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ZIM vs IRE 2nd T20I Commentary - Harare (23 February 2025)
IRE • 1st innings
137/8
ZIM • 2nd innings
141/7
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Overs
W
6s
4s
19.1
1
Graham Hume to Richard Ngarava
A full toss, on off, Richard Ngarava taps it to mid on for one. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Scores level now!
19.2
4
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
FOUR! Tony Munyonga finishes off in style! Fuller, outside off, Tony Munyonga leans on and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary. Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 3 wickets!
18.1
4
Craig Young to Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Just 9 needed of 11 now! Length, outside off, Richard Ngarava swings but gets a bottom edge. The ball races through the right of the keeper for a boundary.
18.2
0
Craig Young to Richard Ngarava
Short, on off, Richard Ngarava looks to pull it but misses.
18.3
4
Craig Young to Richard Ngarava
FOUR! Excellent from Richard Ngarava! Short, on off, Richard Ngarava hangs back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.
18.4
1
Craig Young to Richard Ngarava
A full toss, on off, Richard Ngarava pulls it over mid-wicket for one.
18.5
1
Craig Young to Tony Munyonga
On a length, on leg, Tony Munyonga tucks it to square leg for one.
18.6
1
Craig Young to Richard Ngarava
Fuller, on middle, Richard Ngarava flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 136/7
(19 Overs)
R Ngarava
11(6)
T Munyonga
39(29)
C Young
4-0-24-4
Over 19 ·136 Runs
4
0
4
1
1
1
17.1
1
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
Length, on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it to covers for one.
17.2
1
Graham Hume to Richard Ngarava
Too full, on off, Richard Ngarava eases it to covers for one.
17.3
4
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
FOUR! Edgy! Short, outside off, Tony Munyonga swings at it. Gets a top edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary.
17.4
1WD
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
Wide! Down the leg side, Tony Munyonga looks to flick it but misses.
17.4
4
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
FOUR! That's a poor delivery! A full toss, Tony Munyonga moves forward and steers it through backward point for a boundary. 15 needed of 14 now!
17.5
2
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
Fuller, on leg, Tony Munyonga flicks it through square leg for a brace. The fielder throws it towards the bowler who makes a run out attempt. The umpire checks and replays confirm that the batter was well in.
17.6
0
Graham Hume to Tony Munyonga
Fuller, on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it to mid off.
Till Now Score: 125/7
(18 Overs)
T Munyonga
38(28)
R Ngarava
1(1)
G Hume
3-1-21-0
Over 18 ·125 Runs
1
1
4
1WD
4
2
0
16.1
0
Josh Little to Tony Munyonga
Short, on off, Tony Munyonga looks to pull it but misses.
16.2
1
Josh Little to Tony Munyonga
Length, on off, Tony Munyonga punches it to covers for one.
16.3
1
Josh Little to Wellington Masakadza
Length, on off, Wellington Masakadza looks to flick it but miscues it to short fine for one.
16.4
2
Josh Little to Tony Munyonga
Length, on off, Tony Munyonga punches it through covers for a brace.
16.5
1
Josh Little to Tony Munyonga
Bowls it outside off, Tony Munyonga pushes it through covers for one.
16.6
W
Josh Little to Wellington Masakadza
OUT! TAKEN! Wellington Masakadza departs! On a length, outside off, Wellington Masakadza looks to loft it but mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards mid off. Gareth Delany moves forward and takes a good low catch.
Till Now Score: 112/7
(17 Overs)
W Masakadza
6(9)
T Munyonga
27(23)
J Little
4-0-34-1
Over 17 ·112 Runs
0
1
1
2
1
W
15.1
1
Curtis Campher to Wellington Masakadza
Fuller, on leg, Wellington Masakadza flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
15.2
2
Curtis Campher to Tony Munyonga
Short, on off, Tony Munyonga pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace.
15.3
1
Curtis Campher to Tony Munyonga
Lands it on off, Tony Munyonga punches it to covers for one.
15.4
1
Curtis Campher to Wellington Masakadza
Full, on middle, Wellington Masakadza flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
15.5
0
Curtis Campher to Tony Munyonga
Bowls it outside off, Tony Munyonga looks to slap it but misses.
15.6
1
Curtis Campher to Tony Munyonga
Fuller one, on off, Tony Munyonga leans on and drives it to covers for just a single.
Till Now Score: 107/6
(16 Overs)
T Munyonga
23(19)
W Masakadza
5(7)
C Campher
3-0-22-0
Over 16 ·107 Runs
1
2
1
1
0
1
14.1
W
Craig Young to Tashinga Musekiwa
OUT! TAKEN! Craig Young gets his fourth wicket! On a length, on middle and leg, Tashinga Musekiwa looks to flick it but gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air towards fine leg. Josh Little settles under it and takes a good looking catch.
