:21-4-63-0

80.6

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Slower and outside off again. Not played at.

80.5

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

80.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

A single as this is pushed down to long on.

80.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. This is flicked to mid-wicket.

80.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on off. Kept out.

80.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. This is blocked.

End of over 803 runs

ZIM: 213/8CRR: 2.66

Ball

Richard Ngarava:9 (24)

Wessly Madhevere:79 (180)

Matthew Humphreys:25-6-53-5

79.6

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.

79.5

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

On middle. Kept out.

79.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Guller and on off. This is hit down to long off for one more.

79.3

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, 1 run

On off. Fuller. This is hit down to long off for one.

79.2

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Tossed up on off. This is pushed back to the bowler.

79.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

End of over 795 runs

ZIM: 210/8CRR: 2.66

Ball

Richard Ngarava:8 (20)

Wessly Madhevere:77 (178)

Andy McBrine:20-4-62-0

78.6

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

78.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the pads. Wessly works it through mid-wicket for one.

78.4

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, 3 runs

Outside off. Ngarava looks to defend but this goes off the inner half, down towards fine leg for three.

78.3

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

78.2

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

On middle. Defended.

78.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

End of over 781 run

ZIM: 205/8CRR: 2.63

Ball

Richard Ngarava:5 (16)

Wessly Madhevere:75 (176)

Matthew Humphreys:24-6-50-5

77.6

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Flighted full on off, Ngarava defends it out.

77.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On middle, Wessly Madhevere plays it to mid off for one.

77.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Tossed up on middle, blocked again.

77.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

This is full and on off, Wessly Madhevere reverse sweeps but to point.

77.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off, this is dabbed to point.

77.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Tossed up on off, Wessly Madhevere prods and blocks.

End of over 775 runs

ZIM: 204/8CRR: 2.65

Ball

Richard Ngarava:5 (15)

Wessly Madhevere:74 (171)

Andy McBrine:19-4-57-0

76.6

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Flat and on off, Ngarava leans to defend.

76.5

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

76.4

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, 4 runs

FOUR! Too full and on middle, Ngarava drives it down the ground and it races away.

76.3

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

CHANCE AGAIN! Ngarava survives! Flat and on off, Ngarava punches it to the right of Andy McBrine who dives forward but fails to hold on. Ngarava has the lady luck.

76.2

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

CHANCE! Flat and on off, turns away. Ngarava looks to punch but edges it to the keeper who fails to hold on.

76.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

200 up! 92 more needed. Outside off, this is driven to covers for one.

200 Runs for the teamZimbabwe

Runs: 200/8

End of over 765 runs

ZIM: 199/8CRR: 2.62

Ball

Richard Ngarava:1 (10)

Wessly Madhevere:73 (170)

Matthew Humphreys:23-6-49-5

75.6

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Goes full and quicker on off. Ngarava looks to push but inside edges it onto the pads.

75.5

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Flighted outside off. Ngarava looks to heave it but mistimes and it rolls on the leg side.

75.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

A single as this is punched to covers.

75.3

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, 1 run

On middle, Ngarava hits it to long on for one more.

75.2

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Tossed up on middle, Ngarava prods and blocks.

75.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 3 runs

THREE! Slides it full and on the pads, Wessly Madhevere sweeps it down to fine leg for three. Ngarava on strike.

End of over 755 runs

ZIM: 194/8CRR: 2.59

Ball

Richard Ngarava:0 (6)

Wessly Madhevere:69 (168)

Andy McBrine:18-4-52-0

74.6

Andy McBrine to Richard Ngarava, no run

Too full and on middle, this is played back to the bowler.

74.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On middle, this is nudged to square leg for a single.

74.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flat and on middle, Wessly Madhevere defends.

74.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle, Wessly Madhevere rocks back and defends.

74.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! JUST OVER! Pitched up, outside off, Wessly Madhevere makes room and lofts it over the man at mid off for four runs.

74.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Too full and on middle, Wessly Madhevere blocks.

End of over 740 run

ZIM: 189/8CRR: 2.55

Ball

Richard Ngarava:0 (5)

Wessly Madhevere:64 (163)

Matthew Humphreys:22-6-44-5

73.6

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

This is full and on middle, Ngarava defends it out.

73.5

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

This one stays low, on off. Ngarava looks to defend but inside edges it onto the pads.

73.4

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

On middle, Ngarava rocks back and blocks it out.

73.3

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Flatter and on middle, Ngarava blocks it out.

73.2

Matthew Humphreys to Richard Ngarava, no run

Tossed up on off, spins in. Ngarava blocks.

7:51 AM IST Richard Ngarava walks in.

73.1

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

OUT! LBW! GONE! Ireland are 2 wickets away! Angles in a full ball on middle and it straightens off. Newman Nyamhuri looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal and up goes the finger.

Newman Nyamhuri

8 (34b 0x4 0x6)SR: 23.53

lbw b Matthew Humphreys

End of over 731 run

ZIM: 189/7CRR: 2.59

Ball

Newman Nyamhuri:8 (33)

Wessly Madhevere:64 (163)

Mark Adair:19-3-47-1

72.6

Mark Adair to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

72.5

Mark Adair to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

72.4

Mark Adair to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Another one on a length and around off. Blocked.

72.3

Mark Adair to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Around off. Newman guides it to point.

72.2

Mark Adair to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.

72.1

Mark Adair to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Outside off. Left. Left alone.

End of over 721 run

ZIM: 188/7CRR: 2.61

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:64 (163)

Newman Nyamhuri:7 (27)

Matthew Humphreys:21-5-44-4

71.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on the stumps. This is punched to cover.

71.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

71.4

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run

On off. Newman pushes it past cover for one.

71.3

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On middle again. Kept out.

71.2

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

71.1

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Flatter and on the stumps. Kept out.

