ZIM vs IRE, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Venue: Harare
Date & Time: Feb 14, 2025, 01:00 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Harare

  • Series

    Zimbabwe v Ireland ODI Series 2025

  • Toss

    Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Allahudien Paleker , Langton Rusere

  • Match Referee

    Richard Richardson

  • Tv Umpire

    Forster Mutizwa

  • Man of the Match

    Brian Bennett

Key Stats

Partnership 2 (4)
Last Wicket Josh Little - 1 (3)
Extra 28
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Graham Hume 7 4 1 0 175.00
Bowler O M R W Econ
Blessing Muzarabani 9 0 51 4 5.67

45.5 Richard Ngarava to Graham Hume

1

Richard Ngarava to Graham Hume. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

45.4 Richard Ngarava to Josh Little

1

Richard Ngarava to Josh Little. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

45.3 Richard Ngarava to Josh Little

0

Richard Ngarava to Josh Little. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Marumani.

45.2 Richard Ngarava to Matthew Humphreys

w

OUT! Caught. Richard Ngarava to Matthew Humphreys. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Campbell.

45.1 Richard Ngarava to Graham Hume

1

Richard Ngarava to Graham Hume. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Butt.

OVER
45
0 1 4 0 1 1
7
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

44.6 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell

w

OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Madhevere.

44.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Graham Hume

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Graham Hume. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bennett.

44.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Graham Hume

4

FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Graham Hume. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge past third man for 4 runs.

44.3 Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine

w

OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Masakadza. Big blow.

44.2 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell

1

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

44.1 Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Nyamhuri.

OVER
44
1 0 2 1 1 1
6
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

43.6 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

43.5 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

0

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Marumani.

43.4 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

2

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Masakadza.

43.3 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break back of a length, to leg backing away Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

43.2 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1 lb

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.

43.1 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

OVER
43
1 1 1 1 1 1 0
6
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

42.6 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell

1

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Butt. Six runs from Ngarava's 8th over.

42.5 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine

1

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.

42.4 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell

1

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Butt.

42.4 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell

1 wd

Wide Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Short, to leg on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

42.3 Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine

1 lb

Richard Ngarava to Andy McBrine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to leg slip for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

42.2 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell

1

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Butt.

42.1 Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell

0

Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ervine.

OVER
42
1 2 1 0 1 1 1
7
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

41.6 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

41.5 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

2 wd

Wide Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to short fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Marumani, fielded by Muzarabani.

41.5 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nyamhuri.

41.4 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

0

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break half volley, middle stump backing away driving, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.

41.3 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

41.2 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Campbell.

41.1 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

OVER
41
1 0 0 1 6 2
10
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

40.6 Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine

1

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

40.5 Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine. Length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

40.4 Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine

0

Blessing Muzarabani to Andy McBrine. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Marumani.

40.3 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell

1

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Curran.

40.2 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell

6

SIX! Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

40.1 Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell

2

Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Bennett.

OVER
40
1 0 0 1 1 1 4
8
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

39.6 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.

39.5 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

0

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

39.4 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

0

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Muzarabani.

39.3 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

39.2 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

39.1 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1 wd

Wide Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

39.1 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

4

FOUR! Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Good start from Iris's side.

OVER
39
4 2 1 1 4 4 2
18
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

38.6 Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine

4

FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past deep backward point for 4 runs.

38.5 Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine

2

Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Muzarabani.

38.4 Newman Nyamhuri to George Dockrell

1

Newman Nyamhuri to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Masakadza.

38.3 Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine

1

Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

38.2 Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine

4

FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, past deep backward point for 4 runs.

38.1 Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine

4

FREE HIT. FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri to Andy McBrine. Back of a length, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

38.1 Newman Nyamhuri to George Dockrell

2 nb

No ball Newman Nyamhuri to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Curran.

OVER
38
0 0 1 1 0 5 0
7
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

37.6 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

0

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Ngarava.

37.5 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

0

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

37.4 Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell

1

Sikandar Raza to George Dockrell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.

37.3 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

1

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.

37.2 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

0

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

37.1 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

5 wd

Wide Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 5 runs.

37.1 Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine

0

Sikandar Raza to Andy McBrine. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

OVER
37
0 1 1 0 1 1 1
5
IRE
250 / 10
Graham Hume
7(4)
Richard Ngarava
9-0-56-3

36.6 Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell

0

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.

36.5 Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine

1

Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

36.5 Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine

1 wd

Wide Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Marumani.

36.4 Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine

0

Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Curran.

36.3 Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell

1

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

36.2 Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine

1

Wellington Masakadza to Andy McBrine. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

36.1 Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell

1

Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.

IRE Batting: 250/10 in 46.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Andrew Balbirnie c: Tadiwanashe Marumani b: Richard Ngarava 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Paul Stirling c: Tadiwanashe Marumani b: Blessing Muzarabani 32 (28) 3 2 114.29
Curtis Campher c: Tadiwanashe Marumani b: Sikandar Raza 44 (57) 5 0 77.19
Harry Tector c: Craig Ervine b: Wesley Madhevere 39 (78) 1 0 50.00
Lorcan Tucker b: Blessing Muzarabani 31 (38) 4 0 81.58
George Dockrell c: Wesley Madhevere b: Blessing Muzarabani 34 (35) 1 1 97.14
Mark Adair c: Wellington Masakadza b: Wesley Madhevere 2 (2) 0 0 100.00
Andy McBrine c: Wellington Masakadza b: Blessing Muzarabani 32 (32) 4 0 100.00
Graham Hume not out 7 (4) 1 0 175.00
Matthew Humphreys c: Johnathan Campbell b: Richard Ngarava 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Josh Little c: Wesley Madhevere b: Richard Ngarava 1 (3) 0 0 33.33
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Richard Ngarava 9 0 56 3 2 2 6.22
Blessing Muzarabani 9 0 51 4 0 4 5.67
Newman Nyamhuri 6 1 35 0 1 4 5.83
Wellington Masakadza 10 0 40 0 0 1 4.00
Sikandar Raza 10 0 54 1 0 3 5.40
Wesley Madhevere 2 0 12 2 0 0 6.00

ZIM Batting: 299/5 in 50.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Brian Bennett c: Andrew Balbirnie b: Mark Adair 169 (163) 20 3 103.68
Ben Curran c: Matthew Humphreys b: Andy McBrine 28 (44) 3 0 63.64
Tadiwanashe Marumani not out 2 (3) 0 0 66.67
Craig Ervine c: Mark Adair b: Graham Hume 66 (61) 3 4 108.20
Sikandar Raza c: Paul Stirling b: Josh Little 8 (8) 1 0 100.00
Wesley Madhevere c: Andrew Balbirnie b: Mark Adair 8 (13) 0 0 61.54
Johnathan Campbell not out 6 (9) 0 0 66.67
Wellington Masakadza Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Newman Nyamhuri Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Richard Ngarava Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Blessing Muzarabani Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Mark Adair 10 0 55 2 1 2 5.50
Josh Little 9 0 75 1 0 5 8.33
Graham Hume 9 2 57 1 0 0 6.33
Andy McBrine 10 0 53 1 0 0 5.30
Matthew Humphreys 10 0 51 0 0 1 5.10
Curtis Campher 2 0 5 0 0 0 2.50