14.2
0
Craig Young to Wellington Masakadza
Fuller, on off, Wellington Masakadza pushes it to covers.
14.3
0
Craig Young to Wellington Masakadza
On a length, on off, Wellington Masakadza flicks it to short mid-wicket.
14.4
1WD
Craig Young to Wellington Masakadza
Wide! Down the leg side, Wellington Masakadza looks to flick it but misses.
14.4
0
Craig Young to Wellington Masakadza
On a length, on off, Wellington Masakadza blocks it to mid off.
14.5
2
Craig Young to Wellington Masakadza
Lands it on leg, Wellington Masakadza flicks it fine for a brace.
14.6
1
Craig Young to Wellington Masakadza
Bowls it outside off, Wellington Masakadza punches it through point for one.
Till Now Score: 101/6
(15 Overs)
W Masakadza
3(5)
T Munyonga
19(15)
C Young
3-0-13-4
Over 15 ·101 Runs
W
0
0
1WD
0
2
1
13.1
0
Josh Little to Tony Munyonga
Slower one, outside off, Tony Munyonga looks to play at it but misses.
13.2
1
Josh Little to Tony Munyonga
Bowls it on off, Tony Munyonga flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
13.3
0
Josh Little to Tashinga Musekiwa
Too full, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa eases it to covers.
13.4
4
Josh Little to Tashinga Musekiwa
FOUR! That's a poor delivery. Errs his line down leg, Tashinga Musekiwa hangs back and flicks it through fine leg for a boundary.
13.5
4
Josh Little to Tashinga Musekiwa
FOUR MORE! Well played! Short, on leg, Tashinga Musekiwa swivels and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for another boundary.
13.6
1WD
Josh Little to Tashinga Musekiwa
Wide! Down the leg side, Tashinga Musekiwa looks to flick it but misses.
13.6
1
Josh Little to Tashinga Musekiwa
Short, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa guides it to backward point for one.
Till Now Score: 97/5
(14 Overs)
T Musekiwa
15(10)
T Munyonga
19(15)
J Little
3-0-29-0
Over 14 ·97 Runs
0
1
0
4
4
1WD
1
12.1
1
Ben White to Tashinga Musekiwa
Too full, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa eases it to covers for one.
12.2
2
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
Short, on off, Tony Munyonga punches it through covers for a brace.
12.3
2
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
Bowls it on off, Tony Munyonga flicks it through mid-wicket for two more.
12.4
4
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
FOUR! Shot! Short, outside off, Tony Munyonga leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a magnificent boundary.
12.5
0
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
Fuller, on off, Tony Munyonga flicks it to mid-wicket.
12.6
1
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
Bowls it on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it through covers for one.
Till Now Score: 86/5
(13 Overs)
T Munyonga
18(13)
T Musekiwa
6(6)
B White
3-0-21-1
Over 13 ·86 Runs
1
2
2
4
0
1
11.1
1
Gareth Delany to Tashinga Musekiwa
Flatter, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa slaps it to covers for one.
11.2
2
Gareth Delany to Tony Munyonga
Lands it on middle, Tony Munyonga flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
11.3
4
Gareth Delany to Tony Munyonga
FOUR! Well played! Flatter, outside off, Tony Munyonga picks it well and steers it through backward point for a boundary.
11.4
1
Gareth Delany to Tony Munyonga
Quicker, on off, Tony Munyonga tugs it to mid-wicket for one.
11.5
1
Gareth Delany to Tashinga Musekiwa
Fuller, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
11.6
0
Gareth Delany to Tony Munyonga
Too full, on off, Tony Munyonga blocks it to short third.
Till Now Score: 76/5
(12 Overs)
T Munyonga
9(8)
T Musekiwa
5(5)
G Delany
1-0-9-0
Over 12 ·76 Runs
1
2
4
1
1
0
10.1
0
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
Too full, on off, Tony Munyonga pushes it to mid off.
10.2
1
Ben White to Tony Munyonga
Lands it on off, Tony Munyonga eases it to mid off for one.
10.3
W
Ben White to Sikandar Raza
OUT! TAKEN! Ben White strikes and Harry Tector takes a blinder at deep covers. Flatter, outside off, Sikandar Raza looks to loft it but mistimes his stroke. The ball carries towards deep covers. Harry Tector flies to his left and takes an excellent catch with both hands.
10.4
0
Ben White to Tashinga Musekiwa
Full, on leg, Tashinga Musekiwa pushes it to covers.
10.5
2
Ben White to Tashinga Musekiwa
Bowls it outside off, Tashinga Musekiwa slaps it over point for a brace.
10.6
1
Ben White to Tashinga Musekiwa
Fuller, on off, Tashinga Musekiwa pushes it to covers for one.