End of over 712 runs

ZIM: 187/7CRR: 2.63

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:64 (161)

Newman Nyamhuri:6 (23)

Mark Adair:18-3-46-1

70.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.!

70.5

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

70.4

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

70.3

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

70.2

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.!

70.1

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Angled into the pads. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.

End of over 702 runs

ZIM: 185/7CRR: 2.64

Ball

Newman Nyamhuri:6 (23)

Wessly Madhevere:62 (155)

Matthew Humphreys:20-5-43-4

69.6

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

69.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On off. This is pushed to cover for one.

69.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On off. Flatter. Kept out.

69.3

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run

Chance! On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket and they go for one. The fielder gets to the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but just misses.

69.2

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.

69.1

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Length and on off. The batter looks to push but this lands and moves away. The batter is beaten.

End of over 690 run

ZIM: 183/7CRR: 2.65

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:61 (153)

Newman Nyamhuri:5 (19)

Mark Adair:17-3-44-1

68.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

A maiden to begin! Length and on off. Blocked.

68.5

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

68.4

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. Kept out nicely.

68.3

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Fuller and on off. This is driven but to cover.

68.2

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Length again and on the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

68.1

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Right on the money! Length and on middle. This is pushed to mid on.

6:30 AM IST Wessly Madhevere must have had a hard night's sleep as the hopes rest on his shoulders as Zimbabwe look for another 109 runs to win the match. They though have three wickets in hand and the onus is on Ireland to wrap things up with overcast conditions. Wessly Madhevere showed a lot of fight on Day 4 with all the rain around. Wickets started to tumble in a small period of play we had but Wessly Madhevere didn't give up easily. He single handedly showed a lot of fight and if he can somehow with the tail chase the target down, his name will be remembered for ages however, it looks close to impossible as Ireland have the tails up. The first session could be the last if the rain permits. Stay tuned.

6:23 AM IST ...Day 5, Session 1...

6:01 PM IST The light is not good enough and that will be the end of play! What a session of cricket. After most of the day being dominated by rain, we had around one session. Zimbabwe started well with a couple of good stands but the Irish bowlers came back strongly. They need just the three wickets to win now. Zimbabwe on the other hand, need over 100 to win this. They'll need their tail to wag. Ireland on the other hand will hope to take these three wickets quickly. Do join us for the coverage of the last day 30 minutes early that is at 7.30 am GMT. Till then, goodbye and take care!

End of over 680 run

ZIM: 183/7CRR: 2.69

Ball

Newman Nyamhuri:5 (19)

Wessly Madhevere:61 (147)

Matthew Humphreys:19-5-41-4

67.6

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Angled into middle. Blocked.

67.5

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.!

67.4

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.!

67.3

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Quicker and on middle. Kept out.

67.2

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On middle. Defended again.

67.1

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Length and on middle. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 673 runs

ZIM: 183/7CRR: 2.73

Ball

Newman Nyamhuri:5 (13)

Wessly Madhevere:61 (147)

Andy McBrine:17-4-47-0

66.6

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long on for one.

66.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Flatter and on the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

66.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into the stumps. Blocked again.

66.3

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run

Shorter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

66.2

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On the stumps. Defended again.!

66.1

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On middle. Kept out again.

End of over 664 runs

ZIM: 180/7CRR: 2.73

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:60 (145)

Newman Nyamhuri:3 (9)

Matthew Humphreys:18-4-41-4

65.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. Defended.

65.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off. This is flayed over point and this races away to the fence.

65.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Wessly pushes it to cover.

65.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out again.

65.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angles into middle again. Kept out again.

65.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on middle. This is defended.

End of over 650 run

ZIM: 176/7CRR: 2.71

Ball

Newman Nyamhuri:3 (9)

Wessly Madhevere:56 (139)

Andy McBrine:16-4-44-0

64.6

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Quicker and on the stumps. This is pushed back to the bowler.

64.5

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On middle. Kept out.

64.4

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On the stumps. Blocked again.

64.3

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On middle. Kept out.

64.2

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Fullish and on off. This is driven but to cover.

64.1

Andy McBrine to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

Around off. The batter leans forward and defends.

End of over 643 runs

ZIM: 176/7CRR: 2.75

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:56 (139)

Newman Nyamhuri:3 (3)

Matthew Humphreys:17-4-37-4

63.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on off. This is guided to point again.

63.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

63.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Another one on the stumps. Blocked.

63.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked.

63.2

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, 3 runs

Tossed up on off. This is cut past point for three.

63.1

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.

End of over 630 run

ZIM: 173/7CRR: 2.75

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:56 (135)

Newman Nyamhuri:0 (1)

Andy McBrine:15-3-44-0

62.6

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. Defended again.

62.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Defended.

62.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. Defended back to the bowler.

62.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Defended well.

62.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

62.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

End of over 621 run

ZIM: 173/7CRR: 2.79

Ball

Newman Nyamhuri:0 (1)

Wessly Madhevere:56 (129)

Matthew Humphreys:16-4-34-4

61.6

Matthew Humphreys to Newman Nyamhuri, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

61.5

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

OUT! TAKEN! Number 7 down! On a length and around off. Mayavo looks to defend but this goes off the outside edge and it is taken at second slip.!

Nyasha Mayavo

8 (30b 2x4 0x6)SR: 26.67

c Paul Stirling b Matthew Humphreys

61.4

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

61.3

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On middle. Kept out.

61.2

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

61.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the pads. This is clipped through square leg for one.

End of over 614 runs

ZIM: 172/6CRR: 2.82

Ball

Nyasha Mayavo:8 (26)

Wessly Madhevere:55 (128)

Andy McBrine:14-2-44-0

60.6

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Outside off. Left alone.!

60.5

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On off. Defended.

60.4

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On the stumps. This is blocked.

