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Match Details
IRE vs ZIM 3rd ODI, IRE vs ZIM 2023
IRE
204-337.5
Ireland won by 7 wickets (DLS METHOD) 🏆
ZIM
40.0197-10
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Player of the Match
Andrew Balbirnie
Ireland82(102)
IRE - 2nd Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 10 Over | 47 | 50 | 15 Over | 78 | 78 | 20 Over | 103 | 95 | 25 Over | 120 | 114 | 30 Over | 143 | 142 | 35 Over | 177 | 173 |
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ZIM - 1st Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 10 Over | 47 | 34 | 20 Over | 79 | 78 | 30 Over | 133 | 139 | 40 Over | 207 | 197 |
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Time to conclude our coverage as well. Ireland created history by clinching the ODI series 2-0, marking their maiden series victory against Zimbabwe on Zimbabwean soil. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Thank you for staying with us throughout the match.
For now, this is Deepak Prakash taking your leave on behalf of co-commentator Anirudh Modi (1st innings) and scorer/analyst Yogesh Kumar. CHEERS!
For now, this is Deepak Prakash taking your leave on behalf of co-commentator Anirudh Modi (1st innings) and scorer/analyst Yogesh Kumar. CHEERS!
Paul Stirling receives the trophy and now he heads towards his teammates to pose for a photograph.
Paul Stirling (Ireland Captain): "It is, absolutely. I think we saved our best performance for last. Potentially so happy for the lads. You know, we, we've worked pretty hard during the winter and we sort of showed that we got the rewards today.
There are only bits and pieces that we need to improve on and I think that was a great start today, and throughout the last couple of weeks we've got more challenges coming in the new year, but I think it's a big tick in the box so far.
The team has performed outstandingly, I just practiced my coin toss in the winter. I'm so proud of the lads. Look, we've got a number of series coming up.
There are only bits and pieces that we need to improve on and I think that was a great start today, and throughout the last couple of weeks we've got more challenges coming in the new year, but I think it's a big tick in the box so far.
The team has performed outstandingly, I just practiced my coin toss in the winter. I'm so proud of the lads. Look, we've got a number of series coming up.
Obviously, the World Cup is the first thing that comes to mind, the T20. So we'll put a lot of focus into that. But I think all three formats are coming up shortly so plenty of cricket."
Curtis Campher (Player of the series): "Yeah, just really happy to contribute to the team, to be honest. I think it was a team decision (to bat at no. 3), the head coach, said to me that this is what we're going to look to do in the future.
To be honest, I'm not trying to think about too much, just trying to see the ball hit the ball and see what happens, but yeah, just trying to stay concrete in defense and trying to capitalize on some mistakes from the bowlers."
To be honest, I'm not trying to think about too much, just trying to see the ball hit the ball and see what happens, but yeah, just trying to stay concrete in defense and trying to capitalize on some mistakes from the bowlers."
Player of the series: Curtis Campher
Best batter of the series: Curtis Campher
Best bowler of the series: Josh Little
Andrew Balbirnie (Player of the Match): "Yeah, I think as a top-order batter you're always looking for that consistency, but you're also one knock away from finding form. So it was nice to kind of be there for the duration today and get the boys over the line in a series decider.
Yeah, very difficult for batters. It's obviously challenging at times, but I think the more you spend out there, the better you become used to the wicket. And I kind of knew that if I set myself up for the back end with wickets in hand, we could get over the line and, yeah, it's nice. I always enjoy coming to Harare and playing on these wickets and they test you out, but you get your rewards if you get in.
It was obviously tricky with a bit of a gap today with the lightning around. We weren't sure if it was going to rain or not, but I think credit to our bowlers and the way they came in after that break and took key wickets and kept them to, I think, like Raza said, maybe 20 or 30 runs short of a good score."
It was obviously tricky with a bit of a gap today with the lightning around. We weren't sure if it was going to rain or not, but I think credit to our bowlers and the way they came in after that break and took key wickets and kept them to, I think, like Raza said, maybe 20 or 30 runs short of a good score."
Player of the Match: Andrew Balbirnie
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe Captain): " Yeah, I thought we were 20-25 runs short on that wicket. I know the game was reduced, but I think 220-225 for six or seven, and then a bit of extra runs would have taken the total to 230-240, which would have made a huge difference. But unfortunately, I think we Keep doing the same things again, that's hurting Zimbabwe cricket. It's our job as batters to bat most of the overs, but unfortunately, we failed to do that again today.
I thought my dismissal came out at the wrong time, so I'll be the first one to raise my hand and say that I could have done better today for my team and for my country. But these are the things.
Unfortunately, when I got out was a bit of a floodgate and then we just never had any partnership of any substantial. So I think that's where we actually got back into the game.
Credit to Ireland for showing us how to play on tricky wickets like that, sometimes we need to graft. It didn't help that we had 8 to 9 guys injured, and some of those are senior players as well. But opportunities present themselves, I just hope the guys can grab those.
Credit to Ireland for showing us how to play on tricky wickets like that, sometimes we need to graft. It didn't help that we had 8 to 9 guys injured, and some of those are senior players as well. But opportunities present themselves, I just hope the guys can grab those.