Till Now Score: 67/5
(11 Overs)
T Musekiwa
3(3)
T Munyonga
2(4)
B White
2-0-11-1
Over 11 ·67 Runs
0
1
W
0
2
1
9.1
2
Harry Tector to Sikandar Raza
Fullish and on off. This is hit straight down the ground. Two more.
9.2
1WD
Harry Tector to Sikandar Raza
WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
9.2
0
Harry Tector to Sikandar Raza
On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
9.3
1
Harry Tector to Sikandar Raza
On middle. Raza sweeps it past square leg for one.
9.4
W
Harry Tector to Ryan Burl
OUT! TAKEN! There is the wicket Ireland needed! The stand which was taking the game away has been broken! Outside off. Shortish. Burl looks to slap it but this takes the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper.
9.5
0
Harry Tector to Tony Munyonga
Quicker and on middle. Blocked.
9.6
1
Harry Tector to Tony Munyonga
Around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
Till Now Score: 63/4
(10 Overs)
T Munyonga
1(2)
S Raza
22(26)
H Tector
1-0-5-1
Over 10 ·63 Runs
2
1WD
0
1
W
0
1
8.1
1
Ben White to Sikandar Raza
On middle. Raza punches it down to long on for one.
8.2
2
Ben White to Ryan Burl
Outside off. Burl slaps it past cover for two.
8.3
0
Ben White to Ryan Burl
Outside off. This is cut to point.
8.4
2
Ben White to Ryan Burl
Two! Fuller and outside off. Burl drives it past cover for two. Ireland need a wicket here.
8.5
1
Ben White to Ryan Burl
On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
8.6
1
Ben White to Sikandar Raza
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
Till Now Score: 58/3
(9 Overs)
S Raza
19(23)
R Burl
27(19)
B White
1-0-7-0
Over 9 ·58 Runs
1
2
0
2
1
1
7.1
1WD
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
WIDE! Short but down the leg side. Left alone.
7.1
0
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
Outside off. Left alone.
7.2
1
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to mid off for one.
7.3
1
Josh Little to Ryan Burl
On the fuller side. Burl strikes it through covers and gets to the other end.
7.4
1
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
7.5
4
Josh Little to Ryan Burl
FOUR! Lovely shot! Burl shows the full face of the bat and strokes this full ball down the ground and to the long on fence.
7.6
0
Josh Little to Ryan Burl
Goes fuller again and on off. This is pushed to mid off.
Till Now Score: 51/3
(8 Overs)
R Burl
22(15)
S Raza
17(21)
J Little
2-0-18-0
Over 8 ·51 Runs
1WD
0
1
1
1
4
0
6.1
0
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
Good length and on off. Burl pushes it to cover.
6.2
4
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
FOUR! Finds the gap! Lovely stroke! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover and it races away to the fence.
6.3
0
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
Length and on off. Kept out.
6.4
1
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
On the pads. This is tucked down to fine leg for one.
6.5
0
Curtis Campher to Sikandar Raza
Fullish again and on off. Raza pushes it to cover.
6.6
1
Curtis Campher to Sikandar Raza
On the pads. Raza works it through square leg for one.
Till Now Score: 43/3
(7 Overs)
S Raza
15(18)
R Burl
17(12)
C Campher
2-0-16-0
Over 7 ·43 Runs
0
4
0
1
0
1
5.1
0
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
Good length and on middle. Kept out.
5.2
4
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Slapped away! Shorter and outside off. Raza slaps it past cover and it races away. Runs starting to flow now.
5.3
0
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
Makes room this time! This is shorter and outside off. Raza slashes but misses.
5.4
1
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
Around off. This is guided past point for one.
5.5
1
Josh Little to Ryan Burl
On off. This is pushed past cover for one more.
5.6
4
Josh Little to Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Lovely! This is fuller again and outside off. Raza strokes it past cover. Lovely over to end for the hosts. They have recovered decently.
Till Now Score: 37/3
(6 Overs)
S Raza
14(16)
R Burl
12(8)
J Little
1-0-10-0
Over 6 ·37 Runs
0
4
0
1
1
4
4.1
0
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
Length, on off, Ryan Burl punches it to covers.
4.2
4
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
FOUR! Well played! Lands it down leg, Ryan Burl uses the pace of the ball and tickles it fine for a boundary.
4.3
0
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
Full, on middle, Ryan Burl taps it to mid on.
4.4
4
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
FOUR! Glorious! On a length, outside off, Ryan Burl hangs back and punches it it in the gap through point for a boundary.
4.5
1
Curtis Campher to Ryan Burl
Bowls it on off, Ryan Burl taps it to mid off for one.
4.6
1
Curtis Campher to Sikandar Raza
Fuller, on leg, Sikandar Raza flicks it to square leg for one.