60.3

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On middle. Kept out.

60.2

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, 4 runs

FOUR! Finds the gap! Outside off. This is slapped past cover and this races away.

60.1

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Angled into middle. Kept out.

End of over 602 runs

ZIM: 168/6CRR: 2.80

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:55 (128)

Nyasha Mayavo:4 (20)

Matthew Humphreys:15-4-33-3

59.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Shortish. Wessly looks to cut but no connection.

59.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is guided to point.

59.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. Wessly pushes it to cover.

59.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. This is punched to cover.

59.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Another one on the stumps. Blocked.

59.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Two! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for two.

End of over 590 run

ZIM: 166/6CRR: 2.81

Ball

Nyasha Mayavo:4 (20)

Wessly Madhevere:53 (122)

Andy McBrine:13-2-40-0

58.6

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Angled into middle. This is kept out.

58.5

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

58.4

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On the stumps. Defended well again.

58.3

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

58.2

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On middle. This is punched to cover.

58.1

Andy McBrine to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

End of over 580 run

ZIM: 166/6CRR: 2.86

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:53 (122)

Nyasha Mayavo:4 (14)

Matthew Humphreys:14-4-31-3

57.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Defended.

57.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

57.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on off. This is punched to cover again.

57.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

57.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

57.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 574 runs

ZIM: 166/6CRR: 2.91

Ball

Nyasha Mayavo:4 (14)

Wessly Madhevere:53 (116)

Mark Adair:16-2-44-1

56.6

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

56.5

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On middle. Kept out again.

56.4

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Length and on middle. Kept out again.!

56.3

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

56.2

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely played! On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through mid-wicket and this races away to the fence.

56.1

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On middle. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 560 run

ZIM: 162/6CRR: 2.89

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:53 (116)

Nyasha Mayavo:0 (8)

Matthew Humphreys:13-3-31-3

55.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out well again.

55.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

55.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out again.

55.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

55.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

55.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on off. This lands and spins away. The batter is beaten as he looks to defend.!

End of over 551 run

ZIM: 162/6CRR: 2.95

Ball

Nyasha Mayavo:0 (8)

Wessly Madhevere:53 (110)

Mark Adair:15-2-40-1

54.6

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Fuller and on off. Mayavo defends it solidly.

54.5

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Length and on middle, this is defended out.

54.4

Mark Adair to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Well outside off. Mayavo leaves it alone.

54.3

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

A single as this is pushed to cover.

54.2

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shorter and outside off. Wessly Madhevere looks to slash at it but misses.

54.1

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shorter and on middle. This is pulled to square leg.

End of over 540 run

ZIM: 161/6CRR: 2.98

Ball

Nyasha Mayavo:0 (5)

Wessly Madhevere:52 (107)

Matthew Humphreys:12-2-31-3

53.6

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Good length ball on middle. Mayavo leans to defend.

53.5

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Length and on off. Mayavo prods and defends it out.

53.4

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

53.3

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

This is full and outside off. Mayavo looks to push at it but misses.

53.2

Matthew Humphreys to Nyasha Mayavo, no run

Length and on middle, this is blocked.

53.1

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

OUT! TAKEN! There is number 6! Floats it up on middle. This lands and spins away. Campbell looks to flick. He closes the face of the bat early. It goes off a soft leading edge back to the bowler who makes no mistake.

Johnathan Campbell

33 (62b 3x4 0x6)SR: 53.23

c & b Matthew Humphreys

End of over 533 runs

ZIM: 161/5CRR: 3.04

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:52 (107)

Johnathan Campbell:33 (61)

Mark Adair:14-2-39-1

52.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. This is guided to point.

52.5

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Length and on off. Kept out.

52.4

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

52.3

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Two! On middle. This is pulled through square leg. Two taken.

52.2

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Good length and on off. This lands and moves away. The batter looks to push at it but misses.

52.1

Mark Adair to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

End of over 524 runs

ZIM: 158/5CRR: 3.04

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:32 (60)

Wessly Madhevere:50 (102)

Matthew Humphreys:11-1-31-2

51.6

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

Fuller and on middle. This is driven down to long on for one.

51.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover for one.

Wessly Madhevere

Runs: 50(102)SR: 49.02

51.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

51.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

51.2

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover for one.!

51.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Fuller and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.

End of over 516 runs

ZIM: 154/5CRR: 3.02

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:30 (58)

Wessly Madhevere:48 (98)

Andy McBrine:12-1-40-0

50.6

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

50.5

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

50.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely played! Fullish and on off. This is driven past cover and this races away to the fence.!

50.3

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

50.2

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 2 runs

On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.

150 Runs for the teamZimbabwe

Runs: 150/5

50.1

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Oj middle. Kept out.

End of over 502 runs

ZIM: 148/5CRR: 2.96

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:48 (98)

Johnathan Campbell:24 (52)

Matthew Humphreys:10-1-27-2

49.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked.!

49.5

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.

49.4

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

49.3

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Flatter and outside off. Campbell looks to cut but is beaten.

49.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Around off. This is pushed past cover for one more.

49.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. This is punched to cover again.

End of over 498 runs

ZIM: 146/5CRR: 2.98

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:23 (49)

Wessly Madhevere:47 (95)

Andy McBrine:11-1-34-0

48.6

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 2 runs

Two! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for two.

48.5

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

48.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

2:28 PM IST The rain is back! The covers are back on and the players go off again.

48.3

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 2 runs

Two! Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for two.

48.2

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

48.1

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 4 runs

FOUR! Tossed up outside off. This is lofted over cover for a boundary.

End of over 485 runs

ZIM: 138/5CRR: 2.88

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:47 (95)

Johnathan Campbell:15 (43)

Matthew Humphreys:9-1-25-2

47.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked.

47.5

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 3 runs

Three! On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for three.

