This match will be an opportunity for the hosts to salvage some pride and the top order needs to take on responsibility. The likes of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie have not hit their straps and a good outing for them could help Ireland’s cause. New Zealand’s chase never really got going, but then Michael Bracewell played a brilliant knock …
Craig Ervine, and Sikandar Raza struck half-centuries as Zimbabwe came up with a superb all-round performance to beat Ireland by 38 runs in the first One-dayer. Boosted by fine innings by Ervine and Raza, Zimbabwe posted a competitive total of 266 for seven in their 50 overs and then with Blessings Muzarabani claiming 4/29, successfully defended the total. Zimbabwe not …
Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie posted centuries to propel Ireland to only their second win over England in international cricket Southampton: Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie posted centuries to propel Ireland to only their second win over England in international cricket after overcoming the World Cup champions in the final over of Tuesday’s one-day match. Set a target of 329 …
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