drives, misses and it's a tie! What a match; what an incredible last 10 overs. Only the third tie in World Cup history - all three have involved an African nation - and Ireland jump in delight
Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 5th Match, Group D at Kingston, Mar 15 2007 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
5th Match, Group D, Kingston, March 15, 2007, ICC World Cup
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end of over 508 runs • 1 wicket
ZIM: 221/10CRR: 4.42
Stuart Matsikenyeri73 (76b 9x4 1x6)
Andrew White 3-1-15-1
Kevin O'Brien 2-1-8-1
We hope you've enjoyed our coverage of this breathless match. Don't forget to read Martin Williamson's bulletin and our gallery. Do join us tomorrow for England versus New Zealand and Netherlands' match against South Africa. From me, Will Luke, and Andrew McGlashan, it's good night.
Zimbabwe looked to be home and dry - and Kevin Curran, their coach, looks disconsolate in the dressing room. He is severely unimpressed. A terrific comeback from Ireland - particularly Andre Botha's overs at the end, cutting Zimbabwe's momentum dead. The World Cup is well and truly alive.
49.6
W
White to Stuart, OUT
Ed Rainsford run out (†NJ O'Brien/White) 1 (1b 0x4 0x6 10m) SR: 100
Last ball
49.5
2
White to Stuart, 2 runs
well what a mad ball. Short, wide, cut just behind backward point who made a brilliant attempt to catch it. They go for a single, in comes the throw - but the batsman appears to run in front of his stumps...and he's home safe! My word this is madness
49.4
1
White to Rainsford, 1 run
driven past cover - and he gets the single! This gets Matsikenyeri back on strike - not a good ball from White. Not a good over.
This is epic. 4 from 3
But Matsikenyeri is now off strike
49.3
1
White to Stuart, 1 run
full toss, spooned to midwicket - but no! Dropped? The man came in and appeared to just stop in his tracks, the ball dropping short!
49.2
2
White to Stuart, 2 runs
too short, square cut powerfully into the deep
49.1
2
White to Stuart, 2 runs
full toss, hammered through cover and long off has a chase to his left...and does well, saving four
Rainsford the No.11 for Zimbabwe, at the non-striker's end. White's back into the attack
end of over 49Wicket maiden
ZIM: 213/9CRR: 4.34 • RRR: 9.00
Stuart Matsikenyeri66 (71b 9x4 1x6)
Kevin O'Brien 2-1-8-1
Andre Botha 10-2-32-1
It's all down to Matsikenyeri. By not taking the run, he's back on strike - and only he can win this for Zimbabwe.
48.6
W
K O'Brien to Mpofu, OUT
GONE! Smacked to mid-on, they run a single - but Matsikenyeri stays at the non-striker's end and mid-on's throw hits the stumps
Chris Mpofu run out (Johnston/†NJ O'Brien) 0 (5b 0x4 0x6 3m) SR: 0
Ireland are buzzing now. 9 from 7
48.5
•
K O'Brien to Mpofu, no run
hammered down the ground - no! Brilliant stop from the bowler's right foot
9 from 8
48.4
•
K O'Brien to Mpofu, no run
inside edge! My word that was close
48.3
•
K O'Brien to Mpofu, no run
driven back to the bowler - the batsman wants a run! How? Scampers back into his crease
Ooh this is close now. 9 from 10
48.2
•
K O'Brien to Mpofu, no run
well bowled! Slower, and Mpofu just dabbed it gently to mid-on
9 from 11
48.1
W
K O'Brien to Utseya, OUT
GONE! A full toss, slapped straight to cover! A dreadful shot; Ireland are absolutely ecstatic, never mind the fans in the stands
Prosper Utseya c Morgan b KJ O'Brien 1 (3b 0x4 0x6 3m) SR: 33.33
Here's Kevin O'Brien for the penultimate over of the match
end of over 481 run • 1 wicket
ZIM: 213/7CRR: 4.43 • RRR: 4.50
Stuart Matsikenyeri66 (71b 9x4 1x6)
Prosper Utseya1 (2b)
Andre Botha 10-2-32-1
Trent Johnston 10-2-32-1
47.6
•
Botha to Stuart, no run
another slower ball but not on target this time; defended.
47.5
1
Botha to Utseya, 1 run
inside edge, a desperate scrambling single
10 from 14 and the Ireland fans are singing in the stands. All 10 of them
47.4
•
Botha to Utseya, no run
full, straight, hit back to Botha
That was absolutely dead. Is there a twist in this game? Zimbabwe are doing their utmost to make a pig's ear of it. 10 from 15. Two quick fours will do it for Zimbabwe, but they seem to be frozen in time
47.3
W
Botha to Brent, OUT
gone! Excellent slower ball, bang on middle stump, completely foxing the batsman
Gary Brent lbw b Botha 3 (12b 0x4 0x6 15m) SR: 25
47.2
•
Botha to Brent, no run
slower ball worked into the packed off side
47.1
•
Botha to Brent, no run
good line, good length and it's blocked out to cover
10 from 18. Can Zimbabwe mess it up?
end of over 472 runs
ZIM: 212/6CRR: 4.51 • RRR: 3.33
Stuart Matsikenyeri66 (70b 9x4 1x6)
Gary Brent3 (9b)
Trent Johnston 10-2-32-1
Andre Botha 9-2-31-0
Johnston flings the ball back at the stumps with a touch of frustration
46.6
•
Johnston to Stuart, no run
clonked back to the bowler - good, tight over that
46.5
•
Johnston to Stuart, no run
well bowled! Excellent yorker, though it was well dug out