47.4

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Blocked.

47.3

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover again.

47.2

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 2 runs

Two more! Outside off. This is pushed past cover for two.

47.1

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

End of over 473 runs

ZIM: 133/5CRR: 2.83

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:10 (38)

Wessly Madhevere:47 (94)

Andy McBrine:10-1-26-0

46.6

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 3 runs

Three! Around off. This is punched past cover for three.

46.5

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Angled into middle. Campbell pushes it to cover.

46.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Quicker and on middle. Kept out.

46.3

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Flatter and on the stumps. Blocked.!

46.2

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. This is punched to cover.

46.1

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Length again and on the stumps. This is punched to cover.

End of over 462 runs

ZIM: 130/5CRR: 2.83

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:7 (32)

Wessly Madhevere:47 (94)

Matthew Humphreys:8-1-20-2

45.6

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

Fullish and on off. Jonathan pushes it past cover and takes one.

45.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.

45.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

45.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into the middle pole. Defended.

45.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. This is punched to cover.

45.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Blocked again.

End of over 455 runs

ZIM: 128/5CRR: 2.84

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:46 (89)

Johnathan Campbell:6 (31)

Andy McBrine:9-1-23-0

44.6

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.

44.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! The innovation pays off. This is tossed up on off. The reverse sweep comes out. It is hit past point and this gets to the fence.

44.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Defended again.

44.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the shorter side. This is pushed to cover.

44.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on middle. Blocked.!

44.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out well.

End of over 441 run

ZIM: 123/5CRR: 2.80

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:6 (31)

Wessly Madhevere:41 (83)

Matthew Humphreys:7-1-18-2

43.6

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Shortish and on off. Campbell pushes it to cover.

43.5

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

43.4

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Campbell gets right behind the line and plays it to cover.

43.3

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.!

43.2

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

43.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

End of over 431 run

ZIM: 122/5CRR: 2.84

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:6 (26)

Wessly Madhevere:40 (82)

Andy McBrine:8-1-18-0

42.6

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

42.5

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Blocked.!

42.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

42.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the pads. Wessly looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

42.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Ok the stumps. Defended.!

42.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

End of over 420 run

ZIM: 121/5CRR: 2.88

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:6 (23)

Wessly Madhevere:40 (79)

Matthew Humphreys:6-1-17-2

41.6

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Angled into middle. This is punched to cover again.

41.5

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

41.4

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Angled into middle. Kept out.!

41.3

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Blocked.!

41.2

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

41.1

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Beaten! Flatter and outside off. Campbell looks to cut but misses.

End of over 411 run

ZIM: 121/5CRR: 2.95

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:6 (17)

Wessly Madhevere:40 (79)

Andy McBrine:7-0-18-0

40.6

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

On off again. This is pushed to cover.

40.5

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On the stumps. This is defended.

40.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Blocked.

40.3

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

40.2

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Flatter and on middle. Kept out.!

40.1

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 404 runs

ZIM: 120/5CRR: 3.00

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:40 (79)

Johnathan Campbell:5 (11)

Matthew Humphreys:5-0-17-2

39.6

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Tossed up on off. Blocked well.

39.5

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Defended.

39.4

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.

39.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

39.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked again.

39.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! Off the inside edge! Shorter and outside off. Wessly looks to cut. It goes off the inside edge and down the fine leg fence.

End of over 391 run

ZIM: 116/5CRR: 2.97

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:5 (11)

Wessly Madhevere:36 (73)

Andy McBrine:6-0-17-0

38.6

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Defended.

38.5

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On the stumps. Blocked again.

38.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.!

38.3

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

Around off. Kept out.

38.2

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

38.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

End of over 387 runs

ZIM: 115/5CRR: 3.03

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:5 (6)

Wessly Madhevere:35 (72)

Matthew Humphreys:4-0-13-2

37.6

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

37.5

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely played! Steps out. Gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over cover. This gets to the fence.

37.4

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Blocked.

37.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the pads. Wessly looks to flick but misses. This hits the pads and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

37.2

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Slower and on off. This lands and spins away. Wessly looks to defend but is beaten by the turn.

37.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for two.

End of over 373 runs

ZIM: 108/5CRR: 2.92

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:33 (69)

Johnathan Campbell:1 (3)

Andy McBrine:5-0-16-0

36.6

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

36.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

36.4

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is clipped through mid-wicket for one.

36.3

Andy McBrine to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Kept out.

36.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the stumps. Madhevere lunges and defends.

36.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

End of over 363 runs

ZIM: 105/5CRR: 2.92

Ball

Johnathan Campbell:0 (1)

Wessly Madhevere:31 (65)

Matthew Humphreys:3-0-7-2

35.6

Matthew Humphreys to Johnathan Campbell, no run

On middle. Good length. Kept out.

35.5

Matthew Humphreys to Brian Bennett, no run

OUT! TAKEN! Number 5 down! There is the wicket his side desperately wanted. It's the spinner who does the trick. Flatter and outside off. Bennett looks to cut but this goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. Too close to cut that and there is the breakthrough.

Brian Bennett

45 (72b 3x4 0x6)SR: 62.50

c Lorcan Tucker b Matthew Humphreys

35.4

Matthew Humphreys to Brian Bennett, no run

Around middle. Blocked again.

35.3

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

35.2

Matthew Humphreys to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Angled into middle. Kept out.!

35.1

Matthew Humphreys to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 357 runs

ZIM: 102/4CRR: 2.91

Ball

Brian Bennett:44 (69)

Wessly Madhevere:29 (63)

Andy McBrine:4-0-13-0

34.6

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, 4 runs

FOUR! Flicked away! On the pads. Brian waits and then works it fine on the leg side and this races away to the fence.

100 Runs for the teamZimbabwe

Runs: 102/4

34.5

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Blocked.