Till Now Score: 27/3
(5 Overs)
S Raza
5(11)
R Burl
11(7)
C Campher
1-0-10-0
Over 5 ·27 Runs
0
4
0
4
1
1
3.1
0
Craig Young to Brian Bennett
Fuller, on off, Brian Bennett pushes it to covers.
3.2
W
Craig Young to Brian Bennett
OUT! TAKEN! Craig Young strikes again! Three wickets for him already! Touch short and outside off, Brian Bennett looks to slap it but mistimes his stroke. The ball carries towards deep covers. Gareth Delany runs to his left and takes a fine catch.
3.3
1
Craig Young to Ryan Burl
Fuller, on off, Ryan Burl pushes it to covers for one.
3.4
0
Craig Young to Sikandar Raza
Short, on off, Sikandar Raza leaves.
3.5
1
Craig Young to Sikandar Raza
Length, on off, Sikandar Raza pushes it to mid on for one.
3.6
1
Craig Young to Ryan Burl
Lands it on leg, Ryan Burl tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 17/3
(4 Overs)
R Burl
2(2)
S Raza
4(10)
C Young
2-0-9-3
Over 4 ·17 Runs
0
W
1
0
1
1
2.1
0
Graham Hume to Sikandar Raza
Lands it on off, Sikandar Raza blocks it to mid off.
2.2
0
Graham Hume to Sikandar Raza
Full, angling in, Sikandar Raza blocks it well.
2.3
0
Graham Hume to Sikandar Raza
Short and wide, Sikandar Raza shoulders arms.
2.4
0
Graham Hume to Sikandar Raza
Fuller, on off, Sikandar Raza flicks it to mid-wicket.
2.5
0
Graham Hume to Sikandar Raza
That's five dots in a row now! Full, on off, Sikandar Raza blocks it back.
2.6
0
Graham Hume to Sikandar Raza
Maiden from Graham Hume! Short and wide, Sikandar Raza looks to slap it but misses.
Till Now Score: 14/2
(3 Overs)
S Raza
3(8)
B Bennett
8(6)
G Hume
2-1-8-0
Over 3 ·14 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.1
W
Craig Young to Tadiwanashe Marumani
OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent start to the over from Craig Young. He strikes straightaway. On a length, on middle and leg, Tadiwanashe Marumani looks to flick it but mistimes his stroke. The ball lobs in the air towards short fine. Ben White runs forward and takes a good catch.
1.2
1
Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere
Lands it on off, Wessly Madhevere pushes it to backward point for one.
1.3
1
Craig Young to Brian Bennett
Lands it on off, Brian Bennett pushes it to mid off fo one.
1.4
1WD
Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere
Wide! Short, way too wide. Wessly Madhevere looks to play at it but misses.
1.4
W
Craig Young to Wessly Madhevere
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Craig Young gets another wicket. On a length, outside off, and it shapes away. Wessly Madhevere looks to block it but gets a thick edge. The ball goes behind towards slips. Paul Stirling takes a good catch.
1.5
0
Craig Young to Sikandar Raza
On a length, on off, Sikandar Raza taps it to covers.
1.6
3
Craig Young to Sikandar Raza
Bowls it on off, Sikandar Raza drives it through covers for three runs.
Till Now Score: 14/2
(2 Overs)
S Raza
3(2)
B Bennett
8(6)
C Young
1-0-6-2
Over 2 ·14 Runs
W
1
1
1WD
W
0
3
Craig Young to share the attack.
0
Tony Munyonga walks in.
0
Tashinga Musekiwa walks in.
0
Wellington Masakadza walks in.
0
Richard Ngarava walks in.
0
That's a wrap! Zimbabwe takes a 1-0 lead in the series. The third T20I between these sides will be played on Tuesday, the 25th of February. The game will begin at 11.30 am GMT. Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
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0.1
4
Graham Hume to Brian Bennett
FOUR! A poor delivery to start with! Graham Hume errs it down leg, Brian Bennett picks it well and tickles it fine for a boundary.
0.2
1
Graham Hume to Brian Bennett
Short and wide, Brian Bennett slaps it to point for one.
0.3
1
Graham Hume to Tadiwanashe Marumani
Back of a length, on off, Tadiwanashe Marumani tucks it to mid on for one.
0.4
0
Graham Hume to Brian Bennett
Slower one, on off, Brain Bennett pushes it to covers.
0.5
0
Graham Hume to Brian Bennett
Fuller, on off, Brain Bennett pushes it to mid off.
0.6
2
Graham Hume to Brian Bennett
Fuller, on leg, Brian Bennett turns it to backward square leg for a brace.
Till Now Score: 8/0
(1 Overs)
B Bennett
7(5)
T Marumani
1(1)
G Hume
1-0-8-0
Over 1 ·8 Runs
4
1
1
0
0
2