Zimbabwe vs Ireland LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Ireland in Zimbabwe December 2023
Follow live coverage of Zimbabwe vs Ireland from the Ireland in Zimbabwe December 2023 today.
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Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:15
18.4
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:15
18.3
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Half volley, to leg backing away driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Jongwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:14
18.2
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:13
18.1
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:12
17.6
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to leg slip for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:11
17.5
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:11
17.4
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:10
17.3
APPEAL! Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, hit helmet for no runs, fielded by Madande, appeal made for Caught.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:09
17.2
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:07
16.6
FOUR! Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge past third man for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:06
16.4
SIX! Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Full toss, down leg side on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:05
16.3
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:04
16.2
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:02
15.6
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:02
15.5
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:01
15.4
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:00
15.3
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 14:00
15.2
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:59
15.1
Blessing Muzarabani to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:58
14.6
SIX! Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:57
14.5
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:56
14.4
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:56
14.3
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Full toss, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:55
14.2
Richard Ngarava to George Dockrell. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:55
14.1
Richard Ngarava to Harry Tector. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:52
13.6
Wide Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to short fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Madande, fielded by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:52
13.6
Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:51
13.4
FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to George Dockrell. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:50
13.2
Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Munyonga.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:50
13.1
Wellington Masakadza to Harry Tector. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Munyonga.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:49
12.6
Ryan Burl to Harry Tector. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:48
12.5
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:47
12.3
Wide Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:47
12.3
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:47
12.2
SIX! Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:46
12.1
Ryan Burl to Harry Tector. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:45
11.6
FOUR! Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:44
11.5
Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:44
11.3
Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:43
11.2
Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, to leg backing away cutting, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:41
10.6
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:41
10.5
Ryan Burl to Harry Tector. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Munyonga.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:40
10.3
Ryan Burl to George Dockrell. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:40
10.1
Ryan Burl to Harry Tector. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Bennett.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:39
9.6
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Bennett.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:38
9.5
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short mid wicket for no runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:37
9.4
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:37
9.3
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bennett, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:36
9.2
SIX! Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track cutting, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:34
8.6
FOUR! Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:34
8.4
Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:33
8.3
Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:33
8.2
Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:32
8.1
Brandon Mavuta to George Dockrell. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:31
7.6
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:30
7.4
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:30
7.3
Luke Jongwe to Harry Tector. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:29
7.2
Luke Jongwe to George Dockrell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:28
6.6
OUT! Caught. Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:27
6.5
Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:26
6.4
Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:26
6.2
Brandon Mavuta to Harry Tector. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:25
6.1
Brandon Mavuta to Curtis Campher. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:24
5.6
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ngarava.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:23
5.5
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:22
5.4
Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:22
5.3
Blessing Muzarabani to Curtis Campher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:21
5.2
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Madhevere, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:20
5.1
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Jongwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:19
4.5
Wellington Masakadza to Curtis Campher. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:17
4.3
OUT! Bowled. Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side).
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:16
4.2
FOUR! Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:15
3.6
Blessing Muzarabani to Harry Tector. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to leg gully for no runs, shy attempt by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:14
3.5
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Andrew Balbirnie. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:12
3.4
Blessing Muzarabani to Andrew Balbirnie. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:12
3.3
Blessing Muzarabani to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:11
3.2
Blessing Muzarabani to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:10
2.6
Richard Ngarava to Lorcan Tucker. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:09
2.5
Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:08
2.5
Wide Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Madande.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:08
2.4
SIX! Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:07
2.3
Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Munyonga.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:06
2.1
Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:05
1.6
Wellington Masakadza to Andrew Balbirnie. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:04
1.5
Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jongwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:04
1.4
Wellington Masakadza to Andrew Balbirnie. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:03
1.3
Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:03
1.2
Wellington Masakadza to Lorcan Tucker. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, Gloved to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Jongwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:02
1.1
Wellington Masakadza to Andrew Balbirnie. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:01
0.6
OUT! L.B.W. Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 13:00
0.5
Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:59
0.4
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:58
0.3
Wide Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, mis-fielded by Madande, fielded by Munyonga.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:58
0.3
Richard Ngarava to Paul Stirling. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Burl.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:57
0.2
Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, run save by Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:56
0.1
NEW BALL. Richard Ngarava to Andrew Balbirnie. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, mis-fielded by Madhevere.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:35
19.6
Mark Adair to Luke Jongwe. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:34
19.5
Mark Adair to Luke Jongwe. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:34
19.4
Mark Adair to Luke Jongwe. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Sunday 10 December 2023 12:33
19.3
FOUR! Mark Adair to Luke Jongwe. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, top edge past deep cover for 4 runs.
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