34.4

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

34.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On the stumps. This is clipped past mid-wicket for one.!

34.2

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked.

34.1

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Two! Around off. This is pushed past cover. Two taken.

End of over 342 runs

ZIM: 95/4CRR: 2.79

Ball

Brian Bennett:40 (66)

Wessly Madhevere:26 (60)

Craig Young:7-0-20-0

33.6

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

Outside off. Length. Left alone.

33.5

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

On middle. This is driven down to long off for one.

33.4

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

33.3

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

33.2

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

Outside off. Good length. Bennett looks to push at it again but is beaten again.

33.1

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

Beaten! Length and just outside off. Bennett is beaten as he looks to push at it.

End of over 331 run

ZIM: 93/4CRR: 2.82

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:25 (59)

Brian Bennett:39 (61)

Andy McBrine:3-0-6-0

32.6

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On off. This is pushed to cover.

32.5

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into middle. Wessly keeps it out.!

32.4

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked.

32.3

Andy McBrine to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

32.2

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On middle. Defended.

32.1

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

Another one outside off. Not played at.

End of over 327 runs

ZIM: 92/4CRR: 2.88

Ball

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Wessly Madhevere:25 (55)

Brian Bennett:38 (59)

Craig Young:6-0-18-0

31.6

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shorter and outside off. This is pushed to cover.

4LB

31.5

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

On the pads. Wessly looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and goes fine on the leg side. It gets to the fence.

31.4

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

31.3

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On middle. This is clipped through mid-wicket for one.

31.2

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

31.1

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

End of over 314 runs

ZIM: 85/4CRR: 2.74

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:24 (51)

Brian Bennett:36 (57)

Mark Adair:13-2-36-1

30.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shorter and on middle. Defended.

30.5

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

30.4

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle. Wessly rocks back and hammers it through mid-wicket and it races away.

30.3

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Back of a length and on off. Blocked.

30.2

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is punched to cover.

30.1

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

End of over 302 runs

ZIM: 81/4CRR: 2.70

Ball

Brian Bennett:36 (57)

Wessly Madhevere:20 (45)

Craig Young:5-0-15-0

29.6

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

Around off. Blocked.!

29.5

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Kept out.

29.4

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Shortish and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.

29.3

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

29.2

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Shortish and on off. Wessly stays back and defends.

29.1

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

End of over 291 run

ZIM: 79/4CRR: 2.72

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:19 (42)

Brian Bennett:35 (54)

Mark Adair:12-2-32-1

28.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Well wide outside off. Left alone.

28.5

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Shorter and outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.

28.4

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Length and on off. Bennett pushes it to cover.

28.3

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Outside off. Good length. Left alone.

28.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Blocked.

28.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Length and just outside off. Bennett pushes at it but is beaten.

End of over 287 runs

ZIM: 78/4CRR: 2.79

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:19 (41)

Brian Bennett:34 (49)

Craig Young:4-0-13-0

27.6

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

EDGED AND DROPPED! FOUR! Length and outside off. Madhevere throws his hands at it, this flies off the outer half towards gully who spills it and it goes behind to the third man fence. That flew to the fielder. He couldn't react in time.

27.5

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Length and on off. Blocked.

27.4

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

27.3

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Around off again. This is punched past cover for two more.

27.2

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

27.1

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

Around off. Length. Defended.

1:10 PM IST The covers are completely off now and the players are out too rolling their arms over! We might finally get some play. WE HAVE BETTER NEWS, PLAY TO BEGIN IMMEDITAELY!

12:02 PM IST Well, the good news didn't last for long, the RAIN IS BACK AND THE COVERS ARE BACK ON TOO!

11:48 AM IST FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS! The covers are coming off! The rain has stopped completely, it is still quite overcast but no rain for now. The umpires are out too to have a look.

10:51 AM IST It is pelting down at the moment and there are puddles being formed. Difficult to see any play on Day 4 as the drainage here isn't the best. Fingers crossed though.

10:17 AM IST Nothing new to update! The rain continues to fall, the covers are still on and the wait continues.

9:14 AM IST Well, the covers are called on! The ground staff who were having some tea have had to rush to the covers and drag them on. The rain has gotten harder and we are in for another delay.

End of over 273 runs

ZIM: 71/4CRR: 2.63

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:13 (37)

Brian Bennett:33 (47)

Curtis Campher:1-0-3-0

26.6

Curtis Campher to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

26.5

Curtis Campher to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Back of a length and on middle. Blocked.!

26.4

Curtis Campher to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Two! On middle. This is worked through square leg for two.

26.3

Curtis Campher to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked.

26.2

Curtis Campher to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Length and on off. This is pushed to cover for one.

26.1

Curtis Campher to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Kept out.

End of over 264 runs

ZIM: 68/4CRR: 2.62

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:11 (33)

Brian Bennett:32 (45)

Craig Young:3-0-6-0

25.6

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! Cut away! On the shorter side and outside off. This is flayed past point and it races away to the fence.

25.5

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

A bumper. Evaded.

25.4

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. This is pushed to cover.

25.3

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Kept out.

25.2

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. This is pushed to cover.

25.1

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

End of over 254 runs

ZIM: 64/4CRR: 2.56

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:7 (27)

Brian Bennett:32 (45)

Mark Adair:11-2-31-1

24.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, 1 run

Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

24.5

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Down the leg side. Wessly looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and goes to the keeper.

24.4

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

24.3

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

24.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 2 runs

Length and outside off. This is guided past point for two.

24.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Blocked.

End of over 241 run

ZIM: 60/4CRR: 2.50

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:6 (24)

Brian Bennett:29 (42)

Craig Young:2-0-2-0

23.6

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off yet again. Left alone.

23.5

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Fullish and on off. This is driven to covers.