Well, all I'm praying for is all eight or nine of those guys to be fit. I mean, I know I'm not a doctor of physio, but at least I can pray for all of my brothers to be fit and healthy for the upcoming tour. Because we're going to need the best squad to go to Sri Lanka."
Time for the post-match presentation....
8:37 PM IST, 5:07 PM Local Time: Ireland seal a comprehensive victory in the final ODI of the 3-match series, clinching the series 2-0. Notably, this marks Ireland's first-ever series win against Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe.
Let's have a quick recap of this game. Ireland won the toss and opted to bowl first. Their decision proved fruitful as Hume quickly justified their trust by dismissing Kamuhunhukamwe for just one run, putting Zimbabwe in early trouble.
Despite initial setbacks, Gumbie and Kaitano led a period of consolidation for Zimbabwe. However, their resilience was short-lived as a reckless run-out led to Kaitano's departure, followed by the dismissal of Innocent Kaia. At the end of 14.4 overs, Zimbabwe found themselves struggling at 54/3.
The game faced a delay due to rain, and upon resumption, it was reduced to a 40-overs-per-side contest. Raza and Gumbie then collaborated to build a 69-run partnership, boosting Zimbabwe's scoring rate. However, Campher returned to the attack and sent Raza back to the dressing room.
Gumbie, who played a crucial role, eventually scored 72 runs off 106 balls before being run-out due to excellent fielding by the Irish team. In the end, both Campher and Hume joined forces to wrap up the Zimbabwean innings, preventing them from reaching the 200-run mark.
Notably, Hume achieved a career-best performance, securing figures of 4/34 from his 8 overs, while Campher also recorded his career-best with figures of 4/37 from his 8 overs.
Ireland's revised target, as per the DLS method, was adjusted to 201 runs. In pursuit of 201 runs, Ireland got off to a shaky start as they lost their skipper Paul Stirling for a mere 8 runs. Curtis Campher joined Andrew Balbirnie at number three, and the pair began crafting a partnership in the middle, tactfully rotating the strike and capitalizing on loose deliveries.
The Balbo-Campher duo added 70 runs for the second wicket. However, Brandon Mavuta trapped Campher for 40 runs and ceased the partnership.
Balbirnie was joined by Harry Tector in the middle, and they persisted with a similar batting approach, keeping the hosts on the back foot. The duo managed to accumulate 60+ runs for the third wicket. Tector, aiming to accelerate and seal the deal quickly, fell short and departed after scoring 33 runs.
Balbirnie partnered with Lorcan Tucker, securing his 16th ODI half-century in the process. Notably, he became the fourth Irish batter to complete 3000 ODI runs. Balbo remained unbeaten on 82 runs and helped his side chase down 201 runs with 13 balls to spare. On the other hand, Tucker played second fiddle in partnership, remaining unbeaten on 29 runs.
The Zimbabwe bowlers failed to defend 201 runs, and they also lacked support from the fielders, who dropped catches at the crucial juncture of the match. Blessing Muzarabani, Brandon Mavuta, and Luke Jongwe celebrated a solitary wicket for the hosts.
Stay tuned for the post-match presentation.
Ireland's revised target, as per the DLS method, was adjusted to 201 runs. In pursuit of 201 runs, Ireland got off to a shaky start as they lost their skipper Paul Stirling for a mere 8 runs. Curtis Campher joined Andrew Balbirnie at number three, and the pair began crafting a partnership in the middle, tactfully rotating the strike and capitalizing on loose deliveries.
The Balbo-Campher duo added 70 runs for the second wicket. However, Brandon Mavuta trapped Campher for 40 runs and ceased the partnership.
Balbirnie was joined by Harry Tector in the middle, and they persisted with a similar batting approach, keeping the hosts on the back foot. The duo managed to accumulate 60+ runs for the third wicket. Tector, aiming to accelerate and seal the deal quickly, fell short and departed after scoring 33 runs.
Balbirnie partnered with Lorcan Tucker, securing his 16th ODI half-century in the process. Notably, he became the fourth Irish batter to complete 3000 ODI runs. Balbo remained unbeaten on 82 runs and helped his side chase down 201 runs with 13 balls to spare. On the other hand, Tucker played second fiddle in partnership, remaining unbeaten on 29 runs.
The Zimbabwe bowlers failed to defend 201 runs, and they also lacked support from the fielders, who dropped catches at the crucial juncture of the match. Blessing Muzarabani, Brandon Mavuta, and Luke Jongwe celebrated a solitary wicket for the hosts.
Stay tuned for the post-match presentation.
37.5 T Chivanga to L Tucker
4 FOUR! That's it, a comprehensive victory for Ireland, and they win the 3-match ODI series by 2-0, and this is their first-ever ODI series here in Zimbabwe! Full-length delivery width outside off. Tucker leans into it and drives it nicely through the cover for a boundary to finish the game. Ireland win by 7 wickets and 13 balls to spare.
200 comes up for Ireland and they need a mere one run to win the game now.
37.4 T Chivanga to L Tucker
4 FOUR! PUMMELED! Short of a length delivery around off-stump line. Tucker pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. One needed now.
Ireland are just one hit away from the victory now
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