23.4

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Shortish and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.

23.3

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

Around off. Blocked.

23.2

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Kept out.

23.1

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Kept out.

End of over 231 run

ZIM: 59/4CRR: 2.57

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:6 (22)

Brian Bennett:28 (38)

Mark Adair:10-2-27-1

22.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On off. Blocked.

22.5

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. Defended solidly.

22.4

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Another one on a length and around off. Defended.

22.3

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Yet another one outside off. Not played at.

22.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On the off pole. Kept out.

22.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle. Blocked.

End of over 221 run

ZIM: 58/4CRR: 2.64

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:6 (18)

Brian Bennett:27 (36)

Craig Young:1-0-1-0

21.6

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

21.5

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Defended.

21.4

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Angled into the pads. Wessly plays it to mid-wicket.!

21.3

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.

21.2

Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

21.1

Craig Young to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Shortish and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

End of over 215 runs

ZIM: 57/4CRR: 2.71

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:6 (13)

Brian Bennett:26 (35)

Mark Adair:9-2-26-1

20.6

Mark Adair to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

20.5

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On. Middle. Bennett works it to mid-wicke for one.

20.4

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

20.3

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover and it races away to the fence.

20.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Around off. Blocked.

20.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Around off. Bennett is solid in defense.

End of over 202 runs

ZIM: 52/4CRR: 2.60

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:6 (12)

Brian Bennett:21 (30)

Barry McCarthy:8-0-22-2

19.6

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

19.5

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, 2 runs

Two! Outside off. Wessly pushes it past cover for two.

19.4

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

19.3

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On off. Length. Blocked.

19.2

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Kept out.

19.1

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Blocked again.

End of over 192 runs

ZIM: 50/4CRR: 2.63

Ball

Brian Bennett:21 (30)

Wessly Madhevere:4 (6)

Mark Adair:8-2-21-1

18.6

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Angled into middle. Kept out.

18.5

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Good length again and on off. Bennett pushes it to cover.

18.4

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

On the stumps. Bennett gets right behind the line and defends.

18.3

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Length and on off. Kept out.

18.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 2 runs

Angled into the pads. Bennett looks to flick. This goes off a soft leading edge just wide of the bowler and through mid off for two.

50 Runs for the teamZimbabwe

Runs: 50/4

18.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Angled into middle. Bennett defends.

End of over 184 runs

ZIM: 48/4CRR: 2.67

Ball

Wessly Madhevere:4 (6)

Brian Bennett:19 (24)

Barry McCarthy:7-0-20-2

17.6

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

Around off. Blocked.

17.5

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the stumps. Blocked.

17.4

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the off pole. Kept out.

17.3

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, 4 runs

FOUR! Pulled away! On the shorter side. This is pulled through mid-wicket and this races away.

17.2

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On the off pole. Defended.

17.1

Barry McCarthy to Wessly Madhevere, no run

On middle. Wesley flicks it but to mid-wicket.

End of over 174 runs

ZIM: 44/4CRR: 2.59

Ball

Brian Bennett:19 (24)

Wessly Madhevere:0 (0)

Mark Adair:7-2-19-1

16.6

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 2 runs

On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket. Two again.

16.5

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 2 runs

Outside off. This is guided past point for two.

16.4

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Just outside off. Left alone.

16.3

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Angled into the stumps. Kept out.

16.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

On the stumps. Kept out again.

16.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Outside off. Left alone.

End of over 162 runs

ZIM: 40/4CRR: 2.50

Ball

Trevor Gwandu:2 (18)

Brian Bennett:15 (18)

Barry McCarthy:6-0-16-2

15.6

Barry McCarthy to Trevor Gwandu, no run

OUT! TIMBER! Cleans him up. That's a beauty! This is fuller and on middle. Gwandu looks to drive but misses as this lands and moves away. The off pole goes for a walk. Early wicket for the visitors. Zimbabwe now 4 down.

Trevor Gwandu

2 (18b 0x4 0x6)SR: 11.11

b Barry McCarthy

15.5

Barry McCarthy to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Angled into the pads. Gwandu works it through square leg but for no runs.

15.4

Barry McCarthy to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Angled into the off pole. Gwandu blocks.

15.3

Barry McCarthy to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Nicely timed but to the fielder! On off. Length. This is driven nicely but to cover.

15.2

Barry McCarthy to Trevor Gwandu, 2 runs

Two! First runs of the day! Angled into the pads. Gwandu works it through square leg for two.

15.1

Barry McCarthy to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Fuller but down the leg side. Gwandu looks to flick but misses.

8:19 AM IST We're all set to begin now! The players walk out to the middle.

8:16 AM IST All the covers are coming off! The Irish players are out on the ground and eager to get going. The umpires too are out in the middle now. We should be far away from the start of play.

8:04 AM IST We should have begun by now but the outfield is quite not ready! Not sure about the actual reason so there will be a slight delay.

7:04 AM IST The pivotal point of the game was the wicket of Welch. He was the star for the hosts in the first innings and Ireland have managed to get him out cheaply. Still plenty of batting left but the hosts are inexperienced on that side. A lot will be answered in the first session itself. Stay tuned with us.

7:03 AM IST The equation is simple - Ireland need 7 wickets while the hosts need 254 runs to win. The final session of Day 3 was massive in the context of the game. Tucker with the tail pushed for a score around 300 and thanks to his fifty, Ireland and in a commanding position to win. Zimbabwe on the other hand who had to bat for a nervy period negotiated the seamers well but only for a while as Barry McCarthy and Adair stuck to get rid of the openers.

7:00 AM IST Day 4, Seesion 1...

3:18 PM IST The hosts were decent with the ball. Johnathan Campbell inspired a small comeback as he took the wicket of Tector right at the start of second session and that started the downfall. Wickets started to fall over but not in heaps as Ireland kept the scoreboard ticking. Zimbabwe had to chase a mammoth total of close to 300 which is never easy and in the process, the hosts lost both the openers but it's Welch's wicket which hurt them the most. Day 4 promises to be an exciting one and could be the final day as well in the game. Both teams still in the game but Ireland are the favourites. Do join us for action. Until then, goodbye and take care!

3:16 PM IST An engaging Day 3 comes to an end and it's the visitors who end the day as the favourites. Three wickets including the big one of Welch have motivated them a lot and will be itching to finish off this game. Day 3 started with the hosts playing over with little to no lead in their hands. The skipper played his part with a fine fifty and so did a couple of batters who got a start but failed to capitalize into a big one. Tucker once again stepped up and scored a crucial fifty to get Ireland to 298.

End of over 154 runs

ZIM: 38/3CRR: 2.53

Ball

Brian Bennett:15 (18)

Trevor Gwandu:0 (12)

Andy McBrine:2-0-5-0

14.6

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

Too full and on middle, Brian Bennett solidly blocks it. That will be STUMPS!

14.5

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, 4 runs

FOUR! Good shot! Slightly short and on middle, Brian Bennett goes back and whacks it over mid-wicket for four.

14.4

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

Flat and wide of off, Brian Bennett goes back to cut but misses.

14.3

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle, fuller and Brian Bennett prods and to block.

14.2

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

Fuller and on off, Bennett defends it on the deck.

14.1

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

End of over 141 run

ZIM: 34/3CRR: 2.43

Ball

Trevor Gwandu:0 (12)

Brian Bennett:11 (12)

Matthew Humphreys:2-0-4-1

13.6

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

A dot to end the over as Gwandu leaves this alone outside off.

13.5

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

On middle, and it spins down leg. Gwandu hangs back and keeps it out.

13.4

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Full and on off, Gwandu pushes it to mid off.

13.3

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

On middle, this is defended out.

13.2

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Flat and on middle, Gwandu blocks.

13.1

Matthew Humphreys to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Full and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket for one.

End of over 131 run

ZIM: 33/3CRR: 2.54

Ball

Trevor Gwandu:0 (7)

Brian Bennett:10 (11)

Andy McBrine:1-0-1-0

12.6

Andy McBrine to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Flat and on middle, Gwandu blocks it on the deck.

12.5

Andy McBrine to Trevor Gwandu, no run

A bit short and on middle, Gwandu goes back to defend.

12.4

Andy McBrine to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Spins this one down leg. Left alone.

12.3

Andy McBrine to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Floats it full on middle, Gwandu solidly defends it.

12.2

Andy McBrine to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Full and angling on the pads. Gwandu leans to defend.

12.1

Andy McBrine to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Brian Bennett takes one! On middle, this is flicked to square leg for a single.

End of over 123 runs

ZIM: 32/3CRR: 2.67

Ball

Trevor Gwandu:0 (2)

Brian Bennett:9 (10)

Matthew Humphreys:1-0-3-1

11.6

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Gwandu survives! Tossed up outside off, skids a bit. Gwandu looks to defend but misses.

11.5

Matthew Humphreys to Trevor Gwandu, no run

Flat and quick outside off, Trevor Gwandu looks to defend but misses.

11.4

Matthew Humphreys to Nick Welch, no run

OUT! LBW! The man who scored the highest runs for Zimbabwe in first innings goes! This one comes with the arm, full and on middle, stays low. Welch goes back to flick but misses and it is dead in front. Up goes the finger.

Nick Welch

5 (20b 0x4 0x6)SR: 25.00

lbw b Matthew Humphreys

11.3

Matthew Humphreys to Nick Welch, no run

Fuller delivery around off, Welch punches it to cover.

11.2

Matthew Humphreys to Nick Welch, no run

Flat and on middle, Welch blocks it out.

11.1

Matthew Humphreys to Brian Bennett, 3 runs

Matthew Humphreys serves it full and on off, Bennett drives it to long off for three runs.

End of over 115 runs

ZIM: 29/2CRR: 2.64

Ball

Nick Welch:5 (17)

Brian Bennett:6 (9)

Mark Adair:6-2-15-1

10.6

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

On middle, this is defended out.

10.5

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 1 run

Outside off, Bennett dabs it to third man for one more.

10.4

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Full and on off, Bennett blocks it out.

10.3

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, 4 runs

FOUR RUNS! Unnecessary from Adair! Full and on middle, Bennett plays it back to Adair who picks up and has a go at the batter but misses and throws it past the keeper to fine leg.

10.2

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Full and on off, Bennett blocks it out.

10.1

Mark Adair to Brian Bennett, no run

Good length ball on off and it nips in. Bennett solidly blocks it out.

End of over 101 run

ZIM: 24/2CRR: 2.40

Ball

Nick Welch:5 (16)

Brian Bennett:1 (4)

Barry McCarthy:5-0-14-1

9.6

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

Well outside off, Welch leaves it alone.

9.5

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

Tad short and outside off, Welch blocks.

9.4

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

9.3

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

Full and on off, Welch defends it out.

9.2

Barry McCarthy to Brian Bennett, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Bennett looks to defend but inside edges it to fine leg for one.

9.1

Barry McCarthy to Brian Bennett, no run

Good length and outside off, Bennett has a poke at it but misses.

End of over 90 run

ZIM: 23/2CRR: 2.56

Ball

Nick Welch:5 (12)

Brian Bennett:0 (2)

Mark Adair:5-2-10-1

8.6

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

Full and on off, this is pushed to cover.

8.5

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

8.4

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

Length ball, outside off. Welch looks to defend but misses. Close enough.

8.3

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

On a length and on middle, Welch turns it to square leg.

8.2

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

Adair bowls it outside off, Welch leaves it alone.

8.1

Mark Adair to Nick Welch, no run

This is full and on off, Welch punches it to cover.

End of over 81 run

ZIM: 23/2CRR: 2.88

Ball

Brian Bennett:0 (2)

Nick Welch:5 (6)

Barry McCarthy:4-0-13-1

7.6

Barry McCarthy to Brian Bennett, no run

On middle, Bennett keeps it out on the off side.

7.5

Barry McCarthy to Brian Bennett, no run

Full and on off, Bennett pushes it to cover.

7.4

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, 1 run

On middle, Welch works it to square leg for a single.

7.3

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

Length and on middle, Welch blocks it out.

7.2

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

Full and on off, Welch pushes it to cover.

7.1

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, no run

This is full and on off, Welch punches it to cover.

End of over 70 run

ZIM: 22/2CRR: 3.14

Ball

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:14 (20)

Nick Welch:4 (2)

Mark Adair:4-1-10-1

6.6

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

OUT! BOWLED! Through the gates! The other opener goes! A good length delivery on middle and off. Kaitano presses forward to defend but misses and gets beaten on the inside edge, it crashes the stumps.

Takudzwanashe Kaitano

14 (20b 3x4 0x6)SR: 70.00

b Mark Adair

6.5

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Length ball on middle, Kaitano blocks well.

6.4

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Full and way outside of, Kaitano shoulders arms to it.

6.3

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Well outside off, Kaitano lets it go.

6.2

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

On middle, this is played back to the bowler.

6.1

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Good length ball on middle, Kaitano blocks.

End of over 64 runs

ZIM: 22/1CRR: 3.67

Ball

Nick Welch:4 (2)

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:14 (14)

Barry McCarthy:3-0-12-1

5.6

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, 2 runs

Too full and on middle, Welch nudges it to mid-wicket for a brace. He is full of confidence.

5.5

Barry McCarthy to Nick Welch, 2 runs

Too full and outside off, Welch drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

2:32 PM IST Nick Welch walks in.

5.4

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

OUT! GONE! Barry McCarthy gets Curran again! A good length ball, around off, shapes away. Curran looks to defend with an angled bat but outside edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake.

Ben Curran

4 (20b 0x4 0x6)SR: 20.00

c Lorcan Tucker b Barry McCarthy

5.3

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

Tad fuller and around off, Curran prods and defends.

5.2

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

Length ball on middle, Curran solidly defends it to cover.

5.1

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

Well outside off, Curran lets it go.

End of over 58 runs

ZIM: 18/0CRR: 3.60

Ball

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:14 (14)

Ben Curran:4 (16)

Mark Adair:3-0-10-0

4.6

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 4 runs

FOUR! Lovely shot! Full and outside off, Kaitano strokes it through covers for a boundary.

4.5

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Good length ball on middle, Kaitano defends it out.

4.4

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 4 runs

FOUR! EDGED! Good length ball, outside off. Kaitano looks to defend but outside edges it to third man for a boundary.

4.3

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Full and outside off, Kaitano leaves it alone.

4.2

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Serves it full and outside off, Kaitano looks to push at it but misses.

4.1

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Good length delivery on middle, Kaitano tucks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 42 runs

ZIM: 10/0CRR: 2.50

Ball

Ben Curran:4 (16)

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:6 (8)

Barry McCarthy:2-0-8-0

3.6

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

Full and on the pads, this is flicked to square leg.

3.5

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

Well outside off. Curran lets it go.

3.4

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, 2 runs

Very full and wide of off, Curran strokes it through covers for a couple.

3.3

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

A good length ball on middle, Ben Curran blocks it on the off side.

3.2

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

On off, Curran defends it out.

3.1

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, no run

Full and on middle, Curran nudges it to mid-wicket.

End of over 31 run

ZIM: 8/0CRR: 2.67

Ball

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:6 (8)

Ben Curran:2 (10)

Mark Adair:2-0-2-0

2.6

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

BEATEN! On a length and outside off. Kaitano has a feel for it and fails to connect.

2.5

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, 1 run

TAP AND RUN! Length and on off, Curran drops it to cover for a single.

2.4

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

On middle, this is defended out.

2.3

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

Fuller ball on middle, Curran solidly defends it out.

2.2

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

Length and on off, Curran leans to block.

2.1

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

A good length and on off, Curran blocks it back to Adair.

End of over 26 runs

ZIM: 7/0CRR: 3.50

Ball

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:6 (7)

Ben Curran:1 (5)

Barry McCarthy:1-0-6-0

1.6

Barry McCarthy to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Full and on middle, this is defended again.

1.5

Barry McCarthy to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

On middle, this is blocked out.

1.4

Barry McCarthy to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Well outside off, Takudzwanashe Kaitano leaves.

1.3

Barry McCarthy to Ben Curran, 1 run

Full and on the pads, Curran nudges it to square leg for a single.

1.2

Barry McCarthy to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 1 run

Length and on off, Kaitano punches it to cover for one.

1.1

Barry McCarthy to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 4 runs

FOUR! Full and shaping on middle and leg. Kaitano flicks it aerially and to square leg for four runs.

End of over 11 run

ZIM: 1/0CRR: 1.00

Ball

Ben Curran:0 (4)

Takudzwanashe Kaitano:1 (2)

Mark Adair:1-0-1-0

0.6

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

Well down the leg side, Curran leaves it.

0.5

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

Length and on off, Curran taps it to point.

0.4

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

On a good length and on off, Curran defends it well.

0.3

Mark Adair to Ben Curran, no run

Very full and shaping on middle, Curran turns it to square leg.

0.2

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, 1 run

Zimbabwe are underway! Full and on the pads, Kaitano flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

0.1

Mark Adair to Takudzwanashe Kaitano, no run

Length and on middle, Takudzwanashe Kaitano blocks.

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